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Disciple Me: Why Discipleship Matters

5/3/2019

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Let’s talk discipleship. Discipleship is so important for the new Christian! If we don’t disciple, or mentor, or whatever you want to call it, it’s like having a baby and never feeding it. You wouldn’t do that, would you? Of course not! Neither would I. ​
Let’s talk discipleship. Discipleship is so important for the new Christian! If we don’t disciple, or mentor, or whatever you want to call it, it’s like having a baby and never feeding it. You wouldn’t do that, would you? Of course not! Neither would I. ​

​Discipleship matters! But why?
​What is the purpose of discipleship?

The purpose of discipleship is three-fold:
To become more like Him and less like me. Discipleship may be best described as a mentoring program designed to develop individuals into Christ-likeness. When Jesus Christ became a man and lived on earth, He endured all of the same trials, pains, and persecutions that man suffers in order to prove Himself a perfect example. Therefore, one of the primary purposes of discipleship is to emulate the character of Jesus. ​
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​To grow in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Another purpose of discipleship is to grow to know God our Savior. In His three-year ministry on earth, Jesus often stated that His goal was to teach His disciples about His Father. ​
I Peter 2:21 says,
"For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in His steps." 
Jesus wanted us to know that God is alive, real, sovereign, loving, and is preparing a place for His believers in heaven. So another purpose of discipleship is to grow in our knowledge of the Savior. In Philippians 1:9, Paul said,
"And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment." 
As we grow to know God our Savior, we yearn to know His power and to experience it at work in our lives. ​We long to feel His presence more closely and fully than we have experienced previously. We yearn to understand and grow in His grace. ​
To become fruit bearers for the Kingdom of God. Another purpose of discipleship is to bear fruit for the kingdom of God. It says in John 15:8,
"By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be My disciples." 
It is essential that we prove our faith by being fruitful Christians. ​
​Discipleship develops in us the character and virtues we need to be productive Christians in order to carry out the responsibilities given to us as believers such as serving others and spreading the gospel.
"Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life'" (John 8:12)
Then in Matthew 5:14-16, Jesus says,
"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in Heaven." 
We are commanded to take the light we are given and spread it around the world to others so that they may see Christ and receive Him for themselves. ​​​​

Have you ever thought of yourself as a discipleship leader or mentor?

We are super excited to bring you the Disciple Me program! Disciple Me is a 10-week, self-guided (or group-guided) discipleship Bible study. So, if you are a new believer, this Bible study is for you. If you’re a mentor of new believers, this Bible study is for you—and them, because discipleship matters! 
With the Disciple Me program, you will receive 30+ pages of full-color beauty! The ebook instant download not only includes ten weekly lessons, packed with relevant Scripture, but you also get a guide on how to pray, a New Testament, Psalms & Proverbs reading plan, a variety of journaling pages, and ten 3 x 5 notecards, each with a verse for that week's lesson.
So, grab a cup of coffee, join the movement and download your Disciple Me ebook today!

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Included with the Disciple Me program are these 10, weekly Scripture memory cards:

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Week 1 I John 5:13
Week2 Acts 2:41
Week 3 Matthew 7:7
Week 4 I Corinthians 6:19-20
Week 5 Ephesians 5:8
Week 6 Psalm 119:11
Week 7 Psalm 127:1
Week 8 Matthew 6:33
Week 9 I Corinthians 11:26
Week 10 Matthew 4:19
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Gretchen Fleming link
5/3/2019 02:03:54 pm

What a fabulous looking discipleship program you offer! Thank you for making it available! It sounds so beneficial and you explain why discipleship is important. Great job!

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Patsy Burnette link
6/28/2019 09:23:40 am

Thank you so much Gretchen! It's a great resource, AND it's beautiful!

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April link
5/3/2019 02:23:44 pm

I love that you are offering such a needed resource in the area of discipleship. I pray that this will reach many and help many in the area of growing in Christ!

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Patsy Burnette link
6/28/2019 09:25:29 am

Thank you so much April. We don't see a lot available on discipleship, yet it is such an important step to growing in Christ! Thank you for your prayers over this resource, they are much appreciated!

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