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The Feast of the Lord AudioAuthor: Apostle Shane Wall
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Dusty Disciples, Part 2
Sunday, 5 May, 2024
Thank you for joining us at The Feast of the Lord! If you'd like to learn more about our church, or to find out how you can discover your purpose, visit us online at www.orangeburgchuch.com Here are the notes from this week's message: Dusty Disciples Pt. 2 *- When a person set out to follow a Rabbi (religious teacher), people would say, “May you be covered with the dust of your Rabbi.” This saying meant disciples walked so closely behind the Rabbi on the ancient dirt roads in Israel while he was teaching that the dust from the Rabbi’s feet covered them. Onlookers saw the dust as honorable. Likewise, as disciples of Christ today, we should aspire to walk so closely behind Him that we are “covered with His dust.” 19 Go then and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,Matthew 28:19 AMPC*- Jesus never told us to make Christians; He told us to make disciples (students, hungry to learn).*- Indeed, our goal is for people to commit their lives to Jesus. However, it's crucial that they truly understand who Jesus is first, then grasp His teachings and learn how to apply His words to their lives. Without this knowledge, they can't honestly know Him. After all, who commits to a serious relationship with someone they don't know? *- Jesus' directive to "Go and make disciples..." essentially instructed us to inspire a desire to learn in others. How did He spark this hunger? Through sight and sound. He captivated them with unprecedented miracles and teachings. He told His disciples to "Teach them what I taught you," urging us to use similar methods to engage and educate prospective disciples… 20 Teaching them to observe everything that I have commanded you, and behold, I am with you all the days (perpetually, uniformly, and on every occasion), to the [very] close and consummation of the age. Amen (so let it be).Matthew 28:20 AMPC*- Solely based on Jesus’ teachings and training, as faithful disciples, we commit to our spiritual growth through consistent participation in congregational, small groups, and all other gatherings, alongside prayer, fasting (if medically able), and daily Bible study. These dedicated practices help deepen our understanding of God and enrich our spiritual journey. 7 And as you go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand!8 Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely (without pay) you have received, freely (without charge) give.Matthew 10:7-8 AMPC*- Again, sight and sound attract those who genuinely desire discipleship. Then, we continue to teach them how to successfully use sight and sound in their own lives to share their faith in Jesus with others. *- How are we empowered to minister wisdom, understanding, and tangible miracles to others?15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.Mark 16:17-18 KJV Lifework Assignment:We live in a world powered by energy, from starting engines with a key turn to charging our phones and flipping light switches. We rely on this power every day to meet our needs. Similarly, God invites us to energize our faith in Him, believing that everything will work through His divine power just as we trust in unseen power to activate our devices. Therefore, ask the Holy Spirit to guide you to follow Jesus so closely that you instinctively know how to tap into His power for any need of yours or others.
