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At Jesus’ FeetAt Jesus’ Feet

Flow of MatthewFlow of Matthew

• Matthew 1-11: The King RevealedMatthew 1-11: The King Revealed– 11:28-30 – The Offer of the King11:28-30 – The Offer of the King

• Matthew 12-27: The King RejectedMatthew 12-27: The King Rejected– A New Goal (12:40)A New Goal (12:40)– A New Form of the Kingdom (13:31-32)A New Form of the Kingdom (13:31-32)– A New Method of Ministry (13:11-12)A New Method of Ministry (13:11-12)

• Matthew 28: The King VindicatedMatthew 28: The King Vindicated– A New Command (28:18-20)A New Command (28:18-20)

What is a “disciple”?What is a “disciple”?

• Not equal to “convert” or “believer”Not equal to “convert” or “believer”• Secular usage:Secular usage:

““A man is called a A man is called a discipledisciple when he binds himself when he binds himself to someone else in order to acquire his practical to someone else in order to acquire his practical and theoretical knowledge. He may be an and theoretical knowledge. He may be an apprentice in a trade, a student of medicine, or a apprentice in a trade, a student of medicine, or a member of a philosophical school. One can only member of a philosophical school. One can only be a be a discipledisciple in the company of a master or a in the company of a master or a teacher” teacher”

What is a “disciple”?What is a “disciple”?

• New Testament Usage:New Testament Usage:To be a disciple of someone means that you To be a disciple of someone means that you choose to follow that person and give that choose to follow that person and give that person your exclusive allegiance. Becoming a person your exclusive allegiance. Becoming a disciple is a commitment of your whole self to disciple is a commitment of your whole self to another person as your master and as your another person as your master and as your teacher.teacher.

What is a “disciple”?What is a “disciple”?

• Usage in Matthew 28:Usage in Matthew 28:Men and women from every nation who choose Men and women from every nation who choose to follow Jesus and give Him their exclusive to follow Jesus and give Him their exclusive allegiance as master and teacher.allegiance as master and teacher.

- Includes belief in Jesus- Includes belief in Jesus- But goes beyond belief in Jesus- But goes beyond belief in Jesus

How do we “make How do we “make disciples”?disciples”?

1.1. Become a disciple yourselfBecome a disciple yourself– Begins with beliefBegins with belief– Requires commitment to follow and obeyRequires commitment to follow and obey– Expected of all believersExpected of all believers– Usually requires repetitionUsually requires repetition

How do we “make How do we “make disciples”?disciples”?

1.1. Become a disciple yourselfBecome a disciple yourself2.2. Share your faith with the lostShare your faith with the lost– ““Baptize” = the completion of evangelismBaptize” = the completion of evangelism

3.3. Train those who believe to obey JesusTrain those who believe to obey JesusColossians 1:28We proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, so that we may present every man complete in Christ.

How do we “make How do we “make disciples”?disciples”?

1.1. Become a disciple yourselfBecome a disciple yourself2.2. Share your faith with the lostShare your faith with the lost– ““Baptize” = the completion of evangelismBaptize” = the completion of evangelism

3.3. Train those who believe to obey JesusTrain those who believe to obey Jesus1 Thessalonians 2:8Having so fond an affection for you, we were well-pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us.

What holds us back?What holds us back?• I’m not adequate; too intimidatingI’m not adequate; too intimidating–Disciples of Jesus, not disciples of you!Disciples of Jesus, not disciples of you!–You don’t have to do it all You don’t have to do it all

1 Corinthians 3:6-7I planted, Apollos watered, but God was causing the growth. So then neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but God who causes the growth.

What holds us back?What holds us back?• I’m not adequate; too intimidatingI’m not adequate; too intimidating• I don’t have anyone to discipleI don’t have anyone to disciple–Focus on people already in your lifeFocus on people already in your life

2 Timothy 3:14-15You, however, continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

What holds us back?What holds us back?• I’m not adequate; too intimidatingI’m not adequate; too intimidating• I don’t have anyone to discipleI don’t have anyone to disciple–Focus on people already in your lifeFocus on people already in your life

2 Timothy 1:5For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well.

What holds us back?What holds us back?• I’m not adequate; too intimidatingI’m not adequate; too intimidating• I don’t have anyone to discipleI don’t have anyone to disciple• I’m too busyI’m too busy– What I’m really saying: other things are What I’m really saying: other things are

more important to memore important to me– But this is the only reason we’re still here!But this is the only reason we’re still here!

Practical StepsPractical Steps1.1. Recommit yourself as a discipleRecommit yourself as a disciple– Grow in obedienceGrow in obedience– Grow in knowledge and skillGrow in knowledge and skill

2.2. Look for someone to helpLook for someone to help– Share your faithShare your faith– Pass on what you’ve learned thus farPass on what you’ve learned thus far