Jeremy Utley - Being a student of Jesus in the school of discipleship

Jeremy UtleyJanuary 12, 201523mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Jeremy Utley Title: Being a student of Jesus in the school of discipleship Date: 01-11-2015 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning member of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Summary

The central message is that Christian discipleship is like being a student in a school, requiring a commitment to learn lessons every single day. True discipleship is not about quantity but about the quality of seeking to be wholehearted, meaning one must be eager to learn from God's lessons in every circumstance, day or night. This requires maintaining an attitude of constant readiness to learn, regardless of whether the day feels eventful or challenging.

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Being a student of Jesus in the school of discipleshipDiscipleship is not about quantity but quality, viewing Jesus as our teacher and ourselves as students in a daily school.John 13:13

Mastering the lessons of each dayJust like a child in school learns day by day, God has a specific lesson for us to learn and master in every single hour.

There are no days off from learningIt is tempting to think some days have no lessons, but if we are eager to hear from God, He will teach us through any circumstance.

Work is not the only place of sanctificationWe mistakenly think growth slows down on vacation or at home, but we always carry our flesh with us wherever we go.

Recognizing home frustrations as proof of sinFrustrations at home are not proof that we are in the wrong environment, but rather proof of the wickedness and sin within our flesh.

Examining our offense when we are not respectedGetting offended by children not showing respect reveals our own pride and desire for personal honor rather than pure motives for holiness.

Grace to abound in every situationGod provides all grace so we can have an abundance for every good deed, even in chaotic moments like airport delays.2 Corinthians 9:8

Learning from Jesus by taking His yoke upon usJesus invites the weary to come to Him, take His yoke, and learn from Him because He is gentle and humble in heart.Matthew 11:28

Where are you and where is Jesus?A yoke joins two laborers together, placing a less mature one next to a strong one to train them and carry the heavy work.

Jesus is under the yoke with usThe yoke is easy because Jesus does the heavy lifting, walking right beside us through every daily lesson of life.

Closing prayer and reflectionThe speaker leads a time of stillness and prayer, thanking God for His nearness, His patience, and His Holy Spirit.

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