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List of Lessons: Discipleship Course
Lessons:
- Who am I now?
- The Bible.
- How to Study the Bible.
- Who is Jesus Christ?
- The Holy Spirit and the Trinity.
- What is God Like?
- Prayer, Confession, and Forgiveness.
- The Church
- The Christian Life, Part I
- The Christian Life, Part II
WRITE A DEFINITION OF A DISCIPLE:
“WHOEVER DOES NOT CARRY HIS OWN CROSS AND COME AFTER ME CANNOT BE MY DISCIPLE.” Luke 14:27
Lesson 1: WHO AM I NOW THAT I AM A CHRISTIAN?
Everything we study in this course is affected by our understanding of who we are in Jesus Christ and who Jesus Christ is. The purpose of this part of this series is to grasp your new identity as a Child of God. You are no longer an ordinary person; you belong to Jesus Christ.
- Why should God let you into His heaven? What would you say to Him if He asked you that question right now?
- How long have you been a Christian?
- Are you sure of your salvation?
- How important is it to you that you become a follower of Jesus in every way you can?
- What did Jesus command His followers to do in Matthew 28:19,20?
– What does the word “disciple” mean? (Look it up in a dictionary.)
– Are you a disciple?
– Have you been baptized?
– What were the followers of Jesus to do in verse 20?
– Do you want to commit yourself to doing all that Jesus commands? Why?
– Notice what Jesus said: Make disciples, baptize them, and teach them to obey what I have commanded. You have become a disciple and been baptized; now begin the lifelong process of obedience. - What do these scriptures say about who you are now that you are a Christian?
- I John 3:1
- Ephesians 2:10
- Ephesians 2:19
- I Peter 2:4,5
- What do these scriptures say about who you used to be
- Ephesians 2:1-3
- Ephesians 2:12
- Romans 5:6,8,10 (three things)
- From Colossians 1:13:
- In what kingdom did we live before salvation?
- What kingdom are we in now that we are saved?
- Into whom were you baptized? Romans 6:3
- If you are “in Christ” what are you now? II Corinthians 5:17
- What else have we become “in Him”? II Corinthians 5:21
- What problem is overcome when we “become the righteousness of God in Him”? Romans 3:23
- Write a definition of “righteousness.” (Use a dictionary.)
- Who is “for us” now that you are a Christian? Romans 8:31
- Why is He so good to you? Did you earn His favor? What does Ephesians 2:4,5 say about the reason for God’s goodness towards you?
- To what extreme did God go to save us? Romans 8:32
- Who is interceding for you at the right hand of God? Romans 8:34
What does “intercede” mean? (Write a definition.) - What will stop the love of Jesus Christ (or separate you from it)? Where is this love? (roman 8:39)
- From what were we saved by the blood of Christ? Romans 5:9
- What had you earned by your sin? Romans 6:23
- Are you still under the condemnation of sin? Romans 8:1
According to Romans 8:1, there is no condemnation for _______________________________________________________________________. - What does it mean to you personally to not be under the condemnation of God any longer? (Write it in your own words.) If you don’t know what “condemnation” means, look it up in a dictionary.
- If you have been made right with God (justified) what do you then have? Romans 5:1
- List what and who and where you are now that you are saved. (Look at the answers to the above questions.)
a. d.
b. e.
c. f.
North Burma Christian Ministry
It has been estimated that, by God’s grace, over a million Asian people have been impacted through the extended work of NBCM over a period of 90 years. Christianity is being taken by a network of believers into villages and cities over a multi-country span.
The work began in China by J. Russell and Gertrude Morse. As their children and grandchildren moved into Burma and on into Thailand, a string of national believers were trained to continue the work. Lisu, Lahu, Rawang, and many other tribes have sent out leaders in their own communities and into new unreached territories across the area.
Since 1972, when the Morse’s relocated in Thailand, this network has branched in many directions with indigenous pastors and teachers carrying the message of Jesus Christ.
Other missionary co-workers have joined the Morse family over the years bringing their own expertise and vision into the mission. The work continues on and expands as each new believer picks up the baton and runs the race.
