Walking With God Lesson 10 ABC’s of Discipling

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm SummaryIntroduction: Have you ever played a part in winning someone to Christ? There is no greater gift than the gift of salvation. So many times we spend so much effort in winning someone to Christ. Then as soon as they are baptised, we halt all efforts Baptism is just the beginning. We need to disciple them until he/she is able to win another.

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary A for Acceptance 1. Accept the person as he/she is - No other expectations than the fact that he is made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27) - Every soul is precious; no less important than we are - Vital for us to accord full value by our priority and care. Introduction

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary A for Acceptance 2. Meet his needs where he is - James 2:3 And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool. - Do not be a respecter of persons - He is entitled to his beliefs, life- style and superstitions Introduction 1. Accept the person

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary B is for Beliefs 3. This person is created as a free moral agent - Luke 18:24 When Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter the kingdom of God! - Everyone has the right to accept or reject the gospel - We have to continue to love and care for them whatever they believe Introduction 1. Accept the person 2. Meet his needs

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary B is for Beliefs 4. Use every event and opport- unity to help him/ her learn more of the gospel. - Care teams, camps, seminars etc. -If he is willing, invite him/her to Bible class and worship. - Start praying for him, and keep in touch often Introduction 1. Accept the person 2. Meet his needs 3. Understand free moral agency

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary C for Care 5. Touch them with the love of Jesus - Remember their birthdays - Service them like a client - Show interest in their family and aspirations Introduction 1. Accept the person 2. Meet his needs 3. Understand free moral agency 4. Use every opportunity to help

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 6. Memorize the Word: 6. Pitfalls to avoid - We do not build a relationship - We give up too soon - We expect immediate results -1 Corinthians 3:6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. Introduction 1. Accept the person 2. Meet his needs 3. Understand free moral agency 4. Use every opportunity to help 5. Touch them with the love of Jesus C for Care

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary D for Dicipleship - We are not commissioned to just baptise, but to make disciples (1 Corinthians 1:14 I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius) -1 Corinthians 3:13 Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. Introduction 1. Accept the person 2. Meet his needs 3. Understand free moral agency 4. Use every opportunity to help 5. Touch them with the love of Jesus 6. Pitfalls to avoid

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm SummaryConclusion: 1. What are some obstacles that prevented you from sharing the gospel? 2. Would you be more effective if you left the results to God? 3. Is it difficult for you to accept another person as he/she is without attempting to change them? Introduction 1. Accept the person 2. Meet his needs 3. Understand free moral agency 4. Use every opportunity to help 5. Touch them with the love of Jesus 6. Pitfalls to avoid 7. We are to make disciples

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm SummaryApplication: Are you merely winning a person to Christ or are your mentoring a person for heaven? Keep records of each one you reach out. Pray for them and their family. Keep in touch. Remember their birthdays. Then on the final day, you will be filled with great joy because you have brought many sons to glory (Hebrews 2:10). Introduction 1. Accept the person 2. Meet his needs 3. Understand free moral agency 4. Use every opportunity to help 5. Touch them with the love of Jesus 6. Pitfalls to avoid 7. We are to make disciples