Category: Discipleship Journey

Making Disciple Makers

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Living out the Great Commission – Matthew 28:18-20

Biblical Examples

  1. Jesus to disciples to Barnabas to Paul
  2. Paul to Timothy to faithful men to others

Jesus, Disciple Maker – John 13:15, 34, 15:10, 20:21

The Acts of the Discipled

  1. A presence community – Acts 2:1-4, 5-41, 5:1-13, 12-16
  2. A praying community – Acts 2:42, 6:4, 12:1-17, 13:1-3, 16:25-34
  3. An empowered community – Acts 4:31, 9:40, 10:9-48, 12:6-19, 16:25-34
  4. An expanding community – Acts 2:41, 48, 5:14, 6:7, 9:31, 11:19-26
  5. A like-minded community – Acts 1:14, 2:42-48, 4:32-34
  6. An obedient community – Acts 1:15-26, 8:26-40, 10:9-48
  7. A God-fearing community – Acts 2:43, 5:1-13, 9:11, 5:29
  8. A missional community – Acts 1-7, Acts 8-12, Acts 13-28
  9. An impactful community – Acts 4:34-35, 11:27-29, 5:16, 8:7, 9:34, 15:1-35
  10. A sacrificial community – Acts 4:1-31, 5:17-42, 6:8-8:1, 12:1-3, 12:6-19, 16:16-40, 24:26-27, 28:17-31
  11. A Jesus glorifying community – Acts 2:21, 3:15-17, 4:10, 5:39-41, 7:55-56, 11:15-18, 12:21-24, 13:46-49, 21:17-20
  12. A disciple making community – Acts 2:42-47, 5:42, 6:7, 15:35, 18:11, 28:31

Observations in Acts

  1. Acts is Acts because of the coming of the Holy Spirit on discipled people
  2. First generation believers caught the vision from Jesus
  3. Making disciples is the key to modern church planting
  4. The goal was always to multiply disciples, not add add more converts
  5. Each generation must own this mandate

Hindrances to Making Disciples

  1. Disciple making illiteracy
  2. Building our own empires instead of his kingdom
  3. A culture of religion against a culture of obeying Jesus
  4. Pastor/flock distinction
  5. Poisoning the well – bad experiences in the past
  6. Hebrew model of learning against the Greek model of learning
  7. Maintenance mentality against a missional mentality
  8. Pride of the human heart

Disciple Making Definition: “Reproducing the character, ways, and mission of Jesus in those God brings around you, expecting them to multiply the same in others.”

  1. The character of Jesus
  2. The ways of Jesus
  3. The mission of Jesus – John 10:32, 14:9, Luke 19:10, Matthew 9:9-13, 1 Corinthians 5:17-21, John 10:10, 1 John 3:8

Reference Points in Disciple Making:

  1. The Scriptures
  2. The life of Jesus
  3. The Holy Spirit

Disciple Making Ingredients:

  1. The Holy Spirit
  2. A commitment to teaching truth
  3. A context of community
  4. A culture of obedience to Jesus
  5. A charge of reproduction

A Process of Transformation:

  1. Revelation – Matthew 16:13-20
  2. Obedience – Matthew 7:24-27
  3. Transformation – 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 8:29

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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Purpose, Passion, and Gifts

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The Spirit has given disciples grace gifts – Romans 12:4-6 – and we are called to fulfill our purpose.

Purpose: Romans 5:3-5, 8:28, Proverbs 16:9, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Ephesians 2:10

  1. Jesus Lived With Purpose – John 13:3, Matthew 1:21-23, 6:38, 17:4, Luke 19:10, John 3:17, 10:10, 18:37, 14:9, 1 John 3:8
  2. How Does God Reveal His Purpose?
    • From birth – Jeremiah 1:4-10, Luke 1:5-80
    • A heavenly call – Exodus 3, Luke 1:26-28, Acts 9:1-31, Acts 10
    • Providential circumstance – Esther 1:1-2:18, Daniel 1:1-21
    • Growing awareness – Genesis 37-50
    • Prophetic confirmation – 1 Samuel 16:1-13
  3. Unique Workmanship
    • Natural abilities
    • Acquired skills
    • Spiritual gifts
    • Inward desires
    • Fruitfulness
    • Convictions
    • Passion
    • Fulfillment
    • Circumstances
  4. Life Purpose Reference Points
    • God’s purpose – Matthew 28:18-20
    • Who you are –
    • Teaming
    • Serving
    • Glorifying God

Passion: involves emotion, loves, and preferences

  1. What compels you to make a difference?
  2. How are you wired?
  3. What can you do with a sense of ease and effectiveness?

Spiritual Gifts:

