Discipleship

Whenever the Word of God and the life of an obedient Christian converge on a person, there is conviction and convincing by the Holy Spirit. Discipleship is spiritual reproduction. It is not filling in the blanks, it is changing lives.

Read Matthew 28:18-20.

Biblical Truths about Discipleship:
1. Jesus has given us His authority to make disciples.

2. “Making Disciples” is the main Greek verb in this passage. The process of making disciples is to “Go” (share Christ), “Baptize” (help them publicly identify with Christ), and “Teach to Obey” (teach application of His Word, not just knowledge).

3. Discipleship is the means to reach the world for Christ.

My Time With God

Preparation Time
Read 2 Timothy 2:2.

Who are your spiritual mentors?

Who are the people God is calling you to disciple, to spiritually mentor?

Waiting Time
During your waiting time, let God…

Love You.
“God, I feel Your love today, especially in the area of…”

Search You.
“God, what do You want to say to me in the area of discipleship?”

Show You.
“God, is there anything I need to know as we enter into this day?”

Confession Time
What has God given you that you have been unwilling to pass on to others? Confess these areas to Him…

Bible Time
We can never pray out of God’s will when we pray God’s Word.

…Read 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12 slowly a couple of times.
…Close your eyes & allow a main truth to surface in your heart.
…Pray the Scripture and allow God to minister to you.

Meditation Time
After praying the Scriptures, write down the thoughts that God has impressed upon your mind.

Intercession Time – Praying for Others
Begin this time with a prayer of blessing & thanksgiving for the people of whom you will now intercede.
Name Request

Petition Time – Praying for Yourself

How To Petition God Properly:
Talk to Him about the “little things.”
Be honest with God.
Pray “Thy will be done.”

Prayer Requests

Application Time
The smallest obedient act is better than the greatest intention.

Q: What is the main thing that God has impressed on me today?

Q: What am I going to do about it?

Steps to Take in My Obedience to God this Week:

My Goal: To implement the above steps in the next 7 days.

Faith Time
Faith is our positive response to what God has said. Spend a few moments praying, through your eyes of faith. Tell God the positive things you see happening because of His goodness!

Praise & Thanksgiving Time

Praise God by recognizing WHO HE IS!
Thank God by recognizing WHAT HE HAS DONE!

This Week’s Memory Verse – 2 Timothy 2:2

This Week’s Time Alone With God

Monday – This Lesson

Tuesday – Memorize 2 Timothy 2:2.

Wednesday – Write a note of gratitude to a spiritual mentor in your life.

Thursday – Read and meditate on Luke 10.

Friday – Review your memory verses.