Preparing for the Harvest Part 5 Making Disciples

Preparing for the Harvest Part 5

Making Disciples

Matthew 28:19	Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
20	Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

The word Teach in this verse is from the Greek word 3100. matheteuo, math-ayt-yoo'-o; from G3101; intrans. to become a pupil; trans. to disciple, i.e. enrol as scholar:--be disciple, instruct, teach.

The commission was not just to get people save it also involved making disciples

In the coming harvest the easy part will be getting people saved, this will be almost effortless as God pours out his spirit and great signs and wonders are manifest. Making disciples and training an army is altogether something else. In the past Bible Colleges have offered two to four year courses in Theology and other Christian disciplines, carefully dissecting various books of the Bible. However as good as that may be, we need to take note of the words of Jesus in Mathew 28:20.

Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you

I have never ever seen a course or heard any real teaching or training that followed this particular theme, teaching them to observe everything that Jesus had commanded His disciples.

Now many bible schools have served the Christian church well, I myself have set up several bible schools and training centers in the past 30 years, however we are living in days in which much of what may have worked in the days gone by will no longer work in this present generation. The coming new wine of harvest souls must have new wineskins in order to facilitate what God is purposing for this last generation. The harvest will come in, it is the Lords harvest, and the coming great harvest is something which the Lord has control of and nothing can stop it, but training or making disciples is another thing. Jesus clearly said we have to teach them to observe all things He commanded, that’s the hard part.

This generation will go to heights in God that no other generation has

Everything is maturing as we move down to the end of the age, both good and evil is maturing, the scriptures clearly tell us that Jesus is coming for a church without spot or wrinkle, this phenomena has never been seen in the church before. If we teach the coming new Christians to observe everything Jesus commanded this will prove to be a catalyst that will propel them into maturity at a rate unheard of. You may say, well foundations still have to be laid, yes this is true but it should not take 5 years to do it.

We must move on and do it quickly

Hebrews 6:1	Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
2	Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
3	And this will we do, if God permit.

The Apostle Paul was exhorting the church to move on beyond the rudimental doctrines. In saying this, we need to understand that the Lord reveals further truth in each successive generation. Ever since the reformation God has been revealing greater understanding and truth to each new generation. Much greater light and understanding is being revealed in regard to the foundational truths listed in Heb 6:1-2.

Truth is revealed progressively, line upon line, our understanding of these basic truths is about to be enlarged to such a degree that will bring great changes for good in our lives and accelerate the process not just of understanding, but will bring about life changing reality into our lives.

Prepare to disciple the harvest

We must start now to prepare, In a Time of great harvest Joseph prepared in order that he would be able to feed the people, leaders must seek the Lord in order to understand how they are to prepare for what is coming. Business men prepare, ministers prepare, Christians prepare the Harvest is on the way.

Blessings
Neville Johnson Tuesday, April 22, 2008