1-1 Discipleship Program
Kenmore Baptist Church
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 3
ASSURANCE OF SALVATION ............................................................................................................... 9
DEVELOPING A DEVOTIONAL LIFE ................................................................................................... 17
CHURCH INVOLVEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 23
POWER FOR LIVING ............................................................................................................................ 27
THE PRIORITY OF PRAYER ................................................................................................................ 33
OBEDIENT LIVING................................................................................................................................ 35
DEALING WITH TEMPTATIONS .......................................................................................................... 41
DISCERNING GOD’S GUIDANCE ........................................................................................................ 45
DEVELOPING A TESTIMONY .............................................................................................................. 49
VICTORIOUS LIVING ............................................................................................................................ 59
SHARING CHRIST BY WORD AND ACTION....................................................................................... 63
Evaluation Sheet .................................................................................................................................. 73
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KENMORE BAPTIST CHURCH
1-1 DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAM
This program has been developed for the following reasons:
1. To enable Christians to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ
2. To develop doctrinal and moral discipline
3. To increase commitment to Jesus Christ and His church
4. To give spiritual direction
5. To aid in preparation for God-glorifying ministry
This is achieved in this course through the placing of a more
mature Christian alongside a less mature Christian so that they
might challenge, encourage and assist each other in their spiritual
walk with God. While this process has many advantages wrong
attitudes existing in either party can lead to problems such as:
1. Legalism and authoritarianism concerning how one should
live
2. A worldly class system emphasising “superiority in the
faith”
3. Divisive dominance and control of people‟s lives
This is not what this program is about. We believe that the Holy
Spirit must essentially be the discipler of every Christian. The
reason that two people might come together in a discipleship
program is that they could help each other grow in the faith through
mutual ministry, as the Holy Spirit works in both their lives. Each
Christian must be finally accountable to God alone for their
personal spiritual life.
We do not therefore encourage any kind of overt pressure on those
undertaking this program to conform to some standard apart from
that clearly laid down in the notes. Even then it must always be an
individual‟s right to decide their own response to the requirements
of the program.
We desire that change and growth in a person‟s life be as a result of
their own desire rather than due to the pressure from another.
If at any time you wish to talk over this program and its
requirements, please do not hesitate to contact the pastors of the
church, who would be always willing to assist. May God bless you
in your journey to maturity...
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INTRODUCTION
Hi, it‟s great to have you as part of the 1-1 Discipleship Program of
Kenmore Baptist Church. We take very seriously the commission
of Jesus Christ to His first disciples found in Matthew 28:18-20,
where He says:
“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given
to Me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations,
baptising them in the name of the Father and of the
Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey
everything I commanded you. And surely I am with
you always, to the very end of the age.”
The making of “disciples of Jesus Christ” is to be the top priority
of the church. Your willingness to undertake this training program
tells us that you too see this as highly important.
You may be wondering what it means to be a
“disciple” of Jesus Christ. Without becoming too
technical, it basically means that one is prepared to
follow and live out the example of Jesus Christ in
their own life. It means learning over a period of
time the “disciplines” of life that produce in you
“Christ-likeness”.
There have been many descriptions of a “disciple”
over the years, but two that I have found very
helpful are included to help you understand what
the Bible tells us a disciple is.
The marks of a disciple:
What are we aiming at when we talk about making disciples? Let
me mention a number of characteristics that I have observed over
the years. I am not claiming that this list is complete, or that every
disciple will display the full range of qualities; but at least we
should know what we are hoping and praying to achieve. Let me
put it in the form of questions that we need to ask.
1. Are you willing to serve? This was a repeated lesson that
Jesus had to teach His status-seeking disciples, especially
when He humbled them dramatically by washing their feet.
(John 13; Mark 10:35-45)
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2. Are you learning to listen? When Simon Peter was full of
bright ideas on the Mount of Transfiguration, God told him
to „listen‟ to his Son. (Luke 9:35) When Martha was
impatiently bustling around preparing a meal whilst Jesus
was talking, she was gently rebuked for not being like Mary
who was sitting quietly listening to the Master. (Luke
10:41)
3. Are you willing to learn? When Jesus spoke about his
coming sufferings and death, Peter blurted out, „God forbid,
Lord! This shall never happen to you.‟ The stinging reply
was something that Peter never forgot. (Matthew 16:22)
4. Are you willing to be corrected? How well do you receive
honest criticism, when others speak the truth in love?
(Matthew 18:15)
5. How well do you submit to those who are over you? (1
Thessalonians 5:12; Hebrews 13:17) Are you willing to do
this, even when you don‟t understand all the reasons why,
or when you don‟t naturally enjoy what you are being asked
to do?
6. Can you share your life with others, in open and honest
fellowship? (1 John 1)
7. Are you learning humility? Can you rejoice with those who
rejoice, and be genuinely glad when others are blessed in
some way or other? (Philippians 2:3)
8. Are you learning to examine your own life before criticising
others? (Matthew 7:1-5)
9. Do you know your weaknesses? Are you learning to
overcome them through the grace of God?
(2 Corinthians 12:9)
10. Are you a perfectionist? This will lead you into self-
righteousness, self-condemnation, self-pity, or a judgmental
spirit. „We all make many mistakes‟ (James 3:2; 1 John
1:8-10). Are you learning to accept yourself, as God
accepts you in Christ - just as He is?
11. Are you able to forgive? (Matthew 18:21)
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12. Have you stickability? Or do you give up easily? How do
you handle discouragements?
(Ephesians 6:10; 2 Corinthians 4:7)
13. Can you be trusted? (1 Corinthians 4:2) Are you reliable?
Will you get on with a task without constant nagging? Do
you trust others, even when they have disappointed you and
let you down?
14. Do you mind your own affairs? Or do you always want to
pry into the lives of others, becoming a busybody or even a
gossip? (John 21:21; 1 Timothy 5:13)
15. Do you do little things well? (Colossians 3:17)
16. How do you use your leisure? Do you see that all your time
is a gift of God to be used wisely? (Ephesians 5:15-17)
17. Do you aim first and foremost to please God? Or do you
seek the praise of others, or gratify your own desires?
(John 12:43; 2 Corinthians 5:9)
18. Are you quick to obey when God speaks to you? When
fisherman Peter obeyed instantly the instructions of Jesus
on the Sea of Galilee, however foolish those instructions
may have seemed to him, there were astonishing results
(Luke 5:4-9). This proved a vital lesson (which had to be
learned more than once) in the years ahead.
19. Have you faith in God, especially when there may be no
outward signs to encourage your faith? (Luke 18:1-8; Mark
11:12)
20. Where is your security? Are you willing to trust ultimately
in the love and faithfulness of God, or do you look for more
temporal and material securities first and foremost?
(Matthew 6:19-34) Are you willing to move as the Spirit
leads you on, to make adjustments and changes, or do you
resist change?
21. Have you a clear understanding of God‟s priorities for your
life? (Acts 6:2-4)
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A second description of a disciple:
1. Disciples are learners - open and teachable.
Proverbs 9:8-10; Matthew 4:19; John 6:60-66
2. Disciples put Christ first in all areas of their life.
Matthew 6:9-13, 24, 33; Luke 9:23;
John 13:13; 2 Corinthians 5:15
3. Disciples are committed to lives of purity and are taking
steps to separate from sin.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Ephesians 4:22-5:5;
Colossians 3:5-10; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7; Titus 2:12-14
4. Disciples have a daily devotional time and are developing
in their prayer lives.
