The Call and Character of Discipleship 

October 29, 2023 

Dr. Brad Hoffmann, pastor  

 “Christianity without discipleship is always Christianity without Christ.”  

[The Cost of Discipleship, p 67] 

 The Call of Discipleship 

 Mark 1:16–20 (ESV): Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 17 And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” 18 And immediately they left their nets and followed him. 19 And going on a little farther, he saw James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, who were in their boat mending the nets. 20 And immediately he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants and followed him. 

 Luke 9:23–24 (ESV): And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. 24 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. 

 The Character of the Disciple 

 1. The Renewing Mind: Romans 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 2:13 

 2. The Resilient Nature: Galatians 5:22-25; Colossians 2:6-7: 1 Timothy 6:11 

 3. Healthier Relationships: John 13:34-35 

 4. Honoring Relationships: Ephesians 2:10 

5.  Irresistible Influence: Philippians 2:1-10