Discipleship # 1: The Obedient Christian
Discipleship #1: The Obedient ChristianTo Obey is Better Than
SacrificeThe Basis for ObedienceKeith Green sings a song called, To
Obey is better than sacrifice. These are very powerful words. Why
would he say that?
He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields it
fruit in season. --Psalms 1:3
You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe
thatand shudder.--James 2:19To Obey Is Better Than SacrificeTo Obey
Is Better Than SacrificeHow does our understanding of who God is
influence our obedience to Him? How important is love in our
relationship with God? What if someone does not feel a love for
God, but rather only fear?
To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice1My son, if you accept my
wordsand store up my commands within you,2turning your ear to
wisdomand applying your heart to understanding3indeed, if you call
out for insightand cry aloud for understanding,4and if you look for
it as for silverand search for it as for hidden treasure,5then you
will understand the fear of theLordand find the knowledge of
God.6For theLord gives wisdom;from his mouth come knowledge and
understanding.--Proverbs 2:1-6
The fear of theLord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools
despise wisdom and instruction.--Proverbs 1:7
4Obedience To GodWhat is our basis for
obedience?TraditionOpinionSelf-EsteemOthersGods Word
Obedience To GodAll Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for
teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness--2
Tim. 3:16
Obedience To GodWhy is the Bible crucial in the matter of
obedience?
Obedience To GodI have hidden your Word in my heart that I might
not sin against You.--Psalm 119:11
Obedience To GodTurn to Matthew 5:20 and define obedience. Were
the Pharisees obedient?What is God looking for?Why is God so
concerned with our obedience?
Obedience To GodWhat is some of the fall out of living in
sin?
Things to DoMemorize Psalms 119: 11Contact your prayer partner
this weekWork on Lesson 2-Gods Word in Your LifeCome prepared next
week to share with your prayer partner what Bible study you will be
doing and what time and place you have selected for your quiet
time.