Bible Study
February 5, 2020
*We defined the meaning of discipline and disciple. Discipline is the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of conduct. A disciple is one who follows those rules from a particular leader.
*We talked about the benefits/consequences of having certain disciplines and how it relates to the Church/ NO PAIN NO GAIN!!!
Food
Work
Exercising
*The Christian race uses the same disciplines to elevate your faith in order to center ourselves on God.
*We learned how to identify spiritual growth
-Discipline creates a habit>routines>daily living
-enables you to withstand temptations
-makes it more difficult to be offended
Topic of Discussion: Discipleship and Church Growth: Jesus’ Model
The Church (Matt. 4:12)
What was God’s method of discipleship? How was the Church formed?
What was His purpose?
Stop
Matt. 10:38, 16:24 and Luke 9:23
*What did God mean by taking up your cross?
*Roman law made criminals carry their on crosses as a sign of submission to the law and an outward showing to the people of the land
2. Drop/show up
3. Roll
As a Disciple, we have to spread the news. As Christians, we are to tell other people about Jesus
John 1:35-42
The governor of Michigan said” to listen to what they say but to also watch what they do"
Christianity is not for people who think they're good; it is for people who know they've failed and want help.