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Have you even taken the time to wonder what the call of Matthew was like? Scripture states, \u201cAs Jesus was walking along, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at his tax collector’s booth. \u2018Follow me and be my disciple\u2019 Jesus said to him. So Matthew got up and followed him\u201d (Matthew 9:9 NLT). Here was Matthew, giving a first-hand account of how he was called. However, this account of discipleship appears to be missing something. Where are the details?<\/p>\n

Think with me for a moment\u2026 Was Matthew married? Did he have children? There is no doubt that his profession was important to him for survival and security. What did his neighbors think about him? How was his family treated? What about his employer? As a tax-collector, he had to report to Roman officials at some point, did he not? Did he just walk away without giving some notice? Were there any negative repercussions? What did his leaving reveal about his character and integrity; leaving his post unattended? Or had the strain of working for the Romans finally so caught up to him that the simple call of the Master easily drew him away?<\/p>\n

From what we read in the New Testament, Matthew was a faithful follower of Christ. Tradition tell us that Matthew was so committed to the Gospel that he gave his life as a martyr in Ethiopia. The above passage from Matthew reveals more details about his discipleship than what seems apparent. A closer look reveals two important requirements for becoming a disciple. According to Pastor Rick Warren, \u201cDiscipleship is the process of becoming like Christ, and it always begins with a decision.\u201d In Matthew\u2019s situation, not only do we see him being decisive, he was also obedient in answering the call of Christ to \u201cfollow me.\u201d<\/p>\n

For those who have a heart for discipleship, pay close attention to the protocol Christ employed when He invited followers to be a disciple. The details regarding discipleship would come later. The first steps, making a decision and obedience were paramount. Why would Jesus spend three years, pouring all that He had into the lives of his disciples, if they were not serious about their calling?<\/p>\n

With the various facets of discipleship ministries, it is easy to become completely absorbed with the details. We cast vision, promote ministry, resource and train individuals, and feel as if we have done a good job when the event is over. However, are we truly \u201cmaking disciples?\u201d Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a professor, pastor, spy, and martyr during the rise of the Third Reich in Germany, believed that unless one followed Christ in a serious fashion, it was to cheapen the grace of God. Bonhoeffer said, \u201cChristianity without discipleship, is always Christianity without Christ.\u201d Discipleship is about raising up Christ followers who accept the call to intentionally make disciples.<\/p>\n

Discipleship was the method Jesus used of winning the world to Himself. His method was simple; find 12 men and pour your entire life into them. And among this small group was a man by the name of Matthew. Matthew would become a disciple, an apostle, and a Gospel writer. His gospel would become known as a \u201cManual for Discipleship.\u201d Not only are the closing words of his gospel interesting, but truly powerful. \u201cAnd Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, \u2018All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.\u2019\u201d (Matthew 28:18-20)<\/p>\n

Details and Discipleship! Matthew is very clear with his instructions. I love his simplistic approach.<\/p>\n

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  1. Go – Discipleship requires action<\/li>\n
  2. Make – Discipleship involves a process<\/li>\n
  3. Baptize – Discipleship implies identification with Christ<\/li>\n
  4. Teach – Discipleship requires training<\/li>\n
  5. Promise \u2013 Discipleship instills the assurance that \u2018God is with us\u2019<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The mandate is clear. Let us go and \u201cmake disciples.\u201d<\/p>\n

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    \"bill<\/a><\/p>\n

    Bill Terry is the National Director for Men\u2019s Ministries and the Assistant Director for Discipleship Ministries. Bill resides in Oklahoma City with his lovely wife Rita, where they will celebrate 44 years of marriage in 2015. He is the proud head of an extended family that includes two sons Gregory and Rodney, daughters-in-law Holly and Brec, granddaughters Grace, Annie, Emily and Elena and grandson Adam Gregory.<\/em><\/p>\n

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