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Go

We all understand that to correctly interpret the Word of God we need to consider original context and original meaning. Looking at this well-known beautiful passage where Jesus commanded His discipleship to “Go” and “make disciples” we need to position ourselves almost as if we are sitting in front of Jesus and He is speaking to us. The following will become more relevant and correctly understood if we keep the original context and intent in mind:

1. First of all, Jesus was not giving a great suggestion, it was a great commandment! What do you understand about this commandment concerning your own life?
2. Secondly, Jesus was not sending them out to existing Christian groups, communities or churches, there were none. The original intent, which then explains the correct biblical meaning of discipleship, is that He was is sending them out to into the world who did not know Him or worship Him. Biblical discipleship starts with the lost and always ends up again with the lost.
3. Thirdly,  Jesus said “Go” and “make disciples”. He did not say wait, or invite or hope, He said “Go”. To whom can you go in the next 2 weeks trusting God that He will touch their hearts as you are faithful and obedient?
4. Lastly, “Teach them to obey everything I have taught you”. Who is teaching/discipling you and who are you teaching to obey Jesus. We trust that God will use this OneTshwane month as a moment to build a momentum that will result in a movement of disciple-making disciples. If we teach people to obey, then this month cannot stay being only one month, it needs to translate over into you and I continuing to be and make disciples for Jesus. May you continue to faithfully obey Jesus and teach others to also make this their lifestyle.

Prayer response:

1. What do you understand about this great commandment that Jesus gave to His disciples and how is this applicable to your life right now? Why don’t you pray and ask Jesus to help you be a disciple of Jesus yourself?
2. Who are you reaching out to or befriending that does not know Jesus or who is not born again? Why not pray now and ask God to give you opportunities and the grace to share the gospel with them?
3. Ask God to show you how to continue living a lifestyle of prayer and obedience to His word. Prayerfully commit to continuing what God has begun in your life over the last three weeks.

*Pray for the salvation of those on your prayer list.