Learning to Walk with Jesus. Discipleship Booklet 1

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1 Learning to Walk with Jesus Discipleship Booklet 1

2 Glory of Christ Fellowship 707 Highway 10, Suite 300 Elk River, Minnesota

3 How to Use this Booklet The material in this booklet was adapted by permission from LeRoy Eims, The Lost Art of Disciple Making (Zondervan, 1978), Topics 2, 3, 4, 5, 28, and 29 were added by Charles Handren and David Fergus. Our aim in developing this material, along with LeRoy Eims, is to help more mature Christians teach newer Christians how to walk with Jesus. The biblical word for this is discipleship and the practice of it has endured from the days of Jesus to now (Matthew 28:18-20). Our joy in Christ depends, in large part, on whether or not we engage in the process of discipleship because we were created by Christ to be rivers rather than reservoirs. When we invest in others what Jesus has invested in us, our joy in Him increases all the more. When we keep to ourselves what Jesus has invested in us, our souls grow stale and our joy in Him depletes. So whether you are a long-time veteran follower of Christ or a brand new believer, we commend to you the life-long process of being discipled and discipling others, and we offer you this tool as one means by which you can do so. If you are a mature follower of Christ looking to disciple another, we suggest that you take the following steps in the use of this tool: 1. Ask Jesus to bring you someone whom you can disciple. 2. Schedule a regular meeting time with this person and ensure that both of you take it very seriously: show up on time and be prepared. 3. Thoroughly work through each lesson in advance, applying the truths contained therein to your own life. It s okay if you re not applying every aspect of these lessons to your life at this moment because allowing your mentee to watch you develop as a disciple is a crucial part of the discipleship process. We are, in truth, all disciples of Jesus Christ, continually learning from our Master. Plan how you will guide your mentee through each lesson, clearly communicate your plan, and expect him or her to complete any assignments you give in a timely manner. The topics have been arranged in a particular manner but you need not proceed through them in order. For example, if the one you are discipling has already developed the habit of a daily quiet time, then there may be no need to complete that lesson. Or if the one your discipling is struggling with a particular issue, like prayer, you may want to begin your journey together by covering Topic 30 rather than Topic 1. If you are a new believer and are longing to be discipled, take this booklet and ask the Lord to bring you someone who will walk through it with you. You could just work your way through the topics on your own, and if you must then do. But discipleship has much to do with being in godly relationships and so we strongly encourage you to find a mentor. Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen (Jude 1:24-25). With joy in Christ, Charles Handren and Dave Fergus

4 Topic 1 The Quiet Time He or she will have a daily quiet time, consisting of reading the Word and praying. 1. Have a quiet time with him or her. 2. Share some blessings you have received from your own quiet time. 3. Tell him or her why you have a quiet time and show him or her how. Pray through a Psalm together. Encourage him or her to share his quiet time with others. 1. Robert D. Foster, Seven Minutes with God (NavPress). 2. Mrs. Charles E. Cowman, Streams in the Desert (Zondervan). 3. A.W. Tozer, The Pursuit of God (Christian Literature Crusade). 1. Genesis 19:27 The example of Abraham 2. Exodus 34:2-3 The example of Moses 3. Psalm 5:3 The example of David Daniel 6:10 The example of Daniel Mark 1:35, Luke 5:16 The example of Jesus 1 Corinthians 1:9 Called to fellowship with Jesus Jude 1:20-21 Kept in the love of God by the Word and prayer 9.

5 Topic 2 The Glory of God He or she will be able to explain what it means to say that God is God-centered, and how the pursuit of God s glory and our joy are one and the same. 1. Do a Bible study with him or her on the God-centeredness of God. 2. Do a Bible study with him or her on living for the glory of God. 3. Explain to him or her how you seek to raise your awareness of the glory of God each day and how you find joy in that. Have him or her teach these lessons back to you. Have him or her teach these lessons to someone else. 1. John Piper, Desiring God. 2. Wayne Grudem, Christian Beliefs (Crossway) Chronicles Glory is due the name of God 2. Psalm 8 The name of God is majestic in all the earth 3. Psalm 79:8-9 God delivers, atones, and forgives for the sake of his name Isaiah 42:8 God s glory belongs to him alone Isaiah 43:5-7 God s people were created for God s glory Isaiah 48:9-11 God deals patiently for the sake of his name Mark 12:28-34 The purpose of life is to glorify God by loving him with all we are John 15:8 The fruit we bear is for the glory of God alone 9. 1 Corinthians 10:31 We re to do everything we do for the glory of God Corinthians 3:18 We are changed by the glory of God Peter 3:18 We re to grow in grace and knowledge for the glory of God 12. Revelation 4:6b-11 All of heaven will give glory to God forever and ever 13. 1

