Study Questions:
1. What does it mean to be a “learner” of Jesus? How do you know if you are one?
2. Is it possible to be a Christian but not a disciple of Jesus? Why or why not?
3. Read and meditate 2 Timothy 2:2. How would that play itself out today in our church?…in your life?
4. How are going to decorate your trunk for trunk or treat??
Additional Scripture References:
Romans 12:2; Ephesians 4:23; 1 Corinthians 14:20; 2 Timothy 2:7; Matthew 11; Luke 9:23-27; Hebrews 5:7-14; 2 Timothy 2:2; 4:6
Discipleship
What It Really Means To Be A Learner Of Jesus
October 13, 2013 • Michael McCracken
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September 29, 2013 • Michael McCracken
Study Questions: 1. What does the relationship between God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit teach us about community? 2. Read and meditate on Acts 2:42-47. Is this what the “Church” looks like today? Why or why not? What concept(s) within this text is/are most difficult for the church to carry out today? 3. In 1 Peter 2:5 what does he mean when he says we are being built up us a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices? 4. As a small group, how will you proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light? In other words, how will the neighbors of your host home ever know the true reason why you bombard their street with so many cars on a weekly basis? Additional Scripture References: Proverbs 8:27-30; John 1:1-3; John 10:30; Matthew 3:16-17; Genesis 2:18; Genesis 17:1-8; Hebrews 8:6-13; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Acts 2:42-47; 4:32-37; Galatians 6:2; Hebrews 10:24; Revelation 12:10-12; Genesis 3:8-13; John 3:19-21; Ephesians 4:25-32; 1 Peter 2:1-10; Galatians 5:1