Disciple: A scholar, sometimes applied to the followers of John the Baptist (Mat_9:14), and of the...

17

Transcript of Disciple: A scholar, sometimes applied to the followers of John the Baptist (Mat_9:14), and of the...

Page 1: Disciple: A scholar, sometimes applied to the followers of John the Baptist (Mat_9:14), and of the Pharisees (Mat_22:16), but principally to the followers.
Page 2: Disciple: A scholar, sometimes applied to the followers of John the Baptist (Mat_9:14), and of the Pharisees (Mat_22:16), but principally to the followers.

Disciple: A scholar, sometimes applied to the followers of John the Baptist (Mat_9:14), and of the Pharisees (Mat_22:16), but principally to the followers of Christ. A disciple of Christ is one who(1.) believes His doctrine,(2.) rests on His sacrifice,(3.) imbibes His spirit, and(4.) imitates His example

(Mat_10:24; Luk_14:26, Luk_14:27, Luk_14:33; Joh_6:69)

Easton Bible Dictionary

Page 3: Disciple: A scholar, sometimes applied to the followers of John the Baptist (Mat_9:14), and of the Pharisees (Mat_22:16), but principally to the followers.

(1) Usually a substantive (μαθητης, mathetes, “a learner,” from manthano, “to learn”; Latin discipulus, “a scholar”)

(2) We have also the verb, μαθητευω, matheteuo, “Jesus' disciple” (literally, “was discipled to Jesus,” Mat_27:57); “Make disciples of all the nations” (Matthew 28:18-20)

ISBE

Page 4: Disciple: A scholar, sometimes applied to the followers of John the Baptist (Mat_9:14), and of the Pharisees (Mat_22:16), but principally to the followers.

Man

Small GroupsSmall GroupsTeachingTeaching

FellowshipFellowship

Most churches provide sound Bible teaching, fellowship and even small groups.

Page 5: Disciple: A scholar, sometimes applied to the followers of John the Baptist (Mat_9:14), and of the Pharisees (Mat_22:16), but principally to the followers.

Man

Small GroupsSmall GroupsTeachingTeaching

FellowshipFellowship

If teaching, fellowship, and small groups are all that is necessary, why are there so few

true disciples of Christ – men who are completely ‘sold-out,’ living transformed lives

that yield lasting fruit?

Page 6: Disciple: A scholar, sometimes applied to the followers of John the Baptist (Mat_9:14), and of the Pharisees (Mat_22:16), but principally to the followers.

Man

Small GroupsSmall GroupsTeachingTeaching

FellowshipFellowship

Every man needs a spiritual Paul. A Paul models being a

committed intentional disciple of Jesus Christ.

Paul

Page 7: Disciple: A scholar, sometimes applied to the followers of John the Baptist (Mat_9:14), and of the Pharisees (Mat_22:16), but principally to the followers.

Man

Small GroupsSmall GroupsTeachingTeaching

FellowshipFellowship

A spiritual Paul provides training by pouring his life into his Timothy’s

life.

PaulTraining

Page 8: Disciple: A scholar, sometimes applied to the followers of John the Baptist (Mat_9:14), and of the Pharisees (Mat_22:16), but principally to the followers.

Timothy

Small GroupsSmall GroupsTeachingTeaching

FellowshipFellowship

The Man who is discipled by a Paul becomes known as a spiritual Timothy.

Paul’s train Timothy’s in character and the basics of the Christian life.

PaulTraining

Page 9: Disciple: A scholar, sometimes applied to the followers of John the Baptist (Mat_9:14), and of the Pharisees (Mat_22:16), but principally to the followers.

MatureMatureDiscipleDisciple

Learn God’sLearn God’sWordWord

Worship GodWorship God

ServeServeOthersOthers

FellowshipFellowship

GiveGiveGenerouslyGenerously

Exercise Exercise GiftsGifts

WitnessWitness

MakeMakeDisciplesDisciples

Page 10: Disciple: A scholar, sometimes applied to the followers of John the Baptist (Mat_9:14), and of the Pharisees (Mat_22:16), but principally to the followers.

