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S1E37: Table Talk 1.37 - What is Discipleship

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This week on Table Talk, Chel and Jan discuss the concept of discipleship and what it means to disciple others.

Define discipleship

Where do we find it in the Bible?

Definition of Disciple is one who accepts and assists in spreading the doctrines of another.

Marks of a disciple:

  1. Someone who is identified with the person of Jesus Christ—someone who will openly admit that he belongs to Christ. “Who do you say that I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ” (Mark 8:29)
  2. Obedient to the Word of Christ—to the Scriptures. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations . . . teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you(Matthew 28:19,20). 
  3. Bearing fruitin the work of Christ. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples(John 15:8). 
    1. Christlike character, the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22,23).
    2. Influencing the livesof others for Christ. You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will last(John 15:16

      3. What are some examples? And how they were called.

      Moses & Joshua– aide to Moses, spent a lot of time together, went up with him to the mt to receive the commandments, eventually took Moses place to carry on his mission

      Eli & Samuel – mother dedicated Samuel to the Lord. He lived under Eli’s mentorship – living together, eating, teaching praying etc. Took over for Eli when he died as a prophet.

      Elijah & Elisha– God instructed Elijah to anoint Elisha his successor. “So Elisha…set out to follow Elijah and become his servant” 1 Kings 19:21

      Jesus & 12 Disciples – He called them himself. They lived, traveled and worked together.

      Paul & Titus – Traveled with Paul bringing the Gospel. “To Titus, my true son in our common faith…” Titus 1:4

      • Throughout the old and new testaments – points to it both being importantand effective.
      • If Jesus did it, we should certainly do it
      • True discipleship is no small thing – can’t go into it with a non-committal attitude.
      • Discipleship means dedication to cultivating a fruitful relationship that will produce a crop a hundred times over.

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        Why are we called?
        It’s God Plan - 5 great commission verses in the NT

        • Target – the World
          Mark 16:15 Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation
        • Archer – Jesus is the archer sending you
          John 20:21 – Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”
        • Bow - Holy Spirit is the power source
          Acts 1:8 – You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
        • Arrow – Content, Message of repentances for the forgiveness of sins
          Luke 24:47 – and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem
        • Principal of making disciples – the process
          Matthew 28:19-20 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, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

          • How do we prepare to mentor/disciple?

          Prepare to run the race 1 Cor 9:24-27

          Purpose is for eternity – heaven will be different because of who I invest in

          1 Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25… They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 

          Make a plan– how to have a quiet time, how to pray, how to live like Christ

          1 Corinthians 9:25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training

          Tim 4:7 - train (gmnasayzo – gymnasium) yourself to be Godly

          Right perspective- Fix your eyes on Jesus, pursuing him, not comparing myself to others in this race (big names), humility

          I Cor 9:26-27 Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. 27 No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.

           

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