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Marks of a Disciple, PART 2

Following Spiritual Disciplines, as advised in the following Growth Plan, will contribute to the overall spiritual health of a disciple of Christ. These are a means to an end, not the end itself. The result of discipleship is becoming more like Jesus; this is the goal.

Starting Points for Teaching and Preaching

Teachers and preachers have much in common.  Both are vital in church life and Christian spiritual formation.  The development and delivery of lessons and messages are remarkably similar, and one can definitely learn from the other in method, development, and delivery.  While teaching is generally known as the transfer of information, preaching goes further and seeks to affect the heart.  Both teachers and preachers declare the Bible.  2 Timothy 3:16–17 proposes, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.”  One explanation I heard of this passage years ago from Dr. Jim Schettler suggests that “doctrine is what is right, reproof reveals what is wrong, correction says how to make it right, and instruction in righteousness tells how to keep it right.”  Christian growth, spiritual maturation, and formation are possible with preachers and teachers being an important part of this developmental process.  All this, of course, revolves around the Scriptures and relies upon the Holy Spirit of God.[3]

Teaching with Gladness

When Hebrew boys and girls ascended up to the Temple Mount on special occasions each year, many of them would be able to sing this song, Psalm 100. 

Remembering God While Young

Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them… Ecclesiastes 12:1 Meeting God in your youth is a great way to deal with the problems that come with aging: Relationship distress, disease, disappointment,Continue reading “Remembering God While Young”

Fellow Servants in the Church

Fellow Servants in the Church But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.  Acts 6:4 There is much to do in ministry.  Preach, teach, pray, plan, promote, organize, visit, encourage, make phone calls, send texts and emails, administrate, design, print, clean, build, repair, record radio, post messages andContinue reading “Fellow Servants in the Church”

“Then I Can Be a Helper”

“Then I Can Be a Helper” She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.  Proverbs 31:20 Many churches all across the US conducts their own Vacation Bible School during the fleeting summer months.  Thousands of children and families are exposed to the Gospel and taught theContinue reading ““Then I Can Be a Helper””

Setting Examples in Front

Setting Examples in Front Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 Our church is blessed to have Bible College and Christian College music tour groups visit each year.  There are many benefits toContinue reading “Setting Examples in Front”

When Violent Death Hits Home

When Violent Death Hits Home I have sent among you the pestilence after the manner of Egypt: your young men have I slain with the sword, and have taken away your horses; and I have made the stink of your camps to come up unto your nostrils: yet have ye not returned unto me, saithContinue reading “When Violent Death Hits Home”

The Teachers’ Difference

The Teachers’ Difference And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient.  2 Timothy 2:24 During teacher appreciation week (which concludes today) I noticed several “thank-you” and notes of appreciation on social media.  Many people were lauding their teachers from childhood and high school.  AmazinglyContinue reading “The Teachers’ Difference”