6 Topic 3 The Attributes of God He or she will be able to explain some of the most important aspects of the nature and character of God and how this knowledge applies to everyday life. 1. Do a Bible study with him or her on the holiness of God. 2. Do a Bible study with him or her on the love of God. 3. Do a Bible study with him or her on the wisdom of God. Do a Bible study with him or her on the power of God. Explain to him or her how these aspects of God, your Father, affect your everyday life. Have him or her teach these lessons back to you. Have him or her teach these lessons to someone else R. C. Sproul, The Holiness of God. 2. J. C. Ryle, Holiness. 3. A. W. Tozer, The Pursuit of God. 1. Exodus 3:1-6 God revealed himself to Moses as holy 2. Exodus 34:6-7 God revealed himself to Moses as steadfast in love 3. Psalms 104:24 God made all things by wisdom Proverbs 8:22-31 God made all things by wisdom Isaiah 6:1-7 The host of heaven worships God for being holy, holy, holy Isaiah 40:12-31 The power of God displayed in his mighty works Matthew 19:26 All things are possible with God Romans 1:4 God appointed and raised Jesus in power 9. Romans 8:35 Nothing can separate us from the love of Christ 10. Romans 11:33-36 The wisdom of God is unsearchable Peter 1:14-16 God, our Father, commands us to be holy as he is holy John 3:1-3 The Father s amazing love 13. 1

7 Topic 4 The Trinity He or she will be able to explain, in basic terms, what it means to say that God is a Trinity and how this truth relates to everyday life. 1. Do a brief Bible study with him or her on God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit. 2. Explain to him or her how you personally relate to each person of the Trinity in daily life. 3. Have him or her teach this lesson back to you. Have him or her teach this lesson to someone else. 1. Wayne Grudem, Christian Beliefs Deuteronomy 6:4-5 The Lord our God is one 2. Matthew 28:18-20 The Father, Son and Holy Spirit and the mission of the church 3. John 14:26 The Trinity and daily teaching John 15:26 The Trinity and the witness of Jesus 2 Corinthians 13:14 The Trinity and grace, love, and fellowship 1 Peter 1:2 The Trinity and foreknowledge, sanctification, and obedience

8 Topic 5 The Gospel He or she will be able to articulate the gospel and show from Scripture how it applies both to the moment of salvation and the life-long process of growing in Christ. 1. Do a Bible study with him on the gospel. 2. Explain to him or her how the gospel has worked powerfully in your life both at the time of salvation and from day to day. 3. Have him or her teach this lesson back to you. Have him or her teach this lesson to someone else. Have him or her express how the gospel worked powerfully in his or her life both at the time of salvation and from day to day. 1. Wayne Grudem, Christian Beliefs Matthew 24:14 The good news of Jesus preached to the whole world 2. Mark 10:29-31 The reward of following Jesus 3. Luke 9:23-27 The cost of following Jesus Acts 1:8 The power of the Spirit leads to the proclamation of the gospel Romans 1:16 The gospel is the power of God for salvation 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 The gospel is life: past, present, and future

9 Topic 6 Assurance of Salvation He or she will be able confidently to express to another person his or her assurance of salvation based on personal faith in Christ and one or more promises from the Word. 1. Go over the gospel message again. 2. Ask him or her to explain his or her assurance of salvation. 3. Observe how he or she explains his or her conversion experience to another person. Do a Bible study with him or her on assurance of salvation. 1. Beginning with Christ (NavPress), Section Lessons on Assurance (NavPress), Chapter Studies in Christian Living (NavPress), Book 1, Chapter 1. LeRoy Eims, What Every Christian Should Know About Growing (Victor Books), pages Paul Hutchens, The Know-so Christian (Back to the Bible). M.C. Griffiths, Christian Assurance (InterVarsity Press). 1. John 1:12-13 Based on the work of Christ 2. Romans 8:16 The witness of the Spirit 3. 1 John 5:11-13 We can know we re Christians by the promise of the Word

