Discipleship Guidelines 2 Timothy 2:1-13
The Great Commission Mt. 28:18-20 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 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 make disciples?
It’s not evangelism and discipleship, evangelism is part of Discipleship
Discipleship is helping someone move one step closer in their relationship with Christ.
2 Timothy 2:1-13 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. 3 Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. 5 Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules. 6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops. 7 Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this. 8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, 9 for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained. 10 Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. 11 Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him; 12 if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us; 13 if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself.
Making Disciples isn’t dependent on you, it's you being dependant and obedient to the Holy Spirit! (vs. 1-2)
Characteristics of a disciple-maker:
A disciple-maker is mission-minded = Soldier (vs. 3-4)
Knows the objective and is willing to accomplish it with no excuses
Any soldier will tell you that suffering is involved, they train for it!
They do not get involved in civilian pursuits
A disciple-maker knows the guidelines = Athlete (v. 5)
A disciple-maker must spend time communicating with God
There is a difference between teaching someone to follow God and teaching someone to follow you!
A disciple-maker must be hard working = Farmer (v. 6)
Characteristics of a good farmer
A good farmer knows that his future is dependent on the harvest!
A disciple-maker knows what is at stake (vs. 7-10)
“Think over what I say”
“The word of God is not bound” = do not live in fear!
A disciple-maker demonstrate their faith in action: obedience (vs. 11-13)
James 2:14-19 “Faith without works is dead”
“Where faith is abundant, actions are plentiful”
Making disciples boils down to how seriously we take God at His word.
Are you obeying the directive to intentionally make disciples?
Quickest way to start: Take somebody with you!