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DISCIPLESHIP: WHAT IS IT AND WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE? Matthew 11:28-30

28 Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart,

and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. 30 For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.”

Discipleship: The process by which a person moves from spiritual death to a fully mature disciple of Jesus who helps others do the same.

Discipleship Truths: #1 – Jesus is THE standard and THE perfect example for how to make disciples.

Discipleship Truths: #2 – Jesus made disciples through a purposeful (intentional) and progressive (sequential) process.

Discipleship Truths: #3 – Discipleship happens through relationships.

Discipleship Truths: #3 – Discipleship happens through relationships. #4 – Discipleship takes time.

#5 – Discipleship is God’s work.

#5 – Discipleship is God’s work. #6 – Jesus invites you to follow Him and be part of His Mission.