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BASICS OF DISCIPLESHIP

BASICS OF DISCIPLESHIP. “COME, FOLLOW ME!”. SESSION ONE:. WE WILL CLEARLY DEFINE AND EXPLAIN WHAT A DISCIPLE OF JESUS TRULY IS. AIM.

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BASICS OF DISCIPLESHIP

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  1. BASICS OF DISCIPLESHIP

  2. “COME, FOLLOW ME!” SESSION ONE:

  3. WE WILL CLEARLY DEFINE AND EXPLAIN WHAT A DISCIPLE OF JESUS TRULY IS AIM...

  4. “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.” Matthew 28:19 The GREAT COMMISSION

  5. WHAT IS A DISCIPLE?

  6. VIDEO: “JESUS” (clip #1) WHAT IS A DISCIPLE?

  7. The American Heritage Dictionary: Person who subscribes to the teaching of a master and assists in spreading them. Active adherent. A companion of Christ. WHAT IS A DISCIPLE?

  8. Roget’s Thesaurus: Believer, convert, follower, “man” Religious founder student WHAT IS A DISCIPLE?

  9. “As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. ‘Come, follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I will make you fishers of men.’ At once they left their nets and followed him.” Mark 1:16-18 WHAT IS A DISCIPLE?

  10. Name the twelve disciples. See Luke 8:14 for some help… Simon Peter Andrew James John Philip Bartholomew Matthew Thomas James Simon Judas Judas Iscariot WHO WERE THE DISCIPLES?

  11. VIDEO: “JESUS” (clip #2) WHO WERE THE DISCIPLES?

  12. “After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good new of the kingdom of God. The twelve were with him, and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: WHO WERE THE DISCIPLES?

  13. “Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out; Joanna the wife of Cuza, the manager of Herod’s household; Susanna; and many others. These women were helping to support them out of their own means.” Luke 8:1-3 WHO WERE THE DISCIPLES?

  14. Men and women who follow Christ. Children and adults who follow Christ. A believer: in God, His Son Jesus as their Savior, the work of the Holy Spirit in our life, and the teachings of Scripture A DISCIPLE IS...

  15. Parents who are/were disciples Being a soldier in the Salvation Army, even wearing a uniform Attending worship every Sunday Being very involved in Corps activities during the week THINGS THAT DO NOT MAKE YOU A DISCIPLE...

  16. Someone who has made a conscious, purposeful decision to follow Jesus A convert to the teachings of Jesus A believer in the Bible and that Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life A DISCIPLE IS...

  17. … with “coming” to Jesus… Draw how this is accomplished. DISCIPLESHIP BEGINS...

  18. “Learner” or “Imitator” “Apprentice” -- learning a skill or trade by spending time listening, watching, following and imitating the movements and actions of the teacher or instructor. WHAT IS THE BIBLICAL MEANING FOR DISCIPLE?

  19. In other words, one who has “COME” to Jesus and one who agrees to “FOLLOW” Jesus. WHAT IS THE BIBLICAL MEANING FOR DISCIPLE?

  20. “A student is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher.” Luke 6:40 WHAT IS THE BIBLICAL MEANING FOR DISCIPLE?

  21. Putting God FIRST LEAVING EVERYTHING MEANS...

  22. “Christ’s call to discipleship means different things to different people. But having said that, it must be understood that all disciples are expected to place all their resources at His disposal in order that they might receive them back as stewards of His resources.” Stuart Briscoe

  23. 1) What is it about Jesus that convinces people to confidently hand over the reins of their lives to him? 2) How has your life been an adventure in faith? What have you left for the sake of discipleship, and what blessings has God given you? FOR DISCUSSION...

  24. “TAKE UP YOUR CROSS” SESSION TWO:

  25. WE WILL UNDERSTAND THAT DISCIPLESHIP IS A LIFE-LONG JOURNEY OF BEING CONFORMED AND TRANSFORMED INTO THE IMAGE OF CHRIST AIM...

