Following Jesus

A Disciple of Christ

D – Denies Himself

Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me,                                                  

let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. – Matthew 16:24

I – Imitates Christ

And he [Jesus Christ] saith unto them, Follow me,                                                               

and I will make you fishers of men.  – Matthew 4:19

S – Severs Relationships

If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother,                                                  

and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea,                                                                        

and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. Luke 14:26

C – Carries His Cross

And whosoever doth not bear his cross,                                                                                    

and come after me, cannot be my disciple. – Luke 14:27

I – Increases in Fruit

Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit;                                                                           

so shall ye be my disciples. – John 15:8

P – Preaches the Gospel

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world,                                                                                  

and preach the gospel to every creature. – Mark 16:15

L – Leaves All Possessions

So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh                                                                                      

not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple. – Luke 14:33

E – Endures Persecution

Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall                                             

separate you from their company, and shall reproach you,                                                  

and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake. – Luke 6:22