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This is commonly the second study, although it is occasionally switched
with the Word of God study. It's purpose is to get the person to admit
that they are not a Disciple of Christ.
Regular text is as printed
[Bracketed text is additional notes or commentary]
Intro: Matthew 28:18-20
A. What does Jesus want everyone to become [a disciple]
B. Which is a more popular term: Disciple or Christian?
[What is the difference follows this question]
C. The word "Christian" occurs on 3 time sin the New Testament.
The word "disciple" occurs over 270 times
D. Saved = Christian = Disciple
(1) Mark 1:14-18
A. Calling of first disciples
B. Come follow me (Christ) [note is made that this discredits any
contary thing a religious leader may have told you in the past]
C. "..make you fishers of men.." - Purpose for living
D. Immediately
(2) Luke 9:23-26
A. If any man... [this includes you]
B. Deny self - Don't give in to moods
C. Carry the cross - daily
D. Gain world, forfeit soul .. lose life for Jesus, save soul
(3) Luke 14:25-33
A. If any man...
B. Verse 28-30 Count the cost
C. Vs 31-32 Consider what will happen to you if you don't become
a disciple
D. Vs 26 Love Chirst more than any person
E. Vs 27 Persecutions
F. Vs 33 Everything, not just anything
(4) Luke 11:1-4
A. Must be taught to pray
B. Daily relationship with the Father
[C. "Teach me" spirit from the diciples]
(5) John 13:34-35 [this was not an active teaching at the time I was
studied with but is included in the studies today]
A. Love one another
B. Be an active part of the church fellowship
(6) Matthew 28:18-20
A. Commanded to make disciples
B. Who is a candidate for baptism? Only disciples
C. You need someone to disciple you to be mature in Christ
D. This is the only way to save the world!
[E. Mention is usually made of the "all authority on Heaven and
earth.." line is usually made before these points]
[Imagine you are a great preacher and every day you bring another into
your church. Now imagine I am a disciple and once a year make another
disciple who will reach out the same way I do. Over the years our
churches will grow as follows
Year Preacher Discipler
1 365 2
2 730 4
3 1,095 8
13 4,745 8,192
32 11,680 the world ]
Conclusion:
A. Are you a disciple?
B. Are you a Christian?
C. Are you saved?
D. What do you need to do to become a disciple?
Contact: Daniel de Sailles
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