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- 3. What is andwhat is not biblical discipleship? What must I do in order to disciple someone? What must I become if I am to be a disciple-maker?
- 4. What is andwhat is not biblical discipleship? Biblical discipleship is… • Intentional: Discipleship is not simply someone learning about Christ. It is not accidental. It is intentional. It is not a function of the learning of the learner but of the teaching of the teacher. Someone must intend to do it.
- 5. What is andwhat is not biblical discipleship? Biblical discipleship is… • Impacting: Discipleship has not happened simply because a student is excited about or impressed by a teacher. Discipleship happens when there is a change in virtues, values, beliefs, and lifestyle.
- 6. What is andwhat is not biblical discipleship? Biblical discipleship is… • Personal: Discipleship is not covering material. Neither is it being part of a group (a class, congregation, family, etc.). Discipleship is one person dealing with another person personally . • Christlike: Discipleship is not just a mentee modeling a mentor. The modeling must be moving in the direction of Christlikeness.
- 7. Nine Principles of BiblicalDiscipleship
- 8. Nine Principles ofBiblical Discipleship 1. Biblical discipleship is incarnational or “In the flesh” • In person, face-to-face • Association- spending time with them • Building a foundation to the relationship leads to trust Scripture: John 1:14, 1 John 1:1, 1 Thessalonians 2:7 - 8 2. Biblical discipleship is reproductive • Multiplication (as they grow, they should find a person to disciple) • Quality, NOT quantity (numbers are not as important as true growth) Scripture: Matthew 28:18 - 20, 1 Thessalonians 1:6 - 8
- 9. Nine Principles ofBiblical Discipleship 3. Biblical discipleship invites personal discovery • No “canned” answers • Asking questions sets them up to discover truth for themselves Scripture: John 2:19, John 3:7, John 4:10, John 6:53 4. Biblical discipleship reasons, persuades, and gives evidence • The disciple-maker gives supporting evidence after personal discovery begins Scripture: Isaiah 1:18, Acts 18:4, Acts 17:24
- 10. Nine Principles ofBiblical Discipleship 5. Biblical discipleship counts the cost • Count the cost concerning others • Count the cost concerning ourselves Scripture: Luke 14:26 - 28, Malachi 2:1 - 4, Matthew 10:39 6. Biblical discipleship is impartation (giving) • Extravagance, NOT stinginess • Sharing what God has given (resources, wisdom, knowledge, gifts, experiences) • Expect nothing in return Scripture: Luke 6:38, John 5: 13, John 3:16, Ephesians 5:25
- 11. Nine Principles ofBiblical Discipleship 7. Biblical discipleship is demonstration • Showing them how to live a Godly life (prayer, reading the Word, sharing the Gospel, obedience) Scripture: Luke 11:1 - 4, 2 Timothy 2:15, Ephesians 4:12 - 13, 2 John 1:6 8. Biblical discipleship means challenging the disciple • to use their gifts for God’s kingdom • to find another to disciple • to spread the Good News • to find people to do life with Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10, Romans 10:14 - 15, Hebrews 10:25
- 12. Nine Principles ofBiblical Discipleship 7. Biblical discipleship is demonstration • Showing them how to live a Godly life (prayer, reading the Word, sharing the Gospel, obedience) Scripture: Luke 11:1 - 4, 2 Timothy 2:15, Ephesians 4:12 - 13, 2 John 1:6 8. Biblical discipleship means challenging the disciple • to use their gifts for God’s kingdom • to find another to disciple • to spread the Good News • to find people to do life with Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10, Romans 10:14 - 15, Hebrews 10:25
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- 14. COMMON DISCIPLE MAKERQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. When should I call my disciple? Right away! The disciple-maker should seek to contact them within 24 hours of accepting the assignment. We cannot delay because Jesus taught that Satan moves against the new believer immediately and is successful “if they do not understand” what they have heard (Matthew 13:19).
- 15. COMMON DISCIPLE MAKERQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2. What should I say when I call? You may start by contacting the person who led them to the Lord to learn as much as you can about their initial contact (info found at the bottom left section of sheet). Mention the person who initially talked to them on your first call. Your goal must be to not leave your disciple confused, but try and set up an opportunity to get together somewhere as soon as possible to establish a friendship. Just speak really simply and from your heart.
- 16. COMMON DISCIPLE MAKERQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 3. What happens if the person doesn’t answer on the first try? Hopefully, if the contact information was properly recorded you will have at least one phone number, an email address, and a physical address. Leave a clear message of who you are and your purpose in wanting to talk to them. Give them your call back information and try again later that same day. If you remain unsuccessful, pray, then wait a week or two and call them again
- 17. COMMON DISCIPLE MAKERQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 4. What happens if they don’t want to be discipled? Lack of response can mean many things. They may be busy – they may be afraid – they may have family or friends who are pressuring them to stay as they were, etc. If they tell you they don’t want to be discipled, we obviously don’t want to be forceful, but because eternity is in the balance, you may ask if you could just meet for coffee and get to know one another. If the answer remains “no,” then I would tell them why discipleship is important and ask if it would be okay for you to call them in several weeks in case they change their mind. You might call them once a month thereafter until the Lord releases you. Satan works hard so we must work hard.
- 18. COMMON DISCIPLE MAKERQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 5. What happens if the “under 20 year old” I picked is in elementary or middle school? First, we must always respect the minors’ parents or guardians. Seek to meet with the minor and their parents to propose discipling them within the family. This also gives the parents a chance to hear the Gospel. If this is not conducive, connect the child with an active local children’s ministry where they can be taught and discipled.
- 19. COMMON DISCIPLE MAKERQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 6. How often should I meet with my disciple? That is a question the Holy Spirit will answer, but you may seek to meet once a week if possible. You should maintain regular contact so they can ask questions and keep you updated on how they are doing. You also need to understand that making disciples means being available when they need you. You must share phone numbers and email addresses and simply respond when they contact you. This relationship must be two-way not one-way.
- 20. COMMON DISCIPLE MAKERQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 8. What is a “Timothy”? A local from your area has volunteered to encourage and help you through the process of discipling. If you sign up as a disciple maker, Time to Revive will assign you to a Timothy, who will reach out to you on a regular basis.
- 21. COMMON DISCIPLE MAKERQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 8. What do I do if they have questions I can’t answer? The fact that a new believer is asking questions should encourage you that God is at work in their lives. Never duck a question and never pretend to know the answer. Tell the new believer that you don’t know, but that it is a great question and you will get an answer, which you can discuss at your next meeting or phone call. If you need help, contact your Timothy or your Pastor, or you can feel free to contact Time to Revive to get help.