Theme: Embracing discipleship as your new way of lifeKey Verse: “Whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did.” 1 John 2:6 You’ve come a long way. Over the last six lessons, you’ve said “yes” to following Jesus, learned how to stay connected to Him daily, opened your heart to transformation, embraced the […]
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Theme: Living with purpose as a disciple-makerKey Verse: “As the Father has sent Me, I am sending you.” John 20:21 The call to follow Jesus always ends with a call to be sent. From the moment you begin walking with Him, you’re part of something much bigger than yourself, the advancement of His Kingdom. Christianity
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Theme: Reproducing your faith in othersKey Verse: “Go and make disciples of all nations…” Matthew 28:19 Imagine if Jesus’ original disciples had decided to keep everything, they learned to themselves. What if Peter and John followed Jesus but never shared the gospel with others? The movement would’ve died in one generation. But they didn’t keep
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Theme: Growing through authentic relationshipsKey Verse: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 Following Jesus is personal, but it’s never meant to be private. From the very beginning, Jesus formed a community of disciples who walked together, learned together, failed together, and were shaped by one another. He didn’t disciple them
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Theme: How God transforms us and why obedience mattersKey Verse: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Romans 12:2 One of the greatest misconceptions in the Christian life is the belief that God just wants to make you a better version of yourself. But
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Theme: How to develop daily intimacy with JesusVerse: “Abide in Me, and I in you… apart from Me you can do nothing.” John 15:4–5 Imagine a branch snapping off a vine and lying on the ground. At first, it still looks alive — green, supple, and seemingly healthy. But over time, without a connection to
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What it means to be a disciple“Come, follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” – Matthew 4:19 When Jesus walked along the Sea of Galilee and called out to Peter and Andrew, His invitation was radical in its simplicity: “Follow Me.” He didn’t present a theologytextbook, a rule list, or a set
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Spiritual formation and disciple-making are deeply interconnected, as both processes focus on nurturing faith, developing Christlike character, and equipping believers to live out God’s purpose. While spiritual formation emphasizes personal transformation and growth in one’s relationship with God, disciple-making extends this process to guiding others in their faith journey. Below are key aspects of their
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Spiritual formation is a vital process in making disciples because it transforms believers into mature, Christ-centered followers who can, in turn, disciple others. Jesus’ command to “Go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19) was not just about evangelism but about deep, intentional spiritual growth—helping people become fully formed in their faith. Let’s explore
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DiscipleShift opens with a heartfelt evaluation of the current state of the church in North America. The authors, drawing from personal experiences and empirical data, challenge readers to assess whether churches are genuinely fulfilling Jesus’ Great Commission—to make disciples, not just converts or church attendees. The Problem: Superficial Christianity Many churches today, whether newly planted
