Jesus expected a process of change, growth and development in the life of his followers. Many writers suggest a three or four stage process. A four stage process is outlined here, along with personal challenge / application.
7. A DISCIPLE is someone who is
following Jesus, is being
changed by Jesus and is
committed to the mission of Jesus
8. Disciple-making is a deliberate
relationship in which we walk
alongside other disciples, to
encourage, equip and challenge
one another in love to grow
toward maturity in Christ.
To CHANGE
15. The disciples needed to
understand a simple question:
Who is this person who says and
does such amazing things?
16. Jesus was directive—he told them
what to do.
“Knowledge was gained by being
with Jesus—not understood by
explanation”
17. Jesus was directive—he told them
what to do.
“Knowledge was gained by being
with Jesus—not understood by
explanation”
18. Mark 1-5: The disciples observe
Jesus’s authority:
• over the demonic, over
sin, over the sabbath, over
nature, over illness and
disease, over death
19. Mark 1-5: Jesus relates to:
• demoniacs, lepers, a paralysed
man, a tax collector, a man with
withered hand, a woman with a
fl
ow of blood, a synagogue ruler
and his daughter
20. Mark 1-5: Jesus relates to:
• demoniacs, lepers, a paralysed
man, a tax collector, a man with
withered hand, a woman with a
fl
ow of blood, a synagogue ruler
and his daughter
21. Mark 1-5: Jesus relates to:
• demoniacs, lepers, a paralysed
man, a tax collector, a man with
withered hand, a woman with a
fl
ow of blood, a synagogue ruler
and his daughter
22. Mark 1-5: Jesus challenges
attitudes:
• He forgives sins, Eats with
sinners, Violates the
sabbath
23. Mark 1-5: Jesus challenges
attitudes:
• He forgives sins, Eats with
sinners, Violates the
sabbath
24. The disciples start to change:
go to Levi’s for dinner 2:15-17;
pluck grain on a Sabbath 2:23-28.
25. A disciple is a learner.
A learner needs an example.
The example of Jesus brings
change in his disciples lives.
26. A disciple is a learner.
A learner needs an example.
The example of Jesus brings
change in his disciples lives.
27. The most important part
of forming a disciple is
their relationship to their
master.
28. “The magnetic attraction
of the life and ministry of
Jesus became the focus
of the disciples as they
started to follow him”
33. “The Kingdom of Heaven is like the
yeast a woman used in making
bread. Even though she put only a
little yeast in three measures of
fl
our, it permeated every part of
the dough.”
34. Jesus teaches his disciples away
from the crowds…
• to challenge them and make
them think more.
• What does it mean to really
follow him.
39. Mark 10—The rich young man
(potentially a great advert for
Jesus’ ministry).
The young man says, “Look
I’m good…but empty”
40. Jesus challenges his inner value,
his idol:
“Go and sell all your possessions
and give the money to the poor,
and you will have treasure in
heaven. Then come, follow me.”
41. 23 Jesus looked around and said
to his disciples, “How hard it is for
the rich to enter the Kingdom of
God!” 24 This amazed them.
Doesn’t God want me to be rich?
43. Jesus looked around and said to his
disciples, “How hard it is for the rich to enter
the Kingdom of God!” 24 This amazed
them. But Jesus said again, “Dear children,
it is very hard to enter the Kingdom of God.
25 In fact, it is easier for a camel to go
through the eye of a needle than for a rich
person to enter the Kingdom of God!”
45. Jesus breaks through the religious
thinking of the disciples.
• Our background, upbringing,
teaching produces our thinking.
• We need to allow Jesus to
reshape how we think.
46. Jesus did not provide easy
answers for the 12.
• They had to think for
themselves.
• Their minds had to be
discipled.
56. Jesus made sure they were
properly prepared, Matt 10:
• Clear Instructions—Go only to
the lost sheep of Israel
• Proclaim the Kingdom of God
• …cure the sick, raise the
dead, cast out demons
57. • If people don’t receive the
message then move on.
• He gave them Authority.
• He told them his expectations…
• Of them, and of what would
happen to them.
58. Lk 10:17,
When the disciples returned, they
joyfully reported to him, “Lord,
even the demons obey us when
we use your name!”
61. They grew…
• Con
fi
dence, Ability (gift), Faith
• Realised their weaknesses /
shortcomings—e.g.Mk 9:28
• New leadership skills
62. Do you need training?
Jesus has
commissioned you—
what are you doing?
64. The ministry of Jesus depended
upon his training of the 12 being
effective.
The disciples had to go and
multiply.
65. At the cross / Pentecost there is a converging
of the work of Jesus and the mission/ministry
of the 12
66. At the cross / Pentecost there is a converging
of the work of Jesus and the mission/ministry
of the 12
Ministry of
Jesus
67. At the cross / Pentecost there is a converging
of the work of Jesus and the mission/ministry
of the 12
Ministry of
Jesus
Cross—
Pentecost
68. At the cross / Pentecost there is a converging
of the work of Jesus and the mission/ministry
of the 12
Ministry of
Jesus
Ministry of
Disciples
Cross—
Pentecost
78. Robert Coleman,
“What really counts in the
fi
nal
continuation of our ministry is
the faithfulness with which our
converts go out and make
leaders of their converts, not
simply mere followers.”