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Scripture
Matthew 16:13-24
Shape: Shadow Invitation & Challenge Matrix
Jesus was able to train, invest, and disciples his 12 disciples well by continually calibrating between Invitation and Challenge. He was constantly inviting them into a deeper and more substantive relationship with him. But he also challenged them to represent himself, the Father, and his coming Kingdom well. To disciple people well requires both Invitation and Challenge.
Story
The world offers cheap imitations of Christ's Kingdom in the form of Shadow copies. Shadows of Invitation appear as facade's of real hospitality and relationships. Healthy challenge is replaced with guilt-ridden behavior modifiers.
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