10 Topic 7 The Holy Spirit He or she is able to express through Scripture who the Holy Spirit is and how He helps us in our daily walk. He or she can explain to another person how to walk in the Spirit. 1. Teach him or her who the Holy Spirit is by reviewing the concept of the Trinity. 2. Pray with him or her, asking for the Holy Spirit s guidance. 3. Observe and point out his or her areas of personal victory. Set an example of praying for the Holy Spirit s control. List items that grieve the Holy Spirit and quench Him. 1. Studies in Christian Living (NavPress), Book 5 Chapter LeRoy Eims, What Every Christian Should Know About Growing (Victor Books), Pages Going on with Christ (NavPress), Section 3. Lessons on Christian Living (NavPress), Chapter 3. John Stott, Baptism and Fullness of the Holy Spirit (Inter Varsity Press). 1. Zechariah 4:6 The power of the Spirit 2. John 14:16-17 He is the Comforter 3. John 15:26-27 The witness of the Spirit John 16:7-8 The ministry of the Spirit John 16:13-15 Spirit glorifies Christ Romans 8:5-6 Spirit and flesh conflict Romans 8:16-17 Spirit bears us witness Romans 8:26 He helps us pray 9. Romans 12:3-8 Gifts of the Holy Spirit Corinthians 12;13-14 Ministry of the Spirit 11. Galatians 5:22-23 The fruits of the Spirit 12. Ephesians 5:18 Be filled with the Spirit 13. 1

11 Topic 8 Satan: Know Your Enemy He or she expresses instances of personal victory over Satan by use of prayer and Scripture. He or she has shared how he or she has overcome an attack of Satan in his life by using the Word. He or she prays against Satan as a personal spiritual enemy. 1. Ask about his or her biggest temptation. 2. Share some of your personal battles and victories. 3. Pray with him or her against Satan s attacks. Review Bible passages on how Satan attacks. Share your testimony on how you have overcome Satan s attack by using the Word. Do a study together on Matthew 4:1-11. Help him or her not to be too fascinated with the subject Studies in Christian Living (NavPress), Book 5, Chapter LeRoy Eims, What Every Christian Should Know About Growing (Victor Books), Pages Teodore Epp, How to Resist Satan (Back to the Bible). J.D. Pentecost, Your Adversary the Devil (Zondervan). 1. Isaiah 14:12-15 The fall of Satan 2. Matthew 4:4 Use of the Word to overcome the enemy 3. John 8:44 Satan is a liar 2 Corinthians 2:11 We can know the enemy 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 Satan s wiles 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Ours are not fleshly weapons Ephesians 6:10-18 Spiritual weapons for warfare 1 Peter 5:8-9 Satan s action as the enemy 9. 1 John 3:8 Satan s works destroyed John 4:4 ` Satan s power is limited

12 Topic 9 Dealing with Sin He or she has identified a major area of sin in his or her life, has shared a plan for obtaining victory, and is positively progressing. 1. Share with him or her a means of victory. 2. Share some of your own problems and victories. 3. Pray with him or her about major areas of sin. Share with him or her the danger of continuing in sin. 1. LeRoy Eims, What Every Christian Should Know About Growing, (Victor Books), Chapter Robert Munger, My Heart, Christ s Home (InterVarsity Press) Mark 14:38 Watch and pray 2. Romans 12:1-2 Don t be conformed but be transformed 3. Romans 13:14 Trusting Christ Ephesians 4:20-24 Put off the old self and put on the new self Ephesians 6:10-20 The whole armor of God Colossians 3:9-10 Live a new life 1 Peter 1:14-15 Holy behavior a must 1 John 1:9 Confession 9. Jude 1:20-21 Keep yourself in the love of God

13 Topic 10 Victory Over Sin He or she knows how to experience victory over temptation through reliance on the Holy Spirit and trusting promises from the Word of God. This is evidenced by his or her clear testimony of a recent triumph over a specific temptation. 1. Share a recent victory over sin with him or her. 2. Go over 1 Corinthians 10:13 with him or her in detail. 3. Memorize Psalm 119:9-11 with him or her. 1. Beginning with Christ (NavPress), Section Lessons on Assurance (NavPress) Chapter Studies in Christian Living (NavPress), Book 2, Chapter 1, Questions Theodore Epp, Steps to Spiritual Victory (Back to the Bible). 1. Isaiah 41:13 God s help promised 2. 1 Corinthians 10:13 A way of relief promised 3. 1 Corinthians 15:57 Victory through Jesus

14 Topic 11 Separation From Sin He or she is taking steps to separate from sin by avoiding it, memorizing passages such as 2 Corinthians 6:16-18, praying about it, and soliciting the prayers of others. 1. Pray with him or her about this activity. 2. Pray for him or her specifically. 3. Share a personal victory over besetting sin with him or her. Get him or her into fellowship with victorious people. Read and pray over 2 Corinthians 6:14-16 with him or her. 1. Beginning with Christ (NavPress), Section 2. Lessons on Assurance (NavPress), Chapter 3. Studies in Christian Living (NavPress), Book 2, Chapter 1, Questions 22-2 John Stott, Men Made New (InterVarsity Press). 1. Romans 6:12-14 Sin should not dominate us 2. Romans 12:2 Don t be conformed to the world 3. 2 Timothy 2:19-22 Departing from iniquity James 1:12 Persevering in trials 1 John 1:5-2:2 Walking in the light 1 John 2:15-16 We should not love the world

