Introduction:
- Focus week is an avenue for every Baptist women, men, youth and children to do a a critical appraisal of our walk with with God- 1 Cor.10:12
- It provides opportunity for all to restrategise and keep focus on Christ who is able to lead us to the utmost end- Heb.12:2-3; Jude 1:24-25; Heb.7:25
- To understand what is God’s mind time from time to time ( Newness) because in it we can sustain our relationship with the Father and we become satisfied all day long (Prov.4:18; 2 Cor.3:18; Jer.30:19; Isaiah 58:11)
Understanding Discipleship and Apostleship – Mark 3: 13-15.
A. The Caller and call of the disciples vs 13a
- Jesus is the caller- Matt.4:18-19
- He call everyone first into salvation- Titus 2:11; John 3:16b; Matt.6:33
- He call into different tasks and services –
Eph.4:11-13-
- He ordain ( empower) whosoever respond to His call- vs 14a; 1 Thes.5:24
B. The Choice and commitment of the disciples
- The choice of disciple is to respond promptly, appropriately and fully- …..and they came unto Him….at the said hour, no record of going away to come back another day.- Matt.4:20;22; Luke 14:17-20
- The choice is a personalised one- Mark 3:16-19; Matt.4:18, 21
- Everyone must remain committed to His call- Luke 9:23- daily walk with the Father
C. The Content of the task and commissioning ofthe disciples
- First and foremost, it’s to be with Christ- Matt. 11:28-3; Mark 4:11; . A call to connect constantly with Him. He model life in close proximity ( John 15:5-6; James 4:8)
- Then to go out and preach the gospel
- Given authority to do miracles, signs and wonders
Outcome of Discipleship and Apostleship
- You become want He wants you to be
- Newness in all dimensions – 2 Corinthians 3:18