  1. Given by God – Romans 12:6, 1 Corinthians 12:11, Ephesians 4:11
  2. For the church
    • Romans 12 has a context of unity
    • 1 Corinthians 12 has a context of worship
    • Ephesians 4 has a context of leadership
  3. As the Spirit determines – Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Corinthians 12:11
  4. Discerning your gifting
    • Acknowledgement by others
    • Consistency by those close to you
    • Fruitfulness in exercising your gift
    • Sense of Destiny, like this is what you were born to do
  5. Definitions
    • Administration (1 Corinthians 12:28) to steer, guide, direct – Exodus 18, Acts 6:1-7
    • Apostle (1 Corinthians 12:28-29, Ephesians 4:11-12) to start, be sent out, delegate, ambassador (Jesus, Paul)
    • Craftmanship (Exodus 31:3-5, 31-35, 35:38-36:1) workman, carpenter (Exodus 31:1-5, 36:1-2, 37:1-29)
    • Creative Communication (1 Chronicles 15:12, 19, 22, Psalm 150:3-5) minstrel, song, proclamation (David with psalms, Jesus with parables)
    • Discernment (1 Corinthians 12:10) to separate, discriminate, weigh (Matthew 16:21-23, Acts 8:9-25)
    • Evangelism (Ephesians 4:11) messenger, preacher, to bring good news (Luke 19:1-10, Acts 8:26-40)
    • Exhortation (Romans 12:8) to call near, alongside, comfort, incite by word (Acts 4:36, 11:22-26, 15:22-35)
    • Faith (1 Corinthians 12:9) persuasion, convince, rely (Daniel 6, Hebrews 11)
    • Giving (Romans 12:8) to give, to give over (Matthew 27:57-61, Acts 4:34-37)
    • Healings (1 Corinthians 12:9, 28, 30) to cure or make whole (Mark 2:1-12, Acts 3:1-16)
    • Helps (1 Corinthians 12:28) relief, to help (1 Kings 19:19-21, Romans 16:1-2)
    • Hospitality (1 Peter 4:9-10, Romans 12:13) fond of guests, strangers, friends (Acts 16:13-15)
    • Intercession (Ezekiel 22:30, John 17:9, Romans 8:26-27, 1 Timothy 2:1-2 (Genesis 18:16-33, Exodus 32:7-14, Daniel 9-10
    • Leadership (Romans 12:8) to stand before, preside, be over, rule (Moses, Jesus)
    • Mercy (Romans 12:8) compassionate in word and deed (Jesus, good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37)
    • Pastor/Shepherd (Ephesians 4:11-12) to guide a flock (John 10:1-18, 1 Peter 5:1-4, Paul in 1 & 2 Timothy)
    • Prophetic Ministry (Romans 12:6, 1 Corinthians 12:10, 28, Ephesians 4:11) to foretell, make known, forth-tell (17 prophetic books, Acts 17:27-30)
    • Serving (Romans 12:7) to attend as a waiter, aid, service (Luke 10:38-42, Acts 6:1-7)
    • Teaching (Romans 12:7, 1 Corinthians 12:28-29, Ephesians 4:11) instruction of others, rabbi, master (Jesus in Matthew 5-7, Paul in Acts and his letters)
    • Tongues (1 Corinthians 12:10, 28-30, 1 Corinthians 14) language (Acts 2:1-11, 1 Corinthians 14)
    • Interpretation of Tongues (1 Corinthians 12:10, 28-30, 1 Corinthians 14) to translate, interpret (Acts 2:1-11)
    • Word of Knowledge (1 Corinthians 12:8) knowing without prior experience (John 4, Acts 5:1-11)
    • Word of Wisdom (1 Corinthians 12:8) wise application of knowledge (1 Kings 3:16-28, Acts 15:1-36)
    • Working of Miracles (1 Corinthians 12:10, 28) operation, force, working, miraculous power in the name of Jesus (Acts 3:1-10, 8:5-8, 9:32-43, 13:6-12, 19:11-12, 28:3-6)
  6. Discovery of Your Gift
    • Seek God
    • Walk in humility
    • Look for serving opportunities
    • Be obedient to God
    • Gift attraction to others
    • Through others
    • Through your spiritual leaders
  7. Five Modifiers
    • Seasons of life
    • Servant attitude
    • Fully yielded
    • Living in obedience
    • Living in balance

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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Advancing the Kingdom

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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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The Church in Acts

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The power of the Holy Spirit makes the church different than any other community group (Acts 1:8) See also 1 Peter 2:9-10, Acts 2:42-47, 1 Peter 1:2

  1. Universal Church – Ephesians 4:4-6, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Ephesians 2:20
  2. Local Church – Acts 5:42, Romans 16:5, 1 Corinthians 16:19, Acts 2:46, 5:12, 42, 8:1, 13:1

Portraits of the Church: Matthew 16:18, 18:17, Luke 12:32, John 10:16, Matthew 10:24-25, 14:26-27, John 15:1-8

  1. The Body of Christ – Romans 12:4-5, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Ephesians 4:11-16
  2. The Building of God – 1 Corinthians 3:9-11, Ephesians 2:19-22, 1 Peter 2:4-6
  3. The Bride of Christ – Ephesians 5:21-33, Revelation 21:9-27
  4. The Family of God – Ephesians 2:19, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Matthew 6:9, 2 Corinthians 6:18, Ephesians 4:6, John 3:16, Galatians 4:4-7, 1 John 3:1, Matthew 12:50, Hebrews 13:1, 1 Peter 3:8
  5. The Community of the Holy Spirit – Acts 1-28

The Church’s Mandate: Ephesians 1:6, 12, 14, 3:19

  1. Ministering to the Lord – Acts 2:46-47, 13:1-3, 16:16-34
  2. Ministering to One Another – John 13:14-15, 34, Romans 12:10, 13, 14-15, 16, 15:5, 7, 14, 16:16, 1 Corinthians 11:33, 12:25, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Galatians 5:13, 6:1, 2, Ephesians 4:2, 32, 5:21, Philippians 2:3, Colossians 3:13, 16, 1 Thessalonians 3:12, 5:11, 15, Hebrews 10:24, James 5:16, 1 Peter 4:9, 5:5
  3. Ministering to Unbelievers – Acts 1:8, 11:26

The Church’s Messengers: Acts 1:14, 5:12, 8:12, 16:11-15, 40, 18:2-3, 18-19, 24-26, 21:9

