Developing Others | Craig Curtis
7 Marks Assessment
Matthew 28:16-20 NIV
16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Discovering Your Purpose
I. Fresh Perspective
Matthew 28:16a NIV
Then, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus told them to go.
Change of Pace + Change of Place = Change of Perspective
Genesis 15:5 NIV
5 “Look up at the sky and count the stars—if indeed you can count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”
Discovering Your Purpose
I. Fresh Perspective
II. Unified Purpose
Matthew 28:19-20 NIV
19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.
The key to understanding the Great Commission is understanding the power that is given to you.
Matthew 28:18 NIV
18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me."
When we submit to His authority, we get His authority.
Make disciples of all nations?
Baptize them?
Teach them everything I have taught you?
Matthew 28:20b NIV
20 "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Discovering Your Purpose
I. Fresh Perspective
II. Unified Purpose
III. De-mystify Disciple-Making
There should be more people like you because of you.
Discipleship is not about steps or degrees; it's about availability and intentionality.
You have so much to offer.
Goal #1: Know Jesus.
Goal #2: Make Jesus known.
Don't get distracted.
We have to do for others what they did for us.
Find your part.
Do you spend any of your time, resources, or rhythms making disciples?
Matthew 28:20b NIV
20 "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
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7 Marks of Discipleship
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