Disciplemaking teachers

Disciplemaking Teachers

Josh Hunt, presenter

Matthew 13:34 (MSG) All Jesus did that day was tell stories—a long storytelling afternoon.

OverviewA new teacher came to me one day and asked, “How much time should I spend preparing for my lesson?”

My Response:

As little as possibleWhy?People don’t really careThere are so many

important things to do

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Dirty joke-tellingCrude, rude

Disciples

Churches are in the disciplemaking business

Quadrant #4. What kind of person are we trying to create?

D - Disciplined in Daily life I - Intimate Friendships S - Self Image C - Corporate Worship I - Intimate Family Life P - Passion for God L - Lay Ministry E - Evangelistic Interest S - Sacrificial Giving

D -Disciplined in Daily life

Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.

I - Intimate Friendships

James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.

The public person I was wasn’t a lie; it was just incomplete. When I stoppedcommunicating about my problems, the darkness increased and finally dominated me. Asa result, I did things that were contrary to everything I believe.

S - Self Image 2 Cor. 5:21 God made him who had no sin to

be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

Matthew 3:17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

2 Tim. 2:3 Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

Ephes. 1:15 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints,

C -Corporate WorshipI rejoiced with those

who said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” Psalm 122:1

I -Intimate Family Life

1 Tim. 5:8 If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

P -Passion for God Philip. 1:7 It is right for me to feel this way

about all of you, since I have you in my heart; for whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God's grace with me.

Romans 12:11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

L -Lay MinistryEphes. 4:11-12 It was he who

gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up

L -Lay MinistryKnow their spiritual giftsMinistering according to their

giftedness As a matter of fact, in practice it works

the other way—the “lower” the part, the more basic, and therefore necessary. You can live without an eye, for instance, but not without a stomach. 1 Cor. 12:22 [Msg]

E -Evangelistic Interest1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts

set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,

E -Evangelistic Interest Know how to share the words of the

gospel Accept that fact that God accepts you. Believe. Cooperate with what God is trying to do in

your life.

Know your evangelistic style

Peter’s confrontational approach Acts 2:14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven,

raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say.”

Acts 2:37-38 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”

Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

Paul's intellectual approach

Acts 17:2 As his custom was, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures,

The Blind man's testimonial approach

John 9:25 He replied, “Whether he is a sinner or not, I don't know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!” [NIV]

Dorcas' serving approach

Acts 9:36 In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which, when translated, is Dorcas), who was always doing good and helping the poor. [NIV]

The woman at the well's invitational approach

John 4:29 “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Christ?”

Levi's hospitality approach Luke 5:27-30 After this, Jesus went out

and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at his tax booth. “Follow me,” Jesus said to him, and Levi got up, left everything and followed him.

Then Levi held a great banquet for Jesus at his house, and a large crowd of tax collectors and others were eating with them.

Quadrant #4. What kind of person are we trying to create? D -Disciplined in Daily life I - Intimate Friendships S - Self Image C -Corporate Worship I -Intimate Family Life P -Passion for God L -Lay Ministry E -Evangelistic Interest S - Sacrificial Giving

S - Sacrificial Giving John 3:16 For God so loved the world that

he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

2 Cor. 9:7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

Quadrant #4. What kind of person are we trying to create? D -Disciplined in Daily life I - Intimate Friendships S - Self Image C -Corporate Worship I -Intimate Family Life P -Passion for God L -Lay Ministry E -Evangelistic Interest S - Sacrificial Giving

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What has to happen inside the student inside class in order to create D.I.S.C.I.P.L.E.S.?

We must get and keep their attention.

The number one problem in the average Sunday School is boredom.

Bruce Wilkinson says he hears it about 80% of the time.

If I want people to pay attention to me, all I have to do is pay attention to them.

Voice Loud / soft/ slow/ fast/ quiet

Move my body Throw something at them Something dramatic Something humorous Something personal

We must expose them to truth. Romans 12:2 Do not conform any longer

to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will.

