“Being on Jesus’ Team” (Luke 6:12, 13)

Published 14 Jan. 2026

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Designed for Personal Bible Study or for Bible Teaching

1️⃣ Following Jesus for fascination without understanding can leave us unprepared for true discipleship (Lk 6:12).
2️⃣ Making major decisions without prayer often leads to avoidable harm to others (Lk 6:12).
3️⃣ Underestimating the cost of obedience produces shallow commitment (Lk 14:27–28).
4️⃣ Neglecting time with Jesus results in little spiritual transformation (Jn 15:5).
5️⃣ Treating “being chosen” as status rather than service distorts God’s purpose (Mk 3:14).

1️⃣ Jesus models seeking the Father before selecting leaders (Lk 6:12).
2️⃣ God often prepares people in private prayer before public responsibility (Lk 6:12–13).
3️⃣ The first calling of discipleship is to be with Jesus (Mk 3:14).
4️⃣ Time with Jesus is how the Holy Spirit makes us more like Jesus (2 Cor 3:18).
5️⃣ Jesus still calls people today into relationship that transforms and commissions (Jn 15:16).

1️⃣ Wise leaders make selection decisions with prayer, not pressure (Lk 6:12).
2️⃣ Leadership formation starts with proximity to Jesus, not platform (Mk 3:14).
3️⃣ Leaders are called to serve God’s mission, not their own reputation (Mk 10:45).
4️⃣ The best leaders know decisions affecting others require spiritual discernment (Jas 1:5).
5️⃣ Leaders prepare people for cost and endurance, not comfort (2 Tim 3:12).