Week
Three - Go Make Disciples
The
churches of Christ Greet You (Romans
This week you
will study how
God plans to use you to bring others into the freedom from sin that you
have
found in Christ. First, we will consider how important it is to share
your own
life
with
others.
15th Day
1.
To be a disciple of Christ is to come under the discipline of Jesus
Christ -
letting Jesus be Lord in all areas of your life. Below are a few areas
of life
where Christ should rule:
(a)
Financial status: Are you using money wisely? Are you taking care of
debts? Are
you giving generously to the church? Is all your money God's
money?
(b)
Sexuality: This area is a real stumbling block for many young
Christians. Don't
dismiss it lightly. Are you completely free of any immoral
relationships? Are you strongly rejecting the world's attitude toward
sex and
replacing it with God's attitude? Are you opening up your struggles to
others
who can help and encourage you?
(c)
Time Management - Are you eliminating wasted time from your
schedule? Do
you have definite plans at the beginning of each day? Is there time in
your
schedule for relaxation, meditation and prayer?
2.
Read 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 for encouragement in these areas.
16th Day
1.
Read 1 Peter 3:13-17. Write down your thoughts about the following
statements:
"Sanctify the
Lord God in your hearts."
"Be ready always
to give an answer."
"With meekness
and fear."
"Having a good
conscience."
2.
List some of the people who are in your daily contact. Consider the
fact that
they need to know about Christ as Lord. Who is in a better position to
tell
them than you?
17th Day
1.
Read Matthew 28:18-20. These are some of the last words of Jesus before
He
ascended back to Heaven. The last words of a person usually tell us
about the
major things on their heart!
2.
What does it mean to you that "all authority has been given to
Jesus Christ"?
3. What are the
implications for
your life of His statement to "GO?" When you "go" what does
Jesus want you to do?
4. Look back over
the list of
people you wrote down yesterday. Begin praying for them specifically
that you
may "go" to them with the message Jesus has given to you from His
word.
18th Day
1.
Read
Colossians 4:2-6. List all the
things you find
here that relate to sharing your faith with someone.
2. The term
"Redeeming the
time" could also be translated, "Make the most of every opportunity.”
How have you used the opportunities of this week? What can you do to
use your
time or opportunities more for the Lord?
19th
Day
1. Read Acts
2. Read
Philippians 1:12-14. This
is a second example of a bad situation working out for the furtherance
of the
Gospel.
3. Consider your
present situation in life. Write
down why your situation makes sharing the Gospel difficult. Now, in
prayer,
turn over to the Lord all of your reasons for not sharing the Gospel
with
others. Remember that God is able to work powerfully in all
circumstances to
allow His will to be done.
4. Read
Philippians 4:4-6, 13, 19 for encouragement.
20th Day
1. Read Acts
4:8-13. Boldness and courage are needed
to "Go and make disciples." God will give us this boldness through
His Holy Spirit as we study and obey His teachings.
2. Verse 12 is
speaking about the name of Jesus
Christ. Jesus has all authority. Jesus is the message we should preach
as we
"Go." This message should never be watered down, for it is the only
thing that can change men's lives.
3. Read 2 Timothy
1:7. When you find yourself
being timid or afraid, you can be sure that fear is not from God. God
has given
His people the spirit of power and love. Keep studying the many
passages on
courage and boldness, and never be satisfied with timidity or fear.
21st Day
1.
As you share the Gospel with people make every effort to introduce them
to the
members of the Body. Experience shows that this is a powerful tool in
reaching
people.
2. Read Acts
3. You have now
been a Christian for three weeks.
Are you having an impact on others for Jesus Christ? If not, talk about
it with
an older brother or sister in Christ. Let them encourage and help you.