Introduction:
- Every believer is saved to serve God in His vineyard – Exo 4:22-23
- To serve God is the main assignment of every believer. Matt 4:10
- However real kingdom service is done by disciples not children. Lk 9:1-2
- To become a true disciple serving the lord, one must be sold out to the lord Jesus Christ in love
- Hence once love for the Lord Jesus Christ is the foundation for being a true disciple and hence the making of a disciple.
- Hence in our exhortations this week we shall be looking at the foundation for making disciples.
WEEK 1: Foundation for the making of disciples:
- The foundation for the making of disciples is ones love for God.
- The love story began with God who first love us. 1 john 4:19 , john 3:16
- To be able to make a choice to love God one must first understand God is the one who first love us.
HOW DID GOD LOVE MAN:
- He gave us His identity. Gen 1:26
- He gave us His only begotten son. Rom 8:32, John 3:16
HOW CAN I LOVE HIM BACK?
- I must give my life to Him. Rom 12:1
- I must give my life for His work. Matt 6:32-33
WEEK 2: Foundation for the making of disciples:
- The foundation for the making of disciples is ones love for God.
- The love story began with God who first love us. 1 john 4:19 , john 3:16
- To be able to make a choice to love God one must first understand God is the one who first love us.
HOW DID GOD LOVE MAN:
- He gave us His home. Ps 115:16 , Eph 2:5-6
He gave us authority to use everything that He has for our benefit. Gen 1:28 ,2pt 1:3
HOW CAN I LOVE GOD BACK?
- By being obedient to Him. John 14:15 , 1john 5:3
- By winning souls and discipling them. John 15:16
WEEK 3: Foundation for the making of disciples:
- The foundation for the making of disciples is ones love for God.
- The love story began with God who first love us. 1 john 4:19 , john 3:16
- To be able to make a choice to love God one must first understand God is the one who first love us.
HOW DID GOD LOVE MAN:
- He has given me His office and position. He has made me a king and a priest.
- He paid for all my sins and made me righteous. 2 cor 5:21
HOW CAN I LOVE GOD BACK?
- By giving my resources for His work. 1 chro 29:3 , 1kgs 3:3-5
- By planting my life in the house of God and always doing part of His work. Ps 92:13