Discipleship

Jesus chose men as his method to reach the world. His last few years on earth, Jesus poured all he had into his 12 faithful men. He prayed with them, answered their questions, broke bread with them, and ultimately, lived life with them. Jesus' plan was to raise up disciples who would make more disciples who would make more disciples - eventually fulfilling the Great Commission. 

Scripture to read: 2 Timothy 2:2, John 13:34-35, Psalm 133:1, Philippians 4:9

"Discipleship is ultimately taking responsibility to what is close to the heart of God." -Eli Gautreaux

"Having called his men, Jesus made a practice of being with them. This was the essence of his training program - just letting the disciples follow him." -Robert Coleman

"Only a disciple can make a disciple." -A.W. Tozer

Books to read: 

• The Master Plan of Discipleship by Robert Coleman

• The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

• A Handbook for the Followers of Jesus by Winkie Pratney

• The Parable of the Father's Heart by G. Campbell Morgan

• Born to Reproduce (Dawson Trotman sermon)