15 Topic 12 Assurance of Forgiveness Training Objectives: He or she will be able confidently to express to another person his own assurance of forgiveness based on one or more promises from the Word. 1. Ask him or her if he or she has experienced God s forgiveness for a sin. 2. Have him or her make restitution in a personal conflict with another person. 3. Share your own testimony of sin forgiven. 1. Studies in Christian Living (NavPress), Book 5, Chapter 4, Questions Beginning with Christ (NavPress), Section 3. Lessons on Assurance (NavPress), Chapter Tape How to Experience God s Love and Forgiveness by Bill Bright (Campus Crusade). 1. Psalm 32:1 Blessing of forgiveness 2. Matthew 5:23-24 Necessity of restitution 3. Matthew 18:15 Necessity of restitution 1 John 1:9 Forgiveness through confession

16 Topic 13 Lordship of Christ He or she evidences a lordship commitment by having allowed Christ to control at least one uncommitted area of his or her life. 1. Ask him or her to read My Heart, Christ s Home by Robert Munger. 2. Check his or her follow-through on application from his or her Bible study. 3. Share a personal testimony with him or her on how you made Christ your Lord. Study Colossians 1:18 and Hebrews 1 with him or her. Listen to the tape The Worthiness of Christ by George Sanchez (NavPress). Counsel with him or her on the check chart on lordship, Studies in Christian Living, Book 2, page 1 1. Robert Munger, My Heart, Christ s Home (Intervarsity Press). 2. Studies in Christian Living (NavPress), Book 2, Chapter LeRoy Eims, What Every Christian Should Know About Growing (Victor Books), Chapter 1. Luke 6:46 Obedience to Christ a necessity 2. Romans 12:1-2 Decisive commitment needed 3. Colossians 1:18 Christ must be preeminent Hebrews 1:2 Christ is heir of all things

17 Topic 14 The Will of God He or she shares how he or she made one major decision, utilizing biblical principles on knowing the will of God. 1. Share a personal experience of finding God s will. 2. Ask other Christians to do the same. 3. Have him or her share with you how he or she makes major decisions. 1. Studies in Christian Living (NavPress),Book 4, Chapter 3, Questions Paul Little, Finding God s Will (Intervarsity Press). 3. LeRoy Eims,. What every Christian Should Know About Growing (Victor Books), pages 54-5 Beginning with Christ (NavPress), Section Lessons on Assurance (NavPress), Chaper G.C. Weiss, How to know the Will of God (Back to the Bible). Russ Johnston, How to know the Will of God (NavPress) Psalm 119:105 Direction Through God s Word 2. Proverbs 15:22 Obtaining godly counsel 3. John 16:13 The Holy Spirit s ministry in our lives Romans 12:1-2 God s will is good, pleasing, perfect

18 Topic 15 Obedience He or she is learning to be an obedient Christian as evidenced by his or her carrying out specific Bible study applications. 1. Discuss with him or her how to make specific applications. 2. Check up on his or her previous applications. 3. Share illustrations from your own life. Share the results of one of your own Bible study applications. 1. LeRoy Eims, What Every Christian Should Know About Growing (Victor Books), pages Robert Munger, My Heart, Christ s Home (InterVarsity Press). 3. John Stott, Being a Christian (InterVarsity Press) Samuel 15:22 Obedience is better than sacrifice 2. Job 17:9 Strength results from continued obedience 3. Psalm 119:59-60 God wants instant obedience John 14:21 Love is proved by obedience John 14:23 Incentive for obedience John 15:10,14 Obedience brings fruitfulness and pleases God James 4:17 Disobedience is sin 9.

19 Topic 16 Faith He or she evidences the fruit of trusting God for specific needs. 1. Share a fresh personal testimony with him or her on what God has done for you in response to faith. 2. Prayerfully read through Hebrews 11 together Going on with Christ (NavPress), Section 2. Lessons on Christian Living (NavPress) Chapter 3. Le Roy Eims, What every Christian Should Know About Growing (Victor Books), pages Russ Johnston, God Can Make It Happen (Victor Books). 1. Romans 4:20-21 Faith glorifies God 2. Ephesians 6:16 Faith gives victory over Satan 3. Hebrews 11:6 Impossible to please God without Faith 1 John 5:4 Faith overcomes the world

