Getting to Know You
SERMON SERIES: IDENTITY | DISCIPLESHIP-DRIVEN
11/5/17
SERMON: “DISCIPLESHIP-DRIVEN”
Getting to Know You
SERMON HIGHLIGHTS
1. Thinking back on last week’s sermon, what was one thing that stood out to you, encouraged you, or confused you?
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2. When have you found yourself imitating someone? Why do we do this? What do you think are the implications of this for discipleship? 3. Pastor Mike talked about some of the myths of discipleship. Which of the following have you personally struggled with? Why? • I am not godly enough. • The person has to be way godlier than me. • It can only be someone older than me. • I can’t because I still struggle with sin.
CHURCH | AT | BERGEN
A disciple is a learner and follower of Jesus Christ. Discipleship is something that is done “on-the-go.” A Christian is a disciple, and a disciple is a Christian.
DISCIPLESHIP “Discipleship is a relationship before it is a task. It’s a who before a what… To be with Jesus is the most profound mystery of discipleship. ” James Edwards, Commentary of the Gospel of Mark
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SERMON SERIES: IDENTITY | GOSPEL-DRIVEN
10/1/17
GOING DEEPER QUESTIONS
1. It was said in the sermon that discipleship requires the opening of your mouth. Thus the clever saying by St. Francis is misleading, “Preach the gospel at all times. Use words when necessary.” Why do you think this saying has become so influential in the church? 2. Many people get discouraged when it comes to discipleship because they think it is something they have to do in addition to their already busy schedules. The interesting thing is that when Jesus says, “Go make disciples…” The word “go” is passive: “as you go.” Thus, discipleship is not an additional activity, but something implemented in what you are already doing in your daily life. What do you think this practically looks like for you? 3. Read John 13:34-35. What do you think would be so pecular about their love for one another that would give people clear evidence that they were Jesus’ disciples? In other words, what makes their love for each other different from the world’s?
PRAYER (TIPS/ GUIDANCE) 1. Pray for God to give you the courage to obey his command to make disciples. 2. Pray for each other’s personal discipleship with their relationship with Jesus Christ. CHURCH | AT | BERGEN
SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: DISCIPLESHIP BIBLICAL REFERENCES TO DISCIPLESHIP Titus 2:4 — Older women are to train younger women. 2 Timothy 2:2 — Paul trained Timothy to train others to train others. Ephesians 6:4 — Fathers are to train their children. Matthew 28:20 — Missionaries are to teach the nations everything Jesus commanded. Hebrews 3:13 — All Christians are to exhort each other every day to avoid sin and to stir each other up to love and good works (see also Hebrews 10:24–25). 1 Peter 4:10 — All Christians are to use their gifts to serve others. Acts 18:24-26 — Priscilla and Aquila, on the spur of the moment it seems, explained the way of God more accurately to Apollos. John 13:34-35 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. 35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.
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11/5/17
SERMON: “DISCIPLESHIP-DRIVEN”
Getting to Know You
SERMON HIGHLIGHTS
1. Thinking back on last week’s sermon, what was one thing that stood out to you, encouraged you, or confused you?
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2. When have you found yourself imitating someone? Why do we do this? What do you think are the implications of this for discipleship? 3. Pastor Mike talked about some of the myths of discipleship. Which of the following have you personally struggled with? Why? • I am not godly enough. • The person has to be way godlier than me. • It can only be someone older than me. • I can’t because I still struggle with sin.
CHURCH | AT | BERGEN
A disciple is a learner and follower of Jesus Christ. Discipleship is something that is done “on-the-go.” A Christian is a disciple, and a disciple is a Christian.
DISCIPLESHIP “Discipleship is a relationship before it is a task. It’s a who before a what… To be with Jesus is the most profound mystery of discipleship. ” James Edwards, Commentary of the Gospel of Mark
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SERMON SERIES: IDENTITY | GOSPEL-DRIVEN
10/1/17
GOING DEEPER QUESTIONS
1. It was said in the sermon that discipleship requires the opening of your mouth. Thus the clever saying by St. Francis is misleading, “Preach the gospel at all times. Use words when necessary.” Why do you think this saying has become so influential in the church? 2. Many people get discouraged when it comes to discipleship because they think it is something they have to do in addition to their already busy schedules. The interesting thing is that when Jesus says, “Go make disciples…” The word “go” is passive: “as you go.” Thus, discipleship is not an additional activity, but something implemented in what you are already doing in your daily life. What do you think this practically looks like for you? 3. Read John 13:34-35. What do you think would be so pecular about their love for one another that would give people clear evidence that they were Jesus’ disciples? In other words, what makes their love for each other different from the world’s?
PRAYER (TIPS/ GUIDANCE) 1. Pray for God to give you the courage to obey his command to make disciples. 2. Pray for each other’s personal discipleship with their relationship with Jesus Christ. CHURCH | AT | BERGEN
SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: DISCIPLESHIP BIBLICAL REFERENCES TO DISCIPLESHIP Titus 2:4 — Older women are to train younger women. 2 Timothy 2:2 — Paul trained Timothy to train others to train others. Ephesians 6:4 — Fathers are to train their children. Matthew 28:20 — Missionaries are to teach the nations everything Jesus commanded. Hebrews 3:13 — All Christians are to exhort each other every day to avoid sin and to stir each other up to love and good works (see also Hebrews 10:24–25). 1 Peter 4:10 — All Christians are to use their gifts to serve others. Acts 18:24-26 — Priscilla and Aquila, on the spur of the moment it seems, explained the way of God more accurately to Apollos. John 13:34-35 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. 35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.
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