How to Disciple Someone

Cross Training IX – Make Disciples


I. What is discipleship? (Matthew 28:18-20)
A. conversion - baptism
B. being taught to obey, including doctrine – Titus 1:9, 16; 2:1
C. with the ultimate authority being Jesus (for teaching/obedience)

II. Different types
A. general
1. public teaching – 2 tim 4:1, 2
2. personal instruction/shepherding – Titus 2:3, 4; 1 Peter 5:1, 2; Jesus’ example
B. for church leadership – 2 tim 2:2

III. Selection
A. Jesus selected certain people – John 15:16
B. Have to be available
C. Must realize they’re submitting to authority/teaching
D. Have to be responsible (if they’re going to take on responsibility!)
E. Of good character (see elder requirements in titus, 1 tim)
F. FAT –faithful, available, teachable
G. given 2 tim 2:2 – demonstrate ability to understand/explain Scripture

IV. What’s involved – relationship, duh!
A. A challenge – let them know what they’re getting into
1. Disciples in Jesus’ day understood that culturally
2. Understanding that elders have authority (1 tim 5:17)
B. Doctrine – 2 Tim. 2:2
C. Ministry skill
1. governing (ruling, administrating, responsibility)
2. evangelism (Matt 10:5-7)
3. study/teaching of the word
D. Model ministry (as Jesus did)
E. Delegate things to them to grow (like evangelism, etc.)
F. Character (elder requirement lists)

V. Tools of the trade
A. The Bible – not your advice or wisdom – you’re making disciples of Jesus – not you
B. www.centerfieldproductions.com (niucru - pass: huskies)
C. Westminster Larger Catechism (10 Commandments)
D. What Jesus Demands from the World (Piper)
E. http://derekjoseph.blogspot.com