20 Topic 17 Love He or she shows love for others by having concern for them, acting in a loving manner, and doing something for a needy person (at least once during the week). 1. Share with him or her a personal example. 2. Demonstrate love to him or her. 3. Share scriptural examples and principles with him or her. Visit a hospital, rest home, and/or prison. Do a study together on 1 Corinthians Studies in Christian Living (NavPress), Book 4, Chapter Henry Drummond, The Greatest Thing in the World (Revell). 3. LeRoy Eims,. What every Christian Should Know About Growing (Victor Books), pages 76-7 Going on with Christ (NavPress), Section Francis Schaeffer, The Mark of the Christian (Inter Varsity Press). 1. John 13:34-35 The command to love 2. John 15:13 Love means total sacrifice 3. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 How to love others 1 John 3:17-18 Love meets others needs 1 John 4:7-21 We are to love one another

21 Topic 18 The Tongue He or she demonstrates control over his tongue. 1. Share with him or her how you have controlled your tongue. 2. Do a Bible study on James 3 together Studies in Christian Living (NavPress),Book 4, Chapter 3, Questions 1-2. LeRoy Eims,. What every Christian Should Know About Growing (Victor Books), pages Psalm 71:15 The mouth is to praise God 2. Proverbs 18:6-7 A fool s mouth is his ruin 3. Proverbs 26:20 Don t be a tale bearer Ephesians 4:29 Speak only edifying words Colossians 4:6 Speak gracious words James 1:26 Control negative speech James 3:1-12 Danger of an uncontrolled tongue 9.

22 Topic 19 The Use of Time He or she demonstrates growth in the effective use of his or her time by forming and following a schedule. 1. Work out a schedule with him or her. 2. Help him or her make the time effective through instruction. 3. Encourage him or her by praying together for this area. 1. Charles Hummel, Tyranny of the Urgent (InterVarsity Press). 2. Studies in Christian Living (NavPress), Book 4, chapter 4, questions 1-3. Jerry and Mary White, Your Job-Survival or Satisfaction? (Zondervan). 1. Psalm 90:10,12 Planning your time 2. Proverbs 31:27 Not wasting time 3. Ecclesiastes 3:1 Priority of time Romans 13:11 Urgency of time Ephesians 5:15-17 Redeeming the time James 4:14 Brevity of life

23 Topic 20 Christian Fellowship He or she attends church, a Community Group, and pursues Christian fellowship at home. 1. Find out his or her church background. 2. Take him or her to church with you. 3. Explain to him or her why you go to church and why he or she should, too. Take him or her to a Community Group with you. Invite him or her to dinner to meet other Christians. Help him or her to develop a plan to live life at home for the glory of Christ. Explain to him or her how important fellowship with other believers is in your life with Christ Studies in Christian Living (NavPress), Book 3, Chapter Going on with Christ (NavPress), Section 3. LeRoy Eims, What Every Christian Should Know About Growing (Victor Books), Pages 57-58, A.W. Tozer, Of God and Men (Christian Publications). 1. Psalm 122:1 Go to church with gladness 2. Acts 2:42-47 Example of the early church 3. Hebrews 10:24-25 Not to forsake fellowship 1 John 1:3 Fellowship together

24 Topic 21 The Bible He or she understands the basic structure of the Bible, knows the books of the Bible, and articulates his or her belief in its inspiration. 1. Help him or her obtain an accurate recent translation. 2. Show him or her how to use a concordance. 3. Show him or her how to use marginal notes, corss-references, and other helps in the Bible. 1. Going on with Christ (NavPress), Section Lessons on Christian Living (NavPress), Chapter Studies in Christian Living (NavPress), Book 3, Chapter 2. LeRoy Eims, What Every Christian Should Know About Growing (Victor Books), Chapter 2. Walter A. Henrichsen, A Layman s Guide to Interpreting the Bible (Zondervan/NavPress). D.M. Lloyd-Jones, Authority (InterVarsity Press). 1. Psalm 19:7-11 Descriptions of God s Word 2. Psalm 119:105 It is a lamp and a light 3. Psalm 119:160 The Word is true and eternal Matthew 22:29 Danger of not knowing the Scriptures 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Inspiration of the Bible 2 Peter 1:21 The Bible came by God s will

25 Topic 22 Hearing the Word He or she will hear the Word preached and taught, and will take notes on at least one message per week. 1. Go to church together. 2. Teach him the value of note taking. 3. Share with one another what you received from the sermon. 1. Studies in Christian Living (NavPress), Book 3, Chapter 3, Questions Proverbs 28:9 Hearing a key to answered prayer 2. Jeremiah 22:29 The call to hear the Word 3. Luke 19:48 Hear attentively Romans 10:17 Faith comes by hearing the Word of Christ

