Colossians 2:6-7 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6-7 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

The Deepest “Relationship” Roots

The Deep “Community” Roots

The Shallow Roots Shared Convictions Shared Identity

Discipling Relationships The Way of Jesus.

D ISTORTED V IEWS OF D ISCIPLING  Based on bad experiences. Harshness.  Negative perspectives: “I got discipled.”  Correction is bad.  Rooted in fear and insecurity.

Who Am I? What I See Others Don’t See Others See What I Don’t See “Known” “Blind Spot” “Secrets” “Unknown”

Little Awareness = Little Growth “Known”“Blind Spot” “Secrets”“Unknown”

A W EAK ( ER ) D ISCIPLE  Hides weaknesses and fears being exposed.  Deceit.  Desire to be unknown and left alone.  Darkness.  Resents or ignores help identifying blind spots.  Pride.  Avoids discipling relationships.

Much Awareness = Much Growth “Known” “Blind Spot” “Secrets” “Unknown”

A G ROWING D ISCIPLE  Chooses to expose hidden areas.  Confesses regularly. Brings things into the Light  Values help in identifying blind spots.  Seeks advice and welcomes correction.  Desires to know God and be known.  Seeks to be vulnerable.  Pursues biblical discipling relationships.

Who Am I? What I See Others Don’t See Others See What I Don’t See Not the “Real Me” I must be shown this by others and accept it as true. I must share/confess this information. God must reveal this to me or others.

T HE P URPOSE OF D ISCIPLING  Colossians 1:28-29  We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me.

Growth – Making things known. What I See Others Don’t See Others See What I Don’t See “Known” “Blind Spot” “Secrets” “Unknown”

O LD T ESTAMENT T EACHING  Proverbs 27:5-6  Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.  Proverbs 27:17  As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.  Ecclesiastes 4:8-12  Psalm 141:5

Paul’s Instructions  Romans 15:14  I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, complete in knowledge, and competent to instruct one another.  Colossians 3:16  Let the word of Christ dwell in your richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom…

Jesus’ Instructions  Prioritizing Your Spiritual Family  Luke 8:19-21  Now Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him, but they were not able to get near him because of the crowd. Someone told him, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you. He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.”

S HARING & A SSESSMENTS D-groups by Mission Team.

Confession & Sharing Weaknesses Making yourself known! SESSION 1

B LINDSPOTS What others see… SESSION 2

S HARING & A SSESSMENTS D-groups by Mission Team.

35 “B LINDSPOT ” A SSESSMENT  0’s indicate an area of significant concern. There is little to no potential for lasting spiritual growth in these areas. 0’s indicate weakness in spiritual relationships / friendships. 0’s can also indicate deceit, pride, and areas where we are choosing not to walk in the light. Many 0’s indicate a weaker, immature disciple that does not value or make their spiritual relationships a priority.  1’s indicate an area of greatly needed growth or an area we need to seek out further help. 1’s can indicate an area that where we need to be more vulnerable. 1’s can also indicate that you are likely to resent or ignore help or correction in this area.  2’s indicate an area where we need greater training, encouragement and accountability. 2’s can also indicate a lack of consistency in discipling.  3’s indicate an area of spiritual strength or spiritual growth. 3’s can also indicate an area of spiritual giftedness or natural strengths.  4’s indicate an area of spiritual strength. 4’s also indicate areas where we should use our strengths and spiritual gifts to serve, build up the kingdom or help others grow in these areas.