  1. Names Used – Acts 2:44, 6:2, 9:2, 11:26, 26:10
  2. Identified with Jesus
    • Confessing Jesus – Romans 10:9-10, Acts 2:14-41, 17:16-34, 4:1-22, 25:13-26:32
    • Baptism – Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 2:41, 8:12, 36-38, 9:18, 16:15, 16:29-34, 18:8, 19:1-5
    • Lord’s Supper – Matthew 26:17-30, Acts 2:42, 1 Corinthians 11:23-34
  3. Enduring Persecution and Death – Acts 5:17-42, 4:1-22, 5:17-42, 6:8-7:60, 12:2, 2 Corinthians 11:22-33
    • Persecution – Matthew 10:22, 5:10-12, Mark 10:29-30, 1 Timothy 2:3, 3:12
    • Response – Acts 4:18-20, 7:59-60, 54-56, Mark 13:11, Matthew 5:44-45, Acts 7:59-60, Matthew 5:10-12

The Church’s Message: Isaiah 61:1-2, Luke 4:20-21, Matthew 4:23, Mark 1:14-15, Luke 4:43, Acts 8:12, 19:8, 28:30-31

  1. From Firsthand Witnesses – Acts 4:20, 21:37-22:29, 1 John 1:1-4
  2. Motivated by Love for God and the Lost – 2 Corinthians 5:14-21, Revelation 5:1-14,
  3. All About Jesus – Acts 2:21, 36, 9:20, 10:36-38, 2:22, 9:20, 10:37-39, 2:22-24, 3:13-15, 18-26, 4:33, 10:34-43, 13:26-41, 21:37-22:29
  4. All About God’s Grace, Repentance, Faith – Acts 15:11, Ephesians 2:1-10, Acts 20:24, 14:3, 2:38, 3:19, 17:30, 20:21, 26:20
  5. All Peoples and Cultures – Acts 13:13-42, 17:16-34, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23
  6. Our Condition Before God – Acts 2:22-24, 36, 3:13-15, 17:30-31, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 21:5-8, Matthew 25:41, 8:12, Jude 1:13, Matthew 18:8, 25:26, Luke 16:24, Matthew 8:12, 13:42, Luke 16:22-26, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9
  7. How to be Made Right with God – Acts 2:38, 3:19, 16:31, 20:21, Matthew 6:33, 16:24-26
  8. Message Confirmed by Power – Mark 16:15-20, Acts 3:1-10, 9:32-43, 6:8, 8:4-8, 13:6-12, 20:7-12, Acts 3:1-10, 8:7, 9:32-35, 14:8-10, 5:1-11, 12-16, 16:16-18, 19:11-16, 8:36-40, 9:36-43, 20:7-12, 5:17-21, 8:26, 12:1-19, 27:23-24, 13:6-12, 19:11-12, 28:3-6, 2:22, 8:5-8, Mark 16:15-18, John 14:12, Luke 10:9

The Church’s Mission: 1 Timothy 1:15, Acts 1:8

  1. Progression of the Gospel – Acts 1-7, Acts 8-12, Acts 13-28
  2. Make Disciples of All Nations – Mark 16:15-20, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8
  3. Nothing Could Stop the Gospel – Acts 5:40-42, Acts 5:1-11, 4:18-20, 31, 8:1-4, 9:1-19, 5:7-17-21, 12:1-18, Acts 24-28, Acts 7:54-8:4, 12:1-2, 24, 14:19-21, Acts 19, Acts 9:31, 8:1-4, 27:42-28:10, 15:1-19, 5:40-42, Acts 12, Acts 28:23-31
  4. Providing Godly Leadership – Matthew 20:20-28, Acts 20:28, 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:1-13, Titus 1:5-9, Acts 13:1-3, 14:23
    • Responsibilities – Acts 1:14, 24, 6:2-4, 10:9-48, 14:23, 20:25-28, 1 Peter 5:1-4, Matthew 28:19-20, Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Timothy 3:2, Titus 1:9, Acts 6:1-7, 11:27-30
    • Core Expressions – God’s presence, community’s power, making disciples, local and global outreach
  5. Indwelling by the Holy Spirit – John 16:7
    • Who He Is – Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14, John 4:24, 1 Corinthians 2:10-11, Job 33:4, Acts 2:1-4, Psalm 139:7, Hebrews 9:14, Psalm 51:11, Isaiah 63:10, Daniel 4:8-9, 18, Nehemiah 9:20, Psalm 143:10, Romans 8:27, 1 Corinthians 12:11, Romans 15:30, 1 Corinthians 2:6-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Ephesians 4:30, John 14:16-17, 15:26, 16:12-15
    • Symbols of the Spirit – John 3:8, 20:22, Acts 2:1-4, Matthew 3:16, 1 Samuel 16:13, Luke 4:18, Matthew 3:11-12, Acts 2:3-4, John 4:14, 7:38-39, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, Ephesians 1:13-14

The Works of the Holy Spirit: John 14:16-20, 15:26, 14:26

  1. Bring the Presence of Jesus – John 14:18, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Ephesians 5:18, Romans 8:9, 15-16, John 14:16, 26, 16:7
  2. Bring the Likeness of Jesus – John 14:26, 16:13, Romans 8:5, John 16:8-11, Romans 8:13-14, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15, Galatians 5:22-23
  3. Brings the Power of Jesus – Romans 8:26-27, Galatians 5:16-26, Romans 8:14, Acts 13:1-3, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, Acts 1:8
  4. The Disciple’s Relationship with the Spirit – John 3:5-8, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Acts 1:8, 2:38-39, Ephesians 5:18, Galatians 5:16, 25, Romans 8:14, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Ephesians 4:30
  5. The Spirit’s Empowerment – Luke 11:13, Ephesians 5:18, Luke 12:49, Acts 1:4-8, 2:38, 39, John 3:5-8, Romans 8:13-17, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Acts 1:8

