Fit to Represent, Vision for Discipleship Seminar

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2. The Church is the agent of God in his mission to reconcile the world to himself

, the revelation of himself to a fallen body of Christ

3. The Church is the

generation

4. Reasons why making disciples in and through the Church makes good sense

a. Discipling is the Church: discipleship that is legitimate in reinforces commitment to the people of God

the Church: discipleship should occur through

b. Discipling is

under the legitimate authority of church leaders

c. Discipling is the Church: when discipleship works, local for assemblies grow in depth and in number!

B. What are some biblical examples of discipling?

1. Moses and Joshua, Num. 27.15-20, cf. Josh. 1.1-2

2. Elijah and Elisha, 1 Kings 19; 2 Kings 2

3. David and his “mighty men,” 1 Chron. 12

4. Naomi and Ruth, Ruth 1

5. Jesus and the Twelve, Mark 3.14

6. Barnabas with Paul, cf. Acts 9; 15; 11.22-26

7. Paul and Timothy (and his band), Acts 20.4; cf. Phil. 2.20-22

8. Aquila and Priscilla with Apollos, Acts 18.24-28

of discipling in the Church? nature

C. What is the

1. Personal example and pace-setting, 1 Cor. 11.1

2. Intercession and prevailing prayer, Eph. 1.15-23