Master the Bible: How to Get and Keep the Big Picture of the Bible's Story

Chapter 6: Growi ng to Matur i t y , Ser i es 4

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5. They seek to be both a good neighbor and citizen, Lev. 19.18; 1 Pet. 2.17.

I. Mature disciples express a healing presence .

1. They seek to express love above all and in all, 1 Cor. 13.1-7; 1 Cor. 13.8-13.

2. They experience God’s forgiveness and forgive others, Matt. 18.21-22; Eph. 4.31-32.

3. They strive to be a peacemaker in all things, Matt. 5.3-7; Matt. 5.8-12.

4. They seek and strive for unity in the church, Phil. 2.1-2; Eph. 4.1-3.

5. They are both hospitable and generous, 2 Cor. 9.6-8; Heb. 13.1-2.

J. Mature disciples have a passion to multiply .

1. They are burdened for the lost, Matt. 28.18-20; Col. 1.27-29.

2. The pray continuously for the Gospel’s advance, Col. 4.2-4; Eph. 6.19-20.

3. The train disciples, 2 Tim. 2.2; Acts 18.25-26.

4. They minister practically to the needs of others, James 1.27; John 13.13-17.