Psalm 27:4; 42:1-2; Mark 1:35; Luke 11:1-4;
1 Thessalonians 5:17-18; James 1:5-7; 5:16
5. Disciples demonstrate faithfulness and desire to learn and
apply the Word of God through hearing it preached and
taught, reading it frequently, Bible study, Scripture memory
and meditation on the Scriptures.
John 8:31; Acts 2:42; 17:11; Colossians 3:16,
2 Timothy 2:15
6. Disciples have hearts for witnessing, giving their testimony
clearly, and presenting the gospel regularly with increasing
skill.
Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; 5:42; 14:21-23; 22:14-15;
Romans 1:16; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 1 Thessalonians 2:4
7. Disciples attend church regularly to worship God, to have
their spiritual needs met, and to make a contribution to the
body of believers.
Psalm 122:1; Acts 16:5; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27;
Colossians 1:15-18; Hebrews 10:25
8. Disciples fellowship regularly with other believers,
displaying love and unity.
John 17:22-26; Acts 2:44-47; 4:31-33; Ephesians 4:1-3;
Hebrews 10:24; 1 John 1:1-3
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9. Disciples demonstrate servant hearts by helping others in
practical ways.
Mark 10:42-45; Acts 6:1-4; 2 Corinthians 12:15;
Philippians 2:25-30; 1 Thessalonians 2:8-9
10. Disciples give regularly and honour God with their
finances.
Haggai 1:6-9; Malachi 3:10-11;
1 Corinthians 16:1-2; 2 Corinthians 8-9;
Philemon 14
11. Disciples demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit by attractive
relationships with Christ and their fellow persons.
Acts 16:1-2; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7;
Galatians 5:22-23; 1 Peter 2:18-23; 2 Peter 1:5-8
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To achieve this level
of maturity
takes commitment and time
- it doesn‟t happen overnight.
Be patient
- a disciple is a person
under reconstruction!
When a person first becomes a Christian, they need help in being
sure of their position in Christ (assurance). They also require
assistance in regularly practising the disciplines of the faith
(consistency). As they mature further, their faith becomes the
natural basis of their life (stability), so that the qualities of Jesus are
clearly evident (Christlikeness). At this point in their spiritual
development they take initiatives in reaching others for Christ
(independence) and eventually take on assisting others in their
spiritual development (reproduction).
Of course, this whole process requires a three-part process:
1. Personal 1-1 Discipleship
2. Group discipleship
3. Personal study and development.
That is why you will be encouraged to add to your 1-1 Discipleship
Program, personal assignments each week between meetings, and
involvement in a “small group” where you meet regularly with
other Christians for encouragement and growth.
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ASSURANCE OF
SALVATION
APPOINTMENT
NUMBER 1
NOW THAT YOU HAVE BELIEVED IN CHRIST’S
WORK ON THE CROSS AND HAVE RECEIVED HIM
AS YOUR SAVIOUR …
ETERNAL LIFE 1 John 5:11-13
John 3:16
SONSHIP Galatians 3:26
John 1:12
FORGIVENESS Colossians 2:13
1 John 1:9
GOD’S PROMISES TO YOU
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
FACTS, NOT FEELINGS
Colossians 2:6
INNER WITNESS 1 John 4:13
Romans 8:16
NEW CREATION 2 Corinthians 5:17
THINGS YOU WILL HAVE
HUNGER FOR BIBLE STUDY
1 Peter 2:2
DESIRE FOR HOLY LIVING
1 John 2:3
DESIRE TO TELL OTHERS Acts 4:20
LOVE FOR OTHERS
1 John 3:14
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FACTS, FAITH
AND FEELINGS
This old illustration demonstrates that Christian faith does not
depend upon our feelings, which are always changing, but upon the
facts of what God has done through Jesus as recorded in the Bible.
These facts never change.
Three people are walking along the top of a narrow
wall. The first person is called Facts, the second
Faith and the last, Feelings. As long as the middle
person, Faith, keeps their eyes on Facts, they can walk
securely and steadily on the wall. If Faith turns
around and looks at Feelings over their shoulder, Faith
starts to wobble and feel insecure.
So in the Christian faith, solid faith is based on the
facts of Jesus as learned in the Bible. If we go too
much by feelings, our faith will always be unsteady
and weak.
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A STORY OF BLONDIN
Blondin was a famous trick-stunt high-wire artist in America.
Some years ago he stretched a wire rope across the top of Niagara
Falls and walked across it. Next he announced that he was going to
wheel a person in a wheelbarrow across the wire. A newspaper
reporter came to interview Blondin about this proposed stunt.
“Do you think I can do this great feat?” Blondin asked the reporter.
“I really believe you can”, replied the reporter. “I think you are the
greatest stunt artist of all TIME!” “You believe I can do it?” asked
Blondin, “Well then, you get in the wheelbarrow!”
There is a great difference between believing something or in
someone theoretically, and being willing to commit your life into
his or her hands by faith.
ASSIGNMENT NUMBER 1:
1. Read carefully the booklet “Knowing God
Personally”.
2. Memorise John 3:16 and 1 John 5:11-13.
3. Review Appointment 1.
Don’t forget to
use your
memory verse
flashcards!
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Listen to the tape “How to Experience God‟s Love and
Forgiveness”.
HOW TO EXPERIENCE GOD‟S LOVE AND
FORGIVENESS
1. WHAT IS THE GREATEST ADVENTURE OF LIFE?
To know Jesus Christ personally as Saviour and Lord is the
greatest privilege and adventure of life.
We can have new life in Jesus Christ -
a. An abundant (full and overflowing) life - John 10:10
b. A fruitful life - Galatians 5:22-23, John 15:8, Matthew
4:19
2. WHAT IS THE GREAT CHALLENGE OF TODAY?
The great challenge of today is for us to be part of the
solution to Malaysia‟s problems, rather than part of the
problem. How?
a. New life in Jesus Christ.
b. Imparting that life to others.
c. A life of victory even amidst problems and challenges.
3. WHAT IS THE GREAT PROBLEM IN THE WAY?
We can never live the Christian life in our own strength
because of sin. Paul identifies in Corinthians two kinds of
people
a. NATURAL PERSON (The non-Christian)
1 Corinthians 2:14 - This diagram illustrates the
relationship of the non-Christian to Christ.
b. SPIRITUAL PERSON (The Christian)
1 Corinthians 2: 15-16 - This diagram illustrates the
relationship of the Christian with Christ at NEW Birth.
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Paul goes on to say in 1 Corinthians 3:1-3; Romans 7:15-24 and
Galatians 5:16-17 that whilst our relationship with Christ is secure,
fellowship can be broken at any time by wilful disobedience.
Christians in this state are described as carnal, fleshly or self-
centred.
A CHRISTIAN A CHRISTIAN
IN FELLOWSHIP OUT OF FELLOWSHIP
Only the spiritual person lives the Christian life as it should be
lived, ie: Christ in control and empowering that life.
