Discipleship
Before His ascension, Jesus sent forth the apostles into the world with the gospel (Matt. 28.19-20). The call is to “make disciples” and part of the process is to “teach” the principles of Jesus.
Discipleship means to not only learn a teaching, but to transform one’s own thinking and lifestyle to reflect the teaching. Being a disciple is not like a “cram session” in preparation for a test, where the student typically forgets “everything” the moment the test is over. Instead, there is a lifelong devotion to understanding the message of Jesus.
Jesus once said, “a disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher” (Luke 6.40). Again, to bring the point sharper Jesus affirmed, “why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not what I tell you?” (Luke 6.46).
The importance of discipleship is that it stands at the very heart of biblical Christianity. If we miss this aspect of the faith, then we have missed the very thing that defines us – we are Christians and we imitate Jesus (1 Pet. 2.21). We cannot imitate Jesus without abiding in his teaching (Tit. 2.11-14).
The New Testament church demonstrated devotion to the apostolic teaching (Acts 2.42), so much so that they were known as disciples of Jesus (Acts 9.1).
“If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”John 8:31
Discipleship Classes at Divine Revival Centre also aim:
- To strengthen our relationship with God, the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.
- To attempt to establish common beliefs and values, and to strengthen the common building pillars of faith, hope and trust.
- To get to meet a few other people in Divine Restoration Ministries.
The discipleship classes are currently presented in 2 Phases.
Phase 1 presents content on the following:
Introduction
- New Birth
- Understanding of the New Creation
- The Lordship of Jesus
- The six-sided nature of love
- The person of the Holy Spirit
- The work of the Holy Spirit continued
- The meaning of the Cross
- Baptism in water and in the Holy Spirit
- The voice of God
- Why, when and where to give
Phase 2 presents content on the following:
- Righteousness
- Redemption
- Sanctification
- Law & Grace
- Justification
- Walk in the Spirit
- The Gift of the Spirit
Conclusion
Phase 3 presents content on the following and is for extra information currently.
- Healing for everyone – Volume 1: – Four Kinds of People by Curry Blake
A discipleship manual is offered free of charge for people committing to attend both Phase 1 and Phase 2. Normally, a chapter is presented per week, so Phase 1 is conducted over about 10 weeks, and Phase 2 for about 7 weeks. The classes are presented in a circular format so you can join the classes any time.
The discipleship classes also start at 09:00 to allow for all people to attend the classes coming with a lift with those who come to the main church service. After a class, which can take around 30 – 40 minutes, people will re-join the main church service again.
The classes are held at Divine Elite School at the back of the Church. Discipleship classes normally stop for the school holidays.
FOLLOW JESUS
One God. One Church. Say yes to Jesus and all that He has to offer you. When you embrace Him you open yourself to the amazing life God has planned for you.
GIVE
There is enough to give and receive— Divine Restoration is a reflection of its community’s kindness, generosity and overwhelming commitment to the Lord. Together, we’re advancing the Kingdom of God and helping those in need.