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By Dave Batty. How do I start to become an Expert on Christian Discipleship?. Our goal: . I want to become an expert on Christian Discipleship. What makes one an expert?. A. What is God’s opinion of an expert?. Characteristics of an expert on discipleship. An expert lover
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By Dave Batty How do I start to become an Expert on Christian Discipleship? T501.03 iTeenChallenge.org
Our goal: I want to become an expert on Christian Discipleship. T501.03 iTeenChallenge.org
What makes one an expert? A. What is God’s opinion of an expert? T501.03 iTeenChallenge.org
Characteristics of an expert on discipleship • An expert lover Jesus—when talking to the Rich Young Ruler—when he saw that his man had a problem, Jesus looked at him and loved him Mark 10:21 T501.03 iTeenChallenge.org
Characteristics of an expert on discipleship 2. You have a comprehensiveunderstanding of the principlesof discipleship. 2 Timothy 2:15 – Study to show yourself approved to God. T501.03 iTeenChallenge.org
Characteristics of an expert on discipleship When you become an expert at Christian discipleship, you understand the processof discipleship A. What discipleship is B. Howit works Not simply laying hands on a person & praying C. Whyit works T501.03 iTeenChallenge.org
Characteristics of an expert on discipleship 3. A discipler is a facilitator. Difference between an expert _doer_ and an expert at __teaching__ ___others__ to do it. T501.03 iTeenChallenge.org
Characteristics of an expert on discipleship 4. A discipler is an expertencourager Jesus and the demon possessed man in Gadara. Everyone else saw a naked, screaming madman. Jesus saw the potential for this man to be a follower of God and an evangelist. Mark 5:1-20 Jesus to Peter—you are a rock! T501.03 iTeenChallenge.org
Characteristics of an expert on discipleship 5. An expert at discipleship works for balancedgrowth 3 components of balanced growth A. Learning the Christ-like lifestyle B. Practical ministry C. Deal with their problems T501.03 iTeenChallenge.org
Characteristics of an expert on discipleship 6. An expert of discipleship sets a powerful exampleof what it means to be a committedChristian Matthew 5:16 Let your light shine A. So men can see your good deeds B. And praise your Father in heaven T501.03 iTeenChallenge.org
Characteristics of an expert on discipleship 7. An expert discipler really caresabout their relationshipwith the person being discipled T501.03 iTeenChallenge.org
Conclusion If you are an expert at Christian discipleship: You understand the processof discipleship A. Whatdiscipleship is B. Howit works C. Whyit works T501.03 iTeenChallenge.org
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