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Men of Faith – February, 2010

Men of Faith – February, 2010. Men of Faith – February, 2010. Review of December, 2009 Vision “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” (Proverbs 29:18) What is God’s Vision? (the world) What is Christ’s Vision? (make disciples) If we do not have the vision, they perish.

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Men of Faith – February, 2010

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  1. Men of Faith – February, 2010

  2. Men of Faith – February, 2010 Review of December, 2009 Vision “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” (Proverbs 29:18) • What is God’s Vision? (the world) • What is Christ’s Vision? (make disciples) • If we do not have the vision, they perish

  3. The Great Commission 1 - Matthew 28:18-20 is the most definitive statement of what Jesus expects of those who follow him. Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 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, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."Matthew 28: 18-20 NIV 2 - Mark 16:15-16 contains the most concise wording of what Jesus expects from us. He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned”. Mark 16: 15-16 NIV 3 - Luke 24:47 provides the most direct statement of expectation.“and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem”. Luke 24:47 NIV 4 - John 20:21 shares Jesus’ expectations in the most simple way. Again Jesus said, "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.“ John 20:21 NIV 5 - Acts 1:8 invokes the most expansive listing of the commission.“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts:1:8 NIV

  4. Men of Faith – February, 2010 God Created Life: And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it... (Genesis 1:28a) Characteristics of Living Things • Obtain and use energy • Grow and develop • Respond and adapt to environment • Reproduce

  5. Men of Faith – February, 2010 Most reproduce, but not all. Why do men/women not reproduce? • Not yet mature. • Never Marry – Never form a close relationship. • Disease or Physical Impairment is present.

  6. Men of Faith – February, 2010 The same conditions exist for spiritual reproduction! That keep some from reproducing • Some never mature - locked in spiritual babyhood. • No union for some – They never form a close, ongoing relationship with Jesus Christ. • Some suffer the disease of sin in their life.

  7. Men of Faith - February, 2010 There is no more Christ-like activity anyone will ever undertake than to make World Visionary, World Impacting, Reproducing Disciples.

  8. Men of Faith - February, 2010 Jesus had a strategy and the strategy of his ministry was evident: • He looked at the need of the masses and then he built men to impact the masses. • He ministered to everyone before Him but he only recruited for His Kingdom's sake. • Jesus loved each individual, to be sure, but He always looked beyond his disciples to those they would reach and train (John 17:20 “My Prayer is not for them alone I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message”). A disciple is one who pleases the Lord and reaches the world.

  9. Men of Faith - February, 2010 Definitions: Disciple – (believer, convert, church member) An life long adherent of Jesus Christ, A pupil in Christ’s School. A disciple is born, then he is made. Discipler – One who turns men into disciples. A co-learner who recruits and leads others as they learn together. Disciple Making – The process of building men into disciples; “seeking to fulfill the imperative of the Great Commission by making a conscientious effort to help people move toward spiritual maturity” Discipline – The areas of life that reveal the cost of discipling. Hudson Taylor - China Inland Mission: "A man may be consecrated, dedicated and devoted, but will be of little value if undisciplined."

  10. Disciples • Casual Listeners – All who came to hear Jesus at the beginning of his ministry were called disciples. Many of them came and listened and went away with little change. • Convinced Listeners – Some listened and believed until it became uncomfortable. Then they went away. (John 6:35-71) • Committed Life Long Learners & Followers – An adherent of Jesus Christ .Some men and women committed their time, energy and eventually their lives to everything the Master taught and did. (the disciple of the Great Commission).

  11. Men of Faith – February, 2010 It is a Fact - Everyone Makes Disciples! If you have any influence at all you make disciples. • Parents disciple their children. • You disciple your mate and/or are discipled by them. • People are discipled at work, home and in social situations. • People disciple themselves to friends, entertainers, political and sports figures. • If you ever learn anything by intent or by incident or by accident from anyone else, that person has discipled you • To what do you disciple yourself? • Who do you disciple? What do your disciples look like?

  12. Men of Faith - February, 2010 A lesson from Paul -Why Make Disciples? for this reason, brethren, in all our distress and affliction we were comforted about you through your faith; for now we really live, if you stand firm in the Lord. (1 Thessalonians 3:7-8)

  13. Men of Faith - February, 2010 A lesson from Paul -Why Make Disciples? Of these 12 (Greek) words, only one has emphasis. for now we really live, if you stand firm in the Lord. Care to Guess Which One?

  14. Men of Faith - February, 2010 for now we really live, if you stand firm in the Lord.

  15. Men of Faith – February, 2010 Jesus’ Strategy - What was Jesus About? Others! And so, we make disciples: 1 - because He told us to, and 2 - As an investment in those who will come after us.

  16. Men of Faith – February, 2010 Paul to Timothy (2 Timothy 2:2 KJV) And the things which thou hast heard from me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. Paul > Timothy > Faithful Men > Others

  17. Men of Faith - February, 2010 The Word Became Flesh 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) Word > flesh

  18. Men of Faith - February, 2010 The Word Became Flesh Progression Word > flesh > Word > flesh > Word > flesh > Word > W > f > W > f > W > f > W > f > W > f > … > Word > me/you

  19. Men of Faith - February, 2010 The Word Became Flesh Progression Word > flesh > Word > flesh > Word > flesh > Word > W > f > W > f > W > f > W > f > W > f > … > Word > me/you > ?

  20. Men of Faith - February, 2010 The Great Commission - Our Mandate  And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20 NASV)

  21. Men of Faith – March, 2010 Models of Discipling - John the Baptist - Paul • Jesus Christ • You and Me

  22. Men of Faith – March, 2010 Http://www.tobelikehim.com

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