REFLECTIONS ON “THE BIBLICAL MODEL” FOR DISCIPLESHIP Introduction As Christian disciple makers‚ we would do well to remember that merely developing a curriculum simply for the purpose of conveying information will not suffice. God created us in His image‚ and just as Jesus loved us and commanded us to love our God with all our heart‚ mind and soul (Mark 12:30)‚ those whom we disciple and teach need the engagement of all three aspects of their humanity to fully grasp the depth of God’s Word
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Reflections on "The Biblical Model" for Discipleship Beverly Manning Discipleship Ministries – DSMN 500 Dr. Homer Massey February 23‚ 2014 Table of Contents Methods Used by Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Methods of Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Procedures‚ Resources‚ Plans Used in
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the gospel of Mark the author not only recounts the actions of Jesus‚ but also how he relates to two particular groups‚ his followers and his adversaries. In this paper we will look at how he chose his disciples‚ what qualities were required for discipleship‚ how he taught the disciples‚ and how they measured up to his expectations. Jesus literally calls his disciples to come and follow him. The summary statement is that Jesus "called to him those he wanted‚ and they came to him." (3:13) Simon
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What has my Christian Service taught me about my Christian faith these past four years? Over the past four years I have grown immensely not only physically but also mentally. My first three years at Carmel I did my ministry at the local fire department and I loved every minute of it. This taught responsibility because I quickly learned that if I make a simple mistake I not only hurt the firefighters but I would also hurt the people that they are helping. The firefighters inspired me because they
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Selectivity of the both healing ministries The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines compassion as‚ “sympathetic consciousness of other’s distress together with a desire to alleviate it”. In Jesus’s healing ministry He was a compassionate healer‚ healing all those who came before Him in faith. Jesus knew what sin had brought upon His people; thus‚ He was always willing to heal them. He understood their broken needs and sought to minister unto their needs. There are many accounts in the bible that showed
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03/28/2015 Reflection Paper #4 Mary and Martha: Examples of Discipleship In chapter two of her book‚ But She Said‚ Elisabeth Schussler-Fiorenza explores the Gospel story of Mary and Martha and the ways in which the contrast between the two sisters has been used as a tool of patriarchal restrictions. In common understandings of the story Martha is understood as distracted; and in contrast to Mary she represents a “bad” model of discipleship. However‚ in this chapter Schussler-Fiorenza explores the
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Within months‚ various committees were formed‚ missionaries were supported‚ and youth ministries were begun. Accountants‚ technology specialists‚ builders‚ pastors‚ and others all freely contributed as they were able‚ and the church had met every need. Beneath the surface of BBC’s practices are shared underlying assumptions. When remarking on the greatest need or weakness of BBC‚ every person who was interviewed quickly mentioned the lack of a senior pastor and his role in the church. One of
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CHRISTIAN MINISTRY: To Make a Disciple who worships Jesus Keith Travis Discipleship Ministries 500 Dr. Dale Mort January 22‚ 2013 When one considers the question‚ “What is the essential activity of Christian ministry”‚ the first thing that must be accomplished is to truly understand and define what we mean by essential activity. As anyone who has been involved in any type of leadership role in ministry knows‚ there can be a huge amount of activities going on that are termed “ministry”. For
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In his book‚ The Cost of Discipleship‚ Dietrich Bonhoeffer begins by discussing the cost of grace. Through time grace has lost its meaning. Bonhoeffer explains the difference between cheap grace and costly grace. The cheapening of grace wasn’t new‚ even to Bonhoeffer; it was something that began with the Christianizing of the world. Though the cheapening of grace is realized by some‚ it is a major issue in the modern Christian Church. Cheap grace is an unfortunate understanding of grace that has
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