About this episode

This episode discusses the principles of discipleship as taught by Jesus and Paul, emphasizing the importance of following, training, and investing in others.

Introduction Review of last week: We are Dedicated to... The Gospel The Word of God Evangelism/Missions Matthew 28:19-20 1. Jesus on Discipleship Deny yourself - Luke 9:23 Take up your cross - Luke 9:23 Follow Me (Jesus) - Luke 9:23 Continue/Remain/Obey My Word - John 8:31 Love Me (Jesus) above anything - Luke 14:26 Make more disciples - Matthew 28:19-20 2. Paul on Discipleship Follow the pattern of Christ and those before you. - 2 Timothy 1:13-14 Invest/deposit what you have learned in others. - 2 Timothy 2:2 3. A Disciple of Jesus is.. . Following Hebrew - halak = to walk in the way of someone. Halak is the OT backbone of discipleship. To follow YHWH was to pattern your whole life after His character Deuteronomy 13:4 Greek - opisō - behind, in the footsteps of. Following is positional, habitual, and visible. Matthew 4:19 Matthew 16:24 Training Greek - gymnazo = from which we get "gymnasium". Paul's word choice is deliberately athletic. Training implies discipline, repetition, coaching, and failure along the way. This is not passive — it is the sanctifying work of the Spirit meeting human effort 1 Timothy 4:7-8 2 Timothy 3:16-17 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Investing Greek…

Topics covered

• discipleship
• evangelism
• spiritual growth
• following Jesus
• training
• investing in others

Keywords

• discipleship
• Jesus
• Paul
• evangelism
• spiritual training
• investing
• Gospel
• Word of God

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 9:23, John 8:31, Luke 14:26, 2 Timothy 1:13-14, 2 Timothy 2:2, Deuteronomy 13:4, 1 Timothy 4:7-8, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

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