Submission to a master
As a disciple, I submit to Jesus as master because Jesus is the Son of God and is worthy of my submission, He will lead me beyond my present life, and He is able to make more of my life than I would think possible (Matthew 19:16-30).
My submission to Jesus as master corresponds to the purpose for the Church to worship God.
My submission to Jesus as master leads to the transformation of my will and leads me to live as Jesus lived.
Memorization of the master’s words
As a disciple, I memorize Jesus’ words because they will bring about transformation in my lives, they will firmly establish and build my life well, and they will strengthen me in the storms of life (Luke 6:46-49; Matthew 7:24-27).
My memorization of Jesus’ words corresponds to the purpose of the Church to equip believers.
My memorization of Jesus’ words leads to the transformation of my mind and leads me to believe as Jesus believed.
Action or service in the master’s ministry
As a disciple, I serve in Jesus’ ministry to help meet people’s needs, to help meet their greatest need, and to help me develop His gentleness and humility (Matthew 9:35-10:16).
My service in Jesus’ ministry corresponds to the purpose of the Church to serve God.
My service in Jesus’ ministry leads to the transformation of my character and leads me to serve as Jesus served.
Imitation of the master’s life
As a disciple, I imitate Jesus’ life by living in contact with others, by focusing on people not programs, and by filling my life with humility and love (Luke 7:31-50; Matthew 11:16-19).
My imitation of Jesus’ life corresponds to the purpose of the Church to care for people.
My imitation of Jesus’ life leads to the transformation of my heart and leads me to love as Jesus loved.
Multiplication by finding more disciples for the master
As a disciple, I multiply disciples for Jesus by making my own disciples, by having disciples identify with Jesus, and by having disciples submit to Jesus (Matthew 28:18-20).
My multiplication of disciples for Jesus corresponds to the purpose of the Church to present Christ.
My multiplication of disciples for Jesus leads to the transformation of my identity and leads me to lead as Jesus led.
