Discipleship

8.1 Hear the Word of God and DO IT

Dr. Thomas McSwain • James 1:22, Matthew 12:36, Matthew 5:16, John 12:28–30, Luke 8:16–21

7.4 Guarding Purity & Faithfulness in Marriage

May 5, 2026 • Dr. Brett Golson • 1 Thessalonians 4:3–5, Hebrews 13:4, 1 Corinthians 7:2–5, Matthew 5:27–28

Key Passages Hebrews 13:4 | 1 Thessalonians 4: 3-5 | 1 Corinthians 7:2-5 | Matthew 5:27-28 Personal Bible Study 📖 Read ▪ Bible: ✓ Hebrews 13:4 | Exodus 20:14 ✓ 1 Corinthians 7 ✓ Ephesians 5 ✓ Review all Scripture passages. ▪ Book: ✓ Gospel-Centered Life – Lessons 2, 6, & 9 Practices Meet ▪ Discussion: “How can we walk in purity together as a church?” ▪ Panel Discussion with married couples. Pray ▪ Thank God for forgiveness and freedom. ▪ Pray for relationships, temptations, and your future marriage.

7.1 God's Call to Holiness

April 14, 2026 • Dr. Brett Golson • 1 Thessalonians 4:3–8, 1 Corinthians 6:18–20, Ephesians 5:3, 1 Peter 1:14–16

Key Passages 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 | 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 | Ephesians 5:3 | 1 Peter 1:14-16 Personal Bible Study 📖 Read ▪ Bible: ✓ 1 Thessalonians 4:3–8 (God’s will for purity). ✓ 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 (Sexual purity). ✓ Peter 1:14-16 | 2 Timothy 2:22 (living Pure Lives). ▪ Book: ✓ Gospel-Centered Life – Session 1–2 (God's holiness and our identity). Practices Meet ▪ Key practice: Write a purity statement based on Scripture. ▪ Discuss: “What does holiness look like in relationships?” ▪ Identify media, habits, or situations that compromise purity. Pray ▪ Confess to God areas of compromise. ▪ Ask for purity in mind, body, and habits.

6.5 Developing a Personal Apologetic

April 7, 2026 • Dr. Brett Golson, Tylon McSwain • 2 Timothy 3, 2 Peter 1, Psalm 19

Key Passages 2 Timothy 3 | 2 Peter 1 | Psalm 19 Personal Bible Study Read ▪ Bible: ✓ Review 2 Timothy 3, 2 Peter 1, Psalm 19 ✓ 1 Peter 3:15-16 Be Ready to Give an Answer ✓ Romans 1:16 | 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 Know the Gospel. ✓ Matthew 5:16 Let Your Life Back Up Your Words ✓ Ephesians 4:15 Speak the Truth in Love ✓ Acts 22:1-21; 26: 1-23 Paul explained how he encountered Christ and how his life changed because of Christ. Share Your Story. ▪ Book: ✓ Case for Christ – Ch. 11–13 (Psychological, medical, and circumstantial evidence). Practices Meet ▪ Key practice: Share a 3-minute apologetic testimony. ▪ Developing a personal apologetic involves: Knowing your story. Understanding the Gospel message. Being ready to share with gentleness and respect. Trusting in God. ▪ Mentor critique and encouragement. ▪ Discussion: How do humility and faith interact with reason? ▪ Q & A Panel Discussion with guest speakers or pastors. Pray ▪ Ask God to use your story to help others trust the Bible. ▪ Pray by name for those with intellectual barriers to faith.

6.4 Apologetics Workshop

March 31, 2026 • Tylon McSwain

This is the recording from our Apologetics Workshop that includes the conversations concerning Mormonism, Islam, and Atheism.

6.3 Can We Trust the New Testament?

March 24, 2026 • Dr. Brett Golson, Tylon McSwain • 2 Timothy 3:16–17, Luke 1:1–4, 2 Peter 1:16, John 14:6, 2 Peter 1:19–21

Key Passages 2 Peter 1:19–21 | 2 Timothy 3:16-17 | Luke 1:1-4 | 2 Peter 1:16 | John 14:26 | Matthew 24: 35 | John 20: 30-31 Personal Bible Study Read ▪ Bible: ✓ 2 Peter 1 ✓ 2 Timothy 3 ▪ Book: ✓ Case for Christ Ch. 4–6 (Manuscript evidence and Gospel reliability). Practices Meet ▪ Key practice: Watch a short apologetics clip on manuscript reliability. ▪ Discuss: “What do I say when someone says the Bible’s been changed?” ▪ Activity: In pairs, construct a 3-point response using biblical and historical reasoning. Pray ▪ Thank God for the Spirit’s work in inspiring the Word. ▪ Intercede for friends who doubt the Bible’s trustworthiness.

