Disciples Quote by David Platt
““Disciples like Peter, Andrew, James, and John show us that the call to follow Jesus is not simply an invitation to pray a prayer; it is a summons to lose our lives.””
About This Quote
True discipleship demands self‑sacrifice, not merely ritual prayer.
In simple terms: Discipleship = self‑sacrifice
Key Takeaway
Follow by losing life
Themes
faith
sacrifice
calling
identity
spirituality
Mood
inspirational
serious
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- preaching
- personal devotion
- church teaching
Key Concepts
disciples
Jesus
call
Practical Applications
- sermon illustration
- spiritual formation material
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “lose our lives” entail?
- How does this differ from prayer alone?
![“At this time there was a wise man who was called Jesus. And his conduct was good, and [he] was known to be virtuous. And many people from among the Jews and the other nations became his disciples. Pilate condemned him to be crucified and to die. And those who had become his disciples did not…” quote by Josephus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/233/josephus-35447_abandon_at-this-time-there-was-a-wise-man-who-wa_156080.jpg)