Abiding in the Holy Spirit: John 15:1-17

  1. About Complete Dependence
  2. About Deep Trust and Rest
  3. About Close Communion
  4. About Being Fruit
  5. About Total Surrender

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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Spiritual Warfare

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Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world – 1 John 4:4. See also Luke 10:19, John 10:10, 1 Peter 5:8-9, 2 Corinthians 4:4, John 8:44, Ezekiel 28:11-19, Isaiah 14:12-15, 1 John 3:8

Satan’s Origin and Power:

  1. Origin – 2 Corinthians 11:14, Ezekiel 28:11-19, Isaiah 14:12-15
  2. Power – Luke 10:18, Revelation 12:9, Job 1:6-2:10, Colossians 2:15, Revelation 20:10

Satan’s Names and Character:

  1. Names – 1 Peter 5:8, Revelation 12:9-10, Isaiah 14:12, Matthew 10:25, Revelation 9:11
  2. Titles – Revelation 12:10, 20:2, Luke 10:18-19, Ephesians 6:16, 2:2, 2 Corinthians 4:4, 1 Peter 5:8, Zechariah 3:1, Revelation 12:9-10

Satan’s Purposes: Genesis 3:1-7, 2 Corinthians 4:4, John 10:10, Luke 4:6-7, 9

Satan’s Schemes: 2 Corinthians 2:11, Romans 16:19-20

  1. Pride – Isaiah 14:12-15, James 4:6-7
  2. Unbelief – Genesis 3:1, Hebrews 11:6, 2 Corinthians 4:4
  3. Deception – Matthew 4:1-11
  4. Strongholds – Ephesians 4:26-27, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5,
  5. Exploiting Relational Wounds – Genesis 37-50, 50:20
  6. Discouragement and Condemnation – 1 Kings 19:1-18 (contrast conviction with condemnation)
  7. Distraction – Luke 10:38-42

Called to Battle: 2 Chronicles 20, Joshua 6, 1 Samuel 17, Revelation 20:10, Jude 1:9, Acts 19:14-16

  1. The Disciple’s Authority – Job 42:2, Matthew 28:18, Genesis 1:26, 28, Psalm 8:6-8, Genesis 3:1-19, Matthew 4:1-11, 8:28-33, 9:1-8, 8:14-17, 9:18-26, 8:23-27, Colossians 2:14-15, Hebrews 2:14-15, Revelation 20:10, Matthew 28:18-20, Philippians 2:6-11, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Matthew 16:19, Luke 10:19, Acts 3:1-10, 9:36-43, John 20:19-23, James 4:7, 1 John 4:4
  2. The Disciple’s Arsenal – Ephesians 4:27, 6:11-18, Ezekiel 22:30, Daniel 10, Joshua 1:1-4, 6:1-21, Hebrews 4:12, Philippians 2:6-11, Mark 16:17, Acts 16:16-18, Revelation 12:10-11, Psalm 133, Ephesians 6:12, Hebrews 11:13-16, Psalm 149:6-9, 22:3, Isaiah 61:3, 2 Chronicles 20, Luke 4:18-19, Acts 26:18

Operating in the Opposite Spirit: Ephesians 6:12-13, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Ephesians 6:11-12, Galatians 5:16-25, Proverbs 15:1, Luke 6:27-31, 1 John 3:8

Playing Fast: keep on the alert, 1 Peter 5:8-9 (we must recognize and respond)

  1. Distortion – Genesis 3:1-7, Exodus 34:6-7, Psalm 145:17-18, James 1:17
  2. Distraction – Matthew 16:13-23, Proverbs 3:5-6, Exodus 14:10-22
  3. Discouragement – 1 Kings 19:9-16, Revelation 12:10, 2 Kings 6:15-17, 1 Samuel 3:6, Psalm 149:6-9, 109:21-31
  4. Deception – Matthew 4:1-11, Ephesians 4:15-16
  5. Division – John 13:35, 17:11, 23, Ephesians 4:4-6, 4:1-3, 2 Corinthians 5:16-18

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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A Disciple’s Relationships

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Christianity is nothing if not all about relationship – John 13:34-35, 15:13, 14-15, Matthew 11:19, Ephesians 2:19, 3:15, Hebrews 12:1-2, John 17:23, 10:10,

Circles of Friendship:

  1. The Crowd (acquaintances)
  2. The Casual (informal friendships)
  3. The committed (close friendships)
  4. The core (intimate friendships)

Pillars of Godly Relationships:

  1. A renewed mind – Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 22:34-40, Ephesians 4:15
  2. Grace – Romans 12:3, Ephesians 4:29, Hebrews 4:14-16
  3. Humility – Romans 12:3, 16
  4. Celebrating diversity – Romans 12:4-8
  5. Love – Romans 12:9-10, Mark 12:28-34, John 15:12-17, 1 Corinthians 13
  6. Honor – Romans 12:10, 13:7, 1 Timothy 5:17, Genesis 1:26, Hebrew 2:6
    • Acceptance
    • Affirmation
    • Appreciation
    • Approval
    • Admiration
    • Acknowledgement
  7. Joyful and patient – Romans 12:12
  8. Prayer – Romans 12:12
  9. Sharing – Romans 12:13, Acts 4:32-35
  10. Blessing – Romans 12:14, Matthew 5:44, Luke 6:27-28, Proverbs 15:1
  11. Understanding and trust – Romans 12:15
  12. Harmony – Romans 12:16-21

Maintaining Peace and Oneness: Ephesians 2:11-23, 4:4-6, 4:3

  1. Walk in worthiness
  2. Walk in humility – Matthew 11:29, Proverbs 13:10, Philippians 2:1-11, 1 Peter 5:5-6
  3. Walk in gentleness – Matthew 11:29, Galatians 5:22-23
  4. Walk in patience – 2 Peter 3:9, Nehemiah 9:17, Psalm 103:8
  5. Walk in love

