Discipleship Expectations
- pastortrevord
- Dec 13, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Dec 15, 2025
OUTLINE:
Main Point: Jesus desires us to commit our lives fully to him.
I. Set Aside Enthusiasm v18-19
A. To Realize Discomfort
B. To Realize Rejection
II. Set Aside Timidity v21
A. Heavenly relationship above earthly relationships
B. Heavenly treasure above earthly treasure
C. Heavenly priority above earthly priority.
Beyond the Walls (Grace and Growth)
Weekly Reading:
Day 1 — Son of Man Part 1
Matthew 8:20; 9:6; 11:19; 12:8, 32, 40
Questions
In these verses, what is Jesus trying to communicate with the title of Son of Man?
In what way is Jesus inviting you to trust Him as both fully human and fully divine this week?
Day 2 — Son of Man Part 2
Matthew 16:13, 27–28; 17:9, 12, 22; 20:18, 28; 26:2, 24, 45
Questions
In these verses, what is Jesus trying to communicate with the title of Son of Man?
How might Jesus’ repeated predictions of His death and rising strengthen you this week?
What part of your life needs to be reshaped by the Son of Man who came “not to be served but to serve”?
Day 3 — Son of Man Part 3
Matthew 10:23; 13:37, 41; 19:28; 24:27, 30, 37, 39, 44; 25:31; 26:64
Questions
In these verses, what is Jesus trying to communicate with the title of Son of Man?
How does the future return of the Son of Man steady you in a world that feels unpredictable and unstable?
What daily habit might help you live with more readiness for Christ’s appearing?
Day 4 — Son of Man Part 4
Daniel 7
Questions
What part of Daniel’s vision helps you see the Son of Man as the King who reigns over every earthly power?
How would your prayers change if you remembered that Christ receives an everlasting kingdom that cannot be threatened?
Where do you sense the Lord inviting you to trust His sovereignty instead of your own strength?
Day 5 — Son of Man Part 5
Ezekiel 2:1–3; 34:11–16; 37:1–6
Questions
How does God addressing Ezekiel as “son of man” deepen your understanding of Christ identifying with His people?
What step of obedience is the Lord inviting you to take, following the example of Ezekiel’s faithful response?
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