Lesson 7: CALLED TO MAKE DISCIPLES

MEMORY VERSE – “And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.” 2 Timothy 2: 2

LESSON TEXT-2 Timothy 3:10-15

INTRODUCTION

Discipleship process requires a teacher-student relationship.Hence,there is no discipleship where the convert is not taken through a definite process of intentional learning. The goal of discipleship is to produce an individual who has come to the realization of living on daily basis with Christ and experiencing consistent growth through the transforming work of the Holy Spirit.

LESSON OUTLINE

1. REASONS FOR INTENTIONAL DISCHIPLESHIP
2. HOW TO DISCIPLE OTHERS

LESSON CONTENT

A. REASONS FOR INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP
Our Lord Jesus Christ wants us to make conscious efforts at winning souls, Matt. 28: 18-20. Jesus Christ wants us to win souls and that the souls should abide, Jn. 15: 16. We should disciple the souls is to ensure the continuity of the gospel and to enable believers do greater works in the ministry; Act 2: 42; Jn. 14: 12. Another goal is to reproduce ourselves in others; 2 Kgs. 2: 15. In addition, it should be aimed at eradicating the sacred/secular dichotomy in the society. In other words, the living experience of the one being discipled should not be divided between church-life and work-life; 2 Cor. 5: 20. Invariably,intentional discipleship helps to raise new generations of kingdom believers and world-changers; 2 Tim. 1:5.

B. HOW TO DISCIPLE OTHERS
Jesus accomplished the purpose of intentional discipleshipo in the live of the early believers. He recruited, reshaped, renewed and launche them out to take the gospel to the then known world. Therefon intentional disciple-making should involve the following:
·Living an exemplary life; 1 Cor. 11:1;Tit. 2:7;1 Tim.4:12
·Spiritual parenting; 1 Tim. 1: 2; 6: 20;Gal. 4:19.
·Giving of instruction; Matt. 28: 20; 1 Tim. 1: 18-19.
·Letting your disciples observe what you do; Lk. 11: 1 an committing them to do what you would have done;2 Tim.2:2
·Giving allowance for mistakes and correction; Matt. 16: 22-242 Tim. 4:2.
Giving room for progress report/feedback; Lk. 10: 17.
·Making recommendation for subsequent endeavors; Matt. 1719-21 and being able to recommend such individual to others Rom.16:1-2;Phil.4:3

CONCLUSION

You are not successful until your successor has succeeded. Intentional discipleship does not just prepare people for heaven but makes them relevant on earth. Therefore, make conscious effort to disciple others for Christ.

QUESTIONS

1. Mention 4 reasons for intentional discipleship
2. Outline the process involved in intentional disciple-making.

ASSIGNMENT

All students should witness to 10 people each, this week. Sunday School Supervisors to follow up for effectiveness of this assignment.