Making Disciples
November 6, 2015
Luke 9:23-25 “ Then he said to them all, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will save it. What does it profit them if they gain the whole world, but lose or forfeit themselves?”
God is in the business of making disciples. It is God’s nature to do this. It is God’s plan for people. Making disciples is God’s idea. God’s desire for people to become disciples begins with grace. As we become aware of God through grace, God shares His truth. God shares His promises, mission, and vision for the world. This is exactly how we become His hands and feet. God is making disciples. How does God do this? The same way God has been doing it for centuries – by following Jesus! How do we know the ways of God? Follow Jesus. How do we know God’s promises? Follow Jesus. How will we know God’s mission? Follow Jesus. How can we see the vision of God? Follow Jesus. You get the picture??? God gave us Jesus to follow in order that we might know God. How do we follow Jesus? Great question, glad you asked! The church is the “bride of Christ” and exists to invite people into an eternal relationship with Jesus. Go to church, go to a Bible study, go on a mission trip, or volunteer to serve. In short, get involved! God’s grace is available to all people. Are you making yourself available to follow Jesus?
God is in the business of making disciples. It is God’s nature to do this. It is God’s plan for people. Making disciples is God’s idea. God’s desire for people to become disciples begins with grace. As we become aware of God through grace, God shares His truth. God shares His promises, mission, and vision for the world. This is exactly how we become His hands and feet. God is making disciples. How does God do this? The same way God has been doing it for centuries – by following Jesus! How do we know the ways of God? Follow Jesus. How do we know God’s promises? Follow Jesus. How will we know God’s mission? Follow Jesus. How can we see the vision of God? Follow Jesus. You get the picture??? God gave us Jesus to follow in order that we might know God. How do we follow Jesus? Great question, glad you asked! The church is the “bride of Christ” and exists to invite people into an eternal relationship with Jesus. Go to church, go to a Bible study, go on a mission trip, or volunteer to serve. In short, get involved! God’s grace is available to all people. Are you making yourself available to follow Jesus?