Greg Ogden

Isus nam je namjerno pokazao model učeništva koji počiva na odnosima - zašto ga se nismo držali?

Introduction

Isus nam je namjerno pokazao model učeništva koji počiva na odnosima - zašto ga se nismo držali?. Isus je model učeništva temeljio na bliskim odnosima, ne programima. Zašto ga Crkva ne slijedi? Otkrijte zašto je osobna povezanost ključna za stvaranje istinskih učenika.

Abstract

Čitajući Evanđelja, možemo primijetiti kako je Isus namjerno i sa svrhom prakticirao učeništvo koje počiva na odnosima. U želji da dosegne mnoštvo, Isus se usmjerio na malu skupinu ljudi s ciljem stvaranja učenika koji će stvarati učenike i to iz barem dvaju valjanih razloga: internalizacije i umnažanja. U kontekstu bliskih odnosa Isus je htio sebe na neki način umnožiti u njih dvanaest. No postavlja se pitanje zašto Crkva u velikoj mjeri ne nasljeduje takav model učeništva? U članku se navode dva moguća razloga: prvi je taj što propovijedamo evanđelje koje sadrži samo oproštenje, no ne i učeništvo, a drugi je razlog taj što smo Isusov model učeništva koji počiva na odnosima zamijenili programima. Uspoređujući razlike između programa i odnosa, u članku se donose dva provokativna zaključka: 1. Da smo mogli učiniti učenike propovijedajući ljudima, taj bi se posao davno već obavio. 2. Čak i najveći propovjednik koji je ikada živio – sâm Isus – nije se oslanjao na svoje propovijedanje da bi činio učenike. On se oslanjao na osobnu povezanost.

Review

The article "Isus nam je namjerno pokazao model učeništva koji počiva na odnosima - zašto ga se nismo držali?" (Jesus intentionally showed us a model of discipleship based on relationships - why have we not kept it?) presents a compelling examination of Jesus' approach to disciple-making. The author argues that Jesus deliberately practiced a relational model of discipleship, strategically focusing on a small group of individuals with the explicit goal of internalizing his teachings and multiplying his influence. This intentional focus on intimate relationships, rather than solely on large-scale preaching, served as the primary mechanism for Jesus to reproduce himself in his twelve disciples. A central provocative aspect of the paper is its critical inquiry into why the contemporary Church has largely diverged from this foundational model. The author proposes two significant reasons for this deviation: firstly, a perceived reduction of the Gospel to solely forgiveness, omitting the crucial component of discipleship; and secondly, the widespread replacement of Jesus' relational model with programmatic approaches. The article effectively contrasts these two paradigms, highlighting the limitations of programs in fostering genuine discipleship compared to the transformative power of deep, personal relationships. The article culminates in two particularly insightful and "provocative" conclusions that challenge conventional wisdom in ministry. It asserts that if merely preaching could accomplish the task of making disciples, that work would have been completed long ago. Furthermore, it powerfully contends that even Jesus, the greatest preacher, did not rely on his sermons alone to make disciples, but rather on personal connection. This work serves as a vital call to re-evaluate current discipleship strategies, advocating for a renewed emphasis on intentional, relationship-based engagement as fundamentally essential for authentic spiritual formation and multiplication within the Church.

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