Lecture 1 (Congress 2018)

Leading Disciples

Introduction:

The term “disciple” is consistently used in the four Gospels to describe the relationship between Christ and His followers. The word signifies “a taught or trained one.” Jesus is the Teacher and we are the learners. He is not merely a Lecturer from whom we may deduce certain lessons; rather, He bends over His pupils with the set purpose of training them step by step until they become totally identified with Him and His purposes.

DT: The Disciple of Christ is called to glorify Christ.

Aim: We will acknowledge our call to discipleship and lead others to discipleship

We as disciples must recognize a couple things about the role of discipleship as we seek to lead other disciples.

Discipleship Is A Call ()

Matthew 10:1 ESV

And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction.

Explain call, (προσκαλέω) of a call issued for presence with the speaker summon, call on, call to oneself, invite τινά someone,

In our text, Christ physically called each of His disciples to Him.

προσκαλέω

of a call issued for presence with the speaker summon, call on, call to oneself, invite τινά someone

Called to Christ

Called for Christ

Called by Christ

Illus:

Application: Acknowledge the call to Christ. Have you answered the call? Do you live for Christ? Because if you don’t live it you can’t lead it.

Discipleship Is Subjection ()

Matthew 10:1 ESV

And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction.

Explain Authority, (ἐξουσία) the right to control or command, authority, absolute power, warrant

ἐξουσία

the right to control or command, authority, absolute power, warrant

Subject to Christ’s Power

His authority

He enables

Subject of Christ’s Power

He works through us

Illus:

Application: Allow Christ to work through you. Make life about what Jesus desires and less of what you desire.