  26. “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105 Discipleship is a DOOR to be opened and a PATH to be followed. Discipleship is a journey. The journey takes TIME. The journey inevitably causes CHANGE. THE JOURNEY

  27. “And he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, ‘You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas (which, when translated, is Peter).” John 1:42 THE JOURNEY

  28. “As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. ‘Come, follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I will make you fishers of men.’” Mark 1:16-17 THE JOURNEY

  29. Disciples are changed FROM something, TO something. THE JOURNEY

  30. “Then he said to them all: ‘If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.’” Luke 9:23 TAKE UP YOUR CROSS...

  31. What must die is -- OUR SELF WILL. What must live is -- SELF DENIAL. James Boice says, “Self-seeking is the opposite of self-denial.” TAKE UP YOUR CROSS...

  32. CHANGED FROM AN OLD NATURE TO A NEW NATUREGalatians 5:19-26

  33. Changed from… • Sexual immorality • Debauchery • Idolatry • Hatred • Jealousy • Selfish ambition • Factions • Drunkenness • Impurity • Witchcraft • Discord • Fits of rage • Dissentions • Envy • Orgies

  34. Changed to… • Love • Joy • Peace • Patience • Kindness • Goodness • Faithfulness • Gentleness • Self-control • in step with Jesus • not conceited • not envying each other

  35. CHANGED FROM AN OLD SET OF CLOTHES TO A NEW SET OF CLOTHESEphesians 4:22-32

  36. Falsehood Stealing Unwholesome speech Bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, slander, malice Put off…

  37. Speaking the truth Working and giving to those in need Edifying speech, according to the need of the moment Kindness, tenderheartedness, forgiveness Put on…

  38. This process of changing _____ to changing ___ is really the process of _________. One becomes a disciple by _______ to Jesus through a _________ _____________. This is called __________. SUMMARY...

  39. This process of changing FROM to changing ___ is really the process of _________. One becomes a disciple by _______ to Jesus through a _________ _____________. This is called __________. SUMMARY...

  40. This process of changing FROM to changing TO is really the process of _________. One becomes a disciple by _______ to Jesus through a _________ _____________. This is called __________. SUMMARY...

  41. This process of changing FROM to changing TO is really the process of HOLINESS. One becomes a disciple by _______ to Jesus through a _________ _____________. This is called __________. SUMMARY...

  42. This process of changing FROM to changing TO is really the process of HOLINESS. One becomes a disciple by COMING to Jesus through a _________ _____________. This is called __________. SUMMARY...

  43. This process of changing FROM to changing TO is really the process of HOLINESS. One becomes a disciple by COMING to Jesus through a PERSONAL _____________. This is called __________. SUMMARY...

  44. This process of changing FROM to changing TO is really the process of HOLINESS. One becomes a disciple by COMING to Jesus through a PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP. This is called __________. SUMMARY...

  45. This process of changing FROM to changing TO is really the process of HOLINESS. One becomes a disciple by COMING to Jesus through a PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP. This is called SALVATION. SUMMARY...

  46. Salvation is the _____ that leads to the ____ of _________. A moment of crisis, being sorry for ____ and finding our salvation, begins a ____-_____ journey of _______ and ________________, every day _________ more and more like ______. SUMMARY...

  47. Salvation is the DOOR that leads to the ____ of _________. A moment of crisis, being sorry for ____ and finding our salvation, begins a ____-_____ journey of _______ and ________________, every day _________ more and more like ______. SUMMARY...

  48. Salvation is the DOOR that leads to the PATH of _________. A moment of crisis, being sorry for ____ and finding our salvation, begins a ____-_____ journey of _______ and ________________, every day _________ more and more like ______. SUMMARY...

  49. Salvation is the DOOR that leads to the PATH of HOLINESS. A moment of crisis, being sorry for ____ and finding our salvation, begins a ____-_____ journey of _______ and ________________, every day _________ more and more like ______. SUMMARY...

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