26 Topic 23 Reading the Word He or she will systematically read the bible. 1. Share some personal blessings from your reading with him or her. 2. Read a section of the Bible together. 3. Get him or her started by reading a New Testament book (Mark or John) 1. Studies in Christian Living (NavPress), Book 3, Chapter 3, Questions 1-12, Bible Reading Plan (NavPress) notebook pages. 3. Le Roy Eims, What Every Christian Should Know About Growing (Victor Books), page Deuteronomy 17:19 The need for daily reading 2. 1 Timothy 4:13 Read carefully 3. Revelation 1:3 The blessings of reading

27 Topic 24 Studying the Word He or she will regularly complete his or her personal Bible study on time. Activities 1. Share why you do bible study with him or her. 2. Do an actual Bible study with him or her. 3. Show him or her the difference between study and reading. Get him or her started in personal Bible study. 1. Studies in Christian Living (NavPress), Book 3, Chapter 3, Questions 18, LeRoy Eims, What Every Christian Should Know About Growing (Victor Books), page Proverbs 2:1-5 Study is like searching for treasure 2. Ezra 7:10 The example of Ezra 3. Acts 17:11 Commendation for Bible study

28 Topic 25 Memorizing the Word He or she is regularly memorizing Scripture and maintaining adequate review. 1. Explain the personal blessings of Scripture memory. 2. Memorize a verse together. 3. Review your verses together. Check on his or her review plan. Have him or her meet others who are memorizing Scripture. 1. Studies in Christian Living (NavPress), Book 3, Chapter 3, Questions Beginning with Christ (NavPress). 3. Going on with Christ (NavPress). The Topical Memory System (NavPress). Le Roy Eims, What Every Christian Should Know About Growing (Victor Books), page 2 Dawson Trotman, Coming to Christ Through Scripture Memory (NavPress). 1. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 Moses urges Scripture memory 2. Psalm 37:31 It gives stability 3. Psalm 119:11 Helps us fight for holiness Proverbs 7:1-3 Should be written on the heart Matthew 4:4 The example of Christ Colossians 3:16 Memory enriches us

29 Topic 26 Meditating on the Word He or she will be able to explain the meaning of meditation and a personal blessing from meditating on a recent memory verse. 1. Share a blessing from your own meditation with him or her. 2. Go through a passage, visualize the context, and check with him regarding what the passage teaches (who, what, where, when, why, and how questions). 3. Share with him or her a meditation plan. 1. Robert D. Foster, A Primer on Meditation (NavPress). 2. Studies in Christian Living (NavPress), Book 3, Chapter 3, Questions LeRoy Eims, What Every Christian Should Know About Growing (Victor Books), Page 32. LeRoy Eims, Winning Ways (Victor Books), pages LeRoy Eims, Be the Leader You Were Meant to Be (Victor Books), Page 19. Jim Downing, Meditation: The Bible Tells You How (NavPress). 1. Psalm 1 Results of meditation 2. Joshua 1:8 Promises to the one meditating 3. Jeremiah 15:16 Meditation brings joy Philippians 4:8 Mental discipline of meditation

30 Topic 27 Applying the Word He or she demonstrates a desire to apply the Word of God by writing and completing one or more specific applications. 1. Share an application you have written with him or her. 2. Have him or her share a written application with you. 3. Pray over his or her and your applications. 1. LeRoy Eims, What Every Christian Should Know About Growing (Victor Books), pages Theodore Epp, Christian Maturity How? (Back to the Bible). 3. Application is think, feel, do. 1. Psalm 119:56,60 Meditation leads to application 2. Luke 6:46-49 Obedience is a sure foundation 3. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 God s Word is profitable for life James 1:22-25 We must do what the Word says

31 Topic 28 Teaching the Word He or she demonstrates a desire to teach the Word by seeking opportunities to do one or more of the following. 1. Sharing what God is teaching him from the Word with friends, family and co-workers. 2. Speaking up in a small group bible study, and making insightful explanations of how to interpret or apply a biblical principle or example. 3. Preparing for and facilitating a discussion; or teaching a biblical topic or passage either one-on-one or in a small group. Actively seeking a disciple to mentor. 1. Bible Study Handbook (Nav Press) Proverbs 1:8 Pass on what you are learning and have learned Timothy 2:2 Who is your Paul, who is your Timothy? 3. Hebrews 5:12 By this time, you ought to be teachers. 1 Peter 4:10,11 Teach what you already know..

