Studies

Being Discipled

THE GOAL:

Colossians 1:28-29 ~ The goal of discipling is to present every Christian PERFECT in Christ.

• Develop Christ-like attitudes and actions towards all aspects of life:
• Your relationships
• Your career
• Helping the poor and under privileged
• Your finances
• Evangelism etc........

GOD'S PLAN:

Jeremiah 17:9-10
~ Our own hearts lie to us therefore we all need DISCIPLING.

2 Samuel 12:1-13
~ Here is a classic example of the purpose and BENEFITS of having someone help us with our spiritual lives.

• David is not dealing with his sin properly and it takes Nathan's words to get him honest and broken about what he has done.

Matthew 28:18-20
~ God wants every Christian to have someone in their lives teaching them to OBEY all of Jesus' commands.

THE DISCIPLER:

2 Corinthians 7:10-11
~ You must council to GODLY SORROW.

• If people only have a worldly sorrow for their sin it will lead to spiritual death.
• Therefore CONVICT people in your discipling don't just CONVINCE them.

Isaiah 28:27-29
~ Different people require different levels of hardness. (Cartwheels > Rod > Stick)

• Cumin is a very soft seed, where-as grain has a hard outer shell.
• Therefore be sensitive and wise in your discipling of different people.

Galatians 6:1
~ If someone is CAUGHT in a sin restore them gently.

2Corinthians 2:5-8
~ Comfort and re-affirm your love for someone who has reached Godly sorrow or else they may be overwhelmed with EXCESSIVE sorrow.

Proverbs 18:17
~ The first to present his case always seems right.

• Do not make judgments on issues until you've heard both sides of any story.

THE DISCIPLED:

Proverbs 12:1
~ Your spiritual I.Q. is determined by your love for correction.

• Rate yourself 1-10

Proverbs 12:15
~ Wise people SEEK ADVICE.

Proverbs 25:12
~ Rebukes should be seen as we would see "gifts of gold."

Proverbs 27:6 1
~ Disciples need to understand that counseling mistakes made by friends should be FORGOTTEN & FORGIVEN.

Corinthians 11:1
~ IMITATE the Christ-like qualities you see in your discipler.

THE END RESULT:

Matthew 7:24-27
~ People who have been discipled to be like Christ and put His words into practice will withstand the storms that beat against their faith and will IN THE END make it to heaven.