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Personal Discipleship

Why is that personal discipleship seems to be so strange to many Christians? We obviously know that discipleship is required (Matt. 28:20) but somehow miss the boat as it relates to us invividually. For those who have been saved for some length of time, we can go back into our lives and see the people that have invested themselves into us personally. We know the benefits we have reaped by them sowing into us, however when it is our turn we seem to pass it up.

Acts 11:26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

These disciples (students of Christ) are called Christians first in Antioch! In order for there to be a disciple (or student) there must be a teacher. Obviously Jesus invested three and half years of discipleship or mentoring into the Apostles, who in turn turned the world upside down (Acts 17:6).

In 1 Thessalonians 2:3-13 we have a good picture of Biblical Discipleship.

1. Spoke the Bible - Their Purpose (v3-6)
2. Gentle Leading - Their Progress (v7-8)
3. Living Examples - Their Pattern (v9-10)
4. Individual Attention - Their Provision (v11-12)
5. Taught the Word - Their Primer (v13)

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  1. Faith EvangelistJune 1, 2009 at 10:57 PM

    Discipleship I believe is a spiritual gift given to all those who our mature in the Faith.
    And Love being a servant of the most high Jesus Christ our LORD.

    This person shall receive a great reward in Heaven for his good works here.

    Not to earn Salvation but to lead all new born Christians on the right path and understanding.

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