WHICH LIFE IS YOURS?
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4. WHAT IS THE GREAT SOLUTION GOD HAS
PROVIDED?
Paul discovered the solution to living the abundant Christian
life:
a. Draw on the power of Christ‟s resurrection life -
Romans 7:29.
b. Walk in the power of the Holy Spirit - trusting God
despite circumstances - Romans 8:4-5.
c. Claim God‟s solution by practising Spiritual breathing -
EXHALE - confess your sins
INHALE - claim the fullness of the Holy Spirit by faith.
What does CONFESSION mean? It means, “to agree” with God
concerning:
a. Our Sin.
b. His forgiveness.
c. Our need to repent, ie turn away from sin to God‟s way.
Our FORGIVENESS is based on Christ‟s death for our sins.
Hebrews 10:1-28
Colossians 1:13-14
a. Christ died on the cross and shed His blood for our sins.
b. As a Christian, ALL your sins have been forgiven.
c. NOTHING can be added to His sacrifice.
5. HOW CAN YOU PERSONALLY EXPERIENCE THIS
SOLUTION?
Personal application: 1 John 1:9; Psalm 103:12
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List of my Sins …
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DEVELOPING A
DEVOTIONAL LIFE
Pre-printed Daily Quiet Time Guides
are included in the 1-1 Discipleship Kit. Extra copies are available from the Church Office.
APPOINTMENT
NUMBER 2
HAVING DEVOTIONS 1 Peter 2:2
Psalm 1: 1, 2 2 Timothy 2:15
2 Timothy 3:16, 17 Mark 1:35
1. PLAN FOR IT a. Place b. Time
2. PROCEDURE a. Read a chapter or paragraph b. Be systematic: go through a whole book
3. ASK QUESTIONS a. Sins to forsake? b. Promises to claim? c. Examples to follow d. Warnings to consider? e. Teachings about God? f. Other important truths? g. Applications to me?
4. PRAY a. Develop a list
Date Request Answer
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
KEEP A NOTEBOOK
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In 2 Timothy 3:16 Paul said that the Scriptures are profitable for:
1. TEACHING (What to believe and do)
2. REPROOF (Recognising sin)
3. CORRECTION (How to change)
4. TRAINING (How to live)
This can be illustrated as follows:
1. Teaching shows you the path to walk on.
2. Reproof shows you where you have strayed from the path.
3. Correction shows you how to get back on the path.
4. Training in righteousness shows you how to stay on the
path.
Also consider the five fingers on your hand. You need to use all
fingers in order to grasp something firmly. If you consider each
finger as a method of studying God‟s Word the Bible, and apply all
these methods to studying His Word - you will grasp firmly its
concepts.
Little finger: Hearing - Romans 10:17
Ring finger: Reading - Revelation 1:3
Middle finger: Studying - Acts 17:11
Pointer finger: Memorise - Psalm 119:9-11
Thumb: Meditate - Psalm 1:2-3
NB. Meditation on the Scriptures is prayerful reflection with a
view to understanding and application. The goal is to
conform your life to God‟s will by prayerfully thinking how
to relate God‟s Word to yourself.
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ASSIGNMENT NUMBER 2:
1. Memorise Psalms 1:1-2 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17.
2. Complete days 1-7 of EDWJ (Every Day With
Jesus) Note: There are a number of titles to
choose from.
3. Read chapters 1-7 of John‟s Gospel (one
chapter/day).
4. Review Appointment 2.
Don’t forget to
use your
memory verse
flashcards!
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Listen to the tape “How to Have a Quiet Time”.
HOW TO HAVE A QUIET TIME
1. WHAT IS A QUIET TIME ... Q.T.?
Definition: Q.T. is a time alone with God where you can
talk with God through prayer and God can
talk to you through His Word. In brief - it is
personal fellowship with God.
2. WHY IS A Q.T. NECESSARY?
a. Communication and fellowship
- Daniel 6:10
b. Correction and cleansing
- 2 Timothy 3:16
c. Guidance or direction
- Exodus 33:11, Acts 17:11
d. Strength in spiritual conflict
- Joshua 1:8
e. Fruitfulness
- Psalm 1:2-3, John 15:5
Jesus set an example of the need for time alone with God.
3. WHAT DO I NEED FOR A Q.T.?
a. Bible - plus a set of daily readings
b. Quiet Time notebook
c. An expectant spirit
- disciplined body, mind, will, emotions
Corinthians 9:27
- right attitude by cleansing and forgiveness
1 John 1:9
- obedience
4. WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN MY Q.T.
PRAYER? A ... ADORATION Psalms C ... CONFESSION Psalm 66: 17-18; Isaiah 59:2 T ... THANKSGIVING 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Hebrews 11:6 S ... SUPPLICATION Philippians 4:6 Supplication includes: petition - prayer for self intercession - prayer for others
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5. HOW SHOULD I APPROACH MY Q.T. BIBLE
READING?
Answer: With a passage of Scripture of about 5 verses
from a set of daily readings.
Memory Aid: PPROAPT = 2 proapt
REMEMBER:
Fellowship
with God is not
just confined to
your Q.T., but is
available moment
by moment.
P PRAY Commit the time to God so that His
Holy Spirit can minister
P PREVIEW Quickly read the passage for an overall
picture
R READ Read in depth so the passage really
speaks
0 OBSERVE Paraphrase the passage in your own
words and consider personal
applications for your life
A APPLY Apply these implications to your life by
setting a definite course of action
P PRAY Commit your plans to God for His
anointing
T TELL Your Q.T. should result in action,
where possible share with other
Christians to reinforce your decisions
and to build others up.
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PRAY Date:
PREVIEW
Passage
READ
Subject:
Key verse:
OBSERVE
Five important facts: (with verse reference)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
APPLY The main lesson for me today
How am I going to apply this lesson?
PRAY
Adoration:
Confession:
Thanksgiving:
Supplication:
Intercession (others)
Petition (self)
TELL
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CHURCH INVOLVEMENT
WHAT IS THE CHURCH?
Body of Christ - 1 Corinthians 12: 1-27
WHY IS IT NECESSARY?
APPOINTMENT
NUMBER 3
LOCAL AND UNIVERSAL
A. WHY IS IT NECESSARY?
ORGANISATION 1 Corinthians 14:33
FELLOWSHIP Hebrews 10:25
TEACHING
SERVICE
WORSHIP
WHY SHOULD YOU GO? 1. Above Reasons 2. God Commands You To (Hebrews 10:25) 3. Keeps You from Extremes 4. Counsel of Mature Believers is Available.
WHERE SHOULD YOU GO?
CHECKLIST
Preaches Gospel and has a warm and friendly atmosphere
Emphasis on personal decision to receive Christ
Members seem Spirit-filled
Emphasises missions and is evangelical in doctrine.
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There are a number of very significant aspects of the church that
should be understood as part of your 1-1 Discipleship Program.
These are listed along with passages of Scripture you should read.
Once you have studied the passages you should discuss each with
your discipler.
1. Everyone who is part of true church is “one in Christ”
Ephesians 2:11-22.
