HOW JESUS MADE DISCIPLES



HOW JESUS MADE DISCIPLES

Rick Warren

THE METHODS he USED

JOHN 17 and other passages

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“For you granted him authority over all men that he might give eternal life to all those you have given to him.”(v 2)

“I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world.” v6)

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“For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them.” (v. 8)

“I have given them your word…” (vs 14)

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“I pray for them. I am not praying for the world but for those you have given me, for they are yours.” (v 9)

“I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail." Luke 22:32 (NIV)

"I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe

`in me because of their testimony.” John 17:20 (NLT)

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“While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me. None has been lost except the child of hell so that Scripture would be fulfilled.” (v 12)

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“As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world.” (v 18)

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“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message.” (v 20)

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“I have given them the glory that you gave me…” (v 22)

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“…you sent me and have loved them as you have loved me.” v 23)

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“I have given you an example to follow. Now do as I have done to you.”

John 13:15 (NLT)

“Don't lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your

good example.” 1 Peter 5:3 (NLT)

“…set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in

purity.” 1 Tim. 4:12 (NIV)

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“Go and sell what you own and give the money to the poor, and you’ll have

treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” Mark 10:21b (NJB)

“Jesus sent the disciples out with these instructions… “Go announce the

Kingdom of Heaven is near. Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with

leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received!”

Matt. 10:58 (NLT)

“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father

and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I

have commanded you." Matt. 28:19-20 (NIV)

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“Jesus looked steadily at him and he was filled with love for him.”

Mark 10:21a (NJB)

“Anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even

greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.” John 14:12 (NIV)

“A word of encouragement does wonders” Pr. 12:25 (LB)

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“I am giving you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. Whatever you lock on

earth will be locked in heaven, and whatever you open on earth will be opened

in heaven." Matt. 16:19 (NLT)

“Whoever can be trusted with a little can also be trusted with a lot.”

Luke 16:10 (NCV)

“If you love someone ... you will always believe in him, and always expect the

best of him...” 1 Cor. 13:7 (LB)

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"It was because you do not have enough faith," answered Jesus. "I assure

you that if you have faith as small as a mustard seed… you could do

anything!" Matt. 17:20 (TEV)

“Don’t use harmful words... Use only helpful words, the kind that build up...”

Eph. 4:29 (GN)

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“I do not call you servants… Instead, I call you friends.” John 15:15 (TEV)

“When Christ, who is your real life, is revealed to the whole world, you will

share in all his glory!” Col. 3:4 (NLT)

THE LAWS OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH HE MODELED

1. SPIRITUAL GROWTH IS _____________________________

“ I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.

The life I live in my body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and

gave himself for me.” Gal. 2:20 (NIV)

“I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.” 1 Cor. 3:6 (NIV)

“Continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.” Phil. 2:12-13 (NIV)

FACT Spiritual growth is both ________________________________

2. SPIRITUAL GROWTH IS _____________________________

Myth: Growth IS automatic

Reality: We grow by ____________________________

“COME & SEE” to “COME & DIE”

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“Our tools are ready at hand for clearing the ground and building lives of

obedience into maturity until finally we all believe… and become full-grown in the Lord-- to the point of being filled full with Christ.” ph.. 4:13 (LB)

TOOLS WE USE:

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“Because of all this, we again promised to serve the Lord! And we, and our

princes and Levites and priests al; put our names to this covenant. I,

Nehemiah signed this covenant. The others who signed it were...”

Neh. 9:38-10:1 (LB)

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“The man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it--he will be blessed in what he does.” James 1:25 (NIV)

3. SPIRITUAL GROWTH IS _____________________________

Myth: Growth IS INSTANT

Reality: We grow THROUGH___________________________________

“...our lives are gradually becoming brighter and more beautiful as God enters our lives and we become like him.” 2 Cor. 3:18 (Mes)

There are developmental stages to spiritual growth too!

Knowing Christ, Loving ,Growing, Serving, & Sharing

TOOLS WE USE: THE PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE DEVELOPMENT CLASSES

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4. SPIRITUAL GROWTH IS _____________________________

REALITY: We grow according to our_______________

TOOLS WE USE 1. ________________________________

2. ________________________________

“Examine yourselves to see whether you are living in the faith. Test yourselves.” 2 Cor. 13:5 (NRSV)

5. SPIRITUAL GROWTH IS _____________________________

REALITY: WE GROW BY______________________________

“Let us not give up the habit of meeting together, as some are doing. Instead, let us encourage one another all the more...” Hebrews 10:25 (TEV)

TOOLS WE USE:

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6. SPIRITUAL GROWTH IS _____________________________

Myth: Can attain maturity by yourself

REALITY: WE ONLY GROW________________________________

“Let us be concerned for one another, to help one another to show love and to

do good. Let us not give up the habit of meeting together, as some are doing.

Instead, let us encourage one another all the more...” Heb. 10:24-25 (TEV)

TOOLS WE USE:

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“By this time you ought to be teachers!” Heb. 5:12 (NIV)

7. SPIRITUAL GROWTH IS _____________________________

Myth: MATURITY IS MEASURED BY YOUR BIBLE KNOWLEDGE

“Tell believers to live the kind of life that goes along with accurate teachings.”

Titus 2:1 (GW)

REALITY: IT TAKES ALL ________________________________

Warmer through fellowship

Deeper through discipleship

Stronger through worship

Broader through ministry

Larger through mission

“Pure and lasting religion in the sight of God means that we must care for orphans and widows in their troubles, and refuse to let the world corrupt us.” James 1:27 (NLT)

8. SPIRITUAL GROWTH IS _____________________________

“As long as the earth remains, there will be springtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, day and night." Genesis 8:22 (NLT)

REALITY: WE grow ____________________________

THE TOOLS WE USE: _____________________________________

I WANT TO GROW

I LOVE MY CHURCH

MILLENNIAL MEMBERS

BUILDING FOR LIFE

40 DAYS OF COMMUNITY

40 DAY OF FAITH

40 DAYS OF PURPOSE (Personal Renewal)

40 DAYS OF LOVE (Relational Renewal)

40 DAYS OF MISSION (Missional Renewal)

40 DAYS OF PEACE

FIVE REINFORCEMENTS:

HEAR IT!

READ IT!

TALK ABOUT IT!

MEMORIZE A VERSE!

DO IT!

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