Being a Disciple of Jesus Christ

1. Read Luke 10:38-42; 11:1-13; 12:13-40; 13:23-24; 14:16-33. Make a list of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and what the Savior taught about counting the costs of following Him.

• Praying to Heavenly Father
• Not having a doubtful mind
• Be an example to others
• Be prepared for when the Savior comes again
• Bring other souls unto Christ through missionary work
• Stay on the straight and narrow path
• Keep the commandments

2. Identify one of the teachings from your list that you would like to apply more fully in your life. Write a paragraph about how you could apply that teaching and what difference you believe it would make in your life.

I think something that I need to work on is becoming prepared for when the Savior comes again. No one knows when the day will come when Christ comes to earth, and so it could be at any time. There are so many things that I need to improve on in my life that sometimes I wonder if I would be ready if He came to earth today. Food storage is something that I could work on as well. It's hard to have food storage when you are in college because you barely have enough money for every day food. But I know that food storage is important because we have been commanded to do it. I think that if I work every day to become a better person that I can be better prepared for when the Savior comes. I know if I keep God's commandments and do my best to stay on the straight and narrow path, the Lord will bless me and give me opportunities to do good.

3. Read Luke 14:33; Omni 1:26; Mosiah 2:34; Matthew 13: 44-46. Explain in writing what is ultimately required to be a disciple of Jesus Christ.

To be a disciple of Jesus Christ we must be willing to submit everything we have to the Lord. No worldly possessions that we have on this earth mean as much as returning to our Heavenly Father in heaven, so why let those get in the way? We will not be able to take those possessions up to heaven. Our character defines who we are, not the things we own. Being willing to sacrifice everything we have shows our Heavenly Father that we worship Him, and not the world.