Making Disciples is a Disciplined Practice of
Investing in a Spiritual Relationship with Others
2 Corinthians 5:17-20
'This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! 'And all of this is a gift from God, who brought us back to himself through Christ. And God has given us this task of reconciling people to him. 'For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation. 'So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!” '
'This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! 'And all of this is a gift from God, who brought us back to himself through Christ. And God has given us this task of reconciling people to him. 'For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation. 'So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!” '
Why Make Disciples?
- Cross: We see in these verses that if you are in Christ Jesus, these two things are true of you because of Jesus:
- v17 (person) - You have been made NEW! He has forgiven all your sins.
- v20 (globe) - He has given you a new identity as His ambassador.
Who To Reach?
- Oikos Map: Map out relationships of people in your life who are far from God.
- Read John 17:20 -- ' “I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message.'
What To Say?
- 15-Sec Testimony - There was a time when I was _____ & _____. Then, I accepted Jesus Christ and now my life is _____ & ______. Do you have a story like that?
- 3 Circles Gospel Presentation.
When To Go?
- Set Goals: Plan out when we will make time to make disciples.
- Pray: When will you pray each day for your Oikos Map?
- Share: Who will you share the 3 Circles with and when?
- Train: Who will you train in the "411" and when?
- Start: Who will start discipleship with using the Commands of Christ and when?