1 Discipleship Matthew 10:29 (NKJV) Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father‟s will. Lesson - 6 Discipling the “Ordinary” Memory Verse Mark 6:2–4 (NKJV) And when the Sabbath had come, He began to teach in the synagogue. And many hearing Him were astonished, saying, Mark 1:16-18 “Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon “Where did this Man get these things? And what wisdom is this which is and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. given to Him, that such mighty works are performed by His hands! Is this And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to not the carpenter, the Son of Mary, and brother of James, Joses, Judas, become fishers of men. And straightway they forsook their nets, and and Simon? And are not His sisters here with us?” So they were offended followed him.” at Him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own country, among his own relatives, and in his own house.” *Tibor Rubin -2 ―The parents of Jesus were poor, and dependent upon their daily toil. He The Hungarian son of a shoemaker and one of six children. was familiar with poverty, self-denial, and privation. This experience was Concentration camp at 13. Joined US Army. Anti-Semitic sergeant a safeguard to Him. In His industrious life there were no idle moments to gave suicide missions. Held hill 24 hours alone. Captured 40 enemy. invite temptation. No aimless hours opened the way for corrupting Manned last gun till ammunition was exhausted. POW would not go to associations. So far as possible, He closed the door to the tempter. Hungary when offered. 2005 Medal Of Honor. Neither gain nor pleasure, applause nor censure, could induce Him to Said it was a miracle, God kept him alive, he was an just ordinary guy. consent to a wrong act. He was wise to discern evil, and strong to resist it.‖ - Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages, p. 72. Humble Beginnings *Luke 2:6–7 (NKJV) So it was, that while they were there, the days 1Corinthians 1:26-29 For you see your calling, brethren, that not many were completed for her to be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame Luke 2:22–24 (NKJV) Now when the days of her purification the things which are mighty; and the base things of the world and the according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him to things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the law of the to bring to nothing the things that are, that no flesh should glory in His Lord, “Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the presence. Lord”), 24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of the Lord, “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.” Transforming the “Common” *Leviticus 12:8 (NKJV) „And if she is not able to bring a lamb, then John 2:1–3 (NKJV) On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of she may bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons—one as a burnt Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Now both Jesus and His offering and the other as a sin offering. So the priest shall make disciples were invited to the wedding. And when they ran out of wine, the atonement for her, and she will be clean.‟ ” mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.” Matthew 15:35–38 (NKJV) So He commanded the multitude to sit down John 1:23 (NKJV) He said: “I am „The voice of one crying in the wilderness: “Make straight the way of the LORD,”‟ as the prophet on the ground. And He took the seven loaves and the fish and gave Isaiah said.” You look for a grand platform to inaugurate a president thanks, broke them and gave them to His disciples; and the disciples gave to the multitude. 37 So they all ate and were filled, and they took up seven *John 1:48 (NKJV) Nathanael said to Him, “How do You know me?” 38 Jesus answered and said to him, “Before Philip called you, when you large baskets full of the fragments that were left. Now those who ate were under the fig tree, I saw you.” were four thousand men, besides women and children. 2 John 6:12, 13 So when they were filled, He said to His disciples, Heavenly Evaluation "Gather up the fragments that remain, so that nothing is lost." Luke 12:6–7 (NKJV) “Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? Therefore they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with the And not one of them is forgotten before God. 7 But the very hairs of your fragments of the five barley loaves which were left over by those who head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than had eaten. many sparrows.” *John 20:7 (NKJV) and the handkerchief that had been around His Matthew 12:12 How much then is a man better than a sheep? head, not lying with the linen cloths, but folded together in a place by itself. A Classless Society Acts 10:34–35 (NKJV) Then Peter opened his mouth and said: “In truth A Flawed Fisherman’s Calling I perceive that God shows no partiality. But in every nation whoever Luke 5:4–10 (NKJV) When He had stopped speaking, He said to fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him. Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” *Romans 2:10–11 (NKJV) but glory, honor, and peace to everyone who 5 But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all works what is good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 11 For there is night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the no partiality with God. net.” 6 And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, Job 34:19 (NKJV) Yet He is not partial to princes, Nor does He regard and their net was breaking. 7 So they signaled to their partners in the the rich more than the poor; For they are all the work of His hands. other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the James 2:1–4 (NKJV) My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord boats, so that they began to sink. 8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. 2 For if there should come down at Jesus‟ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine apparel, and there O Lord!” 9 For he and all who were with him were astonished at the should also come in a poor man in filthy clothes, 3 and you pay attention catch of fish which they had taken; 10 and so also were James and John, to the one wearing the fine clothes and say to him, “You sit here in a the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to good place,” and say to the poor man, “You stand there,” or, “Sit here at Simon, “Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men.” my footstool,” 4 have you not shown partiality among yourselves, and Harry Winston and the precious diamond in a common package. become judges with evil thoughts? John 21:3–6 (NKJV) Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” Galatians 3:28 (NKJV) There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither They said to him, “We are going with you also.” They went out and slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in immediately got into the boat, and that night they caught nothing. But Christ Jesus. This verse is not meant to remove a distinction between when the morning had now come, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the children honoring parents or between the roles of men and women. disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Then Jesus said to them, Galatians 3:29 (NKJV) And if you are Christ‟s, then you are Abraham‟s “Children, have you any food?” They answered Him, “No.” And He seed, and heirs according to the promise. said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast, and now they were not able to draw it in Moses because of the multitude of fish. God did not choose Moses while he was a prince in Egypt it was after Matthew 4:18–20 (NKJV) And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, he had become an ordinary shepherd God called him.