19 “Come after me, and I will make you fishers for men.”
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Following Jesus: a guided Bible study
A guided Bible study on following Jesus and the cost of discipleship. Read four passages with context and questions for reflection.
What invitation did Jesus give?
Context: Jesus speaks to Simon Peter and Andrew while they are fishing beside the Sea of Galilee.
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What invitation and purpose are joined in these words?
What did He say about the cost of following Him?
Context: After speaking about His coming suffering, death and resurrection, Jesus describes following Him.
23 “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.
24 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever will lose his life for my sake will save it.
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What does Jesus say about denying oneself, taking up a cross and losing or saving one’s life?
What marked a disciple in His teaching?
Context: Jesus speaks to people who have believed Him. He continues by explaining freedom from slavery to sin.
31 “If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples.
32 You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”
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How does Jesus connect remaining in His word with knowing the truth? Read on to see what freedom He describes.
How did He say His disciples would be recognized?
Context: At the meal before His arrest, Jesus gives His disciples a commandment about loving one another.
34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also love one another.
35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
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What example does Jesus give for this love, and what does He say others will recognize through it?
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