HOW DO I START TO BECOME AN EXPERT ON

CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP?

By Dave Batty

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I want to become an expert on Christian Discipleship.

Our goal:

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What makes one an expert?

A. What is God’s opinion of an expert?

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Characteristics of an expert on discipleship

1. An expert lover

Jesus—when talking to the Rich Young Ruler—when he saw that his man had a problem, Jesus looked at him and loved him Mark 10:21

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Characteristics of an expert on discipleship

2. You have a comprehensive understanding of the principles of discipleship.

2 Timothy 2:15 – Study to show yourself approved to God.

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Characteristics of an expert on discipleship

When you become an expert at Christian discipleship, you understand the process of discipleship

A. What discipleship is

B. How it works

Not simply laying hands on a person & praying

C. Why it works

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Characteristics of an expert on discipleship

3. A discipler is a facilitator.

Difference between an expert _doer_ and an expert at __teaching__ ___others__ to do it.

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Characteristics of an expert on discipleship

4. A discipler is an expert encourager

Jesus and the demon possessed man in Gadara. Everyone else saw a naked, screaming madman. Jesus saw the potential for this man to be a follower of God and an evangelist. Mark 5:1-20

Jesus to Peter—you are a rock!

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Characteristics of an expert on discipleship

5. An expert at discipleship works for balanced growth

3 components of balanced growth

A. Learning the Christ-like lifestyle

B. Practical ministry

C. Deal with their problems

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Characteristics of an expert on discipleship

6. An expert of discipleship sets a powerful example of what it means to be a committed Christian

Matthew 5:16 Let your light shine

A. So men can see your good deeds

B. And praise your Father in heaven

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Characteristics of an expert on discipleship

7. An expert discipler really cares about their relationship with the person being discipled

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Conclusion

If you are an expert at Christian discipleship: You understand the process of discipleship

A. What discipleship is

B. How it works

C. Why it works

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Questions

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Contact information

Global Teen Challenge

706-576-6555

www.GlobalTC.org

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