Discipleship (16.1)

Question 1

Did Jesus ask too much of the rich young man?

Answer 1

1. Can have wealth and a relationship with God so long as you give it to those in need
2. Wealth = independent = fewer distractions = closer to God
3. No-one can be expected to give up everything
4. Every right to enjoy what he had worked for

Question 2

Parable of sower

Answer 2

1. Path = evil + alternative ideas push away word
2. Rocky ground = start off with good intentions but quickly lose interest
3. Among thorns = try hard but persecutions + everyday pressures get in way
4. Message that faith only grows in certain places discourages

Question 3

Disciples NOT Failures

Answer 3

1. Came as soon as Jesus called and left everything
2. Loyal throughout ministry
3. Chosen because of weaknesses
4. Peter became first Pope

Question 4

Disciples Failures

Answer 4

1. Peter’s denial
2. Argued over who was greatest
3. Failed to heal boy with evil spirit
4. Fell asleep at gethsemane

Question 5

Discipleship today is difficult

Answer 5

1. Most not prepared to give up everything
2. Most today not prepared to lay down life for beliefs
3. Caring for one’s family is more important than giving them up for Jesus

Question 6

Discipleship today is NOT difficult

Answer 6

1. Can still follow Jesus w/o giving up everything
2. Any difficulty is worth tolerating if you gain eternal life
3. Millions of Christians today who don’t find it too difficult

Question 7

Importance of Call of Disciples

Answer 7

1. Should follow w/o question
2. Shouldn’t be attached to worldly posessions
3. Should completely trust Jesus
4. Shows for everyone, not just the good
5. Christians must welcome outcasts of society

Question 8

Evil spirits real

Answer 8

1. Jesus believed in them
2. Best explanation for exorcism miracles
3. People still claim to cast them out

Question 9

Evil spirits NOT real

Answer 9

1. Medical explanations more plausible
2. Most people don’t believe in evil spirits
3. No scientific explanation