Leading Like Jesus

2 Timothy 1:8 ESV

8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God,

Who taught you “what’s next” in following Jesus when you first trusted Him and became a Christian?

Would you say that most of the believers you know understand the cost of following Christ or are more concerned with the benefits rather than the commands?

Mr. Moore communicated the identity of a true follower of Jesus through his words and actions. He didn’t perpetuate a false, works-based gospel. He also clarified that Jesus isn’t an easy, problem-free path toward prosperity. Do you tend to lean toward one of these faulty perspectives of Christianity? How would you describe the cost of following Jesus?

2 Timothy 1:6–14 ESV

6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, 7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, 9 who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, 10 and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, 11 for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher, 12 which is why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me. 13 Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 14 By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you.

Paul uses familial language

Faith doesn't happen to is it happens through us

Are you a disciple if you have never made one?

NO

A disciple is a disciple maker

a disciple is a devoted follower multiplying into more devoted followers

Christianity is for the tough

Following Jesus in Discipleship is difficult

it is a partnership between self and the Lord

Paul uses the analogies to show the need of these individuals

The soldier needs his comrades to help him

the farmer needs God to make the seed grow

The runner has endurance to last through God’s plan

Becoming a disciple does not happen overnight

workout is painful

practice is a struggle

harvest does not happen immediately

it happens through regular striving after the Lord

Share in suffering

Partner together

We should strive for disciple making

We are distracted on things other than the masters command

The farmer cannot just get up and pray for corn

this will not result in corn

he must put out the seed

If we start planting the seeds of the Gospel

the Harvest will come!

We have got to be Faithful

We are saved by Grace

not our works that save us

What does this passage tell us about the process of becoming a disciple?

What does this passage indicate about the discipleship/mentoring relationship?

When have you been apart of or observed this kind of relationship?

What are some examples of this type of relationship from the film?