Review: 1792 Bottle in Bond, Store Pick

Topic: Why Discipleship Matters

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Show Notes:

• • The Discipleship Problem:
    • Widespread Christian activity without deep formation
    • Churches full, disciples few
    • Knowledge of Jesus without apprenticeship to Jesus
    • Spiritual stagnation after conversion
  • Jesus’ Clear Command:
    • Matthew 28:18-20: “ And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
    • Very clear command: Make disciples
    • Teaching obedience, not just information
    • Presence of Christ promised to disciple-makers
      • It’s not about gathering crowds but forming followers
  • Jesus’ Method: Investing in a Few:

• Mark 3:13-15: “And he went up on the mountain and called to him those whom he desired, and they came to him. And he appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles) so that they might be with him and he might send them out to preach and have authority to cast out demons.”

• • • Jesus intentionally chose a small group
      • Be with Him.
      • Be formed by Him.
      • Be sent by Him.
        • Transformation happens through proximity, time, and relationship.
  • Why Discipleship is Often Neglected:
    • Discipleship is slow and relational and sometimes relationships don’t work out.
    • Requires vulnerability and accountability.
    • Difficult to measure and scale.
    • Programs are easier to manage than people.
  • Paul’s Model:

• 2 Timothy 2:2: “and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men,[a] who will be able to teach others also.”

• • • Discipleship is meant to reproduce.
    • Faithfulness valued over platform or popularity.