Practical Discipleship
This book explores discipleship at its very core: fixing our eyes on Jesus and attaching our lives to Him so that we begin to live as He lived (1 John 2:5–6). Christianity is not only a set of beliefs or a body of teaching; it is a radically new way of life and a deep change of identity. These studies are designed to help us learn from Jesus and take practical steps of faith so that His way increasingly becomes our way.
What This Book Includes
Each chapter is designed to be interactive and formational, and includes:
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A guided Bible study
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An essay for reflection and discussion
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Practices and activities to help apply what you are learning
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A memory verse
These studies are intended to lead to transformation, not merely the transfer of information.
Table of contents
Each chapter is designed to be read slowly and discussed together. Start with the Introduction.
Introduction: Walking Like Jesus
Lordship: Following Christ
A Responsive Heart: The Secret to the Kingdom of God
Service: Loving our Brothers and Sisters
Making Disciples: Passing it on
Identity: The Beloved of God
Abiding in Jesus: Cultivating a Relationship with God
God’s Will: Discerning and Desiring God’s Best
Evangelism: Loving the Lost
Life-long Discipleship: Counting the Cost
It is my prayer that this book will encourage you to follow Jesus and that you will experience the life and joy that are found in discipleship.