Acts: Disciples

Scripture References: Acts 1:3-8, John 20:21, Mark 5:21-43, Acts 9:36-42, Mark 2:1-12, Acts 10, Matthew 11:28-30, Mark 3:13-19Intro:The mission of God: to glorify Himself, resulting in our joy.Acts: highlights of the first 30 years of the church.Jesus' departure and the continuation of His mission through His people.Jesus' commission: "You will be my witnesses" (Acts 1:8).Key Points:The Commission (Acts 1:8):"You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you.""You will be my witnesses."The mission expands: Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, ends of the earth.Jesus' pattern: "As the Father sent me, so I send you" (John 20:21).Discipleship as Action:Jesus' disciples doing what they saw Him do (Acts 9:36-42).Peter raising Tabitha, mirroring Jesus raising Jairus' daughter (Mark 5:21-43).Obedience over the obvious (Mark 2:1-12, Acts 10).We can do what Jesus did (John 14:12).The Nature of Discipleship:Disciple = learner.Learning through information, imitation, and immersion.Jesus' invitation: "Come to me...learn from me" (Matthew 11:28-30).Yoked with Jesus: learning the "unforced rhythms of grace."Immersion: learning through being in relationship with Jesus.How to Be and Make Disciples:Willingness to be taught.Repentance and belief: a daily process.Willingness to engage: invitation and challenge.Obsession with God's mission: glorifying God through discipleship.Conclusion:Jesus' mission continues through His disciples.We are called to be learners and doers.Discipleship involves information, imitation, and immersion.We must be willing to be taught, engage, and be on mission.Call to Action:Humble yourself before God and be a learner.Engage in discipleship, don't distance yourself.Embrace God's mission to glorify Him.Repent and believe daily.Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance and strength. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.