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· 19 viewsThe final stage of discipleship is that of the disciple maker, or spiritual parent. Adapted from "4 Chair Discipling" by Dann Spader
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Discipleship is the Path
Spiritual Parent- The Disciple Maker
Recap
Recap
The Seeker
Lost, dead, searching
Jesus reached the seekers by
getting out of his comfort zone
building relationships
answering questions
Jesus’ challenge- “Come and see”
The Infant
Experience new life through Christ
Growing- learning to walk, talk, feed, clean
Jesus’ challenge- “Follow Me”
The Worker
Adolescent- energetic, trying new things, stepping out in faith, we oriented
Jesus’ Challenge- “Follow me and fish for people”
Key Component- Seek the Lord and take your next step
Key Component- Seek the Lord and take your next step
The Parent
The Parent
Friends without kids complaining about kids, but don’t know what it’s like to be a parent.
parenting is awesome
parenting is hard
we parent because we love our children
As we grow in our walk, eventually we should get to the point where we become spiritual parents, or Disciple makers.
The Process Modeled
The Process Modeled
a. Luke 9- sent 12 disciples out 2x2
a. Luke 9- sent 12 disciples out 2x2
b. 6 months later sends out 72 “other” disciples- (multiplication has begun)
b. 6 months later sends out 72 “other” disciples- (multiplication has begun)
c. Jesus’ reaction- Luke 10:21
c. Jesus’ reaction- Luke 10:21
Luke 10:21 (ESV)
21 In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit ...
ἀγαλλιάω agalliaō rejoice exceedingly, to be exceedingly joyful, exult, be glad, overjoyed.
Only time in the bible where Jesus experiences this Joy- exceedingly happy with the results!
After Cooper was born, Jennifer’s mom came into the room. Proud of Jennifer. She sees her legacy, bloodline past on, it’s a joyful experience.
Being a spiritual parent is a joyful experience.
-people who’ve you led to Christ start leading others, the blood of Christ is past down and his kingdom grows, no better feeling.
-Makes God happy.
The Process Modeled by Paul and Timothy
The Process Modeled by Paul and Timothy
2 and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.
Generation 1- Paul
Generation 2- Timothy
Generation 3- Faithful Men
Generation 4- Others
Jim Putman-
Parents are...
Real-Life Discipleship: Building Churches that Make Disciples General Characteristics of the Stage
• Intentional
• Strategic
• Reproduction-minded
• Self-feeding
• Mission-minded
• Team-minded (unity matters)
• Dependable
Jesus’ challenge to parents
Jesus’ challenge to parents
16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.
GO and bear that will remain
GO and bear that will remain
Small Group Questions-
What stood out to you about tonight’s message?
What is the difference between an addition mindset and a multiplication mindset in discipleship?
Who are the Spiritual Parents God has put in your life?
In what ways have they invested and helped you to grow in your faith?
What “next step” is God calling you to?
