God Centered Discipleship

God Centered Discipleship
5 Practices of a Growing Disciple
Philippians 2:12-15
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I. Persistent Faithfulness

 Eight Attributes of Discipleship
     1. Bible Engagement
     2. Obeying God and Denying Self
     3. Serving God and Others
     4. Sharing Christ
     5. Exercising Faith
     6. Seeking God
     7. Building Relationships
     8. Unashamed (Transparency)

“As obedient children, do not be conformed to the desires of your former ignorance. But as the One who called you is holy, you also are to be holy in all your conduct; for it is written, Be holy because I am holy.”   1 Peter 1:14-16

II. Intentional Effort

“We proclaim Him, warning and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone mature in Christ. I labor for this, striving with His strength that works powerfully in me.”     Colossians 1:28-29

III. Radical Reliance

“I am sure of this, that He who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”   Philippians 1:6

III. Christ-like Transformation

“For those He foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers.”   Romans 8:29

IV. Obvious Difference

“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of the One who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.”   1 Peter 2:9

Faith Sheet

Transformation Verse (October) – “Let us consider how to encourage one another to love and good deeds.”  Hebrews 10:24

 #1 - Reviewing this Past Sunday
God Centered Discipleship
Philippians 2:12-15

1. Read Philippians 2:12-15, and discuss the sermon with
    someone.
2. How does God’s power relate to our discipleship of others?
3. How do we avoid relying on our own strength in discipleship?
4. Why is the Bible so important in discipleship? 
5. Pray for us to make disciples who make disciples.

# 2 - Preparing for Next Sunday
Called Together: Living the Gospel in Repentant Faith
Luke 6:39-49

1. Read Luke 6:39-49. What did both individuals in Jesus’ parable
    have in common?
2. What were the differences between the two?
3. Why are we, as believers, to always live by faith? (Heb.11:6)
4. Why are we to always repent of our sins? (2 Cor. 7:9-10)
5. How does your family or community group assist you in
    repentance and faith?
6. Do you remind one another often that the Lord is returning for
    us and that He will judge the world? How can this be done
    effectively in the everyday rhythms of life?