Jesus Model of Discipling May 2017 Mirroring the

Jesus Model of Discipling May 2017 Mirroring the Methods of the Master Investing in Disciples Equipping Disciple Makers 1

DISCIPLE OF JESUS “Jesus said to them, follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men. ” Matthew 4: 19 Follow Me – at the “head” level • Acceptance of Jesus’ authority and truth • To know Him and follow Him And I will make you – our “hearts” • Process of Jesus transforming our hearts to be like His • Primarily a “spiritual” response to the Holy Spirit Fishers of men – our “hands” • A disciple of Jesus is saved for a purpose • Action of being committed to the mission of Christ from Disciple Shift by Jim Putman and Bobby Harrington 2

JESUS’ MODEL OF DISCIPLING SCRIPTURE Mirror of All Discipleship Efforts John 1: 35 -42 John 17: 4 Matthew 4: 18 -22 John 19: 30 Luke 6: 12 -19 Matthew 28: 18 -20 Acts 4: 13 30 A. D. 31 A. D. 32 A. D. 33 A. D. 3

JESUS’ MODEL OF DISCIPLING Multiplication Mirror of All Discipleship Efforts 30 A. D. 12 Matthew 10: 5 31 A. D. 70 Luke 10: 1 120 Acts 1: 15 32 A. D. 500 1 Corinthians 15: 6 33 A. D. 4

JESUS’ MODEL OF DISCIPLING Phases Share in Jesus' Mission Mirror of All Discipleship Efforts Follow and Abide in Jesus Know and Trust Jesus Exposed to Jesus 30 A. D. 31 A. D. 32 A. D. 33 A. D. 5

JESUS’ MODEL OF DISCIPLING Topics 36 of 37 Miracles 39 Parables Mirror of All Discipleship Efforts 30 A. D. Matthew 5 -7 Sermon on the Mount Character Service Righteousness Love Disciplines Stewardship Trust in God Discernment Obedience Relationships 31 A. D. 32 A. D. 33 A. D. 6

JESUS’ MODEL OF DISCIPLING Baptism Ascension 30 A. D. Disciples Chosen 18 months into Ministry 1 st Miracle John 2: 1 Water to Wine 32 A. D. 31 A. D. Disciples Watch and Learn Preparing / Equipping Multiplication; Leading Others John 1: 35 -42 John 1: 43 -51 John’s Disciples Follow Jesus Come and See Matthew 4: 18 -22 Mark 1: 16 -20 Luke 5: 1 -10 Jesus Calls His First Disciples – Follow Me 36 of 37 Miracles 39 Parables Matthew 5 -7 Sermon on the Mount Mark 2: 13 -17 Luke 5: 27 -28 Jesus Calls Levi and Eats With Sinners – Follow Me 33 A. D. John 17: 4 Accomplished the Work John 19: 30 “It is Finished” Matthew 28: 18 -20 Great Commission Acts 4: 13 Peter and John recognized as having “Been with Jesus” Luke 6: 12 -19 Mark 3: 13 -19 The Twelve Apostles Exposed to Jesus Multiplication 1 Know & Trust Jesus Follow & Abide in Jesus Disciples knew what they were saying YES to! Multiplication 12 Matthew 10: 5 Multiplication 70 Luke 10: 1 Share in Jesus’ Mission Multiplication 120 Acts 1: 15 7

JESUS’ MODEL OF DISCIPLING Most Christians want to divorce Jesus’ Teachings From His Methods and Expect His Results By Jim Putnam Disciple Shift 27 A. D. 28 A. D. 29 A. D. 30 A. D. 8

JESUS’ MODEL OF DISCIPLING If you do not Disciple a person who professes Christ, they will almost always become: • Lukewarm in Faith • Worldly in Behavior • Hypocritical in Witness from The Man in the Mirror by Patrick Morley 27 A. D. 28 A. D. 29 A. D. 30 A. D. 9

WHAT’S AFTER “FOLLOW ME” “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. ” II Timothy 3: 16 -17 Ø “Inspired” = God-breathed; God used the minds, vocabularies, and experiences of the writers to produce His infallible, inerrant Word (only to the original writers of Scripture) 10

JESUS’ MODEL OF DISCIPLING Model of Training Teaching + Disciplined Obedience + Application of Scripture + Jesus Methods = Lasting Transformation John 15: 5 -8, 16 27 A. D. 28 A. D. 29 A. D. 30 A. D. 11

APPRENTICE OF JESUS Imparting Knowledge, Skill and Character GUIDE Selection MENTOR Jesus’ Methods* • Willing to learn • Concentrate on a few DISCIPLE MAKER DISCIPLE IN COVENANT Multiplication 120 -500 Association • To know is to be with • Foundation of follow-up Consecration Impartation • Required obedience • Absolute submission • Life of giving • Love is the only way * Master Plan of Evangelism by Dr. Robert E. Coleman OUTCOME: Share in Jesus’ Mission 30 A. D. 12

APPRENTICE OF JESUS Imparting Knowledge, Skill and Character GUIDE Demonstration MENTOR DISCIPLE MAKER DISCIPLE IN COVENANT Jesus’ Methods* Multiplication 120 -500 Delegation • Versus explanation • Transparent & authentic • Briefing instructions • Reaffirming follow-up Supervision Reproduction • Continuous review & application • Growth in knowledge & grace • The acid test of ministry • God’s method * Master Plan of Evangelism by Dr. Robert E. Coleman OUTCOME: Share in Jesus’ Mission 30 A. D. 13