Why Get Trained?
Last Updated on January 17, 2025 by Rocklyn Clarke
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Goal
Our goal is to faithfully study the life of Jesus in community with other brothers and sisters, who are doing the same thing so that we can do what Jesus does: announcing and demonstrating the kingdom of God and making disciples who make disciples.
Overview (under construction)
Matthew 6:25-34 makes it clear that, rather than worrying about the things we need, Jesus wants us to “seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness” (Matthew 6:33). To fulfill this teaching it is not enough to make sure that we maintain a personal time for prayer and Bible study. The instruction is not merely to seek God first but rather to seek his Kingdom first. God’s Kingdom comprises all those who follow Jesus. Thus, in order to seek his Kingdom first, we must be working together with other brothers and sisters in Christ to pursue and advance God’s agenda. This requires a change in our lifestyle and a commitment to being trained.
The Bible has a lot to say about the need for God’s people to be trained.
Gospels (under construction)
- Matthew 7:21-27 – Jesus expects us to put his words into practice.
- Matthew 8:18-22 – Following Jesus is costly.
- Matthew 9:35 – 10:15 – Jesus sent out trained disciples to execute his mission.
- Matthew 13:1-23 – Jesus wants us to be fruitful.
- Matthew 16:24-27 – We must deny ourselves. If we try to save our lives, we will lose them.
- Matthew 25:14-30 – Use what God has given you productively for the Kingdom.
- Matthew 28:16-20 – Make Disciples
- Luke 6:39-40 – Students who are fully trained will be like their teacher.
Other NT Writings (under construction)
- Acts 18:24-26 – Priscilla and Aquila helped to train Apollos.
- Acts 20:25-32 – Paul spent 3 years declaring the whole will of God to the Ephesians.
- Ephesians 4:11-16 – Christ has appointed apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers to equip you.
- 2 Timothy 2:2 – Paul expected Timothy to make disciples who would themselves make disciples.
- Hebrews 5:11 – 6:4 – The author of Hebrews expected his readers to train themselves.
