How is it that some of the things we are the most familiar with we understand the least? In Jesus day, there were teachers who walked about, sometimes from town to town, teaching as they walked. Those who followed them were called their disciples or learners.

So the idea of discipleship was not knew to those who followed Christ. But, as was often the case, Christ gave new meaning to old or common ideas, and for those who followed Him, discipleship brought fresh and often difficult challenges. If that was so then, it is no less so now. The 21st century disciple of Jesus Christ faces some important questions.

The word disciple or discipleship is probably quite familiar to you and one which you have used a good bit. But have you stopped to ponder it: its meaning and its requirements? For the modern Christian, discipleship is much more than a cliche or even a program. It is a way of life. Discipleship is crucial, challenging, and costly. It is crucial because it is an essential element of being a Christian, in fact, it is
synonymous with being a Christian. It is challenging because it involves following Christ. While he is not physically here on earth as He was with His 1st century disciples, our call to follow Him is just as real and pressing. We walk with Him and learn from Him.

It is costly because the disciple is not above his Master. Therefore he must deny himself, take up his cross and follow Christ.

Passion4Christ Summit 2020 is an opportunity to reexamine this old truth, to re-evaluate our own commitment, and reconsecrate our outlook towards Christ and our walk with Him. Our fellowship with one another around the table, at late-night volleyball, and in the various opportunities P4C brings will afford us many good venues for mutual reinforcement of what we learn in our preaching and teaching sessions. Passion4Christ 2020 is your opportunity to grow in grace and to grow as a genuine disciple of our Lord. Join us as we explore the world of Biblical discipleship.

Matt
Watson