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Part #4 Growing Deep in the Grace of Christ A Disciple Making Church. God’s Vision for Grace 2011 and Beyond. Growing Deep in Christ’s Grace. A relationship with Jesus A relationship with each other Bearing Fruit – John 15:5 Go make disciples - Multiply! Matthew 28:19,20.
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Part #4 Growing Deep in the Grace of Christ A Disciple Making Church God’s Vision for Grace2011 and Beyond
Growing Deep in Christ’s Grace • A relationship with Jesus • A relationship with each other • Bearing Fruit – John 15:5 • Go make disciples - Multiply! Matthew 28:19,20
Did not Begin with Jesus and “The Twelve” • Biblical roots of discipleship • Moses and Joshua • Elijah and Elisha • Rabbinic tradition- Talmidim
Discipleship Begins in the Home • Deuteronomy 6:5-9 • Whole households • Generation to generation
The Ancient Jewish Pattern of Discipleship • Leave and follow the Master- Matthew 4:19-20 • Learn the Masters traditions-Mark 7:1-23; Mark 12:35-37 • Memorize the Masters words- II Timothy 3:16 • Imitate the Master –John 14:12 John 15:5 • Make disciples- Matthew 28: 19-20
Key Differences with Jesus • We only have one Master • We have a living Master
Growing together deep in the grace of Christ A Disciple Making Community