North Burma Christian Ministry WEBSITE
Passion Ministries
Passion Ministries, Inc., is committed to introducing Jesus Christ to the people of India, and beyond.
Through everyday projects of compassion (serving, sharing, and meeting needs), Passion Ministries, Inc. will live out the love of Christ in a manner acceptable to the Indian Culture allowing in natural and practical ways to demonstrate God’s love.
The ministry’s stateside focus will be to work among urban populations to nurture people in their knowledge and understanding of the Bible’s message.
Passion Ministries WEBSITE
Nagaland Children’s Outreach Ministry
Raising Children Up in the Lord.
“Currently there are no Christian orphanages in Nagaland that accept the ‘hill country’ orphans. I believe God has given me this vision, and through the orphanage, I hope to see the children grow in a sound Christian faith and put a smile on on their faces with Christ’s love. It is my desire that these children will be well educated and will become great leaders for India and the Lord’s church. ” – Elilo Patton
Nagaland Children’s Outreach Mission WEBSITE
Chaplaincy Endorsement Commission
The Chaplaincy Endorsement Commission ensures that ministers of the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ continue to serve with distinction among our nation’s chaplains, so that our faith group can extend its ministry to personnel of the Armed Services and of civilian agencies that employ chaplains.
Chaplaincy Endorsement Commission WEBSITE
Pioneer Bible Translators
Pioneer Bible Translators bridges the gap between the church and the Bible-less peoples around the world. Our team is composed of Bible translators, literacy evangelists, church planters and a variety of support personnel transforming lives through God’s Word in every language. We are serving 26 million people in 62 language projects in 14 countries. God is calling us to expand. With His help we will strive to start 37 new projects by the end of 2018.
We are seeking new missionaries who will step up and meet the need for incarnational ministry among Bible-less peoples. Pioneer Bible Translators currently sends missionaries from Canada and the United States. Our International Service Center, located in Dallas, TX, is crucial in attaining our global ministry goals. From here, missionaries train and prepare for cross-cultural ministry.
Pioneer Bible Translators WEBSITE
Ninos de Mexico
Niños de México is a non-profit mission organization directly supported by churches and individuals throughout the United States.
THE NEED
The Greater Mexico City Area is one of the largest urban areas in the world with population estimates ranging from 19.2 million to some 30 million people. In this city alone, there are hundreds of thousands of street children. Some have been orphaned. Others have been abandoned. Still, others are abused. All need the love of Jesus.
A FRUITFUL WORK
Since 1967, Niños de México has been giving LIFE to these children one child at time. Many of these children have grown up to become doctors, ministers, teachers, and more, helping to spread the good news of Jesus Christ in Mexico. Today, we are actively involved in sharing Jesus with the children and people of Mexico through our four children’s homes, Christian school, medical outreach, and church plants.
OUR HOMES
Niños de México operates four children’s homes in the Mexico City area. Each home is designed to function as a family. With Christian house parents, their kids, and 11-19 children, Niños’ homes are truly loving and caring places for the children to grow and learn the love of Jesus.
Ninos de Mexico WEBSITE
Ozark Christian College
The ultimate mission of OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE is to glorify God by seeking the evangelization of the lost and the edification of Christians worldwide.
The immediate mission of OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE is to train men and women for Christian service as a degree-granting institution of biblical higher education. Emphasis is given to vocational preparation for preaching ministers, missionaries, Christian educators, ministers of music, youth ministers, day-care directors and ministers to the deaf. Biblical and practical training is also provided for those who will serve in the church in non-vocational roles such as elders, deacons, Bible school teachers, and youth sponsors.
OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE seeks to glorify God by doing His will. God’s truth we must “entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also” (2 Timothy 2:2). We are involved in declaring the wisdom of God (Ephesians 3:7-12). We share in the work of equipping “the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ; until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ … speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him, who is the head, even Christ” (Ephesians 4:12,13,15).
We accomplish this purpose of God stated by Paul- “God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. And we proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, that we may present every man complete in Christ. And for this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works within me” (Colossians 1:27-29). “The goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith” (I Timothy 1:5).