Walking Under Authority: Judges 21:25

  1. Authority comes from God – Romans 13:1-2
    • Family – Ephesians 6:1
    • Government – Romans 13
    • Church – Hebrews 13:17
    • Employers – Ephesians 6:5-8
  2. Blessings under authority – Ephesians 6:1-3, Colossians 3:20, Romans 13:5, Hebrews 13:17, 1 Timothy 6:1, Proverbs 6:20-22, 15:5, 1 Peter 2:13-14, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
  3. Understanding submission – 1 Peter 2:13-15, 18-20, 21-25, Philippians 2:6-8, Matthew 26:36-46, Hebrews 5:7-10, 1 Peter 2:23, Acts 5:29
  4. Properly appealing to authority – Daniel 1:8, 10, 11-13, 9, 14, 15-20

Singles and Relationships:

  1. Attraction and love – Romans 12, Matthew 5:27-28
  2. Growing a serious relationship – 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, Proverbs 11:14, 15:22, 24:6, Ephesians 6:2-3, Hebrews 13:7, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Proverbs 20:25
  3. Sex in relationships – Genesis 2:24-25, 1:27-28, Proverbs 5:18-19, Hebrews 13:4, 1 Corinthians 7:1-5, Exodus 20:14, Judges 16:1-31, 1 Kings 11:1-13, Romans 1:18-32, 1 Corinthians 6:13-20
  4. Walking in sexual integrity – Psalm 119:9-11, Romans 12:1-2, 7:14-8:4, Galatians 5:16-26, Ecclesiastes 4:12, 1 Corinthians 10:12-13, Hebrews 4:12-16, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20, Job 31:1, Matthew 5:27-28, Genesis 39:6-9, 9, 10, 11-12,
  5. Steps to sexual freedom – 1 John 1:9, Psalm 51:10-12, 119:9-11, Romans 12:1-2, John 8:1-11, 1 Corinthians 10:31

Wisdom for Singles:

  1. Jesus lives a single life – John 5:19, 17:4
  2. Your commitment to God – Psalm 27:4, Matthew 6:33, 22:36-40
  3. Your community – John 11:1-12:3
  4. Your calling
  5. Marriage considerations – 2 Corinthians 6:14-15, Galatians 5:22-23
  6. Celibacy – Matthew 19:11-12, 1 Corinthians 7:32-35, 7-9

Family Life Basics:

  1. God’s intention for the family (love, laughter, faith, safety, nurturing, purpose, children, kingdom)
  2. Ten things Satan uses to destroy the family – John 10:10
    • Our own hearts
    • Lack of lordship
    • Low commitment
    • Not choosing love
    • Wrong priorities
    • Lack of training
    • Neglecting God’s plan
    • Independence
    • Communication problems
    • Life’s trials

The Marriage Relationship: Genesis 2:21-25, Hebrews 13:4, Matthew 19:4-6

  1. What the Bible says about marriage – Genesis 2:24-25, Ephesians 5:31, Mark 10:6-9
    • Companionship – Genesis 2:18, Ephesians 4:26-27
    • Complement – Genesis 2:20-23
    • Commitment – Genesis 2:24 (spiritually, emotionally, mentally, physically, relationally, destiny)
  2. Roles: Ephesians 5:21-33
    • Loving and supporting – 1 Peter 3:7, Genesis 2:18, 20-23, Proverbs 5:18, 12:4, 31:10-11, 21, 23, 26, 27, 28-29, 31, 12:4, Titus 2:4-5, 1 Timothy 2:1-2
    • Influencing and submitting – each are called to influence one another, each is called to submit to one another. Head is better described as “source” rather than leader or boss. (Head waters of a river are called the source).
    • Remember the cultural context of Paul’s day.

Parenting Wisdom: Psalm 127:3-5

  1. Training children – Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6:4
  2. Disciplining children – Proverbs 13:24, 19:18, 22:15, 23:13-14, 29:15, 17, Hebrews 12:7-11, Psalm 27:3

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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The Disciple’s Disciplines

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Here are some great examples of discipline – 2 Timothy 2:3-7, Hebrews 12:1-11

Searching the Scriptures: the Bible is a unique book (authors, places, dates, theme)

  1. What the Bible says about itself – 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Isaiah 40:8, 55:11, Psalm 119:103, 105, 72, 97, 9, 111:7, Hebrews 4:12, Jeremiah 23:29, Ephesians 6:17, John 20:31
  2. The Bible’s place in a disciple’s life
    • Fruit in one’s life – Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Joshua 1:8, Psalm 1:1-6, 2 Timothy 3:16-17
    • Reading the Bible – Matthew 7:24-27, James 1:22
    • Reflecting on Scripture – Joshua 1:8, Psalm 1:1-3, 63:6, 119:148, Matthew 14:13, 23, Mark 1:35, Luke 5:16, 6:12
  3. Studying the Scriptures – Ezra 7:10, Acts 17:11
    • Observation: what does it say?
    • Interpretation: what does it mean?
    • Application: how does this apply to life?

