Lecture Notes: Evangelism and Discipleship

Overview

• Evangelism and Discipleship: Two interconnected mandates from God as depicted in the Gospels (Mark, Luke, Matthew).
• Context in the Bible: Reference to Ephraim's story and Abraham's military strategy in Genesis 14.
• Objectives: Extend God's kingdom, populate heaven, and prepare for spiritual warfare.

Key Points on Evangelism and Discipleship

Importance and Strategy

• Evangelism: Precedes discipleship and serves as a precursor.
• Discipleship: Necessary for spiritual growth and carrying out God's mission.
• Mandates: Highlighted in Mark 16 and Matthew 28.
• Weapons of Warfare: Spiritual, not carnal, involving prayer, worship, and the Word of God.

Biblical Case Studies

• Abraham's Strategy: Genesis 14 - Armed 318 trained servants for battle.
  • Training and Preparation: Essential before engaging in spiritual battles.
• Jesus' Approach: Use of a simple method to empower disciples.
• David's Giant Killers: The importance of training others to lead.

Military and Spiritual Patterns

Old Testament Military Strategy

• Genesis 14: Four points of Abraham’s strategy:
  • Trained and armed servants.
  • Preparation during peace times.
  • Dividing forces strategically.
  • Bringing back all goods and people.

New Testament Soul Winning

• Mark 6:7-13: Jesus sends disciples out two by two with simple instructions.
• Training: Essential for casting out demons and healing the sick.
• Soul Winning Strategies: Simple and effective methods of Jesus.

Training and Deployment

Calling and Equipping

• Calling: Jesus invited disciples to follow him, offering relationship.
• Equipping: Training through teaching, observing Jesus' actions, and hands-on experience.

Sending Out

• Sent Out in Pairs: Empowered to perform miracles, heal, and preach.
• Lessons from Jesus: The importance of compassion, prayer, and strategic planning.

Practical Application and Mission

Upcoming Mission

• Rescue Operation: Scheduled for next Sunday focusing on certain local areas (Oregun, Oluyole).
• Role of Participants: Engage in evangelism and spiritual warfare.
• Preparation: Attend training and prayer sessions.

Spiritual Warfare Readiness

• Empowerment: Through prayer and understanding of spiritual weapons.
• Marking Territories: Announcing intentions to dominate spiritually significant areas.

Final Thoughts

• Jesus’ Discipleship Method: Relational, simple, and effective.
• Mission Continuity: No plan B, the responsibility lies with the disciples to continue the mission.
• Faith and Action: Encouragement to act boldly, equipped with spiritual authority.

Conclusion: The lecture emphasizes the critical role of training and preparation in evangelism and discipleship, using biblical narratives as practical frameworks for spiritual warfare and soul winning.