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Adult Sabbath School Bible Study Guide An Appeal
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Discipleship The Master of Discipleship
God beckons believers everywhere tobecome heralds of His matches grace,ambassadors who communicates thisdivine redemption to those enslaved
by Satan, calling them to follow,
worship, and praise their Maker.Christs disciple -making must becomethe model that believers follow in
answering the Great Commission.
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Discipleship The Master of Discipleship
In the end, following Jesus vastlyexceeds the limiting view that
discipleship equals methods forcorrecting aberrant behaviors andhabits, however important these
changes are.
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Discipleship The Master of Discipleship
A comprehensive understanding ofdiscipleship is incomplete until it
incorporates a passionate desire tofollow Jesus and, as a supernaturalresult, a passionate desire to lead
others to Christ as well.
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The Master of Discipleship Steps to Christ 78, 79
No sooner does one come to Christthan there is born in his heart a
desire to make known to others whata precious friend he has found in
Jesus; the saving and sanctifying truth
cannot be shut up in his heart.
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The Master of Discipleship Steps to Christ 78, 79
If we are clothed with therighteousness of Christ and are filledwith the joy of His indwelling Spirit,
we shall not be able to hold ourpeace. If we have tasted and seen
that the Lord is good we shall havesomething to tell. There will be an intensity of desire to
follow in the path that Jesus trod.
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1 Disciples and Scripture 2 Discipling Through Metaphor 3 Discipleship and Prayer 4 Discipling Children
5 Discipling the Sick 6 Discipling the Ordinary 7 Jesus and the Social Outcasts 8 With the Rich and Famous
9 Discipling the Powerful 10 Discipling the Nations 11 Discipling Spiritual Leaders 12 Harvest and the Harvesters
13 The Cost of Discipleship
Discipleship Contents
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Discipleship Our Goal
We will look at discipleship asthe process by which we become
followers of Jesus and, as such,better soul-winners.
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Discipleship Lesson 1, January 4
Disciples and
Scripture
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Disciples and Scripture Key Text
John 5:39
Search the scriptures; for in them
ye think ye have eternal life: andthey are they which testify of me.
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Disciples and Scripture Initial Words
Explicitly and implicitly Jesusincorporated Scripture into Hisdisciple-making methodology.
The ultimate treasure quest wasrooted in the prophetic writings,
which pointed to Him. All this meansis that all our disciple-makingendeavors must be about Jesus and
that which He has done for us.
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Disciples and Scripture Quick Look
1. Jesus and the Scripture(Luke 6:16-21)
2. Scripture in Public Proclamation(Matthew 5:17-19)
3. Scripture in Personal Ministry(Luke 24:27, 32)
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Disciples and Scripture 1. Jesus and the Scripture
Luke 4:16-21 NKJVSo He came to Nazareth. And as
His custom was, He went to theSynagogue on the Sabbath day, andstood up to read. Then He closed
the bookand sat down. And He began to say to them,Today this Scripture is fulfilled in
your hearing.
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1. Jesus and the ScriptureKnowledge of Scripture
The narrative of Christs wildernesstemptations shows that, by quoting
Scripture, Jesus rebuffed everysatanic challenge and invitation.
This clearly indicates that Christ hadcommitted substantial portions of
Scripture to memory.
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1. Jesus and the ScriptureKnowledge of Scripture
Jesus recognizes that Scripturepoints to Him. During the synagoguevisit recorded in Luke 4:16 30, Jesusquotes Isaiah and then declares that
this text points to Himself.
Jesus understood that He fulfilledMessianic prophecy. He used the
Bible to point others to Him, as well.
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1. Jesus and the ScriptureThe Authority of Scripture
Whenever Christ debated with thereligious authorities, He relied not onabstract philosophy, but on the
teachings of Scripture.When determining right from wrong,
Jesus based His argument on ascriptural bedrock. When considering
practical matters, Jesus referred
listeners to divine revelation.
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Disciples and Scripture 2. Scripture in Public Proclamation
Matthew 5:17-19 NKJV Do not think that I came to
destroy the Law or the Prophets.I did not come to destroy but to
fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, tillheaven and earth pass away,
one jot or one tittle will by no meanspass from the law till all is fulfilled.
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2. Scripture in Public ProclamationProminent Role
Scripture assumed a prominent rolein Christs public proclamations.
Direct quotations and scripturalallusions filled His sermons and
public discourse .
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2. Scripture in Public ProclamationProminent Role
The ordinary Israelites relationshipwith Scripture was apparently highlylegalistic. They looked to Scripture for
regulations and ethical guidance.Upright behavior was considered the
payment for eternal bliss.Jesus overturned their legalism and
substituted a heart-based religion for
a system of external controls.
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2. Scripture in Public ProclamationProminent Role
Christ-centered religion is rooted ina heart transformation that leads toethical behavior. With Jesus as the
internally controlling force,behavioral standards were not
lowered but elevated.All one has to do is read the Sermon
on the Mount to see just how
elevated His moral standards were.
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Disciples and Scripture 3. Scripture in Personal Ministry
Luke 24:27, 32 NKJV And beginning at Moses and all the
Prophets, He expounded to them inall the Scriptures the thingsconcerning Himself.
And they said to one another, Didnot our heart burn withinwhile He
opened the Scriptures to us?
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3. Scripture in Personal MinistryCall to Discipleship
Repeatedly, Christ quotes Scripturein conjunction with His calls todiscipleship. This clearly implies that
Jesus authority and credibilityrested on Scripture, not merely on
personal charisma.This is seen in the ways in whichJesus used the Scriptures to the two
disciples on the road to Emmaus. C ll i i l hi
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Calls to DiscipleshipThe Desire of Ages 796-799
Had He first made Himself knownto them, their hearts would havebeen satisfied. In the fullness oftheir joy they would have hungeredfor nothing more. But it was
necessary for them to understandthe witness borne to Him by thetypes and prophecies. Upon these
their faith must be established.
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Disciples and Scripture Final Words
Jesus never did question theauthority, veracity, or authenticity ofa single Bible text. Christs earliestfollowers sought guidance fromScripture concerning the churchsmission, its everyday practices, andits spiritual discipline. How foolishwould it be then for us to have any
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