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GOD’S IRRESISTIBLE MANDATE . LESSON 1. The definition of a clarion call is –. a loud, clear trumpet sound. a powerful request for action. an irresistible mandate. What does the word mandate mean?. an order a command a directive a requirement.
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GOD’S IRRESISTIBLE MANDATE LESSON1
The definition of a clarion call is – • a loud, clear trumpet sound • a powerful request for action • an irresistible mandate
What does the word mandate mean? • an order • a command • a directive • a requirement
“Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20 (NLT)
The Great Commission – Matthew 28:19-20 • go • make disciples of all nations • baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit • to obey all the commands Jesus has given them
Jesus promises, • and be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.
“And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ.” Ephesians 4:11-12 (NASB)
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men.” John 1:1-4 (NASB)
“And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 (NASB)
“But I do nothing without consulting the Father.” John 5:30 (NLT)
“For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me. And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that of all that He has given Me I lose nothing, but raise it up on the last day. For this is the will of My Father, that everyone who beholds the Son and believes in Him, may have eternal life; and I Myself will raise him up on the last day.” John 6:38-40 (NASB)
“The Lord God has given Me the tongue of disciples, that I may know how to sustain the weary one with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning, He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple. The Lord God has opened My ear; And I was not disobedient, nor did I turn back.” Isaiah 50:4-5 (NASB)
The word disciple used in this Scripture is the Hebrew word limmud, which means – • one who is trained and accustomed to hearing God’s voice • one who has been with andis acquainted with the Lord • one who is obedient and submissive to the Lord • one who is given an instructed • tongue to speak revivingtruth
“A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is perfectly trained will be like his teacher.” Luke 6:40 (NKJ)
The word katartizo means – • to equip • to set in order • to make fully ready • to complete what is lacking
“Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.” 2 Corinthians 13:11 (NKJ) • become complete • be of good comfort • be of one mind • live in peace
“Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.” 1 Corinthians 1:10 (NKJ) • a trained disciple will bring unity to relationships
“Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.” Hebrews 13:20-21 (NKJ) • make us complete • work in us what is pleasing in His sight
“But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.” 1 Peter 5:10 (NKJ) • God will perfect and establish us • strengthen and settle us
“…that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:17 (NKJ)
“Discipleship training is the spiritual work of developing spiritual maturity and spiritual reproductiveness in the life of a Christian.” Gary W. Kuhne Follow-up – An Overview of Discipleship
Cycle of Discipleship “But how can people call for help if they don’t know who to trust? And how can they know who to trust if they haven’t heard of the One who can be trusted? And how can they hear if nobody tells them?” Romans 10:14 (MSG)
Cycle of Discipleship HEAR APPLY
Cycle of Discipleship “Don’t fool yourself into thinking that you are a listener when you are anything but, letting the Word go in one ear and out the other. Act on what you hear!” James 1:22 (MSG)
Cycle of Discipleship HEAR APPLY SHARE
Cycle of Discipleship “Think of ways to encourage one another to outbursts of love and good deeds.” Hebrews 10:24 (NLT)
Cycle of Discipleship HEAR Simple APPLY SHARE
“So proclaim the Message with intensity; keep on your watch. Challenge, warn, and encourage your people. Don’t ever quit. Just keep it simple.” 2 Timothy 4:2 (MSG)
Cycle of Discipleship HEAR Simple Reproducible APPLY SHARE
“You have heard me teach many things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Teach these great truths to trustworthy people who are able to pass them on to others.” 2 Timothy 2:2 (NLT)
Cycle of Discipleship HEAR Simple Reproducible Blessing APPLY SHARE
“…for the gracious hand of his God was on him. This was because Ezra had determined to study and obey the law of the LORD and to teach those laws and regulations to the people of Israel.” Ezra 7:9b-10 (NLT)