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.