Big Idea: Jesus begins his training of the Apostles. Jesus is intentionally in everything he does. He is the epitome of living life on God’s mission. There isn’t a wasted moment or a casual encounter. Jesus trains the twelve, in the context of ministry, with an intent to win the world.
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Luke 6:17 (ESV) — 17 And he came down with them and stood on a level place…
Here is the reality about mankind, we are much better imitators then we are memorizers.
1 Corinthians 11:1 (ESV) — 1 Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.
Philippians 3:17 (ESV) — 17 Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us.
Imitation is the greatest form of duplication.
“God not only created us, but he created the developmental process. There is a reason the saying “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” is generally true. Children learn much, if not most, of the important things in life through observation and imitation of their parents. From language to values, from personal habits to worldview, God designed children to absorb and reflect what their parents teach and model. This is why parenting is effective.” Michael Lawrence
1 Timothy 4:12 (ESV) — 12 Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
What has God called you to steward well for his kingdom?
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Luke 6:17 (ESV) — 17 And he came down with them and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his disciples…
The crowd of disciples are the context in which Jesus trains the 12. He teaches the crowd, with an eye toward his Apostles. And he teaches the Apostles with an eye toward the crowd.
Luke 9:10–17
Imitation is one of our greatest assets in discipling others. And ministry is a great arena for others to imitate us. Whatever responsibility God has given you in the church, your greatest responsibility is to teach others to do that ministry alongside of you.
People are our Greatest Responsibility.
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Luke 6:17 (ESV) — 17 And he came down with them and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon,
Early on, Sidon produced and transited wealthy commodities to trading partners in Assyria, Egypt, Cyprus, and the Aegean region. It then became a capital under the Assyrian and Persian domination…The center prospered under Greek and Roman rule thanks to its commercial vocation and its role as a bridge between the Near East and the Mediterranean.
Jesus trains the 12, in the context of ministry, with an eye to win the world.
