Jesus model of disciplemaking was passed on to the churches that his disciples built!
In The Lost Art of Disciple Making, Leroy Eims writes,
"In our preaching and teaching we often clearly emphasize Christ's ministry of redemption, and we certainly should do that. But we also need to study, understand, and proclaim His ministry of training...." Where do you see this study, understanding and proclamation of Jesus' ministry of training today?
Jesus spent 3-1/2 years in a disciplemaking ministry that included an intentional pattern of equipping followers for ministry when he would be gone. He continues that pattern today in the church through our obedience to Ephesians 4:11-15.
Consider how deeply this equipping pattern was ingrained in the early church: What does 2 Timothy 2:2 teach about the importance of multiplying your training through others in your current life & ministry?
How many generations of training can you find in 2 Timothy 2:2?
Get Wet: Pray for those who will be a part of your 2 Timothy 2:2 network of relationships. List a few people that are a part of your "generations of training:"
Begin memorizing Ephesians 4:11-12 today. Share what you practice with a friend for accountability.
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