Disicipleship
Bible Studies |
Shannon Baptist
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written by Pastor David Wood | |
Grow In Christian Character Introduction: John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: The Bible teaches that you need to grow in your spiritual life. 1 Peter 2:2,3 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. The Bible also challenges you to bear fruit as a Christian. John 15:8 Herein is my Father
glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples The Bible gives an incredible promise in II Peter 1. 2 Peter 1:8 For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. That same passage goes on
to say . . . What are the "these things" Peter is referring to? The purpose of this discipleship study is to help you grow in your Christian life as you put on "these things." We are anxious and excited to grow in the Lord. Do not be afraid to ask any question, no matter how silly it may seem to you. Most of these things are completely new to you. You are asking questions that were once new to us too. The more questions you ask the better. They are a sure sign of growth in the Lord. Study faithfully. The Lord will give you grace and understanding as you obey the Spirit's promptings through the Scriptures you are about to read. The changes in your life for the glory of God have just begun. Discipleship Week One Daily Quiet Time Projects: Confirm your next Discipleship
Appointment: Read: I John 1; Prayerfully answer the questions. i. Why did John write this little letter? I John 1:4
Read I John 2 1. Whom does the Bible say is on your side? I John 2:1
Day 3
3. What verse did you underline in this passage? Day 4 1. Why do you need to be discerning? I John 4:1 2. What do you think is the theme of this chapter? 3. What verse did you underline in this passage?
1. What has God given you the power to do? I John 5:4,5 2. What will you know if you truly believe in Jesus as the Son of God? I John 5:13 3. What verse did you underline in this passage?
*Topic: Assurance Since feelings often change, upon what should you depend? I Peter 1:25 What does Jesus tell you in John 6:47? What does Romans 10:13 teach you? What is the best way to have assurance of your salvation? I John 2:3 What happens when you get a clean heart with God? I John 3:20,21 *Topic: Baptism What do you think the word baptize means? How was the Ethiopian baptized? When was the Ethiopian baptized? Do you have to be baptized in order to be saved? Romans 10:13 Ephesians 2:8,9 Can baptism wash away your sin? Ephesians 1:7 Is baptism really necessary? Matthew 28:19,20 *Topic: The Holy Spirit in
You What does it mean to be sealed with Holy Spirit? Why do people give down payments, or earnest? Read I Corinthians 6:19,20 Who is dwelling in you now? Whom do you belong to? Discipleship Week Two Daily Quiet Time Projects: ADD TO YOUR FAITH VIRTUE Read: James 1 2. What does James 1:5 say we need to do if we are in need of wisdom?
What verse did you underline in your Bible from James 1? Day 2
What verse did you underline in James 2? Day 3 2. What should we not tolerate? (James 3:10-12)
Day 4 1. What does "friendship with the world" include?
What verse did you underline in James 4? Day 5 1. What does James 5 teach you about money?
Discipleship Discussion
Week Two: Virtue—Learning to make excellent choices *Topic: Choosing to turn
from temptations 1. What is true of every human being according to I Corinthians 10:13? 2. What does I Corinthians 10:13 teach you about God? 3. What do you suppose the "way of escape" is that God provides from temptation? *Topic: Choosing to deal
with temptations 1. What will God do for you if you ask forgiveness? (Psalm 51:1,2)
*Topic: Choosing to make
a Commitment And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 1. What should motivate us to be committed to God?
Read I Corinthians 10:31 3. What does "whatsoever" include?
*Topic: Choosing to Change And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:
3. What has God given you according to II Peter 1:3?
*Topic: Choosing to deal
with doubts Satan's tactics are the same
today as they were with Eve. List several
An older male lion will use the tactic of walking toward the prey roaring at the top of his lungs. Thus the prey is frightened and runs the opposite direction . . . right into the waiting jaws of the female lion. The devil will use the same kind of method to cause you to doubt and turn from God. What does I Peter 5:10 teach
you about dealing with Satan's fearful attacks?
Daily Quiet Time Projects: Confirm your next Discipleship
Appointment: Read: I Peter 1
4. What can you know according to I Peter 1:18,19? What verse did you underline from I Peter 1? Day 2 1. What can get in the way of your spiritual growth? I Peter 2:1
What verse did you underline? Day 3 2. Why is it so important
that a husband have the right attitude toward his wife? 3. How is I Peter 3:9,10 differ from what the world teaches us? 4. What does I Peter 3:12,13 teach you? What verse did you underline? Day 4 2. What should be our ultimate goal? I Peter 4:11 3. What should be our attitude when troubles come? I Peter 4:12,13 What verse did you underline? Day 5 1. What should our attitude be toward each other? I Peter 5:5
What verse did you underline? Knowledge—Your ability to understand and use the Bible *Topic: Excuses There are three common reasons for not studying the Bible: 1. I don't have enough time. 2. I don't know how to study the Bible. 3. The Bible doesn't seem relevant. Which one of these reasons would seem most applicable to you? Read the following passages. Find how they relate to each of the above excuses. Philippians 3:7-10
I Peter 2:1,2 James 1:19-27 *Topic: Quiet Time Methods Daily Quiet Time A quiet time is a short time (i.e., 15 minutes) set aside daily to be alone with God. You seek to know Him and sense His leading through Bible reading, meditation, and prayer. Establishing a quiet time:
Journal Daily Verse Highlights Discover God Forms *Topic: Bible Study Methods Read II Timothy 2:15 Bible Study Bible Study is a time set aside each week (i.e., 30 minutes to an hour or more) of more in-depth examination of specific passages of Scripture. You discipline yourself to dig for more. Key factors in Bible Study: 1. Learn to ask the right questions. "What does it say?" "What does it mean?" "What difference does it make?" 2. Learn how to use the right
kind of tools. Strong's Concordance Vine's Expository Dictionary Study Bible Bible computer programs Bible Handbook 3. Learn what to look for.
