Path To Reproducing DisciplesNations Church Houston takes seriously the task of making disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:16-20). This is the life-calling of every believer and the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit within us. Yet, how does a believer disciple the nations if our languages are not the same? The answer is let the Bible, God’s Word, speak for us. Two believers of different nationality can sit side-by- side and point through the following scriptures, allowing the Holy Spirit to speak even when we cannot!
What is the goal of discipleship? The goal is spiritual maturity in Christ. What are the marks of spiritual maturity? Obedience to God’s Word AND spiritual reproduction. Some believers have been following Christ for many years, obeying the things they have read, but have yet to invest in someone in order to reproduce spiritually. For many, the reason is they simply do not know the path to making reproducing disciples. Below is a suggested path to teaching others to follow Jesus Christ. These are basic topics that can be done simply through reading and discussion. Consider taking this path of reproducing disciple-making. Instill in your disciple the vision and goal of being a disciple-maker as well. Watch the Lord use you to see many generations of disciples flow! |
Discipleship Bible Study Plan
(suggested order) 1. Why Discipleship?
2. Assurance of Salvation. What if I sin?
3. Growing in Christ as a new believer
4. Baptism
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5. God’s Word our spiritual food
6. Having a daily quiet-time
7. How to Pray
8. Satan our Enemy
9. The Holy spirit
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How to lead verse-by- verse Bible study
First pray that the Holy Spirit will illuminate His Word and help you to understand. Let the Bible words speak for themselves as you read. For each passage ask the following questions to help dig deeper. Question #4 is perhaps the most important question to answer as it is the application of God’s Word to your life. Listen and do what you hear from God in His Word.
For each small section as you read, ask the following questions:
After studying the above basics, discipleship groups should consider studying through books of the Bible using the 4 questions. Suggested starting points:
First pray that the Holy Spirit will illuminate His Word and help you to understand. Let the Bible words speak for themselves as you read. For each passage ask the following questions to help dig deeper. Question #4 is perhaps the most important question to answer as it is the application of God’s Word to your life. Listen and do what you hear from God in His Word.
For each small section as you read, ask the following questions:
- Who are the characters (or) What are the concepts?
- What does this passage imply about the characters (or) concepts? (Ask this question about one character or concept at a time).
- What does this passage imply about God?
- What does this passage imply for our lives?
- How does this apply to discipleship?
After studying the above basics, discipleship groups should consider studying through books of the Bible using the 4 questions. Suggested starting points:
- The Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John)
- Acts (the birth of the church)
- I & II Corinthians (a study of Christian living)
- Romans (a deep theological study of Christian issues)