Marks of a True Disciple (John 12:1-50)

Introduction
How hard would it be for you if God told you to sell everything you have and move to another country? To go somewhere unfamiliar, perhaps undesirable to you, in order to accomplish His will. Your answer to this question might tell you how tied you are to the things of this world.

God doesn't always ask us to sell all our worldly possessions in order to follow Him. But certainly our possessions should never take priority in our lives. Everything we "own" must be considered God's if we are His people. The value system of God's kingdom has to do with souls of men and spending what God provides in order to accomplish His will for us on earth.

Altered Values (John 12:1-11)
Costly devotion is valuable to Jesus.
What value do you place on the person of Jesus Christ? And how does your giving reflect that?
Does your life so closely resemble that of Jesus' life that you receive the same type of treatment he does?
If not, what needs to change?
What act of service for the Lord have your been holding off on that needs to be done now?
What about you? Are you one that always has to ask, how much when it comes to giving?
Or do you base your giving on the value of the One you are giving to?
What sacrificial acts do you do for the sake of Christ? Is there a hint of concern on your part as to what people think?
Or is it just a matter between you and God?
Who knows about what you give?

Praise and Proclamation (John 12:12-19)
Words are a good indicator of one's passions.
How does your conversation reflect a passion for Christ? If it doesn't, will you ask him to renew that passion this week?
Who do you work with that needs to know about the Savior?
Will you pray for an opportunity to share the gospel this week?
What are you doing to praise God for who he is?
What is your praise costing you?

Conformity to the Kernel (John 12:20-36)
The pathway of life begins with death.
What areas of your life need submission to Jesus' service and direction?
Have you put your faith in Jesus for salvation? If not, why are you still waiting?

Remain in the Word (John 12:37-50)
God's word will either bring convict or condemn later.
How sweet is God's word to you?
How well are you doing at using the word of God to guide your life?