Disciple Making Keys
August 25, 2021

Disciple Making Keys

A disciple is a person

like and for Jesus.

Jesus is like us in every respect — human

, , — except for .

“Come,” he replied, “and you will see.” So they went and saw where he was staying, and they spent that day with him. It was about four in the afternoon. 40 Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus. 41 The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, “We have found the Messiah” (that is, the Christ). 43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida. 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” 46 “Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip. 47 When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, he said of him, “Here truly is an Israelite in whom there is no deceit.” 48 “How do you know me?” Nathanael asked. Jesus answered, “I saw you while you were still under the fig tree before Philip called you.” 49 Then Nathanael declared, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the king of Israel.” 50 Jesus said, “You believe because I told you I saw you under the fig tree. You will see greater things than that.” —John 1:39-50

“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” —Matthew 4:19

“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last” —John 15:16

5 Disciple-Making Keys

  1. Disciple-making begins with me Jesus with my being.
  2. I cannot make disciples .
  3. My goal is not to make a but disciple-makers.
  4. I am dedicated to living out Jesus’ and .
  5. I will in as many people as I can during my .

There is NO

from being a__ disciple-maker__.

Life Application

This week re-read the 5 Disciple-Making Keys and evaluate how your life aligns. If something needs to change, make the commitment to change, and share with someone who can help you stay on track.