Matt 28:19a
In a church plant and missions agency like SOS, we always seek new tools for more effective and better discipleship training.
Pastor Kim Owens, who together with her husband, Pastor Paul, leads the rapidly growing church Fresh Start in Phoenix, AZ. Here she gives a compilation of what she calls: The Model of the Good Samaritan.
The model is found in Luke chapter 10:29-37. The story is about a Samaritan that cares for a Jew that is almost beaten half to death after being attacked by robbers and is left dying on the road side. The Priest and Levite that came the same way just passed by without caring, but the Samaritan showed true love and care. This is a great illustration of discipleship, says Kim. The good Samaritan treated his neighbor this way:
1. He bandaged up his wounds. This illustrates the salvation experience. The new birth and inner freedom from the barriers of past sin and choices is the starting point.
2. The poured oil and wine on him. This illustrates the experience of the baptism in the Holy Spirit and fire with the evidence of speaking in tongues. This is a crucial step for next level discipleship.
3. He put him on his own beast or donkey. This illustrates the principle of sacrifice and Lordship; a must to be a follower of Christ.
4. He brought him to an inn and took care of him after arriving. This illustrates the need for the disciple to make a vital connection to the Church and the Body of Christ. Relationships are the key to the sucess of the new disciple.
5. He paid two days wages on behalf of the man. This illustrates the principle of generosity which is vital to understanding Kingdom principles concerning our money. A right relationship with money is crucial for spiritual growth.
6. He made a commitment to return to the man. This illustrates the important principle of accountability through ongoing personal relationship.
I hope this can be of help to all our house church leaders and people who are discipling someone.
See ya!
