Focus on Reproduction, Mentor's Guide, MG12

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F O C U S O N R E P R O D U C T I O N

3. God has given special gifted individuals to the body of Christ in order that the members might be equipped for the work of the ministry, Eph. 4.6-15.

4. All the members of the body of Christ are significant and important for its growth and strength, 1 Cor. 12.12-27.

5. Whatever the special grace is that we have received from the Lord, we should use it to build up one another to God’s glory, 1 Pet. 4.10-11.

6. All Christians are priests and have been given the authority and responsibility to minister to other members, bearing their burdens and so fulfilling the law of Christ, cf. 1 Pet. 2.9 with Gal. 6.2.

D. Biblical examples of discipleship

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The Scriptures show that God can connect his leaders and their partners together for the sake of upbuilding, training, friendship, and equipping for ministry.

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