Disciple-Making

After investing in his disciples for about three years, Jesus commissioned them to “go and make disciples” themselves. This reveals an important truth: disciples of Jesus will make disciples of Jesus. Practically speaking, how does one “make disciples?” This 6-session Study is an explanation and practical assistant to help train and equip disciple-makers.

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SESSION 1: A BIBLICAL CASE

What does the Bible teach us about disciple-making and what examples do we have to help us understand how to make disciples? In this Session, we will discuss the Biblical mandate to “make disciples.”

Step 1: [Suggested] Purchase “The Master Plan of Evangelism” by Robert Coleman.

Step 2: Download the discussion questions and material that accompany this session.

Step 3: Watch the video with the person or group you are meeting.

Step 4: Talk through the discussion questions.

Step 5: HOMEWORK – Read Chapter 1 in “The Master Plan of Evangelism” and memorize 1 Corinthians 11:1

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SESSION 2: A PRACTICAL CASE

Disciple-making is Jesus’ intended strategy of growing His church. In this Session, we discuss why exponential growth through disciplemaking, practically speaking, is the best way to grow.

Step 1: Download the discussion questions and material that accompany this session.

Step 2: Watch the video with the person or group you are meeting.

Step 3: Talk through the discussion questions.

Step 4: HOMEWORK – Read Chapter 2 in “The Master Plan of Evangelism” and memorize Matthew 28:18-20

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SESSION 3: THE PATHWAY

The Bible often explains spiritual growth by using natural, organic examples. In this Session, we will talk about spiritual growth and maturity and the importance of disciple-making in that process.

Step 1: Download the discussion questions and material that accompany this session.

Step 2: Watch the Session 3 video with the person or group you are meeting.

Step 3: Talk through the discussion questions.

Step 4: HOMEWORK – Read Chapters 3 & 4 in The Master Plan of Evangelism and memorize Colossians 1:28-29

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SESSION 4: THE MEETING

Here, we discuss the basic ingredients of a disciple-making get-together.

Step 1: Download the discussion questions and material that accompany this session.

Step 2: Watch the Session 4 video with the person or group you are meeting.

Step 3: Talk through the discussion questions.

Step 4: HOMEWORK – Read Chapters 5 & 6 in The Master Plan of Evangelism and memorize 2 Timothy 2:2

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SESSION 5: DISCIPLE-MAKING AND THE FAMILY

Disciple-making can begin in your own living room. In this Session, we will talk about the importance of discipleship in the family.

Step 1: Download the discussion questions and material that accompany this session.

Step 2: Watch the Session 5 video with the person or group you are meeting.

Step 3: Talk through the discussion questions.

Step 4: HOMEWORK – Read Chapter 7 in The Master Plan of Evangelism and memorize Deuteronomy 6:6-9

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SESSION 6: NEXT STEPS

In this final Session, we point to some additional help and resources to aid you in disciple-making.

Step 1: Download the discussion questions and material that accompany this session.

Step 2: Watch the Session 6 video with the person or group you are meeting.

Step 3: Talk through the discussion questions.

Step 4: HOMEWORK – Read Chapter 8 and epilogue in The Master Plan of Evangelism

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