Designed for Discipleship
Big Idea: Jesus is calling you (yes, you!) to make disciples.
Matthew 28:16-17
A Great Claim
Matthew 28:18
Philippians 2:9-11
Authority over:
- Heaven
- Earth
- You
A Great Commission
Matthew 28:19a
A disciple is someone who follows Jesus by:
- connecting in Jesus-centered relationships
- growing to become more like Jesus
- going to do what Jesus calls them to do
How do we “make disciples”?
- Invite them into a public relationship with God.
Matthew 28:19b - Invite them to give their allegiance to Jesus.
Matthew 28:20a
Matthew 4:17
A Great Comfort
Matthew 28:20b
Matthew 1:23
Who are you with?
The best discipleship ability is availability.
How to find a disciple/discipler
- Don’t be weird about it
- Keep it simple/take it slow
- Give them permission to say “no”
- Pray, pray, pray!
Matthew 9:38
Jack.Doney@amcc.org
Jesus is calling you (yes, you!) to make disciples.