2. There are many goals of the church including:
a. Unity - Ephesians 4:1-6
b. Maturity - Ephesians 4:7-16
c. Purity - Ephesians 4:20-32.
3. The church observes two major ordinances of:
a. “The Lord’s Supper” or Communion
- Exodus 12; Matthew 26:26-30; Mark 14:22-26;
Luke 22:17-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29; 30-34
Here believers eat the bread (symbolising Christ‟s
broken body) and drink the grape juice (symbolising
Christ‟s blood - shed for the remission of our sins).
They look back to the cross, inward in personal
evaluation of their spiritual lives and forward
anticipating Christ‟s return.
b. Baptism - Matthew 28:19-20; Romans 6:3-4
Here believers in a public way identify with Christ in
His death, burial, and resurrection; give thanks to God
for their salvation; and give witness to their desire to
submit to the Lordship of Christ and serve Him. It is an
act of obedience to Christ‟s command.
4. Each Christian has been given a personal spiritual
motivational gift to be exercised through the gift of a
ministry upon which God will evidence gifts of
manifestations - Romans 12:1-8; 1 Peter 4:10; Ephesians
4:11; 1 Corinthians 12:27-30; 1 Corinthians 12:7-11. These
gifts are given as God decides for the good of the church
and its people - not for self-edification. The best way to
discover and refine one‟s giftedness is to SERVE! On
completion of Process 1 and 2 training you can be taken
through the S.H.A.P.E. test to clarify your gifting.
5. Every Christian is necessary and needed for the work of the
church - 1 Corinthians 12:12-31.
6. Love and unity are absolute essentials for the proper
functioning of the church - 1 Corinthians 13; Philippians
2:1-11; John 13:3-5; John 17:21.
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Listen to the tape “How to Love by Faith”.
HOW TO LOVE BY FAITH
Today more then ever people are crying out for love. Love is
recognised as a person‟s greatest need.
1. There are three (3) Greek words translated into love
ASSIGNMENT NUMBER 3:
1. Memorise Hebrews 10:24-25 and Acts
2:42.
2. Complete days 8-14 of EDWJ.
3. Read chapters 8-14 of John‟s Gospel (one
chapter/day).
4. Review Appointment 3.
Don’t forget to
use your
memory verse
flashcards!
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EROS means sensual desire
PHILEO used from friendship
AGAPE supernatural love revealed for us through
Christ‟s death on the cross for our sins. John
3:16
“Agape” is love because of the character of the person
loving, rather than the worthiness of the object being loved.
It is love „in spite of‟ rather than love „because of‟.
2. Agape is described in 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8.
How then can we love others unconditionally with AGAPE?
FIVE KEYS TO AGAPE - God‟s love through us.
Recognise that …
KEY 1 - GOD LOVES US
1. God unconditionally loves us - John 3:16; Romans 5:8
2. God loves us patiently - Luke 15:11-32
3. God loves us as much as He loves the Lord Jesus - John
17:23; 1 John 4:18
KEY 2 - GOD COMMANDS US TO LOVE
1. God commands us to first love Him
- Matthew 22:37
- Revelation 2: 4-5
- Revelation 3:15, 16, 19
2. God commands us to love our neighbours as ourselves
- 1 John 4:8
- 1 John 3: 17-18
- Matthew 22:39
3. God commands us to love our enemies
- Matthew 5: 43-47
KEY 3 - WE CANNOT LOVE IN OUR STRENGTH
Romans 8:8 - When Christ comes in and takes control of
our lives, He gives us the equipment to be changed people.
With the desire He also gives us the ability. He provides us
with a new kind of love.
KEY 4 - WE CAN LOVE WITH GOD’S LOVE
Romans 5:5 - His love is present through the indwelling of
His Spirit.
KEY 5 - WE LOVE BY FAITH
Hebrews 11: 1, 6 - Just as we were saved by faith and filled
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by His Spirit by faith, so we can love by faith. How?
COMMAND God commands us to love - John 15: 12, 17
PROMISE God promised to hear and answer when we
pray according to his will -
1 John 5: 14-15
Claim that love by faith right now!
Action Point 1. List the names of those you do not love (maybe even
yourself).
2. Pray for each person on the list. Ask the Holy Spirit to fill
you with Christ‟s love for that person.
3. Next meeting - reach out to them in love - by word, action,
expression. SEE GOD TAKE OVER!
4. As we learn to love people with this kind of love the Great
Commission of Matthew 28; 18-20 will become a priority
and we will want to proclaim Christ to all who will listen -
Colossians 1:28.
POWER FOR LIVING
APPOINTMENT
NUMBER 4
POWER FOR LIVING
BEING FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT
Ephesians 5:18
MEANING PROMISES
1 John 1:9
CONFESSION
1 John 2:3
OBEDIENCE
Romans 12:1
SURRENDER
Matthew 5:6
DESIRE
CONDITIONS
CHRIST IN YOU
Galatians 2:20
CONTROLLED BY SPIRIT
Ephesians 5:18
CONTROL, NOT MATURITY
LIFE TO THE FULL
John 10:10
BEAR FRUIT - THAT WILL LAST John 15:16
LOVE,JOY, PEACE, PATIENCE, KINDNESS, GOODNESS,
GENTLENESS, SELF-CONTROL
RECEIVE POWER
Acts 1:8
CONTINUOUSPOWER
MEETCONDITIONS
TRUSTGOD FOR IT
ASK FORPOWER
ASSIGNMENT NUMBER 4:
1. Memorise Ephesians 2: 8-9; 5:18.
2. Complete days 15-21 of EDWJ.
3. Read chapters 15-21 of John‟s Gospel (one
chapter/day).
4. Review Appointment 4.
5. Read the booklet “Have you Made the
Wonderful Discovery of the Spirit-Filled
Life”.
Don’t forget to
use your
memory verse
flashcards!
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Listen to the tape “How to be filled with the Holy Spirit”.
HOW TO BE FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
In our own energy we cannot live the Christian life. The secret lies
in the power of the Holy Spirit within us.
John 16:7
Acts 1:8
John 14:12-13
1. WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT?
2. WHY DID THE HOLY SPIRIT COME? a. To glorify Christ - John 16:14
b. To lead us into all truth - John 16:13
c. To give us the abundant life - John 7:37-39
d. To empower us to witness - Acts 1:8
3. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE FILLED WITH THE
HOLY SPIRIT? “Filled” means to be “controlled and empowered by”
a. Filled with Christ - John 15:1-8
b. Exhibit the Fruit of the Spirit - Galatians 5:22-23
c. Effective witness - Acts 1:8
d. Maturing in Christ - Colossians 3:16
Note: At any point we can take control of our lives again
and thereby limit the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
4. WHY ISN’T THE AVERAGE CHRISTIAN FILLED
WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT? a. Lack of knowledge
b. Lack of faith
c. Lack of obedience and self-denial.
5. HOW CAN ONE BE FILLED WITH THE HOLY
SPIRIT? a. By faith - trusting God. Colossians 2:6
Hebrews 11:6
b. Heart - preparation required:
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c. Claim the filling of the Holy Spirit by FAITH
GOD‟S COMMAND - Ephesians 5:18
GOD‟S PROMISE - 1 John 5: 14-15
ACTION POINT
Right now would be a good time for you to thank God
for His Spirit, and His presence in your life. If there
are sins that you have not confessed, confess them as
you pray now, and ask God to fill you with His Spirit.
