11.21.21 Our Purposes: Make Disciples

HCC Purpose: “Make Disciples”

2 Timothy 2:1-7

November 21, 2021

I. As one who depends on God. (vs 1)

I Corinthians 15:10

II. As a responsible person. (vs 2)

1. One who receives the truth.

2. One who trains others the truth.

Matthew 28:19-20

Acts 20:28

III. As ordinary but committed people. (vs 3-7)

1. A soldier.

a. Shares life with his troops.

Matthew 10:22

I Corinthians 15:58

b. Stays focused on his mission.

Romans 12:2

I John 2:15-16

c. Seeks to honor the one in command.

Matthew 7:21

I Thessalonian 2:4

2. An athlete.

a. Strong in discipline and self-denial.

Colossians 2:6

I John 2:6

b. Stays within the rules.

2 Timothy 4:7

3. A farmer.

a. Works hard.

b. Reaps what he sows.

2 Corinthians 5:10

James 5:7-8

FAITH SHEET QUESTIONS:

1. What pictures come into your mind when you think of ministers and ministry? Have you ever thought of pastors as spiritual athletes? How about spiritual Green Berets or spiritual surgeons?

2. Why is a simple encouragement to “be strong” or to “hang in there” insufficient?

3. Which source provides you the most encouragement: prayer, Bible reading, listening to sermons, meeting with other Christians, worshiping through music, or reading Christian books?

4. Do you have a few people in whom you are investing your life and discipling?

5. Why are many not practicing 2 Timothy 2:2?

6. How are Christians and soldiers alike? How are they different?

7. Are any good things keeping you from doing the main things? Are you entangled with stuff that is keeping you from making disciples among all nations?