Matt. 28:16-19 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to
the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when
they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. And
Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and
on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make
disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them
to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I
am with you always, to the end of the age.”
1. Intentional Leader
Notice the intentionality in Jesus' statement – “GO!”
"You don't accidentally create disciples. It's an intentional
process." Mike Breen
Jesus is in the business of making disciples who make disciples
1. Intentional Leader
Isn't this arrogant of us as christians to say we're in the business
of making disciples?
• We're not making disciples of us, we’re making disciples of
Jesus.
• If Jesus is who we believe he is then it's not arrogance, it's
obedience.
2. Discipling Language
“baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and
of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have
commanded you...”
2. Discipling Language
3. Relational Environments
Jesus promises that we are not alone on this venture
"I am with you".
“Baptising them in the name of the Father, Son and the Holy
spirit.”
“Even if two or three gathered in my name I am there...”
Discipleship happens communion with God and with each other.
It's a relational process and it needs relational environments...
3. Relational Environments
a. Multiple sizes
Jesus actually modelled many different types
large setting:
mid-sized setting
small setting
one on one setting
3. Relational Environments
b. Right type
Conclusion
“Ultimately, each church will be evaluated by only one
thing - its disciples. Your church is only as good as her
disciples. It does not matter how good your praise,
preaching, programs or property are; if your disciples are
passive, needy, consumeristic, and not <radically
obedient> your church is not good.” Neil Cole