Degrees of Discipleship Commitment – (2 Peter 3:18, John 6:2)
(Dr. Les Ollila’s outline)
I. The crowd (5,000) – (John 6:66; John 6:26-27, 35, 53-54)
Represents visitors coming to church.
II. The Curious (500) – (Acts 1:3; 1 Corinthians 15:6)
Represents the people attending the morning service.
III. The concerned (120) – (Acts 1:14-15)
Represents the people attending both the morning and evening services.
IV. The committed (70) – (Luke 10:1, 17)
Represents the people attending the morning, evening and Wednesday services.
V. The convinced (12) – (Luke 6:12-13, 9:1)
Represents the people who are devoted to Christ.
VI. The close (3) – (Mark 14:32)
Represents the people especially intimate with Jesus and His work.