Disciple-making is supposed to be normal. So why isn’t anybody doing it?
Talking Points:
- Jesus chose fishermen – regular guys just going about their ordinary business. They were not celebrities and had no illusions of changing the world. But Jesus called them, and they responded. And they changed the world through disciple-making. Matthew 4:18-20
- Preaching isn’t bad, but it was never Jesus’s main strategy for making disciples. Even after Jesus himself preached to massive crowds, he recognized there was something more to ministry. Matthew 9:36-38
- Jesus wants all of his disciples to get in the game and start helping people around them pursue God. Matthew 28:19-20
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What do you think of when you hear the word “mentoring?” Has anyone ever mentored you? Describe the relationship.
- Who personally helped you to pursue God? How did they do it?
- Read John 1:43. Is it surprising to you that Jesus picked a bunch of fishermen as his closest disciples? Explain.
- Make a list of the activities you consider to be “normal” in the Christian life. Is disciple-making on that list? Have you actually ever done it?
- Read Matthew 28:19-20. Do you think the disciples felt qualified to become mentors? Do you feel qualified? Why or why not?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
