ENVISIONING A CULTURE OF DISCIPLESHIP

(Matthew 28:18-20)

I. C______________________________
A. Building Blocks of Conviction
1. To learn to think ______________________.

2. To develop a biblical theological _____________.

3. To develop an insatiable ________________ for theology.

4. To __________ God with every fiber of our being.

II. C_________________________________
A. Building Blocks of Character
1. ________________.
• A holy ________ of God (Prov. 1:7).
• An intense ___________ of sin (Jas. 4:7).
• A life committed to ___________ and purity (Rom. 13:13-14).
• A passionate __________ for God (Deut. 7:9).
• A heart that _________ after God (2 Chron. 7:14).
• A heart that ____________ God (Exod. 15:11).
• A heart that ____________ God (Prov. 3:5-6).
• A life committed to _______________ (Phil. 4:6).
• A deep _________________ for God (Ps. 5:7).
• A love for the _____________________ (Ps. 119:44-45).
• A life that ____________ the Word of God (Ps. 37:31).

2. _______________________.
• Guard themselves from ______________ speech (Prov. 11:3).
• A refusal to ___________________ divine standards.
• Fleeing from ________________ (2 Tim. 2:22).

3. _______________________.

4. Perseverance and ________________________.

5. Walking according to the ___________________.

III. C___________________________
A. Building Blocks of Competency
1. Determined ___________________ values.

2. Lives by personal ________________ statement.

3. Fueled by _____________________________.

4. Engaged in __________________.

5. Able to communicate the _________________.

ENVISIONING A CULTURE OF DISCIPLESHIP

Matthew 28:18-20

Discussion Questions

1. Spend some time reading Matthew 28:18-20. What are some initial observations about this passage?

2. What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?

3. Why should discipleship play such a vital role in the life of the local church?

4. Three aspects of discipleship include conviction, character, and competency. Can you describe these three “pillars” in your own words?

5. What are some of the ways a disciple can develop God-centered conviction?

6. What are some of the ways a disciple can develop God-centered character?

7. What are some ways a disciple can develop God-centered competency?

8. What are some weaknesses that need to be shored up in your life as you walk with Christ as his disciple?

9. What steps can you take in the coming weeks to grow as a disciple?

10. What role will the gospel play as you grow as a disciple?