Worship: Revelation 4-5, John 4:23-24, Numbers 8:5-26

  1. What the Bible says about worship – Revelation 4:9-11, 5:9-14, 1 Samuel 3:1-10, Isaiah 6:1-8, Psalm 22:3, 1 Chronicles 20:1-30, Psalm 149:1-4, Acts 13:1-3
  2. Defining worship – Psalm 50:14, 95:2, 100:4, 147:7, 12, 18:49, 107:1, Romans 6:17, 1 Corinthians 15:57, John 11:41, Ephesians 5:4, 21, Revelation 4:9, Luke 2:38, Psalm 34:1, 35:28, 63:3, 5, 150:1-6, Ephesians 1:6, Philippians 4:8, Luke 2:13, Acts 3:8-9, Hebrews 2:12
  3. How do we worship? – Psalm 33:1, 95:1, 47:1, 126:1-3, 134:2, 95:6, 149:1, 3, 150, Luke 6:23, Acts 3:8, Nehemiah 8:6, 1 Chronicles 15:28, Psalm 66:1-2, 46:10, 103:1, 111:1, Acts 2:1-10, 10:46
  4. When can we worship? – Psalm 35:28, 113:3, 146:2, 34:1, 52:9, Hebrews 13:15, Acts 16:25-34
  5. Practical expressions – Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16
  6. Cultivating worship – Psalm 15:1-5, 24:1-10, Revelation 4-5

Prayer: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Philippians 4:6

  1. People in prayer – Genesis 18:16-19:29, Exodus 32:1-14, Nehemiah 1:4-11, Esther 4:12-17, Daniel 9-10, John 17, Acts 1:12-14, 2:42-47, 4:23-31, 6:1-7, 7:54-8:1, 10:9-48, 12:1-19, 13:1-3
  2. Pattern of prayer – Matthew 6:7-13, 7:7-11, 26:39, 1 John 5:14-15, Ephesians 6:10-18, 1 Corinthians 10:13, James 4:7
  3. Waiting on God – Psalm 46:10, 103:5-6
  4. Fruit from waiting on God – Psalm 25:2-3, Isaiah 49:23, Psalm 27:14, 33:18-22, 37:5-9, 37:34, 40:1-3, 106:13, Genesis 49:18, Isaiah 25:9, 30:18, 40:28-31, 64:4, Lamentations 3:25, Micah 7:7, Acts 1:14
  5. With fasting – Matthew 6:16-18
    • Why fast? – 1 Samuel 1:1-20, Esther 4:12-17, Daniel 9, Matthew 4:1-11, 2 Chronicles 20:3, Jonah 3, Acts 13:1-3
    • Kinds of fasts – Daniel 10:2-3, Matthew 4:1-11, Acts 9:9, Daniel 1:8-21
    • Lengths of fasts – Judges 20:26, 2 Samuel 1:12, 3:35, Esther 4:12-17, Exodus 34:28, Daniel 10:2-3, Matthew 4:1-11
  6. Preparation – Romans 8:26-27, Psalm 66:18, Matthew 5:23-24, Isaiah 55:8, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Matthew 4:1-11, James 4:7

Guarding Your Heart: Proverbs 13:12, 4:23, Acts 24:16

  1. Run to repentance – Luke 15
  2. Be fast to forgive – Matthew 6:14-15, Ephesians 4:31-32, Matthew 18:21-35
  3. Opt out of Offense – Matthew 16:21-23, Romans 16:17, 1 John 2:10
  4. Fear the Lord – Isaiah 40:12-31, Proverbs 29:25
  5. Trend toward trust – Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 8:28-29

Giving generously:

  1. God is a generous giver – Genesis 1:29-30, Psalm 145:15, 127:2, Acts 17:25, Ecclesiastes 8:15, Proverbs 2:6, Isaiah 61:1-3, John 3:16, Galatians 1:3-5, Luke 12:32, John 10:11, 1 Timothy 2:5-6, Ephesians 1:4-6, Romans 12:6, Matthew 11:28, John 14:27, Matthew 6:25-34, 1 John 3:1, 24, 4:13, 5:1
  2. Foundations for giving – Job 41:11, Matthew 10:8, Acts 3:1-10, 20:35, Luke 6:38, 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, Mark 14:3-9, Luke 21:1-4, Acts 4:32-35, Luke 6:38, Malachi 3:10-12
  3. Becoming a generous giver – Ephesians 5:15-17, Exodus 20:8-11, Matthew 6:25-34, 23:23, Leviticus 27:30, Malachi 3:8-12, Acts 4:32-35, 11:27-30, Romans 15:26, 2 Corinthians 8:1-4, Philippians 4:14-19, 1 Timothy 5:17-18, Matthew 25:15-30, 2 Corinthians 5:9-10

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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Hearing the Voice of God

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The sheep hear and know the Shepherd’s voice… John 10:3-4, 27

Paul heard the voice of Jesus (Acts 9:4-5). Paul heard God through Ananias (Acts 9:10-19). The church heard God during a worship event (Acts 13:1-3). The Spirit spoke to Paul about where not to go (Acts 16:6-7). Paul has the Macedonian vision (Acts 16:9-10). The Spirit also spoke of the future (Acts 20:22-24, 21:1-16, 27:21-26).

God is in RELATIONSHIP with His People: Genesis 3:8-13, 12:1-3, Exodus 3:1-5, Joshua 1:1-9, Judges 6:11-24, 36-40, 1 Samuel 3:1-23, 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 23:1-5, Jeremiah 1:4-12, Luke 1:26-38, Acts 13:1-3, 16:6-10

Priming Your Heart to Hear God:

  1. Remember Who Is Speaking to You:
    • He is Holy and is to be Feared and Worshiped – Psalm 89:7, 96:4, Isaiah 6:1-8, Revelation 1:12-18, 4:1-11, Isaiah 40:9-31
    • He is a Loving Father Sharing Life and Counsel – Romans 8:15, Luke 11:13, 15:20-24
    • He is a Good Shepherd Guiding His Flock – John 10:11, 14, Psalm 23:1-6, 78:52, Luke 12:32
    • He is a Faithful Friend Walking With Us – Isaiah 41:8, James 2:23, John 15:13-15, Proverbs 18:24
  2. Cultivate Your Heart: Mark 4:1-20
    • Hard Heart – Mark 4:14-15, Hebrews 3:12-19, Psalm 66:18, 1 John 1:9
    • Shallow Heart – Mark 4:16-17
    • Crowded Heart – Mark 4:18-19, Luke 10:38-42
    • Fruitful Heart – Mark 4:20

