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Memorize a Verse

• Read the verse several times to get the meaning.
• Start with the topic and reference, "Assurance of Salvation, John 5:24," and say it several times with the first phrase of the verse.
• Then when you can say that by heart, add the next phrase, and say the topic and reference together with both phrases.
• Continue phrase by phrase until you can say the entire verse from memory.
• Then each time you review the verse, state the topic, the reference, the verse, and the reference again at the end.
• By repeating the reference before and after the verse, it helps you remember the location of it in the Bible.

The key to successful Scripture memory is daily review. Review the verse every day until it becomes part of you. Carry cards with you so that they are handy for use during your spare time. Scripture memory can become a lifetime habit that will give you blessing and strength as you learn to apply the verses to your life.

Timothy Training: Lesson Eight

To Do:

Elements of Reproduction

SET THE PATTERN

The Apostle Paul said, "Be you followers of me, even as I also am of Christ" (1Corinthians 11:1). So, if our spiritual children are to be reproductive, we must set a good example for them to follow. Generally, people don't do what we tell them as much as they copy whatever we do.

Paul developed good habits in the Word, prayer, teaching, preaching, working, and witnessing. He could confidently say to his followers, "Those things which you have both learned and received and heard and seen in me, do. And the God of peace shall be with you" (Philippians 4:9).

Whatever you have learned about being a true disciple, you are to pass on to someone else. You have learned how to live a holy life in the midst of a crooked world, how to share the gospel, how to have a regular Quiet time, how to read, study and memorize the Scriptures, how to follow up on a young babe in Christ. Don't keep this experience to yourself: PASS IT ON TO SOMEONE ELSE.

Remember, it is essential that you continue in the Word, prayer and witnessing so as to set a good example.

SHOW HOW

The best way to teach is to do it together with someone you are instructing. If you want to learn to play the violin well, take private lessons from a master. The same is true of almost any sport or pursuit. We learn by doing under the instruction of a teacher.

When the disciples asked Jesus, "Lord, teach us to pray," the Lord responded by giving examples of effective prayers and then prayed with them. They learned to pray by praying.

So take time to be with the person you are discipling. Pray together, read the Bible together, share your Bible study, share lessons you are learning about yourself and God, share your problems and sorrows, as well as your victories. Be ready to answer truthfully whatever questions your young disciple may ask.

Offer to go witnessing together and meet with your contact's friends and relatives.

SEND FORTH

After this new disciple has been established in the basics of the Word and prayer life, you are to challenge this person to engage in some form of ministry. Every one should bear fruit for Christ. In a sense, you will send him or her into the harvest. At first, you will need to provide lots of encouragement and backing. There will probably be some failure and heartaches, but continue to encourage him. As the great counselor Paul said, "And let us not be weary in well doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not" (Galatians 6:9).

When your spiritual child brings his first person to Christ, rejoice with him.

SUSTAIN BY LOVE AND PRAYER

As your friend grows in the Lord and matures, he will become less dependent upon you. This is natural. Infants need constant care, but older children will leave the home to play and explore. But your role as a trusted adviser and spiritual parent is very vital. You sustain him by your love and prayer.

When your spiritual child becomes fruitful and begins to disciple others, your role may change again. The grandparent has a different role than the parent, but the stability and blessing of a godly heritage is very great.

SEE INTO THE FUTURE

Notice the explosion of spiritual reproduction shown in the chart below. If a pastor wins a hundred people to Christ every year, it would indeed be dramatic work. Yet if an individual could win one soul to Christ in a year and teach that one to be faithful and productive, this has even greater potential.

May the Lord give you a fruitful seed unto many generations.

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