After all, if disciple making means writing books, teaching theology, preparing sermons, lectures or DVD's... disciple making can't be for all of us. Maybe I'm capable of working though some pre-made Bible study material... but really?
I'm wondering if the task of making disciples isn't supposed to be so complex. Maybe it is something all Christ followers should be actively pursuing.
So here is a silly question I have to ask:
How did Jesus make disciples?
He could have held weekly meetings and worked through a series of sermons covering all the essential doctrines.
He could have take some of the future leaders deeper by opening the first Bible College or Seminary. He could have written textbooks, and had these men write term papers as they progressed through the disciple making process.
But He chose to simply ask these men to follow Him. He invited them to live life with Him. He taught stuff along the way, in many different natural ways. The teaching that Jesus did was connected to the life they were living together.
Jesus that was way too simplistic!
I can't see that working today.
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5 comments:
Force it upon the children you teach at school.
Uh?? No thanks. If you know me, I hope you know that's not my style. Thanks for the random comment. :)
Why do you think simplicity would not work today?
Sorry Swanny, I forgot some people don't like sarcasm. :) On your blog you typically just say exactly what you are thinking. So I'll rephrase.
I suspect many Christians couldn't imagine a successful disciple making campaign that didn't rely heavily on a structured plan including sermons, books, DVD's, and/or study groups. But somehow it worked OK for Jesus and His disciples. Maybe we should consider following His example on this. :)
It is the garden of Eden again. People prefer the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, as against the Tree of Life.
If we reduce Christianity down to rules of what is right or wrong, we don't need to have any sensitivity to the Spirit of God whispering in our hearts.
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