And Make Disciples of All Nations DiscipleMakers Class.

And Make Disciples of All NationsAnd Make Disciples of All NationsDiscipleMakers ClassDiscipleMakers Class

DiscipleMakersDiscipleMakersClass OneClass One

““Therefore go and make Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, disciples of all nations,

baptizing them in the name of baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Father and of the Son and

of the Holy Spirit, and teaching of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have them to obey everything I have commanded you. And I am with commanded you. And I am with you always to the very end of you always to the very end of

the age.”the age.”- Jesus Christ- Jesus Christ

• DiscipleMakers is an in-depth DiscipleMakers is an in-depth course for Powerful Personal course for Powerful Personal Evangelism, teaching participants Evangelism, teaching participants to use the power of God’s Word to to use the power of God’s Word to save souls.save souls.

• Our aim is to equip disciples to both Our aim is to equip disciples to both reach and lead a seeker all the way reach and lead a seeker all the way to saving faith in Jesus.to saving faith in Jesus.

Course Description and Course Description and AimAim

• Inspire seekers to pursue a new life and lifestyle in Christ;

• Disciple the heart of a seeker;• Call seekers to a Biblical commitment

to Jesus;• Refute a variety of false doctrine using

the Word;• Defend the reliability of the Scriptures;• Provide leadership to the church.

• Inspire seekers to pursue a new life and lifestyle in Christ;

• Disciple the heart of a seeker;• Call seekers to a Biblical commitment

to Jesus;• Refute a variety of false doctrine using

the Word;• Defend the reliability of the Scriptures;• Provide leadership to the church.

Upon completion of this Upon completion of this course you should be able course you should be able

to:to:

• Pray to be equipped• Complete each quiz and

assignment via email (or you can hand it in if you live locally)

• Complete 4 Purposeful Question Worksheets (more on that later)

• Spend one hour of studying memory scriptures for each class (or eight total hours) after viewing the class slides

• Pray to be equipped• Complete each quiz and

assignment via email (or you can hand it in if you live locally)

• Complete 4 Purposeful Question Worksheets (more on that later)

• Spend one hour of studying memory scriptures for each class (or eight total hours) after viewing the class slides

Expectations of Expectations of ParticipantsParticipants

Three Main Pillars of Three Main Pillars of DiscipleMakersDiscipleMakers

• Class 1: Conversion, Purposeful Question Wedge

• Class 2: Memory Scriptures (GAS), Seeking God, Word

• Class 3: Jesus and Discipleship• Class 4: Sin• Class 5: The Cross and Grace• Class 6: Repent!• Class 7: Salvation Doctrines• Class 8: Holy Spirit & Church

• Class 1: Conversion, Purposeful Question Wedge

• Class 2: Memory Scriptures (GAS), Seeking God, Word

• Class 3: Jesus and Discipleship• Class 4: Sin• Class 5: The Cross and Grace• Class 6: Repent!• Class 7: Salvation Doctrines• Class 8: Holy Spirit & Church

Learning BlocksLearning Blocks

1. Consider the great and spiritual phenomenon of ConversionConversion

2. Learn how to askask your friend to begin seeking God via the Bible

3. Learn how to stay focused on the AimAim of your Bible Study together

4. Learn how to use Purposeful Purposeful QuestionsQuestions to connect your friend to each Scripture

5. Learn how to get to the heart of issues via the Purposeful Question Purposeful Question WedgeWedge

1. Consider the great and spiritual phenomenon of ConversionConversion

2. Learn how to askask your friend to begin seeking God via the Bible

3. Learn how to stay focused on the AimAim of your Bible Study together

4. Learn how to use Purposeful Purposeful QuestionsQuestions to connect your friend to each Scripture

5. Learn how to get to the heart of issues via the Purposeful Question Purposeful Question WedgeWedge

Today’s Class (Class One)Today’s Class (Class One)

ConversionConversion

• Today we speak of “conversion” of an unbeliever, due to key texts in the Latin Bible.

• Repent, then, and turnturn (convertoconverto in Latin Vulgate) to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord (Acts 3:19)

• I preached that they should repent and turnturn to God and prove their repentance by their deeds (Acts 26:20)

• They tell how you turnedturned to God from idols to serve the living and true God (1Thess 1:9)

• Today we speak of “conversion” of an unbeliever, due to key texts in the Latin Bible.