32 Topic 29 Worship He or she will demonstrate a consistent life of singing and submitting to God. 1. Do a Bible study with him or her on the importance of worship. 2. Talk about his or her musical likes and dislikes and find some worship music that moves his or her heart. 3. Help him or her understand the importance of singing new and old songs to the Lord. Sing to the Lord with him or her. Encourage him or her to sing nice and loud during corporate worship services! 1. Living a Life of Worship (Kay Arthur, Bob & Diane Vereen). 2. Worship Matters (Bob Kauflin) Psalm 15:1-5 Worship is about the way we live our lives 2. Psalm 66:1-4 Worship is about praising God for how awesome he is 3. Psalm 86:8-13 All nations will worship God, our hearts must be united to worship him Psalm 101:1-8 Worship is about having integrity in our private lives Ephesians 5:19 Worship is to constantly flow from our hearts James 5:13 Express your happiness by singing to God

33 Topic 30 Prayer He or she demonstrates a consistent prayer life by praying daily for a minimum of ten minutes and confidently participates in group prayer. 1. Ask him or her to share some answers to prayer. 2. Observe what he or she prays for in a group situation. 3. Share Scriptures with him or her to be used in praying. Pray with him or her in both planned and spontaneous ways. Help him or her develop a prayer list. Ask him or her to pray for one of your needs. Pray regularly with him or her at set times and on the run. Share your answers to prayer with him or her. 9. Take him or her to prayer groups. 10. Expose him or her to people of prayer Studies in Christian Living (NavPress), Book 6, Chapter Jerry Bridges, How to Get Results through Prayer (NavPress). 3. Beginning with Christ (NavPress), Section 2. Lessons on Assurance (NavPress), Chapter 2. E.M. Bounds, Power through Prayer(Moody). Rosalind Rinker, Conversational Prayer (Zondervan). LeRoy Eims, What Every Christian Should Know About Growing (Victor Books), Chapter 3. LeRoy Eims, Winning Ways (Victor books), pages LeRoy Eims, Be the Leader You Were Meant to Be (Victor Books), pages J. Oswald Sanders, Effective Prayer (Moody) Matthew 6:6 Pray privately 2. Matthew 7:7 Keep asking, seeking, knocking 3. Matthew 21:22 Pray in faith John 17 The example of Christ Romans 8:26-27 The Spirit is always interceding for us Ephesians 6:18 Pray at all times for the saints Philippians 4:6-7 Pray for personal concerns 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing 9. Hebrews 7:23-25 Jesus is always interceding for us 10. James 5:17 Prayer brings results John 3:22 Obedience is the condition for answered prayer

34 Topic 31 Giving He or she is giving regularly to the Lord s work. 1. Help him or her list Scriptural principles on giving from Bible Study. 2. Work with him or her on an overall budget (if necessary). 3. Help him or her establish a plan for giving. Check to see how his or her plan of giving is working. 1. Studies in Christian Living (NavPress), Book 6, Chapter 2. Going on with Christ (NavPress), Section 3. Lessons on Christian Living (NavPress), Chapter LeRoy Eims, What Every Christian Should Know About Growing (Victor Books), pages Samuel 24:22-24 Give sacrificially and not out of leftovers 2. Proverbs 3:9-10 Give to God first 3. Proverbs 3:27 Give when you can Proverbs 11:24-25 The generous man is blessed Malachi 3:10 Give and receive God s blessing Matthew 6:1-4 Giving in secret Luke 6:38 The blessings of giving 2 Corinthians 8:9 Though He was rich, Christ became poor for us 9. 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 Give joyfully 10. Galatians 6:6 Share resources with spiritual teachers

35 Topic 32 Personal Testimony He or she has prepared a three-minute written testimony, including at least one Scripture, and has shared it with at least two non-christians within one month. 1. Share your testimony with him or her. 2. Have him or her share his or her testimony with you. 3. Study Acts 26 together, point out Paul s approach, personal background, and his meeting Jesus. Take him or her witnessing. While witnessing, draw out his or her testimony with questions. Ask him or her to share his or her testimony with Christians (such as in a bible study group). Review his or her testimony as to content and clarity with him or her. Pray with him or her about relatives and friends with whom he or she can share his testimony. 9. Pray that God would build this desire into his or her life. 10. Expose him or her to other Christians testimonies Studies in Christian Living (NavPress), Book 2, Chapter Questions Dawson Trotman, Born To Reproduce (NavPress). 3. Dawson Trotman, Coming to Christ Through Scripture Memory (NavPress). LeRoy Eims, What Every Christian Should Know About Growing (Victor Books), Pages Matthew 9:35-38 Jesus has deep compassion for the lost 2. Matthew 25:31-46 Jesus has deep compassion for the least of these 3. Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus last command was to make disciples Luke 8:38-89 Illustrating a changed life Luke 19:10 Jesus came to seek and save the lost John 9:25 The former blind man s testimony Acts 26:1-23 Paul s testimony 1 John 1:3 Declare what you ve experienced

