The document discusses the signs of a true disciple according to Jesus. It lists seven signs: 1) being fruitful in service to God, 2) having a humble attitude, 3) pursuing excellence, 4) living according to God's will rather than your own, 5) demonstrating the fruit of the Spirit, 6) maintaining a consistent walk with God, and 7) having knowledge of Scripture. It also notes that discipleship requires obedience, serving others, and being willing to sacrifice everything to follow Jesus.

1. SEVEN SIGNS OF A DISCIPLE
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2. KEY SCRIPTURE
John 15:16 ; , .
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3. Matthew 10:37–39 37
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4. WHY DISCIPLESHIP?
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5. 2. Obedience
Jesus told all His followers to make
disciples because disciples produce
fruit that lasts. .
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6. SEVEN SIGNS OF A DISCIPLE
1. Fruitfulness in our service for God
(Matt. 25:14 – 30).
2. A humble attitude and a willingness to serve
others
(John 13:12–17).
3. A standard of excellence in our lives in
general (2 Corinthians 13:11).
1. Fruitfulness in our service for God
(Matt. 25:14 – 30).
2. A humble attitude and a willingness to serve
others
(John 13:12–17).
3. A standard of excellence in our lives in
general (2 Corinthians 13:11).
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7. 4. (Galatians 2:20).
5. The fruit of the Spirit in
our lives (Gal 5:22–23).
4. (Galatians 2:20).
5. The fruit of the Spirit in
our lives (Gal 5:22–23).
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8. 6.A stable, consistent and holy walk
before God and man (Ephesians
4:11–16).
7.A solid knowledge of God’s Word
and discernment as a result 0
(Hebrews 5:13–6:2).
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9. WHY DO WE NEED SPIRITUAL MATURITY
?
1.Maturity in Christ is
expected for all
Christians (Eph.
4:11–16).
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10. IT IS COSTLY TO BE A TRUE DISCIPLE
f) The Cost of Being a True
Disciple
Jesus made it clear from the
beginning what was involved in being
a disciple— we need to carry our
own cross and follow Him.
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11. IT IS COSTLY TO BE A TRUE DISCIPLE
Luke 14:27—And whoever does
not carry their cross and follow
me cannot be my disciple.). We
need to give our whole lives and
everything we have to God, for
Him to use as He wants.
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12. FOUNDATIONS FOR BIBLICAL
DISCIPLESHIP
1. Faithfulness
Only faithful or reliable people fully
qualify for discipleship training.
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13. FOUNDATIONS FOR BIBLICAL
DISCIPLESHIP
Mother Theresa,
“, .”
Colossians 3:23
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14. FOUNDATIONS FOR BIBLICAL
DISCIPLESHIP
Luke 16: 10 “; ”
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16. 4. Spiritual hunger
Do you want to grow spiritually and
to be used by God?
How do you recognise hunger for
God in a persons life?
What would you look for?
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17. 5. A teachable attitude
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18. Worship Spoke
v.9
R
evere
v.10-11 Request
v. 10-11
Relinquish
V.12-13 Repent
v.13b
(M
argin) R
elease
Lord’s Prayer
Matthew 6
*Revere (reverence, worship,
awe)
“Father in heaven” (Abba, yet awesome)
“hallowed be your name” (God’s attributes)
*Thumb can touch all the fingers
Relinquish (surrender, let go)
“your kingdom come”
“your will be done… as in heaven”
Request (others, self)
“your kingdom come”
“your will be done”
“give us the food we need”
Repent (deal with sin issues; warfare)
“forgive our debts”
“as we have forgiven others”
“Lead not into temptation; deliver from evil”
Release (let go, let God; thanksgiving)
Margin: “for yours is the kingdom, power & glory”

19. Word Spoke
Get a good grip on the Word:
It’s the Key to Discipleship!
John 8:31-32

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21. Daily Quiet Time: Use 2 Hands
v.9
R
evere
v.10-11 Request
v. 10-11
Relinquish
Relinquish
V.12-13 Repent
v.13b
(M
argin) R
elease
Lord’s Prayer
Matthew 6
God’s Word
2 Timothy 3:16
WorshipWorship && the Wordthe Word
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22. Really, the BeginningReally, the Beginning
of Living Out Discipleship!of Living Out Discipleship!
The End…
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