Here is a rich and practical Bible study on “Discipleship: Following Jesus Daily”, ideal for personal study, home groups, or a small discipleship class. It focuses on what it really means to be a disciple — not just believing in Jesus, but following Him every day.
✝️ Bible Study: Discipleship — Following Jesus Daily
📖 Key Verse:
Luke 9:23 (NIV)
“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.”
💡 1. What Is a Disciple?
The word disciple means:
- A learner, follower, or apprentice.
- In biblical terms, a disciple is someone who:
- Believes in Jesus
- Follows His teaching
- Imitates His life
- Lives under His Lordship
John 8:31 – “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.”
🧭 2. Daily Discipleship Requires:
🔹 1. Denying Self
- Letting go of selfish desires, pride, and comfort
- Choosing obedience over personal agenda
Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me…”
🔹 2. Taking Up Your Cross
- A symbol of death to the old self
- Choosing faithfulness even when it’s costly
- Facing rejection, hardship, or sacrifice for Jesus’ sake
🔹 3. Following Jesus
- Not just believing about Him, but walking with Him
- Imitating His love, mercy, truth, and mission
1 John 2:6 – “Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.”
📘 3. What Does Discipleship Look Like Daily?
- Spending time in the Word
- Praying and listening to God
- Serving others in love
- Sharing the gospel
- Obeying His leading, step by step
Matthew 28:19–20 – “Go and make disciples… teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.”
✍️ Reflection Questions:
- What is one area I find hardest to “deny myself” in?
- How am I currently following Jesus — not just in belief, but in action?
- Who in my life is walking with me in discipleship?
- Who can I disciple or encourage in their journey?
🙏 Prayer:
“Lord Jesus, You didn’t call me to comfort — You called me to follow. Teach me what it means to walk with You daily. Help me lay down what holds me back, and give me courage to obey You one step at a time. Let my life reflect that I am truly Your disciple. Amen.”
✨ Takeaway Truth:
Being a disciple isn’t just a moment of decision — it’s a daily direction.