MatureMatureDiscipleDisciple

Learn God’sLearn God’sWordWord

Worship GodWorship God

ServeServeOthersOthers

FellowshipFellowship

GiveGiveGenerouslyGenerously

Exercise Exercise GiftsGifts

WitnessWitness

MakeMakeDisciplesDisciples

PreachingPreaching

TeachingTeaching

Special Special EventsEvents

ConferencesConferencesSeminarsSeminars

CongregationalCongregationalEventsEvents

Small GroupsSmall Groups

One-on-OneOne-on-One

Page 11: Disciple: A scholar, sometimes applied to the followers of John the Baptist (Mat_9:14), and of the Pharisees (Mat_22:16), but principally to the followers.

Disciple

Cu

ltiv

ati

ng

, So

win

g, a

nd

Re

apin

g

The Harvest

Kn

ow

led

ge

and

Exp

erie

nce

of

Go

d

New Born

Discipleship Knowledge and Skills

Christians

Offers M

entorship

Cu

ltiv

ati

ng

, So

win

g, a

nd

Re

apin

g

Disciple

The Harvest

An effective disciple sows, cultivates, and reaps.

Page 12: Disciple: A scholar, sometimes applied to the followers of John the Baptist (Mat_9:14), and of the Pharisees (Mat_22:16), but principally to the followers.

Dev

elop

s R

elat

ions

hips

Christians

Offers M

entorship

Disciple

Discipleship Knowledge and Skills

Christians

Offers M

entorship

Cu

ltiv

atin

g, S

ow

ing

, an

d R

eap

ing

Disciple

The Harvest

GrowingChristian

Too many men want to help others but do not

know how

Page 13: Disciple: A scholar, sometimes applied to the followers of John the Baptist (Mat_9:14), and of the Pharisees (Mat_22:16), but principally to the followers.

Born AnewUnbeliever GrowingDisciple

Disciple Maker

Obedience, Vision, and Know How

Labor in the Harvest

0–1–2–3–4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12Training Modules

10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1-0Spiritual Pilgrimage

Page 14: Disciple: A scholar, sometimes applied to the followers of John the Baptist (Mat_9:14), and of the Pharisees (Mat_22:16), but principally to the followers.

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

TimothyPaul

2 Timothy 2:2

Page 15: Disciple: A scholar, sometimes applied to the followers of John the Baptist (Mat_9:14), and of the Pharisees (Mat_22:16), but principally to the followers.

Year Souls Disciples1 365 22 730 43 1095 84 1460 165 1825 326 2190 647 2555 1288 2920 2569 3285 51210 3650 102411 4015 204812 4380 409613 4745 819214 5110 1638415 5475 32768

Page 16: Disciple: A scholar, sometimes applied to the followers of John the Baptist (Mat_9:14), and of the Pharisees (Mat_22:16), but principally to the followers.

Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.“

Matthew 28:18-20

Page 17: Disciple: A scholar, sometimes applied to the followers of John the Baptist (Mat_9:14), and of the Pharisees (Mat_22:16), but principally to the followers.

The Warrior’s Way The Warrior’s Heart The Warrior’s Mission Enlist your Service Live By The Spirit Know the Trinity

 Pray to God Pursue Holiness Know the Enemy

 Ask for Forgiveness Practice Godliness Wage Spiritual Warfare

 Achieve Spiritual Victory Imitate Christ's Humility Fish for Men

 Abide in Christ Acclaim Christ's Supremacy Preach a True Gospel

 Learn and Apply God’s Word Be a Godly Man Sow God's Word

Fellowship with God’s Family Do the Right Thing Seek the Lost

 Seek God’s Kingdom Love Like a Man Serve Others

 Give Generously Build Godly Relationships Help People In Need

 Share Your Testimony Use Your Motivational Gifts Work Wholeheartedly

Count the Cost Reside in God's Will Develop World Vision

Worship the King Watch your Heart and Tongue Live By Faith