Wednesday Night Class _Clint Davison
Teachers
Lesson Summary
The class began with a cultural critique of self‑centeredness, noting how both American and Japanese corporate practices reflect contrasting attitudes toward personal beauty and communal affirmation. The teacher connected this cultural backdrop to the biblical pattern of selfish motives that hinder genuine discipleship. Drawing on Luke 9:57‑62, he highlighted three unnamed individuals who each attempted to add conditions to their commitment to follow Jesus, revealing a "me‑first" mindset that mirrors contemporary struggles. The lesson emphasized that true following requires total surrender, as Jesus repeatedly refuses compromises, demanding that His followers prioritize Him above family, comfort, and personal ambition. The teacher referenced John 14:9 to underscore that seeing Christ is seeing the Father, reinforcing the need for a Christ‑centered identity. He warned against the gradual assimilation into cultural selfishness—likening it to a frog in a slowly heating kettle—citing George Barna’s research. The concluding message urged believers to commit 100 % to Christ and His church, recognizing that authentic discipleship is neither easy nor optional, but essential for glorifying God and fulfilling the Great Commission.
Key Scriptures
If you have seen me, you have seen the Father