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The Discipleship of One
Pastor Timothy Chan

Chinese Grace Bible Church

Sunday, May 20, 2012
 Main Idea
Discipleship is not merely a plan. It is a
vision of God to His people. Entrusting
others to ministry reveals the core
concept of discipleship.

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 Introduction
The Early Church was effective in
changing the world for Christ. Its vision
was more than methodology or
personal zeal. It is the vision of God to
His people. It is, in fact, the vision of
Jesus to His church. The uniqueness of
discipleship is the disciple of one.

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2 Timothy 1:3-7 (NIV 1984)
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I thank God, whom I serve, as my
forefathers did, with a clear
conscience, as night and day I
constantly remember you in my
prayers.
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Recalling your tears, I long to see
you, so that I may be filled with joy.

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2 Timothy 1:3-7 (NIV 1984)
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I have been reminded of your
sincere faith, which first lived in your
grandmother Lois and in your
mother Eunice and, I am persuaded,
now lives in you also.

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2 Timothy 1:3-7 (NIV 1984)
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I have been reminded of your
sincere faith, which first lived in your
grandmother Lois and in your
mother Eunice and, I am persuaded,
now lives in you also.

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2 Timothy 1:3-7 (NIV 1984)
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For this reason I remind you to fan
into flame the gift of God, which is in
you through the laying on of my
hands.
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For God did not give us a spirit of
timidity, but a spirit of power, of love
and of self-discipline.

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2 Timothy 2:1-2 (NIV 1984)
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You then, my son, be strong in the
grace that is in Christ Jesus.
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And the things you have heard me
say in the presence of many
witnesses entrust to reliable men
who will also be qualified to teach
others.

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 The Core Values of Disciple Making
I. Vision over plan: Succession of
_______
life-long ministry
When you receive a vision, we
give up our life plan.
need to _________

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2 Timothy 1:3-7 (NIV 1984)
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I thank God, whom I serve, as my
forefathers did, with a clear
conscience, as night and day I
constantly remember you in my
prayers.
4
Recalling your tears, I long to see
you, so that I may be filled with joy.

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2 Timothy 1:3-7 (NIV 1984)
5
I have been reminded of your
sincere faith, which first lived in your
grandmother Lois and in your
mother Eunice and, I am persuaded,
now lives in you also.

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2 Timothy 1:3-7 (NIV 1984)
5
I have been reminded of your
sincere faith, which first lived in your
grandmother Lois and in your
mother Eunice and, I am persuaded,
now lives in you also.

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2 Timothy 1:3-7 (NIV 1984)
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For this reason I remind you to fan
into flame the gift of God, which is in
you through the laying on of my
hands.
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For God did not give us a spirit of
timidity, but a spirit of power, of love
and of self-discipline.

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True disciples are:
Ia. ___________
Obedient to Gods Word
John 8:31 (NIV1984)
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To the Jews who had believed him,
Jesus said, If you hold to my
teaching, you are really my disciples.

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True disciples are:
Ia. ___________
Obedient to Gods Word
Loving
Ib. __________
John 13:35 (NIV1984)
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By this all men will know that you are
my disciples, if you love one
another.

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True disciples are:
Ia. ___________
Obedient to Gods Word
Loving
Ib. __________
Fruitful
Ic. __________
John 15:8 (NIV1984)
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This is to my Fathers glory, that you
bear much fruit, showing yourselves
to be my disciples.
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 The Core Values of Disciple Making
II. Ministry over work:
_________
Entrusting one to impact the
___________
world

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2 Timothy 2:1-2 (NIV 1984)
1
You then, my son, be strong in the
grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2
And the things you have heard me
say in the presence of many
witnesses entrust to reliable men
who will also be qualified to teach
others.

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 The Core Values of Disciple Making
II. Ministry over work:
_________
Entrusting one to impact the
___________
world
empowering
A. Entrusting is ______________

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 The Core Values of Disciple Making
II. Ministry over work:
_________
Entrusting one to impact the
___________
world
empowering
A. Entrusting is ______________
B. Entrusting becomes an
intentional ministry through
a selected few
_______________

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 The Core Values of Disciple Making
Life core values over choice:
III. ________________
Prioritizing what is at the center of
Christian work

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Philippians 2:1-4 (NIV 1984)
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If you have any encouragement from
being united with Christ, if any
comfort from his love, if any
fellowship with the Spirit, if any
tenderness and compassion,

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Philippians 2:1-4 (NIV 1984)
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then make my joy complete by being
like-minded, having the same love,
being one in spirit and purpose.
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Do nothing out of selfish ambition or
vain conceit, but in humility consider
others better than yourselves.

