Discipleship Through Social Media
TEACHER
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Lesson 13
BASIC BIBLICAL TEXT
Daniel 5.1-5, 25-31
GOLDEN TEXT
Then the Lord answered me and said:
“Write the vision�And make it plain on tablets,�That he may run who reads it.”
Habakkuk 2.2
OBJECTIVES
Recognize the value of social networks for discipleship;
Identify the main means of communication for social media users;
Use electronic social networks with wisdom to evangelize and disciple.
INTRODUCTION
Throughout this lesson, the value of social networks for compliance of Jesus’ commandment of making disciples throughout the nations.
(Mt 28.19)� �
1.CHARACTERISTICS OF EACH PLATFORM
1.1. Connecting people and long distance organization
It is possible to stablish contact anytime with people anywhere for a reasonable price in just a click.
Many of the social networks exert influence over though and lifestyle of their users.
1.2. Broad range and different objectives
Some of the objectives can be:
2. SOCIAL COMMUNICATION AND DISCIPLESHIP
2.1. Possibility of live interaction
It is possible to create a profile and broaden your social circle, adding friends and acquaintances from the past, as well as sending messages, sharinginformation, pictures and videos, and stablishing new bonds virtually.
The truth of the Gospel can be shared instantly in a small message. In the basic text of the lesson, Belsazar received a tweet from the Lord, decodified by Daniel.
Daniel interpreted the message, telling the king and the guests of the party that his Kingdom was over.
2.1. Possibility of live interaction
In the past, messages sent by mail would take a long time to be delivered, but nowadays a message can instantly reach an unimaginable number of people, as well as orient them for spiritual growth or change the life of eternal destination of someone.
The good use of socal media can help the church in the evangelization mission.
2.2. Necessary cautions with virtual networks
Unfortunately, many people who say they worship the name of Christ don’t honor Him in their web profile, spreading fake News, stunting or fomenting discussions which don’t bring any edification.
It is importante to follow Christian ethics and God’s commanments, giving good testimony, and being cautious while posting pictures and videos, too.
The Scripture affirms that people gave good testimony about Timothy (acts 16:1,2) and saw in him a real disciple of Christ. Likewise, while imitating Paul, the tessalonians were examples for believers in Acacia and Macedonia.
2.2.1. Important actions in the use of social networks
3. THE USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKS IN DISCIPLESHIP
There’s a correct way to deal with every situation in life. It works similarly for social media. In this topic, you’ll see two orientations in this sense
3.1. Right focus
Discipleship through social media can’t have metrics as the only goal in an aleatory way.
The main focus need to be evangelization and discipleship.
3.2. Correct use
The main purpose needs to be to reach people with the Gospel. Therefore, extense or unrelated messages should be avoided.
Verses, books, songs or devocional that have a message that takes the discipuling target.
CONCLUSION
The Church needs to instruct its members to use technology correctly and find methods to disciple through social media, so that it can comply Jesus’ commandment integrally.
May God bless your life!
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