

2 Timothy 2:1-7 | What is a Disciple of Jesus?
17 snips Jan 8, 2025
The discussion kicks off with essential elements of disciple-making—trustworthiness, teaching, and grit—based on Paul's letters. Imagining a powerful movement sustained across generations, the talk highlights the impact of spiritual parenting and community. Drawing from metaphors of soldiers and athletes, it emphasizes mission over comfort and the joy of mentorship. Personal stories of transformation and the interplay of grit and grace in discipleship showcase how nurturing faith can flourish in communal settings.
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Disciple-Making: A Personal Call
- Prioritize disciple-making, reproducing Christ's life in others.
- It's a personal call for every believer, not just a corporate church goal.
Disciple-Making as Spiritual Parenting
- Disciple-making is like spiritual parenting, crucial for the church.
- God views His church as a family, not an organization.
Timothy's Story: Spiritual Fatherhood
- Timothy's story shows that both biological and spiritual families matter.
- He had a faithful mother but a faithless father, emphasizing the need for spiritual fathers.