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06 28 col 1 24-29 blueprint for discipleship
- 2. Q: What isthe largest living thing in the world? Height : 275 ft, Girth : 25 ft, Vol. : 52,513 cu ft Est. age : 2,700yrs
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- 6. THE EPISTLE OFPAUL TO THE COLOSSIANS
- 7. Colossians I. Chp 1: DOCTRINE CHRIST'S SUPREMACY & SUFFICIENCY DECLARED 1. 1:1-8 Lessons in Discipleship 1 1st : FAITH in Christ 2nd : LOVE for the brethren 3rd : HOPE in heaven 2. 1:9-14 Lessons in Discipleship II Importance of Prayer Building Deep in Christ Sub-Structure Structure Superstructure
- 8. sermon series onColossians 3. Col 1:15-23 The SUPREMACY & SUFFICIENCY of CHRIST v15-17 The Supremacy of Christ in CREATION v18-20 The Sufficiency of Christ in Re-CREATION Conclusion : v21 Our Past Alienation v22 Our Present Reconciliation v23 Our Future Glorification
- 9. Col 1:24-29 24 NowI rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ's afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. 25 I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness— 26 the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the saints. 27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. 28 We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. 29 To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me.
- 10. Col 1:24-29 Godhad a PLAN from eternity …. a blueprint for His Church… God’s PLAN involves ‘people’ … All People – both Jews & Gentiles … also called Saints … or Disciples … God’s BLUEPRINT FOR DISCIPLESHIP…
- 11. Col 1:26-29 Blueprintfor Discipleship 26 the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the saints. 27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. 28 We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. 29 To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me.
- 12. Blueprint for Discipleship 26the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the saints. 27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Q: Who is the ‘them’ in v27 ? Q: Who are ‘the saints’ ? Q: What is this ‘MYSTERY’ ?
- 13. Blueprint for Discipleship– the ‘why’ It’s the reason - why we disciple people… - why we practice discipleship… God must choose to reveal …. Otherwise we will never / cannot know … What then is this ‘MYSTERY’ ? Last Christmas, 2014… ‘CHRIST IN YOU, THE HOPE OF GLORY’ Looking back : Christ Came… Now : Have Hope because Christ Came… Looking forward : to God’s Glory because Christ came & dwell within us …
- 14. Blueprint for Discipleship– the ‘why’ ‘CHRIST IN YOU, THE HOPE OF GLORY’ Ref v27 AMP “which is Christ within (you) and among you, the Hope of (realizing the) glory.” The mystery is about … God’s dwelling place not a physical building BUT a COMMUNITY where God’s Glory resides
- 15. Blueprint for Discipleship– the ‘why’ Q: What is this ‘Glory’ ? Ref : John 17:22 ‘I have given them the glory that you gave me, …’ ‘that they may be one as we are one…’ to be like the TRINITY dwelling in UNITY
- 16. Blueprint for Discipleship– the ‘why’ Q: When did this happen ? Ref John 17:5 ‘And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began.’ before the world began …. before creation… before time … Q: What was God doing before creation / time ? * God’s eternal purpose & existent
- 17. Blueprint for Discipleship– the ‘why’ Our Understanding of God …. Ref Deut 6:4 “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one….” Our God is ONE …. Monotheistic Religions …. Islam, Judaism & Christianity The difference … One God in three Persons … Triune God * ‘God is Love’…
- 18. Blueprint for Discipleship– the ‘why’ Our God is a Triune God - TRINITY Ref John 14:10 ‘I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me…’ ‘Mutual indwelling’ Living in Unity, Love, Acceptance, Honor, Serving, Submitting, Encouraging…. Practicing all the “‘good’ one another's ” Living in a LOVING COMMUNITY This is GOD’S GLORY *Three Volunteers…
- 19. Blueprint for Discipleship– the ‘why’ God wanted to share this GLORY … with His highest order of creation – man Gen 1:26 "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, * Another Three Volunteers God made man in His image to share this GLORY … God came to dwell in them, with them and among them … this is GOD’s COMMUNITY … this is DISCIPLESHIP … But because of sin…. this glory / relationship with God is lost…
- 20. God’s GloryThis isthe MYSTERY… Christ within you & among you … that’s God’s Hope = our Hope … that’s God’s Glory = our Glory … God’s Hope/Glory is seen & experienced when… his people are in COMMUNITY… living in ‘UNITY’ & practicing the ‘ONE-ANOTHER’ lifestyle…. Ref John 17:23 “I in them and you in me… May they be brought to complete unity… to let the world know that you sent me…” Blueprint for Discipleship – the ‘why’
- 21. Blueprint for Discipleship :‘Why’ to ‘How’ Early New Testament Church …. Acts 2:44-47 “All the believers were together and had everything in common… they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together… broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God ...” Acts 5:42 “Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ.” The Church started as a COMMUNITY…
