Introduction
Discipleship is about answering the question, What's next? This introduction presents spiritual mapping and the spiritual spectrum as tools for helping others take their next step with Jesus.
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The vision of Ozark Christian College is to glorify God by evangelizing the lost and edifying Christians worldwide. The mission of Ozark Christian College is to train men and women for Christian service as a degree-granting institution of biblical higher education.
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Discussion: 1.) Discipleship is about answering the question, “What’s next?” Talk together about a time when you’ve had to answer that question for someone in your life. What is your experience with discipleship? What’s worked? What hasn’t? 2.) Much of this introductory lesson is focused on the idea of spiritual mapping. Have you heard of this idea before? What do you think of it? How could it be helpful in the task of discipleship? 3.) Looking at the piece of the spiritual spectrum presented in this lesson, where do you think most Christians get stuck in their journey with Christ? Have you ever felt stuck in your walk with Christ? 4.) What are your biggest concerns when it comes to discipling someone else? What tensions do you notice within yourself? 5.) ACTIVITY: As a group, come up with a physical expression for each place on the spectrum. Act out what “join” or “share” would look like. Make it fun and have some laughs. Then use those expressions as a way to memorize each place on the spiritual spectrum. Act them out each time you get together. 6.) PRAY: Spend time naming people in your life who need help in furthering their relationship with Jesus. Pray for your interaction with them and for God to provide opportunities for you to encourage them on their next step in their spiritual journey.
Introduction Instructions
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Discussion: 1.) Discipleship is about answering the question, “What’s next?” Talk together about a time when you’ve had to answer that question for someone in your life. What is your experience with discipleship? What’s worked? What hasn’t? 2.) Much of this introductory lesson is focused on the idea of spiritual mapping. Have you heard of this idea before? What do you think of it? How could it be helpful in the task of discipleship? 3.) Looking at the piece of the spiritual spectrum presented in this lesson, where do you think most Christians get stuck in their journey with Christ? Have you ever felt stuck in your walk with Christ? 4.) What are your biggest concerns when it comes to discipling someone else? What tensions do you notice within yourself? 5.) ACTIVITY: As a group, come up with a physical expression for each place on the spectrum. Act out what “join” or “share” would look like. Make it fun and have some laughs. Then use those expressions as a way to memorize each place on the spiritual spectrum. Act them out each time you get together. 6.) PRAY: Spend time naming people in your life who need help in furthering their relationship with Jesus. Pray for your interaction with them and for God to provide opportunities for you to encourage them on their next step in their spiritual journey.