John 8:32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.

Truth must become truth that matters

He must see specifically how this truth relates to his Monday Morning

He must see the gapHe must see the gap in the context

of graceHe must see the gap in the context

of faith

He must see the advantages of changing his Monday morning and the disadvantage of not changing.

“God is more interested in your

holiness than your happiness/ joy.”

Psalm 68:3 (NIV) But may the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be happy and joyful.

“In spite of the fact that God is a God of love and mercy and

grace, He still requires our

obedience and dedication.”

Is it always in your best interest to live the Christian life?

Cassie Bernall

See, I set before you today life and

prosperity, death and destruction. Deut. 30:15

I am so sorry. I am sorry for the disappointment, the betrayal, and the hurt. I am sorry forthe horrible example I have set for you.I have an overwhelming, all-consuming sadness in my heart for the pain that you and Iand my family have experienced over the past few days. I am so sorry for the circumstances that have caused shame and embarrassment to all of you.

He must see the advantages of changing his Monday morning and the disadvantage of not changing.We are all influenced by

pain pleasure

Of the two, pain is the greater motivator.

He must believe . . .He can changeHe wants to changeHe must change

He must become willing to change

Change his behaviorChange his beliefsChange his feelings

He must be held accountableShort term accountability“Lite” accountabilityEncourage toward

accountability groups Encourage toward honest

relationships

He must decide to change

He needs to decide to exchange one behavior for another

He needs to decide to exchange one belief for another

He needs to decide to exchange one feeling for another

Every teaching must drive toward the moment of decision.

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Three ways to teach adults

LectureFun and gamesQuestion and answer

The Life Exposure Question

Example: State your name and one strength you have as a teacher.

What Does the Text say?

Example: According to Acts 18:25 what three qualities make up great teaching?

Acts 18:25 He had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and he spoke with great fervor and taught about Jesus accurately.

Note:

We must know what the text says before we can understand what it means.

What does the Text mean?

Example: Does anyone know what is meant by the term, “perdition”?

“How Did They Feel?” Questions

Example: How did the prodigal son feel as he approached the father near the end of the story?

Jump ball QuestionsExample: Is Christian living easy

or hard?Take my yoke upon you and

learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:29-30

Jump ball QuestionsExample: Is Christian

living easy or hard?“We must go through

many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said. Acts 14:22

Jump ball questionDo not answer a fool according

to his folly, or you will be like him yourself. Proverbs 26.4

Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes. Proverbs 26:5

Jump ball questionDoes God always get

His way?Does God always get

his way with you?

“Where are you at?” Questions

Example: How often does the average believer share their faith?

Application Questions

Example: How can we apply this to our lives specifically this week?

“What is in it for me?” Questions

What are the advantages for you of having a daily quiet time?

“What will it cost me if I don’t?” Questions

What might it cost you if you don’t treasure your wife?

Testimony Questions:

How did you discover your spiritual gift?

How Has It Worked So Far?Example: Tell me

about how you learned to have a consistent quiet time?

Decision QuestionWould you join me in

recommitting your life to Christ and to being obedient to the command of God to rejoice in the Lord always.

Accountability Questions

Example: How were you able to apply what we talked about last week?

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Quadrant #1: Preparation. How do you prepare?

The left brain handles logical functions.

The right brain handles creative functions.

Typical left brained preparation:

read passage in several translations. read commentaries and lesson helps look up locations in an atlas. look up key words in Bible

dictionary. look up related verses in cross

references. take copious notes

Whole brained preparation includes some of these things, plus things like. . .

Taking walks by the beach A Chris Tomlin CD. Reading John Ortberg A lively late night conversation Asking, What if? A failed attempt at an outline A really bad attempt at a poetry Several failed attempts at an outline

When I use both halves of my brain, working back

and forth, I find that often a fully formed lesson will

come to me, ready to teach in about thirty

minutes.

This process cannot be hurried or

forced.

It is change, and not time that turns

sinners into saints.