Scripture References: Acts 1:3-8, John 20:21, Mark 5:21-43, Acts 9:36-42, Mark 2:1-12, Acts 10, Matthew 11:28-30, Mark 3:13-19
Intro:
- The mission of God: to glorify Himself, resulting in our joy.
- Acts: highlights of the first 30 years of the church.
- Jesus' departure and the continuation of His mission through His people.
- Jesus' commission: "You will be my witnesses" (Acts 1:8).
Key Points:
- The Commission (Acts 1:8):
- "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you."
- "You will be my witnesses."
- The mission expands: Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, ends of the earth.
- Jesus' pattern: "As the Father sent me, so I send you" (John 20:21).
- Discipleship as Action:
- Jesus' disciples doing what they saw Him do (Acts 9:36-42).
- Peter raising Tabitha, mirroring Jesus raising Jairus' daughter (Mark 5:21-43).
- Obedience over the obvious (Mark 2:1-12, Acts 10).
- We can do what Jesus did (John 14:12).
- The Nature of Discipleship:
- Disciple = learner.
- Learning through information, imitation, and immersion.
- Jesus' invitation: "Come to me...learn from me" (Matthew 11:28-30).
- Yoked with Jesus: learning the "unforced rhythms of grace."
- Immersion: learning through being in relationship with Jesus.
- How to Be and Make Disciples:
- Willingness to be taught.
- Repentance and belief: a daily process.
- Willingness to engage: invitation and challenge.
- Obsession with God's mission: glorifying God through discipleship.
Conclusion:
- Jesus' mission continues through His disciples.
- We are called to be learners and doers.
- Discipleship involves information, imitation, and immersion.
- We must be willing to be taught, engage, and be on mission.
Call to Action:
- Humble yourself before God and be a learner.
- Engage in discipleship, don't distance yourself.
- Embrace God's mission to glorify Him.
- Repent and believe daily.
- Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance and strength.
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