6.2 Prophecy and Fulfillment

March 17, 2026 • Dr. Thomas McSwain • Isaiah 53, Luke 24:25–27, Psalm 22, Acts 8

Key Passages Isaiah 53 | Luke 24:25–27 | Psalm 22 Personal Bible Study 📖 Read ▪ Bible: ✓ Isaiah 53 ✓ Luke 24:25–27 ✓ Psalm 22 ✓ John 5 ▪ Book: ✓ The Reason for God – Chapter on “Isn’t the Bible a Myth?” ✓ The Pursuit of God – Chapter 7: “The Gaze of the Soul” Practices Meet ▪ Small group: Find three OT prophecies fulfilled in Jesus. ▪ Discuss: What convinces you that Jesus really is who He says He is? Pray ▪ Praise God for fulfilling all His promises in Christ.

6.1 Ready to Give a Defense

March 3, 2026 • Tylon McSwain • Philippians 1:16–17, Isaiah 53, 1 Peter 3:15–16

Key Passages 1 Peter 3:15-16 | Philippians 1:16-17 | Isaiah 53 Personal Bible Study 📖 Read ▪ Bible: ✓ 1 Peter 3:15-16 ✓ Philippians 1:16-17 ✓ John 1 ▪ Book: ✓ The Case for Christ – Introduction + Chapter 1 ✓ Knowing God – Chapter 10: “The God Who Is There” Practices Meet: ▪ Practice: 2-minute version of “Why I trust the Bible." ▪ Share: What questions about faith do people around you often ask? Pray: ▪ Ask for boldness, gentleness, and clarity in conversations about faith.

5.4 Becoming Who You Are in Christ

February 24, 2026 • Tylon McSwain • Ephesians 5:1–10, Colossians 3:12–17

Key Passages Ephesians 5:1–10 | Colossians 3:12–17 Personal Bible Study 📖 Read ▪ Bible: ✓ Ephesians 5:1–10 ✓ Colossians 3:12–17 ▪ Book: ✓ The Gospel-Centered Life – Session 10: “The Gospel-Centered Life” ✓ Mere Christianity – Final chapters on “Transformation” Practices Meet • Share one area where your identity in Christ is shaping new habits. • Encourage each other. Affirm what you see Christ doing in your group. Pray ▪ Thank God for ongoing transformation. ▪ Ask for grace to walk in your new nature.

5.3 Set Your Mind on Christ

February 17, 2026 • Dr. Brett Golson • Colossians 3:1–4, Ephesians 4:17–24

Key Passages Colossians 3:1–4 | Ephesians 4:17–24 Personal Bible Study 📖 Read ▪ Bible: ✓ Colossians 3:1–4 ✓ Ephesians 4:17–24 ▪ Book: ✓ The Pursuit of God – Chapter 6: “The Speaking Voice” ✓ Knowing God – Chapter 21: “These Inward Trials” Practices Meet ▪ Discuss: How do you daily set your mind “on things above”? ▪ Try: 3-minute silent prayer to listen for God. Pray ▪ Ask for spiritual clarity and focus. ▪ Pray through Colossians 3:1–4 each morning.

5.2 Adopted and Loved

February 10, 2026 • Tylon McSwain • Romans 8:14–17, Galatians 4:4–7

Key Passages Romans 8:14–17 | Galatians 4:4–7 Personal Bible Study 📖 Read ▪ Bible: ✓ Romans 8:14–17 ✓ Galatians 4:4–7 ✓ Ephesians 2 ▪ Book: ✓ The Gospel-Centered Life – Session 3: “Believing the Gospel” ✓ The Reason for God – Chapter on “The God of Love” Practices Meet ▪ Group: What does it feel like to call God “Father”? ▪ Journal: How has God fathered you this year? Pray ▪ Use “Abba, Father” prayers throughout the week. ▪ Thank God for adopting you fully.

5.1 New Creation

February 3, 2026 • Joseph Estes, Zach Hodges • 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 1

Key Passages 2 Corinthians 5:17 | Ephesians 1 Personal Bible Study 📖 Read ▪ Bible: ✓ Ephesians 1 ✓ 2 Corinthians 5:17 ▪ Book: ✓ Knowing God – Chapter 19: “Sons of God” ✓ Mere Christianity – Section on “The New Man” Practices Meet ▪ Reflect: What do you feel defines your identity? ▪ Share: How does being in Christ change the way you see yourself? Pray ▪ Thank God for your new birth in Christ ▪ Ask to shed false identities rooted in performance, fear, or shame

4.4 The Church on Mission

January 27, 2026 • Dr. Brett Golson • Acts 1:8, Acts 11:19–26

Key Passages Acts 1:8 | Acts 11:19–26 📖 Read: ▪ Bible: ✓ Acts 1:8 ✓ Acts 11:19–26 ▪ Book: ✓ The Reason for God – Chapter on “The Church’s Role in the World” ✓ The Pursuit of God – Chapter 5: “The Universal Presence” Practices Meet ▪ Group brainstorm: What is one mission or outreach idea your group could do? ▪ Mentor connection: Ask someone how they found their place in the church? Pray ▪ Ask God to open your heart to serve inside and outside the church. ▪ Pray for your church’s mission to your city.

First to Family

January 20, 2026 • Dr. Brett Golson, Dr. Thomas McSwain • 3 John 15

WELCOME → RECOGNIZED → CONNECTED → KNOWN → INVESTED → FAMILY