T uesday March 11
Knowledge and Experience: Part 2
Read Luke 6:20–49. In what ways are both knowledge and experience
revealed in these texts? That is, how are they blended here in a way
that shows why both are needed, not only in our own walk with the
Lord but in disciple-making as well?
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Spiritual knowledge is indispensable for spiritual transformation.
Christ Himself was regarded as the Master Teacher. In open classrooms
bordered by seashores, mountains, and God’s created wonders, Christ
disseminated transformative knowledge. The Holy Spirit awakened
previously seared consciences to accept these truths. Disciple-making
is incomplete without experience, but experience must be directed by
knowledge.
Twenty-first-century disciple-makers must thoroughly acquaint
themselves with Scripture, the source of authentic spiritual information. Likewise, they should disseminate doctrine and teachings
without regard to popularity or convenience. God expects seasoned
believers to withhold nothing, patiently guiding infant converts into
an ever-expanding understanding and appreciation for the wonderful,
life-changing truths of Christianity—especially the present truth of the
three angels’ messages.
In the context of making disciples, what does Jesus say in Luke 6:39 that
everyone who seeks to make disciples must keep in mind? How can
we be sure that we are not like that which Jesus is warning about
here?
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In the end, a combination of knowledge and experience that produces
unselfish love will be the most potent force for any disciple-maker to
possess.
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