Are you a disciple of Jesus?

• A follower of a Rabbi
• “May you be covered in the dust of your Rabbi.”

What is a Rabbi? Master/Teacher

• Jewish education in the first century:
  • Age 6-10: Boys would memorize Torah (Genesis – Deuteronomy)
  • Age 10-14: Promising students memorize the rest of OT and begin answering questions to demonstrate wisdom
  • Age 15 on: The best of the best go ask a Rabbi to let them follow him.
    • The goal was to be completely like your Rabbi.

What does it mean for Jesus to be our Rabbi?

Why should Jesus be my Rabbi?

What Makes Jesus Special/Different?

• Who He is:
  • There were other rabbis- Matthew 23:7
  • John was a rabbi, but He pointed to Jesus- John 3:25-36
    • Jesus is the Christ (Messiah, Anointed)
    • From heaven, superior, above all, from God the Father
    • He has the authority to command from the Father as the Son
• Who He Claimed to Be:
  • John 14:6
• Who He Called- 
  • Fishermen: Matt 4:19
  • John’s disciples: John 1:35-51
  • A Tax Collector: Matthew 9:9
  • A Zealot: Luke 6:1
• Who He spent time with- Mark 2:15-17
  • Women, Tax Collectors, Sinners
• How He Taught
  • With Authority: Matthew 7:28-29; Matthew 5-7 & Luke 6
  • His yoke is easy: Matthew 11:28-30; Romans 8:1-2
• What He Did- John 3:2
  • Matthew 11:1-6
  • Matthew 9:2-8
  • Conquered death: Acts 2:22-24
  • Offers Salvation and Purpose: Mark 16:15-16

That’s a Rabbi worth following!

Learning to Follow Our Rabbi

• Our whole life should look like Jesus. 
  • Galatians 2:20
  • Acts 4:13
• We cannot serve two masters. Matt. 6:24
• And there is nothing we can do ourselves to be saved. Matthew 19:25-26

We must decide if the reward is worth the sacrifice.

• Treasure in Heaven: Matthew 19:21; Matthew 6:20
• Friendship with God in Jesus: John 15:12-17
• Salvation: Mark 16:16
• Eternal Life: John 3:35-36; Matthew 19:29
• The Spirit: John 16:7; Galatians 5:22-24

Is Jesus Your Rabbi? Are you a Disciple of Jesus, or are you in the Crowd?

• We often see a contrast between the disciples and the crowds.
  • Jesus even taught His disciples differently: Matthew 13:9-17
• John 6 

Do you believe in Jesus? Do you believe He is the only one worth following?

Are you willing to prove your belief with obedience?

• James 2:17
• John 15:4-11– Abide in Jesus, Abide in His Love
• Do you follow His commands? Matthew 5-7 & Luke 6
• Do you love God first, with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength? And your neighbor as yourself? (Luke 10:27)

Matthew 13:9, “He who has ears, let him hear.”

Jesus is calling you to follow Him. Hear his command: Mark 16:15–16

Draw near to God: James 4:8