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Philippians 2:1-4 (NIV 1984)
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Each of you should look not only to
your own interests, but also to the
interests of others.

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Dangers of contemporary church life:
model basic
IIIa. We do not _________
core values.

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2 Peter 1:3-7 (NIV 1984)
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His divine power has given us
everything we need for life and
godliness through our knowledge of
him who called us by his own glory
and goodness.

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2 Peter 1:3-7 (NIV 1984)
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Through these he has given us his
very great and precious promises,
so that through them you may
participate in the divine nature and
escape the corruption in the world
caused by evil desires.

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2 Peter 1:3-7 (NIV 1984)
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For this very reason, make every
effort to add to your faith goodness;
and to goodness, knowledge;
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and to knowledge, self-control; and
to self-control, perseverance; and to
perseverance, godliness;

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2 Peter 1:3-7 (NIV 1984)
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and to godliness, brotherly kindness;
and to brotherly kindness, love.

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Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV 1984)
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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy,
peace, patience, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness,
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gentleness and self-control. Against
such things there is no law.

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Dangers of contemporary church life:
model basic
IIIa. We do not _________
core values.
faith
IIIb. We do not teach ______
experiences
____________

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Luke 5:1-10 (NIV 1984)
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One day as Jesus was standing by
the Lake of Gennesaret, with the
people crowding around him and
listening to the word of God,
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he saw at the waters edge two
boats, left there by the fishermen,
who were washing their nets.

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Luke 5:1-10 (NIV 1984)
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He got into one of the boats, the one
belonging to Simon, and asked him
to put out a little from shore. Then he
sat down and taught the people from
the boat.

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Luke 5:1-10 (NIV 1984)
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When he had finished speaking, he
said to Simon, Put out into deep
water, and let down the nets for a
catch.

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Luke 5:1-10 (NIV 1984)
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Simon answered, Master, weve
worked hard all night and havent
caught anything. But because you
say so, I will let down the nets.

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Luke 5:1-10 (NIV 1984)
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When they had done so, they caught
such a large number of fish that their
nets began to break.
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So they signaled their partners in the
other boat to come and help them,
and they came and filled both boats
so full that they began to sink.

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Luke 5:1-10 (NIV 1984)
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When Simon Peter saw this, he fell
at Jesus knees and said, Go away
from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!
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For he and all his companions were
astonished at the catch of fish they
had taken,

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Luke 5:1-10 (NIV 1984)
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and so were James and John, the
sons of Zebedee, Simons partners.
Then Jesus said to Simon, Dont be
afraid; from now on you will catch
men.

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Dangers of contemporary church life:
model basic
IIIa. We do not _________
core values.
faith
IIIb. We do not teach ______
experiences
____________
focus on eternal
IIIc. We do not ______
things

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Philippians 4:8 (NIV 1984)
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Finally, brothers, whatever is true,
whatever is noble, whatever is right,
whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,
whatever is admirableif anything is
excellent or praiseworthythink
about such things.

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 The Core Values of Disciple Making
One
IV. _______ over many: Heart change
is much more important than
conformity
_____________ of behavior

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2 Timothy 2:1-4 (NIV 1984)
1
You then, my son, be strong in the
grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2
And the things you have heard me
say in the presence of many
witnesses entrust to reliable men
who will also be qualified to teach
others.

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2 Timothy 2:1-4 (NIV 1984)
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Endure hardship with us like a good
soldier of Christ Jesus.
4
No one serving as a soldier gets
involved in civilian affairshe wants
to please his commanding officer.

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John 12:26 (NIV 1984)
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Whoever serves me must follow me;
and where I am, my servant also will
be. My Father will honor the one
who serves me.

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 changed the
IVa. When a heart is _________,
vision is transmitted in four steps:
i. Modeling
ii. Teaching
iii. Partnering
iv. Entrusting

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IVb. Remember, God will continue to
chisel
_________ character
until the ___________
of Jesus takes over our identity.

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 Conclusion
Discipleship is not a plan. It is a vision
of Jesus. Striving ministry does not look
numbers but at the
at the __________
transformation that ultimately
_______________
impacts the world. Are you one who will
follow in the footsteps of Jesus?

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