Discipleship Training
~ Day One: Introduction ~


Keys of Discipleship
Practicing the Priorities of Jesus



Goals of Training



1. Know God in new an more intimate ways

John 17:3; Ephesians 3:14-21

2. Make God known through life and ministry

John 17:25-26; Eph 1:15-17; 1Pet 3:15

3. Experience the pre-eminence of Jesus

Colossians 1:15-18, 23, 28-29

4. Develop affirming relationships with one another

John 13:34-35

5. Integrate biblical teaching on a personal level, and passing on the application to others so that learning occurs

Ezra 7:10; Nehemiah 8:8; John 17:17-19



Life Cycle of the Butterfly






The Great Commandment
Mark:12 28-31 ~ Luke 10: 27-28



"Love"
Deuteronomy 6:4-5

"Serve"
Leviticus 19:18

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul & strength

Love your neighbor as yourself

Worship (John 17:3-5, 24-26)

Fellowship (John 17:11-13, 21-23)

Prayer (John 17:1, 9, 20)

Stewardship (John 17:7, 10)

Word (John 17:6, 8, 14)

Mission (John 17:2, 15-19





The Process of Discipleship
Romans 11:33-12:21



"Come unto me" ~ Matthew 11:28

Receive Christ as Believers through Faith for Salvation
"Follow me" ~ John 21:19

Know Christ as Disciples through Obedience for Sanctification
"Abide in me" ~ John 15:4

Be like Christ as Saints through suffering for Joy



Move to day 2: Worship.