36 Topic 33 Witnessing He or she takes initiative to share the gospel clearly, using the Word. 1. Read Dawson Trotman s testimony in Born to Reproduce and Coming to Christ through Scripture Memory. 2. Pray for conviction in witnessing. 3. Have him or her witness with another person. Pray together for contacts. Make and use a prayer list of non-christian friends. Allow him or her to observe you as you make contacts and witness. Lead an evangelistic Bible study group. Go witnessing together Studies in Christian Living (NavPress), Book 6, Chapter The Bridge to Life (NavPress) a tract. 3. Lorne Sanny, The Art of Personal Witnessing (Moody). The Four Spiritual Laws (Campus Crusade) a tract. Paul Little, How to Give Away Your Faith (InterVarsity Press). LeRoy Eims, Winning Ways (Victor Books). Robert E. Coleman, The Master Plan of Evangelism (Revell). LeRoy Eims, What Every Christian Should Know About Growing (Victor Books), Chapter Proverbs 11:30 The wise win souls 2. Proverbs 28:1 Boldness is necessary 3. John 4:1-45 The example of Jesus and the woman of Samaria Luke 19:10 Seek after sinners Acts 8:35 Use the Bible to present the gospel Romans 1:16 Not ashamed of the gospel 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 The gospel described Colossians 1:28-29 Proclaim Christ naturally 9. 2 Timothy 4:1-2 Proclaim Christ at all times

37 Topic 34 Follow Up He or she has started praying that God would give him or her a person to follow up. 1. Share your own follow-up plan with him or her. 2. Have him or her go with you when you follow up someone. 3. Have him or her present Beginning with Christ to you. Pray with him or her over those with whom he or she is working. Pray together on the follow-up of a new convert. 1. Studies in Christian Living (NavPress), Book 6, Chapter Dawson Trotman, Follow-up (NavPress). 3. Dawson Trotman, Born to Reproduce (NavPress). LeRoy Eims, Winning Ways (Victor Books), Chapter 12. Michael Griffiths, Encouraging New Christians (InterVarsity Press). Gary W. Kuhne, The Dynamics of Personal Follow-up (Zondervan). 1. Colossians 1:28 Present every man perfect in Christ 2. 2 Timothy 1:3 Prayer in follow-up 3. 2 Timothy 2:2 Teaching a faithful man to reproduce 3 John 1:4 The joy of seeing people walking with God

38 Topic 35 Second Coming of Christ He or she has expressed a new awareness of Christ s return and can share Scripture passages relating to it. 1. Ask him or her what he or she would do differently if Christ were to come today. 2. Share how the second coming of Christ motivates and thrills you. 3. The point: believers have hope, believers pursue holiness, believers motivated to preach the gospel. 1. Studies in Christian Living (NavPress), Book 5, Chapter 2. LeRoy Eims, What Every Christian Should Know About Growing (Victor Books), pages Ord L. Morrow, Behold He Cometh (Back to the Bible). Theodore Epp, Why Must Jesus Come Again (Back to the Bible). G.T. Manley, The Return of Jesus Christ (Intervarsity Press). Charles Ryrie, The Living End (Revell). 1. John 14:2-3 He will receive us 2. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 Christ s promise to return 3. Titus 2:11-14 Live godly lives 2 Peter 3:11-14 The hope of Christ and the call to holiness 1 John 3:2-3 The hope of Christ and the call to holiness Revelation 19:11-16 His coming in glory

39 Topic 36 World Vision Training Objectives: He or she demonstrates an interest and concern in world vision through weekly prayer for missionaries and people of foreign countries. 1. Introduce him or her to visiting foreign missionaries. 2. Pray with him or her over missionary prayer letters. 3. Use a world map and pray together for countries around the world. Correspond with missionaries and learn of various mission fields and agencies with him or her. Read and discuss missionary biographies and books on missions. Share your missionary giving program with him or her. 1. World map or globe or atlas. 2. Studies in Christian Living (NavPress), Book 6 Chapter 3. Missionary prayer letters. Missionary biographies. Dawson Trotman, Born to Reproduce (NavPress). Michael Griffiths, You and God s Work Overseas (InterVarsity Press). Operation World (Joshua Project) Isaiah 6:8 Willingness to go 2. Matthew 9:35-38 Prayer for laborers in the fields of the world 3. Matthew 28:19-20 Make disciples everywhere Mark 16:15 Preach the gospel to all Luke 24:47 Go to all nations John 10:21 Jesus commission to us, based on His successful mission Acts 1:8 Go to the ends of the earth 9.