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Making Disciples
Following Jesus has a purpose; specifically... to bring the light of His Gospel to others as well. Mk 1:17

Making Disciples Requires His Love

1 Jn 4:19 We love because he first loved us. - ESV

2 Co 5:14a  For the love of Christ compels us, - NKJV

Making Disciples Requires His Love

Jn 15:13  Greater love has no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends.

On The Job Training
We have the opportunity to take others by the hand and show them what the Lord has shown us. It's that simple. Keep it simple!

Making Disciples
We are to "go out"; and that means to reach out, not waiting for others to come to us. Mt 28:18-20

Following Paul's Example
Php 3:17  Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us.

1Co 11:1  Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.

Making Disciples OF OUR LORD
We strive to show people that they don't need us; we are just messengers, they need GOD. They need the Lord, Himself. They need a personal relationship with the Lord who died for them. Jn 14:6, 1Jn 4:19,Ps 116:1-2

Making Disciples
Discipling also involves teaching; teaching others the ways of Christ.

Making Disciples
Mt 28:20a  teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.
Jn 14:15 "If you love me, you will keep my commandments.

Making Disciples
As believers in our Lord Jesus Christ, we are called to transcend things like political preferences, not allowing them to become a stumbling block to others, for the sake of His Gospel!

Transcending Worldly Things for the Gospel's Sake
It's a trap from Satan to get preoccupied with things like politics, operating like a citizen of this world instead of a citizen of heaven, like we believers are! Eph 2:19, Php 3:20. Rise above it all and share with others about the true King, instead!

Transcending Worldly Things for the Gospel's Sake
One of the greatest favors you could do for someone else is to not take sides politically with them, but instead give them the Hope above all hopes; the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ. 1Ti 6:15, Rev 17:14,19:16