“The Great Commission” Making Disciples “The Great Commission”

Jesus said – “….go and make disciples…” Matt. 28:19

Who is a Disciple? Learner and Follower (Is. 50:4-5; Lk. 9:23) Begins with being “Born Again” (Jn 3:3) Relationship with Jesus – lifetime adventure Transformation (Rom. 12: 1-2) Goal – Christlikeness (Rom. 8:29) We could all do with help Jesus teaches/demonstrates how – “making disciples”

Understanding the Concept Every Christian is called: To “follow” To teach/help others to follow Called to “be His disciple” And commanded to “go and make disciples” Disciples are made not born Scriptural principle Jesus’ example and command Early church practice

Oswald Chambers wrote in My Utmost for His Highest “Our work begins where God’s grace has laid the foundation; we are not to save souls, but to disciple them. Salvation and sanctification are the work of God’s sovereign grace; our work as His disciples is to disciple lives until they are completely yielded and surrendered to God. One life wholly yielded to God is of more value to God than 100 lives simply awakened by His Spirit. God brings us to a standard of life by His grace, and we are responsible for reproducing that standard in others.”

“And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.” - 2 Timothy 2:2

In Practice Walk Alongside Pray Teach Model/Example/Mentor Encourage Challenge Correct Be there for the Person Take Responsibility for

Costs and Results Counting the Cost (Matt. 8: 18-22; Lk. 14: 25-35) Time Effort Discipline Commitment Vulnerability Beyond ‘comfort zone’

Costs and Results (cont…) Reward beyond Measure! Eternal value Pleasing/obeying God Stimulates spiritual growth Helps keep ‘on track’ Joy beyond compare (3 John 4)

Grace Church Grace Church Vision Intentional discipleship “Passion for God – Passion for People Discipling, Serving & Growing Together in Christ” Intentional discipleship A Christian ‘lifestyle’ More than just teaching

Do you want to be discipled? Do you want to be trained to “make disciples”?