Keeping: https://youtu.be/k7fUP105dLM?si=kejPyw3P7x_nhb_QDiscipleship Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLld8NUxoM8_HkQr_adv7urLujEfZhiGkw&si=v6jDWapKKl5sH2ODDescription: In Part 25 of their discipleship teaching, Dr. Michael and Mary Davis explore the concept of jurisdiction in the context of sharing the word of God. They emphasize that understanding our God-given boundaries is crucial for effective discipleship and avoiding spiritual pitfalls like worry and misplaced focus.Key points explored in this video:Asking Key Questions of Scripture: The importance of using "who, what, when, where, why, and how" to gain deeper understanding from the Bible.Where the Sower Sowed: Examining Luke 12 and Matthew 5 to understand the limitations Jesus placed on his own jurisdiction and how this applies to believers.Jurisdiction Defined by Task and Territory: Explaining that jurisdiction is determined by the specific task we are given and the territory we are responsible for.Examples of Jurisdiction: Using the analogy of law enforcement (city police, county sheriff, state police, US Marshals) to illustrate territorial jurisdiction.Personal Jurisdiction in Sowing: Emphasizing that our primary jurisdiction for sowing the word starts with ourselves (Matthew 6:33, James 1:21, Matthew 7:5).Jurisdiction Over Family: Highlighting the responsibility to teach and nurture family members in the faith (1 Timothy 5:8, Deuteronomy 6, Ephesians 6:4).Jurisdiction Over Friends and Neighbors: Discussing the command to love our neighbors and the appropriate boundaries in sharing with them (John 15:13, Romans 13:10).Jurisdiction Over Enemies: Addressing the command to love and pray for our enemies (Matthew 5:43-44).Avoiding Transgression of Jurisdiction: Warning against picking up offenses or responsibilities that belong to others or to God, leading to worry and anxiety.The Importance of Personal Holiness: Underscoring that our ability to influence others is directly tied to our own walk with God and separation unto Him.Focusing on Our Own Spiritual Condition: Cautioning against being double-minded and focusing on others' flaws while neglecting our own relationship with the Lord.The Impact of Individual Faith on Leadership: Highlighting the principle that if individuals follow the Lord, it can influence those in positions of authority (referencing a passage about fearing the Lord and its impact on a king).This episode encourages believers to first examine their own hearts and then understand their specific areas of influence in sharing the Gospel, respecting the boundaries God has established.#Jurisdiction #Discipleship #SharingTheWord #PersonalResponsibility #Boundaries #Faith #ChristianLiving #BibleTeaching #LoveYourNeighbor #LoveYourEnemies #SpiritualGrowth #MichaelAndMaryDavisIn the Great Commission, there is a statement: “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations…” (Matthew 28:19 NAS) Discipleship is a command that is overlooked by many! There is a lot of focus on converting people, but not enough on actually discipling those converts. In this teaching series we will be discussing the biblical importance of discipleship and how the Bible tells us to do it. We will be looking at a key element in this topic: the parable of the sower.