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BE INTENTIONAL IN PERSONAL DISCIPLE-MAKING
Col 1:28-28; 2 Tim 2:1-2; Matt 28:18-20
HOW THE LORD IS LEADING SJSMCovenant Service 2015
THEME for SJSM2016 and Beyond
HOW THE LORD IS LEADING SJSMTHEME for SJSM (2016 and Beyond)
BE TRANSFORMED: METAMORPHOUSTHE!
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and
acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:2)
…that we may present everyone mature in Christ.(Colossians 1:28)
UNTRANSFORMED!
Many of them remained selfish, stuck in their ways and spiritually
lifeless – conditions that only seemed to worsen over time!
BE TRANSFORMED: METAMORPHOUSTHE!
Through the Word Through the Holy Spirit
Through the Community/One Another
7 MARKS OF TRANSFORMATION1. Be intentional in personal disciple-‐making2. Be calm when confronted by problems3. Be committed to grace and truth in working
through conflicts4. Be gracious amidst messiness5. Be a family for all generations and abilities6. Be welcoming and hospitable7. Be confident in handling the word and sharing
the gospel
7 MARKS OF TRANSFORMATION1. Be intentional in personal disciple-‐making2. Be calm when confronted by problems3. Be committed to grace and truth in working
through conflicts4. Be gracious amidst messiness5. Be a family for all generations and abilities6. Be welcoming and hospitable7. Be confident in handling the word and sharing
the gospel
BE INTENTIONAL IN PERSONAL DISCIPLE-MAKING
Col 1:28-28; 2 Tim 2:1-2; Matt 28:18-20
1. The PRIORITY of DISCIPLE-MAKING: Why & What
2. The PRACTICE of DISCIPLE-MAKING: How
The PRIORITY of DISCIPLE-MAKING
(Why & What)
Why is personal disciple-making so important for our personal life and also
the church life?
And what is it about personal disciple-making that makes it so essential as a
means to transformation in our life?
The PRIORITY of DISCIPLE-MAKING
(Why & What)
Go therefore and MAKE DISCIPLES of all nations, baptizing them in the name of
the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all
that I have commanded you. (Matt 28:19-20a)
The PRIORITY of DISCIPLE-MAKING
(Why & What)
It is a non-negotiable command!
It is not a personal option!
The PRIORITY of DISCIPLE-MAKING
(Why & What)
It is “Go Make Disciples”!
It is not “Go Win Converts”!
The PRIORITY of DISCIPLE-MAKING
(Why & What)
“Go Make Disciples” means…
“Go Make Disciple-Makers”
The PRIORITY of DISCIPLE-MAKING
(Why & What)
“Go Make Disciple-Makers”
What you (Timothy, a disciple) have heard from me (Paul, a discipler) in the presence of
many witnesses entrust to faithful men (Timothy’s disciples) who will be able to teach
others also (Timothy’s disciples’ disciples).
2 Tim 2:2
The PRIORITY of DISCIPLE-MAKING
(Why & What)
“Go Make Disciple-Makers”
Every believer in Christ is called by Himto be both a disciple of Jesus and a
discipler for Jesus.
The PRIORITY of DISCIPLE-MAKING
(Why & What)
Go therefore and MAKE DISCIPLES of all nations, baptizing them in the name of
the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all
that I have commanded you. (Matt 28:19-20a)
The PRIORITY of DISCIPLE-MAKING
(Why & What)
Disciple-making is the process of bringing people into a right relationship with God; and developing them to full maturity in Christ through intentional
growth strategies, that they may multiply the entire process in others also.
(Edmund Chan)
The PRIORITY of DISCIPLE-MAKING
(Why & What)
The disciple-maker is the primary human agencythrough which God works to bring the disciple to maturity. His/her main responsibility is to provide
an environment which will enhance the growth [or the transformation] process… It is not up to the
disciple-maker to cause growth [or transformation] in the disciple – that is God’s job…
[but] if he/she is responsible about disciple-making, the men and women he/she is working
with will grow and reproduce.(Christopher Adsit)
The PRIORITY of DISCIPLE-MAKING
(Why & What)
Go therefore and MAKE DISCIPLES of all nations, baptizing them in the name of
the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all
that I have commanded you. (Matt 28:19-20a)
The PRACTICE of DISCIPLE-MAKING
(How)
Why is personal disciple-making so important for our personal life and also
the church life?Practically-speaking…
Francis Chan & David Platt
The PRACTICE of DISCIPLE-MAKING
(How)
Why is personal disciple-making so important for our personal life and also
the church life?How do I look for someone to disciple?
The PRACTICE of DISCIPLE-MAKING
(How)
Why is personal disciple-making so important for our personal life and also
the church life?
No disciple-making can take place if there is no relationship!
Making disciples is all about relationship!
The PRACTICE of DISCIPLE-MAKING
(How)
Why is personal disciple-making so important for our personal life and also
the church life?
Making disciples is all about relationship!
A relationship of transparent trust & mutual accountability!
The PRACTICE of DISCIPLE-MAKING
(How)
Why is personal disciple-making so important for our personal life and also
the church life?
Making disciples is all about relationship!
Invest your life in the relationshipModel your life for your disciple
The PRACTICE of DISCIPLE-MAKING
(How)
Why is personal disciple-making so important for our personal life and also
the church life?
Making disciples is all about relationship!
PrayerWord of God
Model life
The PRACTICE of DISCIPLE-MAKING
(How)
Why is personal disciple-making so important for our personal life and also
the church life?Go make disciples!
Start by being discipled!
HOW THE LORD IS LEADING SJSMTHEME for SJSM (2016 and Beyond)
BE TRANSFORMED!Are you in?
Or are you out?
HOW THE LORD IS LEADING SJSMTHEME for SJSM (2016 and Beyond)
BE TRANSFORMED!Can God count on you to be a
disciple-‐maker?
