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Let Us Examine Jesus as a Recruiter
(John 12:26)

​Introduction:

         1. Jesus spoke these words near the end of His ministry.
         2. Although Jesus did not use the word, He identified Himself as "a recruiter."
         3. Notice how the Lord mentioned 3 things in connection with serving Him.
             a. First, He called upon those who serve Him to give careful attention to following Him.
             b. Second, He indicated that those who serve Him will be where He is.
             c. Third, He stated that the Father will honor those who serve Him.
         4. Being recruited by Christ to serve Him is a matter of utmost importance.
         5. In our lesson we are searching the Scriptures with the intention of examining Jesus as a recruiter.
         6. Let us begin by pointing out that . . .

Discussion:


I.           AS  A  RECRUITER,  THE  LORD  WANTS  PEOPLE  TO  FOLLOW  HIM


         A. We read about the occasions when He called several of His apostles, including:
             1. Peter and Andrew (Mark 1:16-18)
             2. James and John (Mark 1:19-20)
             3. Levi [Matthew] (Mark 2:14).
         B. In addition to the apostles, Jesus called others to follow Him (Mark 8:34).
         C. These verses are sufficient to show that the Lord wants people to follow Him.

II.          AS  A  RECRUITER,  THE  LORD  ALLOWS  US  TO  DECIDE  WHETHER  WE  WILL  FOLLOW
             HIM


         A. The Lord did not force anyone to follow Him during His ministry, and He does not force anyone to
             follow Him today.
         B. He invites everyone to come to Him (Matthew 11:28), but each person is responsible for deciding
             whether he will become a follower of His.
         C. We must understand that our eternal destiny is at stake (Matthew 10:38).

III.         AS  A  RECRUITER,  THE  LORD  REVEALED  THAT  THERE  IS  A  PRICE  TO  PAY  TO  FOLLOW
             HIM


         A. We have read that each person must "take up his cross."
         B. This is to be done "daily" in addition to "denying self" (Luke 9:23).
         C. Jesus showed how a price must be paid to follow Him as He dealt with 3 men in Luke 9:57-62.
         D. The rich young ruler would not pay the price (Luke 18:22-23).
         E. While there is a price to pay to follow the Lord, . . .

IV.         AS  A  RECRUITER,  THE  LORD  ASSURED  THAT  BLESSINGS  ARE  AVAILABLE  TO  THOSE
             WHO  FOLLOW  HIM


         A. The Lord will bless those who sacrifice to follow Him (Luke 18:28-30).
         B. Jesus revealed a very special blessing in John 8:12.

V.          AS  A  RECRUITER,  THE  LORD  REVEALED  A  NUMBER  OF  RESPONSIBILITIES  THAT  ARE
             INVOLVED  IN  FOLLOWING  HIM


         A. Romans 14:19
         B. Ephesians 5:1-2
         C. 1 Thessalonians 5:15
         D. 1 Timothy 6:11
         E. Hebrews 12:14
         F. 1 Peter 2:21-23
         G. 3 John 11

Conclusion:


         1. We have searched the Scriptures to learn about Jesus as a great recruiter.
         2. Have you allowed Him to recruit you to be His follower?
Webmaster Gary L. Wade
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