OBEY GOD'S WORD
God desires all people to worship, love, and obey him. — Aila Tasse
Obey by being doers of the word. Matthew 7:24-27 Many churches prioritize knowing over doing, yet the heart of Scripture is obeying. 1 Samuel 15:22 Some apply the Great Commission as if it reads, "Teach others to know what I have commanded you." However, it actually reads, "Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you." Matthew 28:20 NLT It is vital to break free of knowledge based discipleship and embrace obedience based disciple making. Jesus equated love with obedience John 14:15 Reading Scripture is important, however if it doesn't result in obedience, it's actually useless. James 2:17 Personal obedience to Scripture is the first step in taking part in a disciple making movement.
Obey by making disciples. John 15:16 Movements occur when Christians fulfill the Great Commission. The Lord expects every follower of Jesus to obey the command to make disciples. Begin by sharing a Starter Story, then explain the full Discovery Bible Study. Finally, train using this Multiply resource.
Obey by holding your disciples accountable to obey, not just know, Scripture. Deuteronomy 5:32 Establishing a culture of obedience is the key to seeing a movement emerge from your disciple making.
Obey by making disciples. John 15:16 Movements occur when Christians fulfill the Great Commission. The Lord expects every follower of Jesus to obey the command to make disciples. Begin by sharing a Starter Story, then explain the full Discovery Bible Study. Finally, train using this Multiply resource.
Obey by holding your disciples accountable to obey, not just know, Scripture. Deuteronomy 5:32 Establishing a culture of obedience is the key to seeing a movement emerge from your disciple making.
Resource
- Watch: What Is Obedience-Based Discipleship? | Little Lessons with David Servant (8:32) What were the most instructional words of this video for you personally? Explain.
Apply
- What do the following passages say about obeying? Matthew 7:24-27, 28:16-20; James 1:22-25; Romans 2:13; John 14:23; 1 John 2:3-5
- Will you obey God by making disciples? Will you hold your disciples accountable to obey God? Declare this to the group and then to God in prayer. Review this at your next meeting.