What if you keep getting rejected in mentoring or disciple-making? Here are three things to think about if this is you.
Talking Points:
- Rejection is a part of life, and it’s going to be a part of mentoring and disciple-making. Not everyone is open to the gospel message of Jesus Christ. Jesus himself was rejected and despised by people. 2 Corinthians 4:4
- You can only invite. You can’t make people do anything. Jesus told his disciples that they should shake the dust from their feet and move on if other people weren’t interested in the gospel. You can’t pursue God for someone. Matthew 10:14
- If you keep inviting people to know God and to enter into mentoring relationships and you don’t give up, at some point someone is going to give it a go.
Discussion Questions:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Have you ever been rejected because of your faith in Jesus? Explain.
- Read 2 Corinthians 4:4. What are some of the reasons people have given you for not believing in Jesus or the Bible? How have you tried to answer those questions in the past?
- Have you ever been rejected in a mentoring/discipleship relationship? What happened?
- Read Matthew 10:14. Why do you think Jesus gave this advice? Why is it wise to discern if someone is genuinely interested in a pursuit of God? How can you still love someone even if they reject your message?
- When it comes to serving at church, are you doing your part? Explain why or why not.
- When it comes to making disciples, are you doing your part? Explain why or why not.
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
