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Discipled

Student Profile
By Zac Tsai

Matthew 28:18-20
“Go therefore and make disciples…”
Quality #1
The Elite Eight Gospel Centered
A person who embeds the Gospel of Jesus Christ in
Top Eight Qualities of a Disciple everything he thinks, says, and does on a daily
basis. -1 Cor. 15:1-4
Quality Scripture Reference
Gospel Col. 1:23; 1 Cor. 2:1-2, 15:1-4; 2
Centered Cor. 5:17-21; Phil. 3:7-11; Col. Measured by: Can clearly communicate the Gospel
3:17; 1 Tim. 1:15 of Jesus Christ by quoting Scripture. Makes it a
Loves God Matt. 22:37; Ps. 63:8; Matt. 8:18-22 personal goal to share the gospel with at least 3
Loves Matt. 22:39; Jn 13:35 people (who are non-believers) each semester.
Others Cherishes the gospel in their heart by reciting it to
Devoted to Acts 1:14, 2:42; Eph. 6:18; 1 Thess. themselves on a daily/weekly basis.
Prayer 5:17
Makes Matt. 28:18-20; John 13:35; 2 Tim.
Disciples 2:2
Cares for Matt. 9:10; 9:36-37, 15:32; Luke 15
the Lost
Obedient to Matt. 28:19; Jn 13:34, 15:10
God’s
Commands
Proclaims Matt. 10:7; Lk 9:1-2; Ac. 1:8, 2:30-
Christ 33, 36; Romans 10:14-17; 1 Cor.
2:1-2; 2 Cor. 5:20
Honorable Mention: Knows Scripture (Ps. 119:11; Eph.
6:17; Col. 3:16; 2 Tim. 3:16; 1 Pet. 2:1-3) Matthew 28:19-20
“Go therefore and make disciples of
all nations, baptizing them in the
name of the Father and of the Son
and of the Holy Spirit, teaching
them to observe all that I have
commanded you…”
Quality #2 Quality #4
Loves God Devoted To Prayer
A person who has a love for God to the very core of A person who prioritizes prayer and sees it not as an
his mind, body, heart, and soul. –Matt. 22:37 event, but as an ongoing communication with God.
–1 Thess. 5:17

Measured by: A consistent quiet time every day that


involves reading the Bible. Meditates on and hides Measured by: Frequent prayer times throughout the
Scripture in his heart on a regular basis. Seeks godly week. Engages in a ‘prayer week calendar’ that includes
counsel and prays over decisions. Devoted to the praying with at least 3 other friends each week. Has a
teaching of the Word, fellowship, and prayer. Not afraid ‘VIP’ list of at least 5 believing and non-believing friends
to bring God up in a conversation with anyone. Capable that he prays for on a weekly basis. Frequently offers to
of identifying a “God-sighting” when asked. pray for someone in need on the spot.
(Somewhat of a culmination of all the qualities).

Quality #3
Loves Others
A person who has a love for others, regardless of
who they are or what they have done, equivalent to
the love he/she has for himself/herself. –Matt.
22:39

Measured by: Regularly prays for other’s needs within


their circle of influence. Constantly engages in Matthew 22:37, 39
deepening friendships with others inside and outside “You shall love the Lord your God with
their network via meals, hangouts, and other all your heart and with all your soul and
entertainment. Readily available to meet needs of others with all your mind… And the second is
within their sphere of influence. like it: You shall love your neighbor as
yourself.”
Quality #5 Quality #7
Makes Disciples Obedient to God’s Commands
A person who understands Christ’s mission and A person who values God’s law and views it as a
actively attempts to help others become better way to deepen his/her friendship with Christ. –
followers of Jesus Christ. –Matt. 28:18-20; 2 Tim. John 15:10
2:2
Measured by: Discipled by at least one older and more
mature believer than they are. Consistent monthly Measured by: Someone who knows and lives by
meetings with their disciple as well as meeting with at Scripture. Their decision making process uses the Bible
least one lost and one saved friend. Verbally shares the as their filter. In Bible studies this person regularly seeks
lessons learned from their discipler. Repeats the same something to obey in the word of God. Understands
style of learning with his/her disciple. Encourages what he is reading and seeks to do what it says.
disciple to do the same with the focus of multiplication. Obedient to what his disciple tells him and teaches other
disciples to obey as well.

Quality #6
Cares for the Lost
A person who has a compassionate desire to
connect with those who don’t know Christ, and
meets their needs in any way possible. –Lk 15

Measured by: A person who is labeled as ‘a friend of


sinners.’ One who has a compassionate and non-
judgmental attitude towards others who are lost. 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
Actively engages with the lost by inviting them to “The gospel I preached to you,
church events, hangouts, meals, etc. Readily available to which you received… That Christ
meet needs of lost people within their sphere of died for our sins in accordance with
influence. the Scriptures, that he was buried,
that he was raised on the third
day…”
Quality #8 Goals For The Year
• 5 gospel presentations throughout the year.
Proclaims Christ
A person who not only sees how he has been • Youth led Bible Study or DBS by EOY.
entrusted with God’s message, but also speaks • Each One. Reach One.
about Christ from the overflow of his heart, and
therefore looks for numerous occasions to talk • Participate in 2 outreaches per year.
about Him. -2 Cor. 5:17-21
• 10-30min. of prayer, journaling, and Scripture
reading each day.

Measured by: Identifies Christ as the God in whom • Pray with at least 1 adult and 1 other youth
he puts his trust in when around friends or even each week.
strangers. Talks about Jesus with his friends. • Serve on Sunday morning once a month.
Understands the message of reconciliation to Christ
and prioritizes sharing that truth with others. • Serve on Wednesday night once a month.
Places Christ at the center of everything he says and
• Have at least 1 mentor who meets with you at
does.
least once a month.

Places where Discipleship Happens

• Wednesday Night Youth (7:00p-8:30p)

• Sunday School (9:00a-10:10a)

• One-on-One Discipleship
2 Corinthians 5:20
“Therefore, we are
ambassadors for Christ, God
making his appeal through
us. We implore you on
behalf of Christ, be reconciled
to God.”

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