Then, by faith, begin to live your life as a Spirit-filled
believer, as one who remains sensitive to God. And
you can watch and see how God‟s strength will enable
you to live victoriously.
Dear Father,
I need You. I acknowledge that I have been in control of my life;
and that, as a result, I have sinned against You. I thank You that
You have forgiven my sins through Christ‟s death on the cross for
me. I now invite Christ to again take control of the throne of my
life. Fill me with the Holy Spirit as you commanded me to be
filled, and as You promised in your Word that You would do if I
asked in faith. I pray this in the name of Jesus. As an expression of
my faith, I now thank You for taking control of my life and for
filling me with the Holy Spirit.
DESIRE Matthew 5:6
CONFESSION 1 John 1:9
SURRENDER Romans 12: 1-2
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PRAYER
APPOINTMENT
NUMBER 5
LEARNING TO PRAY Philippians 4: 6, 7
PURPOSES OF PRAYER 1. Satisfies Inner Needs 2. Guidance 3. Deal with Worry 4. Converse with God
5. Defeat Sin/Temptation
INCREASING YOUR EFFECTIVENESS
1. Be Well Rounded 2. Be Systematic 3. Be Constant 4. Be Specific 5. Be Persistent
1. NOT PRAYING IN FAITH James 1:5-8
2. NOT ASKING Matthew 21:22
3. ASKING FOR WRONG REASONS James 4:3
4. UNCONFESSED SIN Psalm 66:18
5. MARITAL PROBLEMS 1 Peter 3:7
6. REQUEST NOT IN GOD’S
WILL 1 John 5: 14, 15
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ASSIGNMENT NUMBER 5:
1. Memorise Philippians 4; 6-7 and James 1:
5-8.
2. Complete days 22-28 of EDWJ.
3. Read the Epistles of 1 John, 2 John, 3
John (one chapter/day).
4. Review Appointment 5.
5. Find a prayer partner of the same sex to
meet with once a week who is Spirit-filled
and led of God from the church.
Don’t forget to
use your
memory verse
flashcards!
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Listen to the tape “The Priority of Prayer”.
THE PRIORITY OF
PRAYER
1. PRAYER - GOD’S MYSTERY 2 Chronicles 7:14 - “If my people who are called by my
name, humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and
turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven,
will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
TWO IMPORTANT QUESTIONS:
a. What priority does God place on prayer?
b. What priority do you place on prayer?
Do you want to be a part of that team which will alter the
future of people and this nation?
PRAYER IS THE KEY
2. PRAYER - GOD’S METHOD “The church is looking for better methods
God is looking for better men.”
E.M. Bounds
In His sovereign operations in the world, God watches for
people, obedient people, through whom to accomplish His
will.
3. PRAYER - GOD’S ENTREATY Why is prayer necessary?
a. God has ordained the means by which His divine will is
accomplished in the world - prayer is one of them.
Matthew 28:19; Mark 13:10; Matthew 10:7; Mark
16:15
Notice the priority of Acts 6:4.
b. God has commanded us to pray
Luke 21:36 - John commands us to pray
1 Thessalonians 5:17 - Paul enjoined people to pray
without ceasing
1 Peter 4:7 Peter exhorts us to watch unto prayer.
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c. Prayer is the only means by which we can talk to God.
d. Prayer is also God‟s appointed method for conferring
the benefits and blessings we need - both spiritual and
temporal. Mark 9:29
4. PRAYER - GOD’S ANSWER God answers prayer: Jeremiah 33:3
Matthew 7:7-8
John 14:12-14
John 16:23-24
John 15:7
5. PRAYER - GOD’S CONTRACT
God has done His part - salvation
- gift of Holy Spirit
- joint heirs
- mind of Christ
Psalm 34:8
Malachi 3:10
John 10:10
We must do our part that must include prayer.
NO PERSON WILL BE GREATER
FOR GOD
THAN THEIR PRAYER LIFE
Read 2 Chronicles 7:14 and Ephesians 3:14-21
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OBEDIENT LIVING
APPOINTMENT
NUMBER 6
OBEDIENCE 1 John 2:3
WHAT? WHY?
HOW?
1. Doing God‟s Will from the Heart 2. Not:
- Serving God on Our Own Terms - Asceticism - Legalism
1. Because of God‟s Love and Worthiness 1 John 4:16; 5:23; Revelation 4:11
2. Because it Proves Your Love 1 John 5:1; John 14:21
3. Because God Demands It Deuteronomy 10:12,13; 1 Timothy 6:14; James 1:22; 1 John 4:15,16
4. Protection of „right living‟ from Satan‟s attack (armour of right living) Romans 13:12
5. The joy and blessings that result John 15: 10-11
6. So God will reveal Himself progressively to you John 14:21
7. Assurance of salvation 1 John 2:3 8. Freedom from guilt and shame
1 John 4: 21-22 9. For having prayers answered
Psalm 66:18; 1 John 4: 21-22 10. Fellowship with God 1 John 3:24 11. To be a clear witness to others (a
role model)
1. Witnessing 2. Church Involvement 3. Prayer 4. Bible Study/Devotions 5. Work 6. With your Friend 7. Time Management
8. Priorities
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FOUR KEY QUESTIONS
CONCERNING GOD’S ATTITUDE (Should be asked whenever you are
undecided about what to do):
1. Is it helpful (physically, spiritually, mentally, socially)?
1 Corinthians 6:12
2. Does it bring me under its power?
1 Corinthians 6:12
3. Does it hurt others? 1 Corinthians 8:13
4. Does it glorify God? 1 Corinthians 10:31
STEP 4
STEP 3
LEARN TO DEAL
WITH TEMPTATIONS 1 Corinthians 10:13
STEP 2
HAVE THE RIGHT
ATTITUDES 1. Delight to do God‟s
Will Psalm 40:8 2. Do it Carefully
Deuteronomy 26:16 3. Be Sincere Luke
8:15
STEP 1
DRAW ON GOD’S
POWER TO OBEY Philippians 4:13 Acts 1:8 Galatians 2:20 Ephesians 5:18
KNOW GOD’S COMMANDS
2 Timothy 3:16,17 Psalm 110:11 Psalm 105 Psalm 119:11 Psalm 130
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Read Ephesians 4:1 - 6:24.
Notice in these chapters that you are called to live a life worthy of
the calling you have received (4:1) and to grow up into Him who is
the Head, that is, Christ (4:15). You are also called to live
differently now that you are a Christian (4:17), by “putting off”
your old life (4:22), being made new in the attitude of your mind
(4:23), and “putting on” a new life of holiness in Christ (4:24) in
the power of the Holy Spirit.
It is by willing, prayerful and persistent obedience (action) to the
requirements of Scripture, that Godly patterns of behaviour are
developed as a way of life. When you are convicted by the Holy
Spirit that certain actions are wrong, you should “put off” such
actions and “put on” those actions God suggests. For example
Ephesians 4:25 says that we must “put off” lying and we must put
on “truth-telling”. This is to be done relying on God‟s power. By
doing this, change in behaviour will occur and become permanent
in your life.
