God answers every prayer… Yes, Later or Better

The Gospel of Matthew

to the very end of the age. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:18-20

The Presence of God “with us”

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The Lord’s Supper, Eucharist 1st Discipline: Communion The Lord’s Supper, Eucharist

Proclaiming the Gospel 2nd Discipline: Proclaiming the Gospel

Reconciliation (peacemaking) 3rd Discipline: Reconciliation (peacemaking)

4th Discipline: Being with Children

Being with the Least, the Last & the Lost 5th Discipline: Being with the Least, the Last & the Lost

6th Discipline: Leading with 5 Gifts

A.P.E.S.T. DEFINITIONS: APOSTLES organize, pioneer new works, initiate, PROPHETS speak so as to reveal the truth and call of God into a situation, EVANGELISTS bring good news those who need it SHEPHERDS/PASTORS tend to and sustain peoples souls, TEACHERS help explain and deepen peoples faith.

KING AURTHUR’S ROUND TABLE - no head - all equals

APOSTLES PROPHETS EVANGELISTS SHEPHERDS (pastors) TEACHERS

7th Discipline: KINGDOM PRAYER

4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Phil. 4:4,6-7

Matthew 6:9-13 Pg. 678

15 The Spirit ….you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” 16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs— heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, Romans 8:15-17

Our Father,

In heaven…

Holy is Your name,

Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. Matthew 6:11-13

He replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer.” 28 After Jesus had gone indoors, his disciples asked him privately, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?” He replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer.” Mark 9:28-29

19 Jesus gave them this answer: “Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. 20 For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does. Yes, and he will show him even greater works than these, so that you will be amazed. John 5:19-20

Not my will, but yours be done!

NOW WHAT?

3 Tables of Discipleship/Evangelism Creating Space… Jesus’ Table among God’s family. Your Table Who can you invite? Their Table Where is the Kingdom absent? BLUEPRINT: 3 Tables of Discipleship/Evangelism