Disciple Making in the Church

Maturing in Christ: Disciple Making in the Church
John 2:1-12
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Characteristics of Disciple Making:

I. Disciple making is an intentional investment into another
   person that begins with sharing the gospel, grows into
   encouraging a person to live like Christ, and aims for
   multiplication.

II. All followers of Christ make disciples.

III. Disciple making happens best in the rhythms of life.

IV. Two mind shifts:
     1. Remove busyness
     2. Redeem your busyness

V. How do we disciple another person?
     1. Read the Word.
     2. Listen to the Word.
     3. Obey the Word.
     4. Pass it on.

Faith Sheet    

Transformation Verse (August) – “Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ…”                                             2 Peter 3:18

Main Themes

~ Disciple making: happens in the everyday rhythms of life, within the context of community, and is great commission focused.

#1- Reviewing this Past Sunday
Maturing in Christ: Disciple Making in the Church
John 2: 1-2  

1. Read Ephesians 4:11-16. Discuss the sermon with someone.
2. What aspect of disciple making is most intimidating to you?
    Why?
3. What are the dangers of only having one type of person disciple
    you rather than a community of Christ followers?
4. What are some ways you can remove the busyness and also
    redeem your busyness of life?
5. Pray that God might lay someone on your heart to disciple.
    Approach them and begin!

 # 2- Preparing for Next Sunday
Maturing in Christ: Disciple Making at Home
John 3: 1-21

1. Read John 3:1-21.  Discuss the text.
2. What is most difficult for Nicodemus in Jesus’ request? Explain.
3. How have you dealt with a difficult question about faith recently
    in your family?
4. Instruction is important in our faith. What are some other
    important aspects of faith within a family?
5. Pray that God would help us to use our time wisely and to live
    out the gospel in our homes.