Essential Questions for Parents and Disciples - Week Eight
Discipling the Next Generation
“Essential Questions for Parents and Disciples”
Luke 2:48-50
- The identity question:
- Who am I?
- Loved, child of God, chosen, redeemed…
- Who is Jesus?
- Son of God, Sovereign Lord…
- Who is God?
- Creator, Sovereign Lord, Holy, Father…
- Who is your child?
- Do you know?
- Do they know?
- The purpose question:
- What was Jesus’ purpose?
- Reveal God as Father
- Provide salvation
- Make disciples
- What is my purpose?
- to glorify God by becoming more like Christ
- The role question:
- What was Jesus’ role?
- Child of Joseph and Mary
- Learner
- Teacher
- Savior
- What is my role?
- Role of disciple: to follow, learn, and become like Jesus
- Role of parent: to nurture God-centered kids
- Role of discipler: to lead people in the adventure of becoming like Christ
Knowing who I am in God brings peace, purpose and freedom.
