1. Journey 5 THINGS ABOUT the

2. The Discipleship Journey INTRODUCTION Matthew 28:19-20 - Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. The Great Commission

3. The Discipleship Journey INTRODUCTION Matthew 28:19-20 - Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. The Great Commission Go Teach

4. The Discipleship Journey INTRODUCTION Matthew 28:19-20 - Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. The Great Commission BaptiseGo Teach

5. Added to the church The Discipleship Journey 1. From Learner to Teacher Acts 2:41 They then that received his word were baptized: and there were added unto them in that day about three thousand souls. Acts 2:47 - Praising God, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to them day by day those that were saved.

6. Added to the church The Discipleship Journey 1. From Learner to Teacher Disciple (Learner) Acts 6:1 Now in these days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying… Acts 2:42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and the prayers.

7. Added to the church Teacher The Discipleship Journey 1. From Learner to Teacher Learner (Disciple) Luke 6:40 The disciple is not above his teacher: but every one when he is perfected shall be as his teacher. 1 Peter 2:21 For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps.

8. Added to the church Teacher The Discipleship Journey Learner (Disciple) 1 Peter 2:2 as newborn babes, long for the spiritual milk which is without guile, that ye may grow thereby unto salvation. 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and for ever. 2. The New Disciple

9. Added to the church Teacher The Discipleship Journey Learner (Disciple) Acts 8:1 And Saul was consenting unto his death. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church which was in Jerusalem. Acts 8:4 They therefore that were scattered abroad, went about preaching the word. 2. The New Disciple

10. Added to the church Teacher The Discipleship Journey Learner (Disciple) Hebrews 5:12 For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. 2 Timothy 3:7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. 3. The Bottleneck

11. Added to the church Teacher The Discipleship Journey Learner (Disciple) 60-80% of an average congregation stagnant in this stage. Routine - Revelation 3:15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. Revelation 3:1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. 3. The Bottleneck

12. Added to the church Teacher The Discipleship Journey Learner (Disciple) Mark 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to the whole creation. 2 Corinthians 4:3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost. 4. The Teacher

13. Added to the church Teacher The Discipleship Journey Learner (Disciple) Teaching in a personal way - Acts 18:26 Whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly. A Christian's main task is to share the gospel by teaching. 4. The Teacher

14. Added to the church Teacher The Discipleship Journey Learner (Disciple) There is no expiry date – no more a “L” disciple. 4. The Teacher

15. Added to the church Teacher The Discipleship Journey Learner (Disciple) There is no expiry date – no more a “L” disciple. Grow to build up one another, reach out with the gospel and service to be fitly framed together in the body of Christ - Ephesians 2:19-21. 4. The Teacher

16. Added to the church Teacher The Discipleship Journey Learner (Disciple) Matthew 19:12 For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it. 5. Spiritual Fathers

17. Added to the church Teacher The Discipleship Journey Learner (Disciple) 1 John 2:13 I write unto you, fathers, because ye know him who is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the evil one. I have written unto you, little children, because ye know the Father. 5. Spiritual Fathers Spiritual father

18. Added to the church Teacher The Discipleship Journey Learner (Disciple) Hebrews 5:14 - These Christians grow to become spiritual fathers or mentors because 'strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.' Spiritual father 5. Spiritual Fathers

19. Added to the church Teacher The Discipleship Journey Learner (Disciple) See the entire congregation as their family. Present when any members are warded, bereaved and in need. They spend almost all their free time in the house of the Lord – eunuchs for the Kingdom’s sake. Spiritual father 5. Spiritual Fathers

20. Added to the church Teacher The Discipleship Journey Learner (Disciple) Willingly give of their 'blood, sweat and tears'. Weather through thick and thin, steadfastly. Freely lay down their lives for the church. Spiritual father 5. Spiritual Fathers

21. Added to the church Teacher The Discipleship Journey Learner (Disciple) Bottomline: God use spiritual influence to lead His people. Full-time ministry, elders, deacons from this group. These men and women exerts tremendous influence for good. Not for everybody - John 17:15 I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. Spiritual father 5. Spiritual Fathers

22. Added to the church Teacher The Discipleship Journey Learner (Disciple) Acts 8:30-38 And Philip ran to him, and heard him reading Isaiah the prophet, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest? And he said, How can I, except some one shall guide me? … And as they went on the way, they came unto a certain water; and the eunuch saith, Behold, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? APPLICATION Spiritual father If You are not a Christian...

23. Added to the church Teacher The Discipleship Journey Learner (Disciple) 1 Peter 2:2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby. Spiritual father APPLICATION If You are a new Disciple...

24. Added to the church Teacher The Discipleship Journey Learner (Disciple) 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Spiritual father APPLICATION If You are not a Teacher yet...

25. Added to the church Teacher The Discipleship Journey Learner (Disciple) Spiritual father APPLICATION If You are a Teacher... Ephesians 2:20-21 Being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief corner stone; in whom each several building, fitly framed together, groweth into a holy temple in the Lord.

26. Added to the church Teacher The Discipleship Journey Learner (Disciple) Ephesians 2:20-21 Being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief corner stone; in whom each several building, fitly framed together, groweth into a holy temple in the Lord. Psalms 84:10 For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. Spiritual father APPLICATION If You are a Teacher...