The mothers and fathers who bring their children for prayers of blessing on Mother’s Day have obeyed the first command given by God to humankind: Genesis 1:29 And God blessed them.  And God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth.”  

When parents dedicate their children to God, both parents and church family commit to discipling their children in the ways of Jesus. Families are to multiply disciples.  

Healthy church families also multiply disciples: spiritual children. They make disciples of Jesus who make disciples. Today’s message is the third in a three-part series on the three themes that encapsulate how we live out our discipleship journey:

1. Discipleship: Follow Jesus
2. Family: Grow Together
3. Mission: Multiply Disciples

 In this third message, we’ll explore how we are to multiply disciples.  

1. Priority: Make Disciples of Jesus.
2. Pedagogy: Jesus’ Commands.
3. Power: Jesus’ Presence.

Reflection Questions:

1. How does Jesus’ ongoing presence with you embolden your witness and encourage you to take steps of obedience in your discipleship journey?
2. Is there a command of Jesus you need to obey today?
3. Jesus said making disciples who make disciples is the main thing.  How have you made this a priority in your life?

Benediction:  Hebrews 13:5b-6, 8