Make up a chart as follows. Read the passages given and fill in the
“put offs” and “put ons”.
PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE PUT OFF PUT ON
Ephesians 4:25
Ephesians 4:26-27
Ephesians 4:28
Ephesians 4:31,32
1 Peter 3:9
3 John 11
Hebrews 10:25
Luke 6:40
Matthew 16:24
Galatians 5:19-23
1 Thessalonians 1:9
Romans 12:9-21
Romans 13:12
Romans 15:1-2
1 Peter 1:13-14
1 Peter 2:11 - 12
1 Peter 4:2
1 Peter 5:2-6
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ASSIGNMENT NUMBER 6
1. Memorise 1 Corinthians 10:13 and 1 John
2:3
2. Complete EDWJ devotional book.
3. Read Romans 1-7 (one chapter/day).
4. Review Appointment 6.
5. Talk over details concerning the "prayer
partner”
Don’t forget
to use your
memory verse
flashcards!
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Listen to the tape “How to Walk in the Spirit”.
HOW TO WALK IN THE SPIRIT Review of the concept of Spiritual breathing:
1. EXHALE - confess - 1 John 1:9
2. INHALE - apply by faith the filling of the Holy Spirit
according to
Command - Ephesians 5:18
Promise - 1 John 5:14-15
As this concept of Spiritual Breathing is continually practised,
fellowship with God will become deeper and deeper and the
tendency to yield to sin will lessen. 1 John 2:1-6 explains the way
in which we can assess our lives and can walk with God.
FOUR KEY FACTORS for a successful walk in the Spirit
1. BE SURE YOU ARE FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT a. Remember God‟s command Ephesians 5:18
b. Remember God‟s promise 1 John 5:14-15
c. DO NOT DEPEND ON FEELINGS.
The outward evidences of being filled with the Spirit are:
a. Demonstration of the Fruit of the Spirit
Galatians 5:22-23
b. Changed attitudes and behaviour
Ephesians 5:19-6:9
c. Increased Spiritual maturity, gained from
THE WORD Colossians 3:16
OBEDIENCE John 14:21
PRAYER Philippians 4:6-7
WITNESSING Colossians 1:28-29
When you cease to be filled with the Holy Spirit you:
a. Develop attitudes of unbelief
b. Go your own way Galatians 5:16-17
2. BE AWARE OF WHAT YOU CAN BE IN CHRIST a. Christ lives in you Galatians 2:20
b. You are complete in Him Colossians 2:9-10
c. Your needs are supplied Philippians 4:19
d. You are a joint heir with Christ Romans 8:17
e. You are a Son of God John 1:12
f. You can do all things Philippians 4:13
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3. BE PREPARED FOR SPIRITUAL CONFLICT a. The Battle is the Lord‟s - 2 Chronicles 20:15.
b. Three forces operate against the believer
WORLD 1 John 2:15-17
FLESH Galatians 5:16-17
DEVIL 1 Peter 5:7-8
c. So be prepared Ephesians 6:10-11
4. LIVE BY FAITH a. What is faith Hebrews 11:1
b. Necessity of faith Hebrews 11:6
c. Object of our faith Romans 10:17
d. Penalty of lack of faith Hebrews 3:16-4:3
e. Thanksgiving demonstrates faith
i. Believe Romans 8:28
ii. Practice thanksgiving 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Remember: The Christian life is a battle with self. Obedience
and self-denial are often difficult and costly, even
with the Holy Spirit working in us to motivate the
changes.
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DEALING WITH
TEMPTATIONS
APPOINTMENT
NUMBER 7
TEMPTATIONS
ARE NOT SIN James 1:12-15
CAN BE DEALT WITH 1 Corinthians 10:13
HAVE THREE SOURCES
CONDITIONS
FOR
VICTORY
WORLD 1 John 2:15 John 16:33
Romans 12:2 1 Timothy 6:10
FLESH Galatians 5:16 Romans 8:5-13
SATAN Revelation 20 Genesis 3:1-5
1 Peter 5:8
Be Alert 1 Corinthians 16:13
Be Filled Ephesians 5:18
Pray Matthew 26:41
Be Quick James 1:14, 15
Know Escapes
1 Corinthians 10:13 Psalm 119:11
Obey by faith, not feeling Colossians 2:6
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ASSIGNMENT NUMBER 7:
1. Memorise 1 John 1:9.
2. Complete days 1-7 of another title of EDWJ.
3. Read Romans 8-16 (one chapter/day and two on last
day).
4. Review Appointment 7.
5. Prayer partner reminder.
Don’t forget
to use your
memory verse
flashcards!
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Listen to the tape “How to Have Power in Prayer”.
HOW TO HAVE POWER IN PRAYER
1. THE PREVALENCE OF POWER a. We live in an age of power
where are we heading?
to whom can we turn for answers?
b. There is a need for power
the power offered by Christ but too few Christians
have claimed it
2. THE PROVISION OF POWER As Christians we clearly have the provision of God‟s power
Matthew 28:19 Power of AUTHORITY
Acts 1:8 Power of HOLY SPIRIT
3. THE PRINCIPLES FOR POWER James 5:16(b) says: “The earnest (fervent, effective) prayer
of a righteous man [person] can accomplish much.”
Principle 1: EARNESTNESS - Matthew 7:7-8
Ask and keep on asking seek and keep on seeking knock
and keep on knocking.
Principle 2: RIGHTEOUSNESS - Psalm 66:17-18;
1 John 1:9 We need to confess and repent and maintain
continuous fellowship with God to ensure righteousness.
A list of possible hindrances to prayer in this area are:
a. Sin Psalm 66:18; Isaiah 58:2
b. Unforgiving Spirit Matthew 6:14-15
c. Lack of family love 1 Peter 3:7
d. Disagreements Matthew 5:23-24
e. Vain repetitions Matthew 6:7
f. Religious pride Luke 18:9-14
Proverbs 6:16
g. Cares of the world Mark 4:19
h. Lusts of other things Mark 4:19
i. Deceitfulness of riches Mark 4:19
j. Lack of faith Matthew 21:22
k. Out of God‟s will 1 John 5:14
l. Pride Job 35:12-13
Proverbs 6:16
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m. Not filled with Holy Spirit Romans 8:26-27
Ephesians 6:18
n. Failure to read and obey the Word
Proverbs 28:9
o. Selfishness and stinginess 1 John 3:17
Matthew 6:18
James 4:2-3
How to deal with these hindrances:
a. Let God search your heart Psalm 139:23-24
b. Confess your specific sin 1 John 1:9
c. Keep clean before God 1 John 1:7
Psalm 73:1
d. Maintain a daily Spirit-filled life Ephesians 5:18
Galatians 5:16
Daniel 10 gives further reasons why prayers are not
answered.
Principle 3: PRAY IN THE SPIRIT - Ephesians 6:18
This means that we must be controlled and empowered by
God‟s spirit for we are told in Romans 8:26-29 that without
the Holy Spirit we do not know how to pray.
4. THE PEOPLE OF POWER The people of power are those who are earnest in prayer,
righteous and who pray in the Spirit. They will maintain a
close walk with the Lord they love.
