Main Idea: The biblical model of disciple-making requires significant personal investment by mature believers in the lives of the less mature.

The Christian Faith is Most Faithfully Passed on Through Intentional, Personal Relationships – v.14,15

• Deuteronomy 6:6, 7
• 1 Corinthians 2:13

Faithful Mentors Lead Others By Example – v.16,17

• 1 Corinthians 11:1

Faithful Mentors Have Hard Conversations – v.18-20

• Galatians 2:11–14

Faithful Mentors Provide Both Spiritual Discipline and Encouragement – v.21

• Philemon 1:17–21

So What?

• Who am I investing in and who is investing in me?
  • Colossians 1:28, 29