A major element of your spiritual growth will come through faithful attendance at church. You will only be able to grow to the extent that you understand and retain what you hear and are taught at church. Suggestions regarding preparation for church: Recommendations for note taking during church: How to talk about what you've learned: *Topic: Memorizing Scripture The greatest tool for gaining the knowledge of God in your life is in the discipline of Scripture memory. Keys to Memorizing Scripture: 1.
Daily Quiet Time Projects: Confirm your next Discipleship
Appointment:
Day 2 1. What does Ephesians 2:1 say was your condition prior to Christ's work in your life? 2. What did God do for you? Ephesians 2:4-6
4. What will God grant you? Ephesians 3:16
Day 3 1. What should characterize our "walk?" Ephesians 4:1,2,3
3. What should you put off and put on? Ephesians 4:22-24 Day 4 1. What should be our attitude toward "unfruitful works of darkness?" Ephesians 5:11,12
Day 5
Discipleship Discussion Project Week Four: ADD TO YOUR KNOWLEDGE TEMPERANCE Temperance: Under control *Topic: What is temperance? Why should you be temperate in all things?
*Topic: Anger Using a Strong's concordance
find three verses that will help you deal with anger. Why do people get angry?
Look up the following verses and write down the right ways to handle anger. Romans 12:19-21
Study the following passages and list the causes you find of fear. I John 4:18,19
Psalm 46
Daily Quiet Time Projects: Confirm your next Discipleship
Appointment: Read I Thessalonians 1
Questions 1. Whom should we seek to please? ( I Thessalonians 2:4) 2. Why should we walk worthy of the Lord? (I Thessalonians 2:12)
Day 3 1. What was important for
Timothy to accomplish with the new believers in Thessalonica?
1. What is God's will for
you? (I Thessalonians 4:3)
4. What verse did you underline today?
2. What should be your Biblical
response to Spiritual leaders in your life? 3. What is God's will for
your life? ( I Thessalonians 5:15-18)
What is patience?
What was Paul able to conclude? So what do you do when everything goes wrong? What will happen if you focus on the problem or on the people who cause the problem? What will happen if you focus on what you know is true about God? 1 Pet 4:19 Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator. Genesis 50:20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive. Review the life of Joseph. List the things that were done to him that were obviously unfair.
"God can and does take
the deliberately harmful acts of others and turn them into acts for
good, both for us and others. Daily Quiet Time Projects: Confirm your next Discipleship
Appointment: Read Galatians 1 2. What happens if we try to please men? (Galatians 1:10) 3. Write out the changes you can think of that came in Paul's life after he was saved. What changes have you seen in your own life up to this point?
Day 3 1. What has Christ redeemed
us from?
1. Formulate your own question and answer from Galatians 5:13-15.
List three questions, applying to your own life, that you observe in these verses. 1.
*Topic: Godliness
Name several individuals in Scripture that were God-centered in their living. How did they get that way?
"You can't win life's race in a moment. You can't build a character in a moment. You can be saved in a moment, but if you build a character that will stand the test of years and the storms of life you must give that character attention."(2)
Daily Quiet Time Projects: Confirm your next Discipleship
Appointment: Read Philippians 1 1. 2. 3. 2. How does God use bad things that happen to us? Philippians 1:12,13
Day 2 1. How many commands can you find in verses 2-5. List them. 2. What do we know will eventually happen according to verses 10 and 11?
1. What can you count as "loss" that might compare to what Paul set aside as meaningless?
1. Read Philippians 4:4. List several problem areas that you have difficulty rejoicing over. Will you choose to rejoice?
3. What has to happen before you can have "peace?" Philippians 4:9
Read Philemon Onesimus had done Philemon
wrong in the past. List the truths you find in the book of Philemon
that will help you put offenses behind you. *Topic: What is brotherly kindness? Brotherly Kindness comes
from the Greek word philadelphia List verses you find in the Bible that instruct you about friendship. Study I Samuel 18-20 and II Samuel 9. What aspects of David and Jonathan's friendship should we repeat? Should a Christian have friendships with unbelievers? Why or why not? Levels of friendships study: 1.
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Discipleship Discussion
Project: "All children are created worthy and must be given the right of respect and dignity." "Jesus did not come
to save us because we were worth saving but because we were utterly
worthless, ruined and undone! Issue Number Two Christ did not die for me because I am valuable to him. I am valuable because Christ died for me because He loves me! 1 John 4:9 In this was manifested
the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son
into the world, that we might live through him. Issue Number 3 Matthew 22:37-39 Jesus said
unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with
all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. Love is a Command! (1) Grow In Christian Character |
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