Robert Coleman Master Plan for Discipleship Session 5 Demonstration

Summary

This video script explores the principles of discipleship through the teachings and life of Jesus Christ. It highlights the process of incarnation, where Jesus identifies with humanity by bearing our sins on the cross, setting the foundation for a Christ-like life. The script emphasizes the importance of serving others, demonstrating love, and forming close, meaningful relationships in the pursuit of disciple-making. It also focuses on how Jesus' example—through his compassion, prayer life, and evangelistic actions—serves as a model for believers. Ultimately, it encourages transparency, sharing, and trusting relationships as essential components of spiritual growth and disciple-making.

Takeaways

• 😀 The principle of incarnation is about identifying with others and bearing their burdens, just as Christ bore ours on the cross.
• 😀 A servant lifestyle reflects Christ’s decision to empty Himself and serve others, making it easier to disciple and gain credibility in witnessing.
• 😀 Discipleship thrives in smaller, close-knit groups, especially with family and friends, while the larger group is also important for spreading the message.
• 😀 We are called to demonstrate our faith through living examples, as Jesus did, in both actions and teachings.
• 😀 Jesus' habit of praying alone with the Father was a powerful example of dependence on God, teaching us the importance of personal time with Him.
• 😀 Learning to pray is often influenced by observing others, much like the disciples learned to pray by watching Jesus.
• 😀 Jesus used the Old Testament scriptures regularly, showing us the importance of scripture as our authority and source of teaching.
• 😀 Jesus' compassion was evident in His interactions with others, demonstrating how we should care for people's needs as part of our ministry.
• 😀 Evangelism flows naturally from our lives when we reflect the love and compassion of Christ, as seen in examples like His interaction with Zacchaeus.
• 😀 The story of Zacchaeus teaches the importance of reaching out to those considered outcasts and showing them that God loves them, regardless of their past.
• 😀 As disciples, we must be transparent with others about our own shortcomings and sins, building trust and offering a space for vulnerability and growth.

Q & A

What principle of incarnation is discussed in the script?

The principle of incarnation focuses on how Christ identified with humanity, even bearing our sins on the cross. By following Christ's example, believers live a life that reflects His decision to empty Himself, renounce His rights, and take the form of a servant, becoming obedient unto death.

How does the principle of servanthood relate to disciple-making?

The principle of servanthood emphasizes that when a person is known as a servant, they will always find opportunities to make disciples. People will recognize the servant's love and care, thus giving credibility to their witness and earning the right to be heard.

What role does association play in the context of disciple-making?

Association, much like a family relationship, plays a crucial role in disciple-making. It is through being together in close-knit relationships that individuals learn and grow in following Christ, beginning with their family and extending to friends and coworkers.

How does the script describe the process of learning from Christ?

The process of learning from Christ is demonstrated through imitation. Jesus provided an example for His disciples to follow, such as His prayer life, use of scripture, compassion for others, and the way He communicated God's love.

Why do the disciples ask Jesus to teach them how to pray?

The disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray because they noticed that His prayer life was extraordinary. Despite hearing prayers all their lives, they recognized something unique in Jesus' communion with the Father and desired to learn from Him.

What example does Jesus set for His disciples regarding scripture?

Jesus frequently used Old Testament scriptures in His teachings, citing them 166 times in the Gospels. He depended on these scriptures for authority and often pointed out that what was written in the scriptures was being fulfilled in His life.

How does Jesus' compassion impact His disciples and others?

Jesus' compassion overflowed in His interactions with others, meeting their needs and responding to their heartbreak. His disciples observed this and learned how to show care and love for others through their actions.

How does the story of Zacchaeus illustrate evangelism?

The story of Zacchaeus illustrates evangelism through Jesus' intentional interaction with a sinner who was an outcast. Jesus not only sought him out but also offered him an invitation to His home, showing that He came to seek and save the lost. This teaches disciples how to reach out to people in need of God's love.

What is the significance of Jesus saying 'I must stay at your house' to Zacchaeus?

When Jesus says 'I must stay at your house,' it shows His deep desire to connect personally with Zacchaeus. Despite Zacchaeus being an outcast, Jesus expresses love and acceptance, demonstrating that He values individuals and seeks them out to bring them into His family.

What does the principle of demonstration entail in the context of disciple-making?

The principle of demonstration involves living out the teachings and values of Christ in everyday life. By observing the way disciples live, including their prayer life, compassion, and communication of God's love, others can learn and follow Christ more closely.