Discipleship
Discipleship
Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Apostle Mike Herzog
Jesus began His church with disciples. Discipleship is a two-way process of becoming a follower of Jesus. It involves designated spiritual growth through learning the teachings of Jesus, implementing His lifestyle, and sharing the knowledge of His principles with others. Apostle Mike passes down these teachings to his congregation this past Sunday. He explains why we disciple, what happens when we don’t disciple, and reasons we might not disciple. The key aspects of discipleship are learning & imitation, transformation, relationship, and replication.
The first step of discipleship is learning and imitation. Everything you know you’ve learned from someone else. A disciple learns from their teacher and actively imitates their life, not just in teaching, but also with their actions, heart, and character. This leads to transformation of the heart and mind, which reflects evidence of faith and obedience. Another key to discipleship is relationship through sharing your life with someone. Providing insight into your struggles and accomplishments helps them to relate to you, while also allowing them to hope that they can achieve success after struggles. Replication is another attribute of discipleship. If you pour into someone else, they should turn around and help the next person with what they have learned. People often feel compelled to give after they have experienced another’s generosity.
Why do we disciple?
Jesus tells us to do this as this is our way to give others a testimony which is the living proof of how seeking the savior has transformed lives. We also disciple because of thankfulness. When you share the news of our gratitude for God’s blessings, He blesses us even more. Lastly, we disciple because we love God, and we love people. If you love God, you want to obey Him and you want others to know Him.
Matthew 28:19-20
Go therefor 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.” Amen.
Matthew 10:7-8
And as you go, preach saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons Freely you have received, freely give.
Matthew 22:36-40
“Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”
What happens when we don’t disciple?
#1: People don’t hear if you don’t share.
Romans 10:9-15
That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him. For “whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved.” How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!”
#2: Judgment happens. If they do not hear they disobey.
Judges 2:10-12
When all that generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation arose after them who did not know the LORD nor the work which He had done for Israel. Then the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and served the Baals; and they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt; and they followed other gods from among the gods of the people who were all around them, and they bowed down to them; and they provoked the LORD to anger.
#3: Gods plans are delayed. He needs a willing servant to partner with and without that His plans will be delayed. When He finds a willing servant, His plans can be fulfilled.
Ezekiel 22:30
So, I sought for a man among them who would make a wall, and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found no one.
In the days of Abraham, a prophetic word was spoken about how the children of Israel would be in bondage in Egypt for 400 years. Then later a word came that a deliverer was born. Pharaoh heard about this, and he issued a decree to murder all the newborns. Because of God’s sovereignty, Moses was protected and brought to Pharaoh’s house by way of a basket to be saved and raised in Pharaoh’s house. God’s timeline was originally planned to be 400 years for His children to be delivered and at 390 years Moses got the idea that he was going to take matters into his own hands when he killed an Egyptian that was abusing a Hebrew slave. He did this because he wanted to be the deliverer and make something happen in his own timeline. Word got out about what he did, and he ran into the wilderness. He spent 40 years in the wilderness where God had to work on his character to perfect something inside of Moses, so that he could be used for God’s will. The word of God spoken to bring the children of Israel out of bondage at 400 years came to pass at about 430 years. The timeline of God’s plans are dependent upon us sharing His word and praying to Him for guidance rather than taking matters into our own hands or doing things in our strength.
Why don’t we disciple?
#1: Selfishness. Too often we think our relationship with God is enough for just Him and us. It’s more than that. It is about how we can partner with God and bring others to His kingdom as well. The best way to become successful is helping others. The best way to get over your own problems is to help other people with their problems. If you can help someone else obtain a breakthrough, God will certainly help you obtain a breakthrough.
Philippians 2:3-7
Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men.
#2: A Hardened Heart. We can become so desensitized by the society we live in that we forget to have compassion enough to pray for others.
Ezekiel 36:26-27
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My judgments and do them.
#3: Lack of confidence. We have something to teach the enemy does not want us to feel strong enough to teach on behalf of our Heavenly Father. If you are saved the enemy knows he already lost you, but if he can get you to doubt yourself and he can keep you quiet, he can stop you from delivering the next child of God. We must accept Gods plans for us and declare it to ourselves. Speak boldly for Him.
Chronicles 14:2
And David realized that the Lord had confirmed him as king over Israel and had greatly blessed his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.
Apostle Mike tells about a stat he read a while back on the training of Navy Seals. They are sent on special assignments and describes as “the best of the best”. These Navy Seals can accomplish things that change the world. God has invested so much more in each one of His children. As Christians we are special agents for the assignment of the kingdom of God molded with a purpose. He has equipped us with the Armor of God and the training required to grow His kingdom. We might not know it all, but we know something. We don’t have to know it all to help someone else. The best way to learn something is to teach it because when you teach something it’s demanded of you to understand it.
Daniel 11:32
Those who do wickedly against the covenant he shall corrupt with flattery; but the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits.
God’s word says if you know Him you will be strong and carry out great exploits which means all you must do is believe what He says and step out in faith. Listen and obey.
Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Apostle Mike Herzog
Jesus began His church with disciples. Discipleship is a two-way process of becoming a follower of Jesus. It involves designated spiritual growth through learning the teachings of Jesus, implementing His lifestyle, and sharing the knowledge of His principles with others. Apostle Mike passes down these teachings to his congregation this past Sunday. He explains why we disciple, what happens when we don’t disciple, and reasons we might not disciple. The key aspects of discipleship are learning & imitation, transformation, relationship, and replication.
The first step of discipleship is learning and imitation. Everything you know you’ve learned from someone else. A disciple learns from their teacher and actively imitates their life, not just in teaching, but also with their actions, heart, and character. This leads to transformation of the heart and mind, which reflects evidence of faith and obedience. Another key to discipleship is relationship through sharing your life with someone. Providing insight into your struggles and accomplishments helps them to relate to you, while also allowing them to hope that they can achieve success after struggles. Replication is another attribute of discipleship. If you pour into someone else, they should turn around and help the next person with what they have learned. People often feel compelled to give after they have experienced another’s generosity.
Why do we disciple?
Jesus tells us to do this as this is our way to give others a testimony which is the living proof of how seeking the savior has transformed lives. We also disciple because of thankfulness. When you share the news of our gratitude for God’s blessings, He blesses us even more. Lastly, we disciple because we love God, and we love people. If you love God, you want to obey Him and you want others to know Him.
Matthew 28:19-20
Go therefor 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.” Amen.
Matthew 10:7-8
And as you go, preach saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons Freely you have received, freely give.
Matthew 22:36-40
“Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”
What happens when we don’t disciple?
#1: People don’t hear if you don’t share.
Romans 10:9-15
That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him. For “whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved.” How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!”
#2: Judgment happens. If they do not hear they disobey.
Judges 2:10-12
When all that generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation arose after them who did not know the LORD nor the work which He had done for Israel. Then the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and served the Baals; and they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt; and they followed other gods from among the gods of the people who were all around them, and they bowed down to them; and they provoked the LORD to anger.
#3: Gods plans are delayed. He needs a willing servant to partner with and without that His plans will be delayed. When He finds a willing servant, His plans can be fulfilled.
Ezekiel 22:30
So, I sought for a man among them who would make a wall, and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found no one.
In the days of Abraham, a prophetic word was spoken about how the children of Israel would be in bondage in Egypt for 400 years. Then later a word came that a deliverer was born. Pharaoh heard about this, and he issued a decree to murder all the newborns. Because of God’s sovereignty, Moses was protected and brought to Pharaoh’s house by way of a basket to be saved and raised in Pharaoh’s house. God’s timeline was originally planned to be 400 years for His children to be delivered and at 390 years Moses got the idea that he was going to take matters into his own hands when he killed an Egyptian that was abusing a Hebrew slave. He did this because he wanted to be the deliverer and make something happen in his own timeline. Word got out about what he did, and he ran into the wilderness. He spent 40 years in the wilderness where God had to work on his character to perfect something inside of Moses, so that he could be used for God’s will. The word of God spoken to bring the children of Israel out of bondage at 400 years came to pass at about 430 years. The timeline of God’s plans are dependent upon us sharing His word and praying to Him for guidance rather than taking matters into our own hands or doing things in our strength.
Why don’t we disciple?
#1: Selfishness. Too often we think our relationship with God is enough for just Him and us. It’s more than that. It is about how we can partner with God and bring others to His kingdom as well. The best way to become successful is helping others. The best way to get over your own problems is to help other people with their problems. If you can help someone else obtain a breakthrough, God will certainly help you obtain a breakthrough.
Philippians 2:3-7
Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men.
#2: A Hardened Heart. We can become so desensitized by the society we live in that we forget to have compassion enough to pray for others.
Ezekiel 36:26-27
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My judgments and do them.
#3: Lack of confidence. We have something to teach the enemy does not want us to feel strong enough to teach on behalf of our Heavenly Father. If you are saved the enemy knows he already lost you, but if he can get you to doubt yourself and he can keep you quiet, he can stop you from delivering the next child of God. We must accept Gods plans for us and declare it to ourselves. Speak boldly for Him.
Chronicles 14:2
And David realized that the Lord had confirmed him as king over Israel and had greatly blessed his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.
Apostle Mike tells about a stat he read a while back on the training of Navy Seals. They are sent on special assignments and describes as “the best of the best”. These Navy Seals can accomplish things that change the world. God has invested so much more in each one of His children. As Christians we are special agents for the assignment of the kingdom of God molded with a purpose. He has equipped us with the Armor of God and the training required to grow His kingdom. We might not know it all, but we know something. We don’t have to know it all to help someone else. The best way to learn something is to teach it because when you teach something it’s demanded of you to understand it.
Daniel 11:32
Those who do wickedly against the covenant he shall corrupt with flattery; but the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits.
God’s word says if you know Him you will be strong and carry out great exploits which means all you must do is believe what He says and step out in faith. Listen and obey.
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