Message Notes

YAG 21st RETREAT
26-27 JUNE 2015
“THE GREAT COMMISSION”
Saturday, 27 June 2015
Session # 3

MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL THE NATIONS
1. The Challenge to understand “Discipleship”

a) Salvation is the first step
b) Seeking the Kingdom of God is necessary follow-through
c) Discipleship was certainly the focus of the Lord Jesus

2. The Example of the Lord Jesus in calling disciples

a) Calling of disciples:
“Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men” Matthew 4:19

i) Calling of Peter and Andrew Matthew 4:18-20
ii) Calling of James and John Matthew 4:21-22
iii) Calling of Matthew Matthew 9:9-13

b) Responses of the disciples

i) Immediately
ii) They left their nets
iii) Followed Him Matthew 4:20, 22

3. The Discipleship program

a) Concerning Character Matthew 5:1-16

i) Salt
ii) Light
iii) City
iv) Good works

b) Concerning the Scriptures Matthew 5:17-48

i) You have heard
ii) But I say to you
iii) Knowledge of the teachings of Jesus
iv) Correction of wrong understanding of the Scriptures

c) Concerning charitable deeds Matthew 6:1-4

i) Before men
ii) Before God

d) Prayer Matthew 6:5-15

i) Wrong practices
ii) Right practice

e) Fasting Matthew 6:16-18

i) Wrong practices
ii) Right practice

f) Wealth Matthew 6:19-34

i) Treasures on earth
ii) Lamp of the body is the eye
iii) Serving only one Master
iv) Our life on earth (Do not worry)
v) The place of faith
vi) Seeking the Kingdom of God

g) The problem of Judging Matthew 7:1-6

i) Not having a judgmental spirit
ii) Dealing with hypocrisy

h) More words about praying Matthew 7:7-11

i) Relating to God as Father
ii) Believing in God

i) The sum of the Law and the Prophets Matthew 7:12
“The Golden Rule”

j) Choosing between Two ways of life Matthew 7:13-14

i) The broad way
ii) The narrow way

k) Distinguishing between true and false teachings Matthew 7:15-20

i) Beware false teachers/ prophets
ii) A tree is known by its fruits

l) Entering into the Kingdom of God Matthew 7:21-23

i) Not by mere confession of faith
ii) But by doing the will of God

m) Two foundations Matthew 7:24-27

i) Foolish man: He builds his house on sand
ii) Wise man: He builds his house on a rock

WHAT DISCIPLESHIP IS ALL ABOUT
1. It’s about Life

a) Not just right beliefs
b) But how we actually live

2. It’s about the teachings of Jesus

a) False teachings abound
b) Jesus’ teaching as the gold standard

3. It’s about correction

a) Correction of wrong views
b) Wrong views can be deadly
c) Changes must take place if there has been correction

4. It’s about making disciples of the nations

a) Through the teachings of Jesus
b) Through the impact of our own life
c) Through patient teaching
d) Through correction
e) Through faith
f) Through practice

CHALLENGES
1. Difficulties are to be expected
2. Overcoming all difficulties through focusing on the teachings of Jesus
3. Finding faith in the Lord to help us find success in following Jesus