• Repent, then, and turnturn (convertoconverto in Latin Vulgate) to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord (Acts 3:19)

• I preached that they should repent and turnturn to God and prove their repentance by their deeds (Acts 26:20)

• They tell how you turnedturned to God from idols to serve the living and true God (1Thess 1:9)

““Conversion”Conversion”

• But HOW does an unbeliever repent and turn? HOW is someone converted to Christ?

• Consider Scripture’s remarkable description of this Before & After Transformation…

• But HOW does an unbeliever repent and turn? HOW is someone converted to Christ?

• Consider Scripture’s remarkable description of this Before & After Transformation…

Conversion – HOW?Conversion – HOW?

• So HOW does Christ take someone – who is dead in sindead in sin– and make them alive in Him?

• HOW can we get through if they are– futile in their thinking, – darkened in their understanding, – ignorant due to the hardening of their hearts, – having lost all sensitivity

• HOW can the Scriptures reach our friends when “the god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot cannot see the light of the gospelsee the light of the gospel”?!?

Conversion – HOW?Conversion – HOW?


BeforeBefore AfterAfter

ConvictsConvicts

The Holy Spirit Convicts the The Holy Spirit Convicts the WorldWorld


ConvictsConvicts

MetanoiaMetanoia

RighteousnessRighteousnessJudgmentJudgment

SinSin


ConvictsConvicts

MetanoiaMetanoia

RighteousnessRighteousnessJudgmentJudgment

SinSin •ForgivenessForgiveness•Holy SpiritHoly Spirit

•ChurchChurch

Purposeful Purposeful QuestionsQuestions

• How do you ask someone to study the Bible?

• How do you begin a Bible study with a seeker?

• Do you know why you are studying the topic you suggested?

• How do you ask someone to study the Bible?

• How do you begin a Bible study with a seeker?

• Do you know why you are studying the topic you suggested?

The Power of QuestionsThe Power of Questions

DoDo •Find out about their current relationship with God (status and goals)•Suggest a Bible study that will help them pursue their goals•Disclose that the study is just for them•Ask if other Christians may join in

DoDo •Find out about their current relationship with God (status and goals)•Suggest a Bible study that will help them pursue their goals•Disclose that the study is just for them•Ask if other Christians may join in

1. Asking a Seeker to 1. Asking a Seeker to StudyStudyDon’tDon’t

•Ever employ any “bait and switch tactics”•Arrive with Shining Like Stars or “processed notes”•Surprise them in any way at the study - participants, time needed, topic of study, etc.

• Do you know why you are studying the particular Scriptures you chose to employ?

• Does your friend know why he/she is studying these Scriptures?

• Can you crystallize the aim of each GTG study in words (HINT: Each study usually has a dual aim to: 1.1. expose expose any misconceptions about “___,” and 2.2. inspire inspire the seeker to Biblically pursue “____.”)

• Every scripture you study should help you achieve one or both of these aims.

• At the end of a particular study, you should expect God’s Word to achieve both aims.

• Do you know why you are studying the particular Scriptures you chose to employ?

• Does your friend know why he/she is studying these Scriptures?

• Can you crystallize the aim of each GTG study in words (HINT: Each study usually has a dual aim to: 1.1. expose expose any misconceptions about “___,” and 2.2. inspire inspire the seeker to Biblically pursue “____.”)

• Every scripture you study should help you achieve one or both of these aims.

• At the end of a particular study, you should expect God’s Word to achieve both aims.

2. So What’s Your AIM?2. So What’s Your AIM?

• You develop a seeker who is dependent upon youyou for reading the Bible

• The seeker misses the thrill of “getting it”

• You risk appearing arrogant• You are definitely lazy (it’s easier to

preach than asking great questions)• You are more in the dark about the

seeker’s heart

• You develop a seeker who is dependent upon youyou for reading the Bible

• The seeker misses the thrill of “getting it”

• You risk appearing arrogant• You are definitely lazy (it’s easier to

preach than asking great questions)• You are more in the dark about the

seeker’s heart

The Pitfall of Preaching Preaching the Study

• Pammy the Preacher: “A fisher of men is someone who catches men for Jesus.”

• Manny the Manipulator: “Isn’t it obviousobvious that fishing for men means catching men for Jesus?”

• Vague Vern: “So what do you think that all means?”

• Limited Linda: “DoDo you know what it means to fish for men?”

• Pammy the Preacher: “A fisher of men is someone who catches men for Jesus.”

• Manny the Manipulator: “Isn’t it obviousobvious that fishing for men means catching men for Jesus?”

