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Matthew 9:37-38

Matthew 9:37-38 Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.  Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.". Matthew 9:37-38

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Matthew 9:37-38

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  1. Matthew 9:37-38 Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field."

  2. Matthew 9:37-38 “What a huge harvest!" he said to his disciples. "How few workers! On your knees and pray for harvest hands!” The Message

  3. Laborers = Leaders! Leaders: See the need Take initiative Pursue growth for excellence

  4. Values: Love God, Love People Purpose: Win souls, Make disciples

  5. Win souls: A struggle Jude 1:23 “snatch others from the fire and save them…” Go after them!

  6. Make disciples: A process Matthew 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…

  7. Make disciples: A process Matthew 28:19 Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Message

  8. The Acts Church Acts 2:41-46 3000 added (signed up!) Not fickle decisions, Devoted disciples!

  9. The Acts Church Acts 2:41-46 The results: Sense of awe (respect, reverence) Signs and wonders Unity Needs met Glad and sincere hearts

  10. The Acts Church Acts 2:41-46 Committed to: The Apostles’ teaching Fellowship Breaking bread Community Meeting together daily temple courts, homes

  11. The Acts Church Acts 2:41-46 How did 120 become 3,000? What process was in place for accommodating those new souls? The Hebraic Tradition

  12. The Hebraic Tradition Numbers 1:44 These were the men counted by Moses and Aaron and the twelve leaders of Israel, each one representing his family.

  13. The Hebraic Tradition Numbers 1:52 The Israelites are to set up their tents by divisions, each man in his own camp under his own standard.

  14. The Hebraic Tradition Numbers 2:2 "The Israelites are to camp around the Tent of Meeting some distance from it, each man under his standard with the banners of his family."

  15. The Hebraic Tradition Exodus 18:21 But select capable men from all the people--men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain--and appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.

  16. The Hebraic Tradition Matthew 10:1 He called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and sickness.

  17. The Hebraic Tradition Matthew 10:5 These twelve Jesus sent out…

  18. The Hebraic Tradition Matthew 11:1 After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee.

  19. Normal Christianity 1) Find three, and mentor them. 2) Help them find three and help mentor those! 3) Keep repeating the process!

  20. A Process for Discipleship Connect to Jesus to believers in a small group 2) Equip spiritual retreat school of leaders 3) Send win souls, make disciples!

  21. Matthew 9:37-38 “What a huge harvest!" he said to his disciples. "How few workers! On your knees and pray for harvest hands!” The Message

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