Advancing the Kingdom

Jesus taught more about the kingdom than anything else, seems like we should understand more about what it is (Matthew 24:14, 13:1-52, 6:33, 6:9-10, 18:1-4, Luke 10:19)

The Importance of the Kingdom of God:Matthew 6:33

1. In the Scriptures – it’s quite a major theme; in the coming of Jesus, now with us, fully revealed at the second coming
2. In the Life of Jesus – Matthew 4:17, 23, 13:1-52, Acts 1:6
3. In the Lives of the Disciples – Acts 1:6, 8:12, 14:22, 19:8, 28:23, 31, 1 Corinthians 4:20, 15:24, Ephesians 5:5, Colossians 1:12-13, Revelation 1:6, 5:10, 11:15, 12:10

Definitions of the Kingdom: Matthew 4:17, 18:21-35, 5:3, 17-20, John 3:5

1. Kingdom Components – Jesus reigns, lordship, purposes (Matthew 6:10)
2. Kingdom Influences All of Life
   • The Individual
   • The Family
   • The Church
   • The World

Characteristics of the Kingdom: Habakkuk 2:14, Psalm 145:10-13

1. The Scope of the Kingdom – Colossians 1:19-20, Romans 8:18-23, 1 Corinthians 5:17-21, Ephesians 2:11-22, Revelation 11:15, 5:9-14, 7:9-12, 21:24-26
2. The Values of the Kingdom – Luke 9:23-26, Acts 20:35, Mark 10:42-45
3. The Foundation of the Kingdom – Matthew 5:1-12
4. The Heartbeat of the Kingdom – Psalm 24:7-10, 96:1-13, Philippians 2:6-11, Exodus 33:18-34:7, Matthew 5:14-16,
   • Biblical Examples – Genesis 12:1-3, 7-8, Exodus 9:13-16, 15:1-18, 1 Chronicles 16:1-36, 1 Kings 5:3-5, 10:1-13, 23-24, Matthew 28:18-20, John 17:4, Acts 2:21, 38, 3:1-10, 16, 4:7-12, 27-31, 5:40-41, 8:12, 10:43-48, 16:16-18, 19:17-20, 21:12-14, 9:10-16, 22:14-16, Romans 1:5, 10:13, Colossians 3:17, 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12, Revelation 1:6, 4:9-11, 5:12-14, 7:9-12, 14:6-7, 15:1-8, 19:1-8, 21:9-14, Revelation 22-27
   • How God’s Glory Impacts Our Lives – Colossians 1:27, Psalm 72:19, John 16:23-24, 12:23-26, 17:4, 20-23, 1 Corinthians 10:31

God’s Heart for the Nations – Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:18-20

1. Every Tribe, People, and Nation – Revelation 5:9-14, 7:9-12, Matthew 28:18-20
2. God is a Missionary God – Acts 17:24-28, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Genesis 12:1-3, Exodus 4-15, Deuteronomy 4:5-8, 1 Samuel 17:45-47, Daniel 6:25-28, Psalm 96, Isaiah 26:17-18, Luke 4:18-19, John 3:16, Mark 11:17, Luke 7:1-10, John 4:1-42, Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15-20, Acts 1:8
3. Praying, Giving, and Going –

God’s Heart for Our Neighbors:

1. Begin with Prayer – Psalm 2:8, Ezekiel 22:30
2. Be a Faithful Friend – seek to B.L.E.S.S. your neighbors
3. Actively Seek to Serve – Matthew 20:28, Philippians 2:5-11
4. Be Spiritually Responsive – eyes open to opportunities to serve and share
5. Reference God’s Glory – tell what he has done for you

Evangelism: telling that which you know (His Story and Your Story)

1. Foundational Truths – John 3:16-18, 14:6, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Corinthians 5:18-19, 20, Luke 4:18-19, 10:25-37, Acts 9:36-43, Galatians 2:7-10, James 1:27
2. Our Responsibility – Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15-20, Acts 1:8, Isaiah 53:6, 1 Timithy 2:4, 2 Peter 3:9, Luke 16:19-31, Ezekiel 33:1-9, Matthew 24:14, Revelation 5:9-14, 7:9-12
3. We Are Witnesses – Luke 24:45-49, Acts 1:8, 4:10, Matthew 5:14-16
4. Cooperating with the Holy Spirit – Colossians 4:3, Acts 4:29, James 1:5, Matthew 10:16, Acts 16:14, John 16:8, 15:26, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Acts 14:3, 2 Peter 3:9

Sharing Your Faith:

1. Introducing Others to Jesus – John 1:40-42, 44:51, 2:1-11, 4:28, 39-42, Matthew 9:10-13, Mark 2:1-12
2. Sharing Your Testimony
   • Your life before Jesus
   • Events leading to your decision to follow Jesus
   • How has that decision changed your life?
3. The Short Punch-list
   • You are uniquely created by God – Exodus 33:11, Jeremiah 9:23-24, 1 John 4:7-8, Jeremiah 1:4-5, Philippians 3:7-11
   • What went wrong? – Genesis 3:1-24, Romans 3:23-24, 6:23, Isaiah 53:6, 59:2
   • God;s plan for reconciliation – John 1:1-14, Philippians 2:6-11, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, 1 Peter 3:18, Acts 2:24, 32, Romans 8;34-39, 2 Peter 3:9
   • How to reconcile with God – Acts 2:37-39, John 3:16, Romans 10:9-10, Luke 9:23-26
   • Promises for those who follow Jesus – Acts 2:21, 1 John 1:9, Ephesians 2:10

Discerning the Message and the Messenger

1. What do they really believe about Jesus – John 14:6, 1 John 2:21-23, 4:1-3
2. Creeds
   • Apostle’s Creed
   • Nicene Creed
3. Do they walk in the light of Scripture – John 3:19-21, 8:31-32, 1 John 1:5-10, 2:3-6, 2 Timothy 3:16-17
4. Do they demonstrate the love of Jesus? – John 13:34-35, 15:12-13, 17, 1 John 2:9-11, 3:14-18, 4:7-12, 19-21

This is an outline of a workbook called, A Discipleship Journey by Dave Buehring, for my own quick reference. Please purchase his workbook since it has TONS more information and clarification on Making Disciples

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