Rediscovering Discipleship by Robby Gallaty

In Matthew 18:19-20, Jesus tell the Apostles to "Go, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." This passage is commonly referred to as the Great Commission. As one of the last things the Apostles heard Jesus say, they took this command very seriously and went off to carry the message of the Gospel to everyone who would listen and most likely to those who wouldn't as well. 

   The idea of discipleship didn't begin here. Rediscovering Discipleship has us begin in the Old Testament and leads us through the time of Jesus, the early church fathers and ends in preset day. Dr. Gallaty doesn't stop there. He offers the reader a concise plan to expand our idea of discipleship as we know it and improve our disciple making practices. The author'a plan is simple.he shows us practical ways  we can all make disciples like Christ. 

   The description of this book piqued my interest immediately. I volunteer in a few ministries at my church, one of them centered on evangelization and disciple making. I believe these two terms go hand in hand. I enjoyed how Gallaty started at the beginning with heavy emphasis on the Eastern or Hebrew way of how the Old Testament was written. I leaned that the Hebrews think in pictures and westerners think in bullet points. This point matters greatly when trying to interpret Old Testament Scripture. The book goes on to explain how the Jewish Rabbi was the first disciple maker. The disciple makers are useless on their own. That's where the Apostles come on the scene. Gallaty uses Jesus and His disciples to further his point. After this comes the early church fathers and their respective denominations. 

   The most vital part of Rediscovering Discipleship, in my opinion is when Gallaty gives us his own great commission, a simple plan that packs quite a punch. He directs individuals as well as the church as a whole. I'm very grateful for the authors insights on this integral part of being a christian. I can certainly apply the facts to my ministries and encourage others to do so easily. 

   I would rate this book 5/5. As Christians we are called by the Great Commission to spread the Gospel and make disciples of all nations close to home and far away. I would recommend this book to anyone looking to obey Jesus' command whether in ministry or in everyday life. 

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I received this book free from Net Galley c/o Zondervan Academic in exchange for my honest review. I only review products that I have personally used myself. My opinions are my own and did not promise to give a positive review.