- 22. God’s Glory The Churchstarted as a COMMUNITY of men and women centering on the living Christ. Then the church moved to Greece, where it became a PHILOSOPHY. Then it moved to Rome, where it became an INSTITUTION. Next it moved to Europe where it became a TRADITION, and… Finally it moved to America where it became an ENTERPRISE. It is said of the Church … Blueprint for Discipleship : ‘Why to How’
- 23. God’s Glory v28 Weproclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ…. v28 ESV Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ…. Proclaim Christ … Warning EVERYONE … Teaching EVERYONE … Presenting EVERYONE … perfect / mature / complete in Christ … Blueprint for Discipleship – the ‘HOW’
- 24. Jesus’ Model ofDiscipleship : COMMUNITY of TWELVE… SMALLER inner group of THREE… Sometimes ONE-on-ONE… Blueprint for Discipleship – the ‘HOW’
- 25. Survey by Dr.Carl Horton, Fuller Theological Seminary on the DEVELOPMENT OF LEADERS …. The research showed that : Big meetings pulpit preaching or teaching… Formal classes & courses… Discipleship in small groups… Discipleship & mentoring one-on-one… Blueprint for Discipleship – the ‘HOW’ 0 % 0 % 10 % 90 %
- 28. God’s Glory Matt 28:18-20Great Commission “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore GO and MAKE DISCIPLES of all nations,…” God’s People are COMMANDED to GO …. and MAKE DISCIPLES… Disciples are made, not born … Making Disciples involves work, hard work ... Blueprint for Discipleship – the ‘HOW’
- 29. God’s Glory Matt 28:18-20Great Commission “baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” Baptism : outward act…. to immerse, submerge, overwhelm … in the name of the TRINITY…. Baptized into a Community, a Church Family… Discipleship happens in Community… Blueprint for Discipleship – the ‘HOW’
- 30. God’s GloryMatt 28:18-20 v20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. after Baptism : teach = DISCIPLE goal of discipling : obedience the “Commandments” … Q: How many commandments are there ? Jewish : Old Testament : Greatest Commandments : New Commandment : Blueprint for Discipleship – the ‘HOW’ 613 10 2 (Matt 22:36-40) 1 (John 13:34)
- 31. God’s GloryGod’s Blueprintfor Discipleship to have communities … loving community - like the Trinity – in ‘Unity’ & enjoying the ‘Glory’ to practice & enjoy “one-another” … Matt 28:20 “… And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Col 1:29 “To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me.” Only possible because of … God’s presence … God’s empowerment … Blueprint for Discipleship – the ‘HOW’
- 32. Col 1:26-29 Blueprintfor Discipleship 26 the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the saints. 27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. 28 We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. 29 To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me.
- 33. Col 1:24 v24 NowI rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ's afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. Cost to Discipleship : SUFFERING Ref: Luke 9:23 1 Peter 2:21, 4:12-13 Heb 11 Quote : “When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die.” Blueprint for Discipleship – the ‘WHAT’
- 34. Col 1:24 v24 NowI rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ's afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. Sufficiency of Christ’s Sacrifice : Heb 9:28, 1 Peter 3:18 ‘lacking’ : Gk ‘husterema’ Ref Phil 2:25-30 Epaphroditus … V30 “because for the work of Christ he came close to death, not regarding his life, to supply what was LACKING in your service toward me.” Blueprint for Discipleship – the ‘WHAT’
- 35. Col 1:25 v25 Ihave become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness— Servant : Steward, Minister … Disciples of Christ are COMMISSIONed … • To serve • To be servants Blueprint for Discipleship – the ‘WHO’
- 36. Q: What isthe largest living thing in the world? Height : 275 ft, Girth : 25 ft, Vol. : 52,513 cu ft Est. age : 2,700yrs
- 38. Q: How deepon an average are the roots of a Giant Sequoia tree ? 1. 3 feet 2. 10 feet 3. 30 feet 4. 100 feet 5. 300 feet
- 39. Eccl 4:10 If onefalls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!
- 40. APPLICATION : Christians =Disciples Disciples in Community Commanded to MAKE DISCIPLES … Are we ‘Making Disciples’ ? Ps Eddy Leo, Abbalove Ministry Indonesia spoke at LEAD2015 Conf … Goal of Discipling 12 individuals over a lifetime starting with our own children … Intentional Discipling …
- 41. Q: Are youa Christian ? Q: Are you a Disciple ? Q: Are you in a “Community” ? SSMC - Discipleship Group? DGs is where you will experience … “One-Anotherness” …. Learning & growing together … Reaching out … touching lives … • Love one another • Be devoted to one another • Honor one another APPLICATION : Blueprint for Discipleship
- 42. APPLICATION : Blueprintfor Discipleship If you are new to SSMC …. If you are worshipping with us regularly …. Invite you to join one of our Discipleship Groups : PJ, KL & Shah Alam 2 daytime midweek groups & hoping to start another one … 1 Sun weekend group … Rest meet on midweek nights most Fridays …. Age-wise : 3 young adults, 1 seniors, rest mixed … DG Sunday 2nd August 2015…
- 43. APPLICATION : Blueprintfor Discipleship If you want to be a Christian / Disciple …. Be a good Disciple of Jesus Christ … Know WHY … the mystery … Know HOW … in community … Know WHAT … cost to consider … Know WHO … as a servant … Take up the challenge of Discipling 12 persons in your lifetime starting with your children…. Do It In A Loving COMMUNITY.