The Commands of Christ Study
A Christian is a disciple of Jesus Christ, and Jesus said his disciples hear his voice and follow him (John 10:27-29). Christians follow Jesus, abiding in him daily (Luke 11:3, Hebrews 3:13, Acts 17:11).
Through a study often called "The Commands of Christ," we see imperatives from Jesus about what he commanded his disciples to do. The study also offers examples of people following those commands. By these commands, we know what Christians should do, and we get a picture of what Christians are. The study includes one more instruction that Jesus didn't explicitly command during his earthy ministry, but it's also an important aspect of Christianity, so it's included in the study.
All of the Commands of Christ are an act of worship, which followed the command to worship the Lord our God in Matthew 4:10. What follows is the traditional study called “The Commands of Christ.” We want to encourage you to look at these commands and examples. Study them. Consider going taking a friend through this study. And please be challenged not to move to the next step in the study until you’d set in your heart to obey God’s command and live as he as called upon us to do so.
Repent and Believe. The command is found in Matthew 4:17 and Mark 1:15. Examples include Luke 7:36-50 and Luke 19:1-10.
Be Baptized. The command is found in Matthew 28:19. Examples include Acts 8:26-39 and Acts 16:25-34.
Pray. The command is found in Matthew 6:9-13. Examples include Matthew 6:5-15 and Luke 11:5-13.
Make Disciples. The command is found in Matthew 28:18-20. Examples include John 4:4-42 and Mark 5:1-20.
Persevere. The command is found in Matthew 10:22. An example is found in Acts 5:27-42.
Love. The command is found in Matthew 22:37-39. And example is found in Luke 10:25-37.
Eat the Lord's Supper. The command is found in Matthew 26:26-28. Examples include Luke 22:7-20 and 1 Corinthians 11:23-29.
Give. The command is found in Matthew 6:1-4. An example is found in Mark 12:41-44.
Gather to Worship. The command is found in Hebrews 10:24-25. An example is found in Acts 2:36-47.