Multiplying Disciples 2 Timothy 2.1 7
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The document discusses the concept of multiplying disciples through one-on-one ministry. It describes how Edward Kimball influenced Dwight Moody who went on to influence many other Christian leaders in a chain of discipleship. It highlights Paul's instruction to Timothy to be strong in God's grace, dedicate himself to teaching others, and be disciplined to please God. The goal is for every believer to reach one other person with the gospel so the church can reach the world in one generation through this pattern of multiplication.
Multiplying Disciples 2 Timothy 2.1 7
- 1. “ Multiplying Disciples” 2 Timothy 2:1-7
- 2. Edward Kimball A Sunday School teacher in the 1800’s One of his students: “I have seen few persons whose minds were spiritually darker when he came into my Sunday School class, or one who seemed more unlikely ever to become a Christian of clear decided views, still less to fill any sphere of extended public usefulness.”
- 3. Dwight L. Moody "I was in a new world. The birds sang sweeter. The sun shone brighter. I'd never known such peace.“
- 4. Multiplication Chain Edward Kimball Dwight L. Moody F.B. Meyer J. Wilbur Chapman Billy Sunday Mordecai Ham
- 5. Billy Graham “ Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” (Matthew 28:18-20)
- 6. Flies
- 7. The Concept of Multiplication 4372 puppies in 7 generations 80 million kittens in 10 years
- 8. One-by-One! “ If every believer followed this pattern, the Church could reach the entire world with the gospel in one generation. Mass crusades will never finish the great commission; but a one-by-one ministry will.” - Billy Graham
- 9. Each One – Reach One
- 10. 2 Timothy 2:1-7 1 Timothy, my child, b e strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 You have often heard me teach. Now I want you to tell these same things to followers who can be trusted to tell others.
- 11. 2 Timothy 2:1-7 3 As a good soldier of Christ Jesus you must endure your share of suffering. 4 Soldiers on duty don’t work at outside jobs. They try only to please their commanding officer. 5 No one wins an athletic contest without obeying the rules. 6 And farmers who work hard are the first to eat what grows in their field.
- 12. 2 Timothy 2:1-7 7 Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.
- 13. Dominated by Christ’s Grace “ Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” (1) “ If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ.” (1 Peter 4:11) God's Grace
- 14. Dominated by Christ’s Grace “ Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16)
- 15. Dominated by Christ’s Grace “ Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” (2 Peter 1:2)
- 16. Dominated by Christ’s Grace “ Cloth yourselves with humility toward one another, because, ‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.’” (1 Peter 5:5)
- 17. Dedicated to the Ministry of Multiplying Disciples “ You have often heard me teach. Now I want you to tell these same things to followers who can be trusted to tell others.” (2)
- 18. Paul’s Example
- 19. Dedicated to the Ministry of Multiplying Disciples “ Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” (1 Peter 3:15)
- 20. Disciplined for a Life Pleasing to God 3 As a good soldier of Christ Jesus you must endure your share of suffering. 4 Soldiers on duty don’t work at outside jobs. They try only to please their commanding officer.
- 21. Spiritual Qualities Dominated by Christ’s Grace Dedicated to the Ministry of Multiplying Disciples Disciplined for a Life Pleasing to God.
- 22. YOU
- 23. Compete According to the Rules 5 No one wins an athletic contest without obeying the rules.
- 24. Work Hard 6 And farmers who work hard are the first to eat what grows in their field.
- 25. “ Reflect on what I am saying”