Part I - Living as a Disciple Maker
1. What is a Disciple?
Two thousand years ago, Jesus walked up to a handful of men and said, “Follow me.”…
2. The Command to Make Disciples
Imagine your reaction if someone came back from the dead to speak to you…
3. The Heart of a Disciple Maker
Why do you want to make disciples? Have you ever asked yourself that question? The answer is incredibly important.
Part II - Living as the Church
1. Life in the Church
Not every culture is individualistic. But in the Western world, we tend to look up to Lone Rangers…
2. The Local Church
You are on this earth to continue the mission that Jesus left for you: “Go and make disciples of all nations.”…
3. The Global Church
As important as the local church is, God’s plan extends way beyond your town…
Part III - How to Study the Bible
1. Why Study the Bible?
As we said in the previous session, an academic study of Scripture does not ensure a proper interpretation…
2. Studying the Bible Prayerfully and Obediently
Is there a “right” way to study the Bible? We will probably all agree that studying the Bible is critical, but we may not agree on the best method of study…
3. Studying Logically
As we have said, an important part of making disciples is teaching people to obey everything Jesus commanded (Matt. 28:20)…
Part IV - Understanding the Old Testament
1. Creation
The Bible tells a story. We tend to view the Bible as a bunch of fragmented bits of history, poetry, and moral tales, but in reality, the Bible tells a story…
2. The Fall
You may not realize this, but you felt the result of Adam and Eve’s sin today…
3. God’s Covenant with Abraham
Though we are still at the beginning of the biblical storyline, a pattern has already developed: People sin, people face the consequences, God redeems...
4. Exodus and Redemption
As we turn the last pages of Genesis, we see God working toward the fulfillment of His promises to Abraham…
5. God’s Covenant with Moses
Try to place yourself in the shoes of the Israelites. They quickly went from being the slaves of one of the most powerful nations on earth to being set free through a series of frightening miracles…
6. Sacrifice and Atonement
This is the best news in the world: God invites humanity into relationship with Him…
7. God’s Presence on Earth
Does anything matter more than God’s presence with us?
8. The Kingdom of God
Finally, after years of Israel’s sin and struggling in the desert, God marched His people into the Promised Land!
9. Exile and Promise of Restoration
Time and again, God was faithful to keep His promises to His people…
Part V - Understanding the New Testament
1. Jesus the Messiah
From the moment that Adam and Eve sinned, God has been working a plan of redemption…
2. The Great Commission
Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection should affect every day of your life…
3. The Spirit of God
Do you feel desperate for the power of the Holy Spirit today?
4. The Early Church
Somewhere along the line, it became popular to pursue Jesus while shunning organized religion…
5. Good News for All Nations
Is Jesus your personal Savior? That’s a common phrase in the Christian world…
6. The End of the Story
The more we think about the end, the stronger and more effective we will be as Christians…