• Vague Vern: “So what do you think that all means?”

• Limited Linda: “DoDo you know what it means to fish for men?”

Studying Mark 1:17Studying Mark 1:17

• Purposeful Questions are empowering to the Seeker because it causes him/her to think critically

• This empowerment translates into greater initiative to read and study God’s Word

• It breeds both excitement about and confidence in the usefulness of Scripture

• “Give a man a fish and he eats for a day; teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime.”

• Proverb 20:5 “The purposes of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.” Purposeful Questions draw this out.

• Purposeful Questions are empowering to the Seeker because it causes him/her to think critically

• This empowerment translates into greater initiative to read and study God’s Word

• It breeds both excitement about and confidence in the usefulness of Scripture

• “Give a man a fish and he eats for a day; teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime.”

• Proverb 20:5 “The purposes of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.” Purposeful Questions draw this out.

3. Power of Purposeful 3. Power of Purposeful QuestionsQuestions

• Disciple the heart of the seeker with gentleness and respect

• Progress to the heart following the “What – How – Why” approach “What – How – Why” approach (Interpretation– Application – (Interpretation– Application – Contemplation)Contemplation)

• Never lose focus of the aim of the study as you examine each Scripture

• Don’t procrastinate or avoid confrontation under the guise of “gentleness”

4. Purposeful Questions Get to 4. Purposeful Questions Get to the Heartthe Heart

The Purposeful Question The Purposeful Question WedgeWedge

InterpretationInterpretation

ApplicationApplication

Contem-Contem-plationplation

What…?

How…?

Why…?

• InterpretationInterpretation: “WhatWhat does it mean to seek something “first?”

• ApplicationApplication: “HowHow are you going to make God’s Kingdom the first priority in your life?”

• ContemplationContemplation: “WhyWhy do want to take such steps for God?”

The Wedge: An ApplicationThe Wedge: An ApplicationMatthew 6:33 “But seek first His Kingdom and “But seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”given to you as well.”

• A passage of Scripture cannot mean now A passage of Scripture cannot mean now what it could not have meant thenwhat it could not have meant then

• Begin with the THERE and THEN to Begin with the THERE and THEN to establish the interpretation for the HERE establish the interpretation for the HERE and NOWand NOW

• Building on the example of Matthew Building on the example of Matthew 6:33… interpretation questions would 6:33… interpretation questions would ask:ask:– ““What is the ‘Kingdom of God’ to the ears of What is the ‘Kingdom of God’ to the ears of

Jesus’ hearers? What does it mean to you?”Jesus’ hearers? What does it mean to you?”– ““What is ‘Righteousness’ to Jesus’ audience? What is ‘Righteousness’ to Jesus’ audience?

What does Righteousness mean to you?”What does Righteousness mean to you?”– ““What’s the difference between ‘seeking His What’s the difference between ‘seeking His

Kingdom’ and ‘seeking His Kingdom Kingdom’ and ‘seeking His Kingdom firstfirst’?”’?”

• A passage of Scripture cannot mean now A passage of Scripture cannot mean now what it could not have meant thenwhat it could not have meant then

• Begin with the THERE and THEN to Begin with the THERE and THEN to establish the interpretation for the HERE establish the interpretation for the HERE and NOWand NOW

• Building on the example of Matthew Building on the example of Matthew 6:33… interpretation questions would 6:33… interpretation questions would ask:ask:– ““What is the ‘Kingdom of God’ to the ears of What is the ‘Kingdom of God’ to the ears of

Jesus’ hearers? What does it mean to you?”Jesus’ hearers? What does it mean to you?”– ““What is ‘Righteousness’ to Jesus’ audience? What is ‘Righteousness’ to Jesus’ audience?

What does Righteousness mean to you?”What does Righteousness mean to you?”– ““What’s the difference between ‘seeking His What’s the difference between ‘seeking His

Kingdom’ and ‘seeking His Kingdom Kingdom’ and ‘seeking His Kingdom firstfirst’?”’?”

