Mark these Key Words: Discipleship, Faithful, Multiplication
Matthew 28:19
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.”
“Famous last words”…history’s most famous last words! Why do you believe Jesus “saved His best for last?”
Like an explanation mark at the end of a sentence to provide an enthusiastic conclusion; what does this verse say to you today?
1 Thessalonians 4:3-5
“For this is the will of God, your sanctification; that is, that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each of you know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor, not in lustful passion, like the Gentiles who do not know God.”
Francis of Assisi once said, “Wherever you go, preach the gospel, and if necessary, use words.” What is life-on-life discipleship?
Describe how your “personal discipleship” improves as you disciples someone else.
2 Timothy 2:2
“The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.”
What truth is Paul communicating to Timothy in this passage?
Describe the slogan, “Love someone to Jesus until he/she is ready to love someone to Jesus.”
2 Timothy 3:15-17
“…and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.”
Hebrews 4:12
“For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”
Psalm 119:9-11
“How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping it according to Your word. With all my heart I have sought You; do not let me wander from Your commandments. Your word I have treasured in my heart, that I may not sin against you.”
2 Timothy 2:15
“Be diligent to present yourself approved by God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.”
Why is an accurate bible study plan essential in disciple making?
THE VICTOR’S CROWN:
1 Thessalonians 2:14
“For you, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God in Christ Jesus that are in Judea, for you also endured the same sufferings at the hands of your own countrymen, even as they did from the Jews.”
Paul describes “The Victor’s Crown” in this passage as the men and women he had let to Christ and disciples standing by his side when he meets Jesus face to face. What does this say to you about your “victor’s crown?”
PRAYER:
2 Timothy 1:3
“I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience the way my forefathers did, as I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day.”
What does this verse say to you about your prayers for your Timothys?
APPLICATION:
How do these passages relate to me today? What changes does it bring to my life?
LOCKER ROOM:
Jesus and Paul both put huge emphasis on disciple making; what does the action look like in your life?
MEMORY VERSE:
2 Timothy 2:2
“The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.”
MY PRAYER
Adoration: Father, today I praise You for…
Confession: Father, please forgive me for…
Thanksgiving: Father, today I’m thankful for…
Supplication: Father, the people and things that I wish to pray for today are…
