1) Jesus told us to

"18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”" -Matthew 28:18-20

"A disciple is someone who adheres to the teachings of another. It is a follower or a learner. It refers to someone who takes up the ways of someone else."

"A disciple is someone who learns from Jesus to live like Jesus. Someone who, because of God's awakening grace, conforms his or her words and ways to the words and ways of Jesus."

2) Being an Everyday Disciple-Maker is my identity.

"18 While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 19 And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”" -Matthew 4:18-19

"40 A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher." -Luke 6:40

1) Follow Jesus

2) Live a life worthy of imitation

Question: Am I living a life worthy of imitation?

"15 For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel. 16 I urge you, then, be imitators of me." -1 Corinthians 4:15-16

"Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ." -1 Corinthians 11:1

"9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you." -Philippians 4:9

"7 For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not idle when we were with you, 8 nor did we eat anyone's bread without paying for it, but with toil and labor we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you. 9 It was not because we do not have that right, but to give you in ourselves an example to imitate." -2 Thessalonians 3:7-9

"You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness." -2 Timothy 3:10

"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." -1 Timothy 4:12

3) Train intentionally

"6 If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed. 7 Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; 8 for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. 9 The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance. 10 For to this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe." -1 Timothy 4:6-10

4) Prioritize investing in other

"Programs don't disciple people, people disciple people."

5) Be available & willing

"8 And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.”" -Isaiah 6:8

"Being available means that at any moment I am willing to help someone take their next step toward Jesus."

Prayer: Jesus, I am available to help someone take their next step toward Jesus.

• Am I living a life worthy of imitation?
• Who am I currently investing in?