The Wedge: Interpretation The Wedge: Interpretation QuestionsQuestions

• Having established the meaning of the Having established the meaning of the text, it’s now time to apply the principle text, it’s now time to apply the principle of the text to a seeker’s pursuit of Godof the text to a seeker’s pursuit of God

• Encourage the seeker to imagine (vividly) his Encourage the seeker to imagine (vividly) his application of the Scripture, for example:application of the Scripture, for example:– ““How will tomorrow be different if you spend it How will tomorrow be different if you spend it

seeking God’s kingdom and righteousness First?”seeking God’s kingdom and righteousness First?”– ““What will your prayer life look like this week if you What will your prayer life look like this week if you

seek first His Kingdom?”seek first His Kingdom?”– ““What will your Bible study look like this week if you What will your Bible study look like this week if you

seek first His Kingdom?”seek first His Kingdom?”– ““Describe your fellowship and worship this week if Describe your fellowship and worship this week if

you seek first His Kingdom.”you seek first His Kingdom.”

• (notice that not all Application Questions begin (notice that not all Application Questions begin with “How”)with “How”)

• Having established the meaning of the Having established the meaning of the text, it’s now time to apply the principle text, it’s now time to apply the principle of the text to a seeker’s pursuit of Godof the text to a seeker’s pursuit of God

• Encourage the seeker to imagine (vividly) his Encourage the seeker to imagine (vividly) his application of the Scripture, for example:application of the Scripture, for example:– ““How will tomorrow be different if you spend it How will tomorrow be different if you spend it

seeking God’s kingdom and righteousness First?”seeking God’s kingdom and righteousness First?”– ““What will your prayer life look like this week if you What will your prayer life look like this week if you

seek first His Kingdom?”seek first His Kingdom?”– ““What will your Bible study look like this week if you What will your Bible study look like this week if you

seek first His Kingdom?”seek first His Kingdom?”– ““Describe your fellowship and worship this week if Describe your fellowship and worship this week if

you seek first His Kingdom.”you seek first His Kingdom.”

• (notice that not all Application Questions begin (notice that not all Application Questions begin with “How”)with “How”)

The Wedge: Application The Wedge: Application QuestionsQuestions

• At this point, the Wedge comes to a very At this point, the Wedge comes to a very sharp pointsharp point

• Contemplation Questions probe the Contemplation Questions probe the deeper motivations of the heartdeeper motivations of the heart

• Good Contemplation Questions expose Good Contemplation Questions expose what we really value and why we value it:what we really value and why we value it:– ““Why have you put God and His Kingdom on Why have you put God and His Kingdom on

the back burner while you have pursued your the back burner while you have pursued your career?”career?”

– ““Why does your boyfriend come first rather Why does your boyfriend come first rather than God’s Kingdom?”than God’s Kingdom?”

– ““Why do you value academic success over Why do you value academic success over spiritual success?”spiritual success?”

• At this point, the Wedge comes to a very At this point, the Wedge comes to a very sharp pointsharp point

• Contemplation Questions probe the Contemplation Questions probe the deeper motivations of the heartdeeper motivations of the heart

• Good Contemplation Questions expose Good Contemplation Questions expose what we really value and why we value it:what we really value and why we value it:– ““Why have you put God and His Kingdom on Why have you put God and His Kingdom on

the back burner while you have pursued your the back burner while you have pursued your career?”career?”

– ““Why does your boyfriend come first rather Why does your boyfriend come first rather than God’s Kingdom?”than God’s Kingdom?”

– ““Why do you value academic success over Why do you value academic success over spiritual success?”spiritual success?”

The Wedge: Contemplation The Wedge: Contemplation QuestionsQuestions

• Never fail to plan… arrogance and Never fail to plan… arrogance and laziness are the great impediments to laziness are the great impediments to planningplanning

• Crystallize your AIM for choosing these Crystallize your AIM for choosing these ScripturesScriptures

• Ask questions to determine any Ask questions to determine any preconceptions about the topic with your preconceptions about the topic with your friend (how else will you know to clear up friend (how else will you know to clear up misconceptions – never assume!)misconceptions – never assume!)

• Ask questions to draw out the depths of Ask questions to draw out the depths of your friend’s heart on the topicyour friend’s heart on the topic

Purposeful Question Purposeful Question WorksheetWorksheet

• Review the Guard the Gospel studies at Review the Guard the Gospel studies at www.hamptonroadschurch.org and and download all relevant documents for download all relevant documents for the DiscipleMakers class from the sitethe DiscipleMakers class from the site

• No Quiz for this classNo Quiz for this class• Reach out and ask someone to study Reach out and ask someone to study

the Bible with you - you’ll be ready to the Bible with you - you’ll be ready to help them soon enough! You can’t be a help them soon enough! You can’t be a DiscipleMakers if you don’t reach out DiscipleMakers if you don’t reach out and offer to help seekers with the Bibleand offer to help seekers with the Bible

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