From Follower To Disciple Maker

Key Points





Being a disciple involves following Jesus, becoming like Him, and
making other disciples.


The Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) calls all believers to
make disciples.


Discipleship is a form of love and sacrifice, reflecting Christ's
love for us.


Jesus empowers and equips us to make disciples, even with our
limited resources.


Every believer has the capacity and responsibility to help others
grow in Christ.


The mystery of multiplication in discipleship can have a profound
impact.





Discussion





How has someone discipled you in your faith journey? What impact
did that have on your life?


How do you understand the phrase "as you go" in relation to
making disciples? What might this look like in your daily life?


Loving others includes helping them grow as disciples. How does
this expand your understanding of Christian love?


What lessons can we draw about our role in making disciples from
the feeding of the 5000?


What fears or hesitations do you have about making disciples?
Where do those fear come from?





Application





Identify one person in your life who might benefit from
discipleship. Commit to praying for an opportunity to invest in
their spiritual growth.


Choose a passage of Scripture to study this week. Invite someone
to join you in discussing what you learn.


Pray for laborers in the harvest (Matthew 9:37-38) and for
opportunities to be one yourself.


Make a list of the "little" you have to offer in discipleship
(like the five loaves and two fish). Pray for God to multiply
your efforts as you step out in faith.





Prayer





Lord Jesus, thank you for calling us to be your disciples and for
entrusting us with the mission of making more disciples. Help us
to see the opportunities around us and give us courage to step
out in faith. Multiply our small efforts for your kingdom's sake.
May we love others as you have loved us, investing in their
spiritual growth. Remind us that you are always with us as we go.