E5 – WHAT is it?

#3: Equip/Discipleship

1.       The Purposes – Matthew 22:37-40; Matthew 28:19-20

a.       Worship: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart” ____________

b.      Ministry: “Love your neighbor as yourself” _______________

c.       Evangelism:  “Go and Make disciples”________________

d.      Fellowship: “Baptizing them” _________________

e.      Discipleship: “Teaching them to obey” ________________

Colossians 2:6-7 – As you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so continue to live in him. Keep your roots deep in him and have your lives built on Him. Be strong in the faith.

2.       HABITS!

a.       ________________ Time with God – have consistent time with God through prayer and Bible reading

                                                               i.      Luke 5:16 – Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.

                                                             ii.      How often are you alone? With no music, no TV, no electronics, nothing – just you and God?

b.      _________________ with another Believer – have an accountable relationship with another Christian.

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

c.       ________________ memorization – memorize scripture

                                                               i.      Psalm 119:11 – I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

d.      _________________ with the church body – commit to the body of Christ and our church body (not just the youth ministry)

e.      _______________ commitment – understand and participate in giving/tithing

f.        _______________ scripture – study the Bible on your own (beyond reading)