The Master Discipler, The Lord

Ephesians 4:13

Desire for Wholeness

• People want to be whole and real
• Common phrases expressing this desire: "I want to be me," "I've got to find myself"
• Discipleship aims to produce whole persons in a broken world

Discipleship and Christlikeness

• Discipleship is about becoming like Christ
• Only making disciples of Jesus, not of anyone else
• Reference to New Testament examples of discipleship, including John the Baptist’s disciples and Paul’s disciples

Jesus' Method of Discipling

• Intriguing and Captivating:
  • Jesus had a magnetic quality that intrigued and baffled people
  • Examples of his captivating presence and actions
• Love and Presence:
  • Jesus loved his disciples and spent time with them
  • Importance of being with and sharing life with disciples
• Teaching:
  • Jesus taught his disciples the mysteries of the kingdom
  • Emphasis on the unique and secret knowledge Jesus imparted
• Trusting and Sending Out:
  • Jesus sent out his disciples to preach and heal before they were fully ready
  • Importance of engaging in ministry and learning through action
• Challenging and Stretching:
  • Jesus pushed his disciples beyond their comfort zones
  • Example of sending them out into a storm to teach faith
• Limiting and Guiding:
  • Jesus set boundaries for his disciples
  • Importance of understanding and adhering to God-given limits
• Guarding and Protecting:
  • Jesus protected his disciples, both physically and spiritually
  • Example of Jesus praying for Peter to withstand Satan’s attack
• Encouraging with His Presence:
  • Jesus continually assured his disciples of his presence
  • Emphasis on not being afraid because of Jesus' constant presence

Practical Advice for Discipling Groups

• Importance of reading the Gospels and understanding Jesus’ methods
• Encouragement to study the Bible and discuss it in groups
• Emphasis on experiencing Jesus’ love and teaching

Conclusion

• Encouragement to sense God’s love and share experiences in discipling groups
• Final prayer of gratitude for the Bible, the Holy Spirit, and Jesus

*The above summary is AI-generated, so discrepancies may exist. Please refer to the audio or video file to verify accuracy.