To these people are promised mercy and grace in time of
need Hebrews 4:14-16.
5. THE PRIVILEGE OF POWER Who can pray?
- those who belong to Christ John 14:6
- those who pray to God in the authority
and name of Jesus John 14:14
- those who come to God with a clean heart
Psalm 66:18
- those who have a forgiving spirit Mark 11:25
- those who pray in faith Matthew 21:22
Mark 11:24
“The one concern of the devil is to keep
Christians from praying. He fears nothing from
prayerless studies, prayerless work,
prayerless religion. He laughs at our toil,
mocks at our wisdom, BUT TREMBLES
WHEN WE PRAY.” - Samuel Chadwick
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DISCERNING GOD‟S
GUIDANCE
STEP 5
STEP 4
PRAY OFTEN Matthew 7:7-8 Philippians 4:6-7 James 1:5
STEP 3
COUNSEL WITH MATURE CHRISTIANS Proverbs 11:14 Acts 13:2
STEP 2
BE OBEDIENT 1 John 3:24
STEP 1
STUDY THE BIBLE Psalm 119:105
BE FILLED Ephesians 5:18 Romans 12:1-2
APPOINTMENT
NUMBER 8
DISCERNING GOD’S WILL
WHAT IT IS Jeremiah 29:11 Romans 12:2
1. It is Good 2. It is Acceptable to Us 3. It is for our Welfare 4. It is Perfect for Us
PROMISES 1. Definite Guidance
Isaiah 30:20,21 2. God Gives Us Wisdom to
Find it James 1:5; Colossians 1:9 3. God Will Give Us the Desire
to Do His Will Philippians 2:13 4. Built-in Warning Device:
“Peace of Christ” Colossians
3:15
PRACTICAL STEPS TOWARD FINDING
GOD’S WILL
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ASSIGNMENT NUMBER 8: 1. Memorise Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 12:
1-2.
2. Complete days 8-14 or EDWJ.
3. Read Acts 1-7.
4. Prayer partner reminder.
Don’t forget
to use your
memory verse
flashcards!
Sincerity and dedication are great … if you’re going the right way!
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Listen to the tape “How to Know God‟s Will”.
SEVEN STEPS TO KNOWING GOD‟S WILL
STEP 1 REALISE THAT GOD DOES HAVE A WILL
FOR YOUR LIFE
a. God loves us and wants to be intimately involved
with us in living our lives
Matthew 6:26; Psalm 32:8; Proverbs 3:5-6.
b. We must be ready and willing to accept God‟s will
for our lives. Romans 12:1-2
Note: We do not have to know all the details to be
in God’s will.
Two important tests of our attitudes:
TEST 1 Are you obeying the part of God‟s will that
you already know is true?
e.g. 1 Thessalonians 5:17; John 13:34-
35; 2 Timothy 3:16-17
TEST 2 Are you willing to accept God‟s will for your
life even BEFORE you know it?
Promise John 14:21; Romans 8:32
STEP 2 REALISE THAT A LARGE PART OF GOD’S
PLAN FOR OUR LIVES IS ALREADY
REVEALED FOR US IN THE BIBLE
ASPECT 1 His will for our lives not revealed in the
Bible
ASPECT 2 His will for our lives revealed in the Bible
eg. 2 Timothy 2:3-4; Ephesians 6:1-2;
2 Corinthians 6:14-15; Matthew 28: 19-20;
1 Thessalonians 4:3
STEP 3 REALISE THAT GOD DIRECTS US TO HIS
WILL THROUGH PRAYER
This time of prayer allows God access to our thoughts and
motives
Jesus‟ example - Luke 6:12-13; Matthew 26:38-39
Early Church - Acts 13:2-3
Paul‟s advice - 1 Thessalonians 5:17
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STEP 4 REALISE THAT GOD MAY ONLY REVEAL
SOME ASPECTS OF HIS TOTAL PLAN
God only reveals part of His plan because
a. Many are not ready for all the details John 16:12
b. God wants us to trust Him Matthew 6:34
c. God wants us to focus on Him, not the plan
STEP 5 SEEK COUNSEL FROM THOSE WHO LOVE
YOU, AND WHO THEMSELVES ARE
ACTIVELY SEEKING GOD’S WILL FOR
THEIR OWN LIFE.
This benefits us by - removing impulsiveness
- giving balance
Proverbs 1:1; Proverbs 12:15; Proverbs 11:14
Do not use other‟s counsel as a crutch but rather as a
sounding board.
STEP 6 REALISE THAT GOD MAY USE
CIRCUMSTANCES TO POINT US IN THE
DIRECTION WE SHOULD GO
Paul experienced this - Romans 1:13
- 1 Corinthians 16:8-9
We must be very careful in this area that we are reading the
signs as God wants us to, and not as we desire.
STEP 7 USE COMMON SENSE AND LOGIC TO
FINALISE YOUR DECISION
When we are controlled and empowered by God‟s Holy
Spirit we can assume that our logic is worth including.
- 2 Timothy 1:7
God has given us a sound mind.
Weigh up alternatives - PROS and CONS. Ask yourself the
question - “which alternative will bring the most glory to
Jesus Christ?”
NOW BY SIMPLE TRUST MOVE
TOWARD YOUR DECISION
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DEVELOPING A
TESTIMONY
1. Attitudes and actions before I became a Christian
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
2. Circumstances surrounding my conversion
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
3. Changes that took place in my life after receiving Christ -
actions and attitudes
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
APPOINTMENT
NUMBER 9
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Include in your testimony a special verse of Scripture that is very
meaningful in relation to your conversion or spiritual experience.
Read Acts 22:1-21 and 26:1-23 for a sample Biblical testimony.
Read also the sample testimony included at the end of this
appointment.
1. Any subject matter can be presented more effectively by
careful organization. A carefully prepared testimony, given
in the power of the Holy Spirit, can be of immediate and
effective use in nearly every witnessing situation. It should
be our desire to present Christ in such a clear and attractive,
yet simple, way that those who hear will not only want to
know Him, but they will also know HOW to know Him
personally.
2. A carefully and intelligently worded three-minute testimony
will communicate far more effectively than a prolonged one
that includes a lot of extraneous material which will distract
from, rather than emphasise, the point of personal
commitment to Christ and what this can mean in a person‟s
life.