Some Ways That God Speaks:

  1. Through Scripture – Psalm 119:105, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Psalm 1:1-3, Joshua 1:8, 1 Timothy 2:15, Acts 17:11
  2. Through Impressions From the Holy Spirit – Acts 8:26-40, Acts 10:1-48, Isaiah 30:21, Acts 16:6-10
  3. Through Waiting on God – Psalm 27:14, Luke 6:12-16, Acts 13:1-3, Psalm 106:13, Isaiah 64:4
  4. Through Peace – Colossians 3:15, Philippians 4:6-7, Acts 15:22, 28, 30-31, 33
  5. Through People – Exodus 18:1-27, 24, Joshua 1:10-18, Acts 11:27-30
  6. Through Circumstances – Acts 16:6-10, Psalm 37:23
  7. Through Spiritual Means – Acts 10:9-48, Matthew 1:18-25, Acts 12:6-19, 9:1-9, Numbers 22:21-35, Daniel 5

Following the Lead of the Holy Spirit:

  1. Two Stories: Philip – Acts 8:26-40, Peter – Acts 10:1-48
  2. Three Observations…
    • Philip was listening along the way, Peter was listening while praying
    • Both men obeyed right away – Acts 8:29-30, 10:19-21, 23
    • Both were pointed in the direction they needed to go to do God’s work – Acts 21:8, 15

Grieving and Quenching the Holy Spirit:

  1. Grieving – Ephesians 4:30 (the Spirit says no and you say yes)
  2. Quenching – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 (the Spirit says yes and you say no)

Testing What You Hear:

  1. Is it Biblical?
  2. Is it in Line with God’s Character and Ways?
  3. Does it Glorify God and Draw People to Him?
  4. Does it Bear Witness to You or Others?
  5. Seek confirmation:
    • Does it align with the Bible?
    • Does the Spirit bear witness in you?
    • What has God said to you or your spiritual leaders?

Practical Helps:

  1. Don’t make it complicated
  2. God’s timing is also important
  3. If you miss the opportunity, stay in the game
  4. Dismiss pride that God has spoken to you

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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The Cross, Sin, and Repentance

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The key word to all this is reconciliation: 2 Corinthians 5:20-21

The CREATION of MANKIND

  1. Created in the Image of God – Genesis 1:26-27, 2:7, 3:19
  2. To Reflect the Image of God – Genesis 1:26-27
  3. To Process Free Will – Genesis 1:31, 2:9, 16, 3:8-9, Romans 8:2, 21

An OVERVIEW of SIN – Romans 3:10, 23

  1. Definition: missing the mark, falling short of the target – Exodus 10:16-17, Psalm 51:4, James 4:17Genesis 50:15-17, Acts 1:24-26, 2 Samuel 11:2-27, Psalm 51:2
  2. Unbelief – Genesis 3:1, 2-5, Romans 14:23, Genesis 2:15-17
  3. Pride – Genesis 3:5, Isaiah 14:12-15, 1 John 2:15-17
  4. Disobedience – Genesis 2:15-17, 3:6-7

The CONSEQUENCES of Sin: Leading Us to…

  1. Darkened Hearts
  2. Futility
  3. Idolatry
  4. Guilt and Shame – Genesis 3:7-8, 1 John 1:9
  5. Punishment – Genesis 3:9-13, Numbers 32:23, Galatians 6:7
  6. Separation – Genesis 3:23-24, Romans 6:23
  7. Estrangement
  8. Bondage – Ephesians 2:1-3

Biblical Realities of Sin: Romans 7:14-25, 3:23-24, Ezekiel 18:4, 20, Romans 6:23, Revelation 20:11-15, Titus 3:3-8

ATONEMENT

  1. Who God is – Genesis 3:21, Hosea 11:8-9, John 3:16, Romans 5;8, Genesis 3:4, Habakkuk 1:13, Romans 1:18, 3:10, Ephesians 2:3, 5:6, Psalm 51:6, Isaiah 45:19, Psalm 57:10, 119:75
  2. What People Have Become – Romans 3:23, 1:21-25, Colossians 3:5-6, Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:1-3
  3. The Emerging Conflict – God desires relationship while he cannot be in the presence of sin, so atonement is necessary.
  4. Who Jesus is – John 1:1, 14, Galatians 4:4-5, Philippians 2:7-8, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 4:15, Matthew 26:36-42, John 17:4, 1 Corinthians 15:3, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
  5. What Jesus Became – Leviticus 16, Exodus 12:21-30, 1 Corinthians 5:7, John 1:29, Revelation 5:12, Romans 6:10, Hebrews 7:27, 9:12, 26, Colossians 1:19-20, Revelation 7:14

RESULTS of ATONEMENT

  1. Jesus Identifies with Mankind – Isaiah 53:4
  2. Receives Our Punishment – Isaiah 53:5, 10, Psalm 22, Matthew 27:46, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
  3. Jesus Took Away Our Sin – Isaiah 53:6-12, Romans 8:1-4, Ephesians 1:7, Matthew 20:28, Mark 10:45, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Timothy 2:5-6, Revelation 5:9, Luke 4:18, Colossians 2:14-15, Hebrews 2:14-15, 1 John 3:8
  4. Bringing Reconciliation – 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Ephesians 2:1-10, Colossians 1:21-22, Revelation 5:9-14

