Conversion & Calling, Student Workbook, SW01

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C O N V E R S I O N A N D C A L L I N G

I. Like Jesus’ Own Disciples, We are Called to Discipleship. The First Aspect of this Call Is God’s Mandate to a Supreme Love for Jesus Christ.

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A. This supreme love for Jesus Christ must transcend our love for marriage and family.

1. Love for Christ must transcend love for siblings and parents, Matt. 10.34-37.

2. Love for Christ must also transcend love for spouse and children.

a. Matt. 10.37

b. Luke 14.26

B. Our love for Christ must transcend our associations with the world and its pleasures.

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1. Do not lay up treasures for ourselves upon the earth.

a. Matt. 6.19-21

b. Luke 14.33

2. This love will cause us to turn our backs on the fame and fortune associated with this life.