1. Pack Your Bags The Church #2
May 21, 2017

4. We read from scripture many things the church is supposed to be doing:
Worship I Peter 2:9
Fellowship Hebrews 10:25
Service Galatians 6:10
Evangelism Romans 1:16
Teach Biblical Doctrine Acts 2:42
Observe the Lord’s Supper Acts 2:42
Prayer Acts 2:42
Encourage and build each other up. I Thes. 5:11
Look after orphans and widows James 1:27
To be God’s hands, mouth, and feet 1 Cor. 12:12-27
Give God glory Eph. 1:11- 12

6. The Purpose of the Church is to make disciples.

7. All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me
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

8. How do you disciple someone?

9. How do you disciple someone?
What is a disciple?

10. A Learner

11. A Follower

12. The one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked. I John 2:6

13. Follow my example as I follow the example of Christ. I Cor. 11:1

14. Are we willing to learn?

15. Are we willing to learn? Are we willing to follow?

16. How do we make disciples?

17. How do we make disciples?
By helping them learn

18. How do we make disciples?
By helping them learn
By helping them to follow Jesus

19. How are we going to help people learn about God and His ways?

20. How are we going to help people learn about God and His ways?
Not that hard:

21. How are we going to help people learn about God and His ways?
Not that hard:
Encourage them to follow your Example of Learning

22. How are we going to help people learn about God and His ways?
Not that hard:
Encourage them to follow your Example of Learning
Pick something new and go through it together with someone.

23. How are we going to help people follow Jesus’ Example?

24. How are we going to help people follow Jesus’ Example?
Not that hard:

25. How are we going to help people follow Jesus’ Example?
Not that hard:
Be a good example yourself

26. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16

27. How are we going to help people follow Jesus’ Example?
Not that hard:
Be a good example yourself
Invite others to come with you.

28. The primary purpose of the church is discipleship.
Discipleship is not that hard.
It is simply being a learner and a follower of Jesus yourself, then inviting others to join you.