Jesus WALKS TO THE CROSS

  1. Last Supper – Luke 22:14-16, Matthew 26:20-25, Luke 22:3-6, 19-20, 31-34
  2. Gethsemane – Luke 22:39, Matthew 26:36, 37-44, Luke 22:43, 44, 47-48, 49-51, John 18:10, Matthew 26:56
  3. Trials – John 18:20-22, Luke 22:63-65, 66-71
  4. Pilate – Luke 23:1, 2, 4-7
  5. Herod – Luke 23:8-9, 10-11
  6. Pilate – Luke 23:13-16, 23-25, Matthew 27:19, 15-23, John 19:1-3, Matthew 27:27-31
  7. Crucifixion – Matthew 27:32-56, Luke 23:26-49, John 19:16-37
  8. Jesus Speaks – Luke 23:34, 39-43, John 19:39-43, Matthew 27:46, John 19:28, 30, Luke 23:46
  9. Resurrection – Matthew 28:1-15, Mark 16, Luke 24:1-49, John 20:21, 1 Corinthians 15

Our RESPONSE to the CROSS

  1. Introduction: Matthew 4:17, 12:41, Mark 6:12, Acts 2:38, 17:30, 2 Corinthians 7:10
  2. Meaning – turning around, exchange, restoration, turning toward
  3. Repentance – turn from sin, confess, cleanse, turn toward God, plan to stand against future sin
  4. Restitution – Luke 3:8, Acts 26:20, Luke 15:11-32, 19:1-10, Acts 24:16
  5. Forgiveness – Matthew 6:14-15, Ephesians 4:31-32,
    • Parable: Matthew 18:21-22, 23, 28-33, 34, 35
    • Application: Ephesians 4:30, 31, 32, 34, 32

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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The Grace of God

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The grace of God permeates the lives of disciples and is the central message of proclamation of the gospel: Ephesians 2:8-9

PAUL PREACHES About God’s Grace: Ephesians 2:1-10

  1. Our Desperate Condition – Ephesians 2:1-3
  2. God’s Response to Our Need – Ephesians 2:4-7
  3. The Result of Our Response in Faith – Ephesians 2:8-10

SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS of Grace: Ephesians 1:3-14

  1. Blessed – Ephesians 1:3
  2. Chosen Beforehand – Ephesians 1:4
  3. Adopted – Ephesians 1:4-5
  4. Children – Ephesians 1:5
  5. Freely Given – Ephesians 1:6
  6. Redeemed – Ephesians 1:7
  7. Riches – Ephesians 1:7-8
  8. Knowledge – Ephesians 1:10
  9. Chosen for Praise – Ephesians 1:11
  10. Included in Christ – Ephesians 1:13
  11. Sealed – Ephesians 1:13
  12. Guaranteed – Ephesians 1:13-14

Jesus is OUR GRACE GIVER: Hebrews 2:9, 1 Peter 2:21-24, 24-27, 2 Corinthians 5:17-20, 21, Romans 8:1-4, 15-17, Colossians 2:13-15, 1 John 3:8, John 3:16, Ephesians 2:22, Galatians 4:4-7, Ephesians 2:12-13, 19, Luke 10:19

GOD’S ACTION on Our Behalf

  1. Undeserving but God Treats Us as Deserving: Romans 4:5, 5:6, 8, 3:23-24, Matthew 9:9-13, John 8:1-11, Luke 19:1-10, 15:1-7, 8-10, 11-32
  2. Proper Response to Grace: Ephesians 2:8-9, 10

God’s UNDESERVED BEHAVIOR and ACTION Toward Us: Psalm 5:12, 17:7-8, 26:3, 30:5, 36:5, 7, 10, 40:11, 48:9, 51:1, 63:3, 69:16, 84:11, 103:4, 107:43, 119:88, 143:8

God a FRIEND of the BROKENHEARTED

  1. Restorer of Losses – Exodus 20:4-6, 34:7
  2. Father in Heaven – Psalm 68:5
  3. Completely Known by God – Psalm 139:1, 2, 3, 4, 5-6

The Father’s LOVING HEART: Matthew 10:29-30, Romans 5:8, 1 John 3:1, Deuteronomy 22:12, Galatians 4:4-7, John 10:3, Romans 8:15, Jeremiah 31:3, John 3:16, 17:23

IMAGES of GOD as Father: Psalm 139:7-8, 9-10, 11-12,

  1. Present and Attentive Heart: Isaiah 9:6, Deuteronomy 31:6, John 10:29, Psalm 68:5, 27:10, 1 Peter 5:7, Matthew 6:8, 25-32, 2 Corinthians 1:3
  2. Created Uniquely with a Purpose: Psalm 139:13-14, 15-16, 17-18
  3. The Father as a Giver: Matthew 7:11, Hebrews 12:7-13, 1 Peter 1:17, Psalm 37:3-5, Galatians 4:4-7, Isaiah 64:8, Psalm 139:24, John 14:23

God’s ENABLING POWER

  1. To Change Lives: Amos 7:7-9, Proverbs 4:23, 23:8, 27:19, 1 Samuel 16:7, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Ezekiel 36:26-27, Hebrews 8:10
  2. To Live Godly Lives: Titus 2:11-14, Romans 6:14, Hebrews 4:14-16, James 4:6, John 15:5, Ephesians 4:29, 1 Peter 4:10, 5:8-10, Hebrews 12:14-15, Colossians 4:5-6, Acts 14:3

CANDIDATES for GRACE:

  1. The Sinner – Romans 3:23-24, 5:20-21
  2. The Powerless – Romans 5:6, 8
  3. The Weak – 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
  4. The Needy – Hebrews 4:14-16
  5. The Humble – James 4:4-6, 1 Peter 5:5-6

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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