“And there I was …”
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3. Things to do:
a. Ask the Lord to give you wisdom and guidance as you
write (James 1:5-6).
b. Follow a three-point outline: “MY LIFE WITH
CHRIST”
i. BEFORE: Life before knowing Christ
ii. HOW: How you came to know Christ (be
specific)
iii. AFTER: Life after you received Christ. What
changes He has made, what He means
to you now.
c. Emphasise “after” if you became a Christian as a small
child.
d. Begin with an interesting attention-getting sentence and
close with a good conclusion. Include relevant thought-
provoking secular facts and experiences.
e. Write in such a way that others will feel associated with
you in past and present experiences.
f. Give enough detail to arouse interest.
g. Use at least one, but at the most two, Scripture verses.
h. Edit carefully and rewrite as necessary before final
draft.
i. Choose something characteristic of your experience that
is of general interest to non-Christians. Build your own
testimony around a theme, for example - success, life‟s
best, money as the answer, dreams of the future, God‟s
personal plan for me, what I want most out of life,
desire to help others, etc.
j. Emphasise the fact that the thing that made the
difference in your life was accepting Christ as Saviour
and making Him Lord and Master of your life. Keep in
mind that someone else should be able to trust the Lord
through your testimony. Tell how He entered your life.
k. Remember, the same Christ lives in you whether you
trusted Him early or later in life. Do not be concerned
that your testimony be exciting, just that it be interesting
and real.
l. Be realistic. Christ does not eliminate all the problems
of life but enables you to live them out with peace and
confidence: “I am with you always”.
m. Be positive, not negative, from start to finish.
n. Give your testimony in a group situation the same as
you would for an individual. AFTER
HOW
BEFORE
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Things NOT to do
Avoid the following when writing and giving your testimony:
1. Making statements that reflect negatively on the church and
other organisations or people.
2. Mentioning denominations, especially in a derogatory way.
3. Preaching at people. Use your natural speaking voice. This
is a testimony, not a “preachimony”.
4. Using clichés. People who work together for a period of
time on a team or have been Christians for a long time, tend
unwittingly to copy one another and use terminology not
commonly used outside of Christian circles.
5. Using too many of the same terms as others, eg.
- straight-laced, sober and sad;
- fantastic, exciting and great;
- peace, purpose and happiness;
- changed.
6. Speaking with such little volume that you cannot be heard
readily by all present.
7. Speaking in glittering generalities using words that are
meaningless to non-Christians. Terms like “salvation”,
“saved”, “born again” and “conversion” need to be defined
if used. Terms like “glorious” and “hallelujah” are so
ridiculed in some areas that you would do well not to use
them at all.
8. Using poor posture or exhibiting nervous habits (especially
with your hands).
9. Talking on the way to or from your seat.
10. Being long-winded and using unnecessary words (adhere
strictly to the time).
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HOW TO SHARE YOUR TESTIMONY
1. Share your testimony with loving enthusiasm in the power
of the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18).
2. Speak loudly and clearly in a natural, relaxed tone of voice.
3. Avoid mannerisms when you are speaking such as rubbing
your nose, jiggling coins in your pocket, swaying, clearing
your throat and using “uh‟s” and “ah‟s”.
4. Avoid arguing and other high-pressure methods of getting a
“decision” for Christ. Remember, people are born of the
Spirit, not through persuasiveness or logic of people,
though God may use both.
5. Smile often! Ask the Lord to give you a happy, radiant
countenance.
6. Memorise your testimony and practice it until it becomes
natural.
7. Use all or portions of your three minute testimony before,
during or after your presentation of „Knowing God
Personally‟.
The following is an example of a testimony:
I have always regarded life as something to be lived.
Much like a fun park, where every last bit of excitement
and entertainment was to be extracted - after all you
have got to get value for money. I used to go for the
fastest, the most dangerous, and most demanding rides,
in the hope that I could achieve a new high. This was my
life. It wasn‟t until I suffered several personal
disappointments and struggles, that I faced the reality of
the shallowness of my life. It was like being stuck on the
merry-go-round while others seemed to be on the roller
coaster having so much fun (so I thought) Here I was
going up and down emotionally, spinning in circles, but
going nowhere.
I had lost my job, and a special personal relationship had
abruptly come to an end. I felt empty, directionless,
frustrated and hurt.
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A guy at work, a Christian in fact, had been trying to talk
to me about my life, and the fact that God had created us
to have a personal relationship with Himself, and that this
relationship was the only way to really ultimately
experience fullness of life. Well, I had heard some of this
kind of stuff earlier in my life when I attended a Sunday
School and Youth Group - but had thrown it all aside for
more relevant and exciting things when I left school. But
now I couldn‟t get his words out of my mind. They plagued
me. As strange as it may seem, this guy got in contact
with me when he discovered I had lost my job. He came
around to my place and spent several hours listening to my
story, talking with me about his view on life. He shared
with me how we can know God through Jesus Christ, who
was sent to this world to pay the punishment of death for
people‟s disobedience in turning against God and doing
their own thing. I learned that God really loved me and
wanted the very best for me. That this love was
demonstrated in the death of Jesus Christ.
He shared with me a couple of Bible verses that talked
about a “full and overflowing life in Jesus Christ” - John
10: 10 and that if I were to “seek first God‟s Kingdom, all
other things I needed would be given to me” Matthew
6:33.
He told me that if I wanted to experience this new and
full life I would have to confess to God that I had been
going my own way, admit that this was wrong, and turn
around my life in His direction.
Finally I had to believe that this was only possible
through Jesus Christ - His life, His death on a cross, and
His being raised from the dead - all for me.
What a challenge. This was all so new to me. Well, I did
just that, and I want to tell you today that what this guy
said was totally true. It is so sad that I had to fall apart
before I would listen. It is hard to explain what
happened.
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I didn‟t have an emotional experience as some apparently
do, but I knew that I had been forgiven. I knew that I
was starting a new life. My guilt was gone and I had a new
outlook and motivation within me.
What a change has taken place in my life. It has been
some time since becoming a Christian. I have been
through some rough times, but I am growing up and
maturing. Through the help of other Christians, through
Bible study, through prayer, and through helping other
people I have found a whole new depth to living. I now
know that many people are just like I was - laughing on
the outside, but desperately empty and crying out on the
inside. I now know “Who I am?” “What I am here for?”
and “Where I am going?” There is a new level of
excitement in my life - that of becoming what God really
intended me to be. It is now my constant desire to share
what I have discovered, with others, in the hope that
they too will find real life.
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Don’t forget
to use your
memory verse
flashcards!
ASSIGNMENT NUMBER 9: 1. Memorise 1 Peter 3:15 and Galatians 5:22-23.
2. Complete days 15-21 of EDWJ.
3. Read Acts 8-14 (one chapter/day).
4. Review Appointment 9.
5. Prayer partner reminder.
6. Discipler to take disciple witnessing to show
how it is done.
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Listen to the tape “How to Witness in the Spirit”.
HOW TO WITNESS IN THE SPIRIT
Two key questions:
1. What is the greatest thing that has happened to you?
2. What is the greatest thing that you can do for someone else?
Answer from Christians should be:
“To know Christ, and make Him known”
What is the problem with most Christians today?
Many think others are not interested
Many live only for themselves
Few are trained to effectively communicate their faith
(Luke 5:1-11)
THE FOLLOWING IS A SCRIPTURAL PLAN TO BECOME
“FISHERS OF MEN”
1. BE SURE YOU ARE A CHRISTIAN a. It is not good enough to be moral or religious
b. Receive Christ by faith Ephesians 2:8-9
c. Are you sure you are a Christian? Revelation 3:20
2. BE SURE THERE IS NO UNCONFESSED SIN IN
YOUR LIFE a. Sin short-circuits God‟s power Psalm 66:17-18
b. Confess immediately whenever you sin
c. Believe in God‟s forgiveness and cleansing and His
desire to forget our sin Hebrews 10:17
3. BE SURE YOU ARE FILLED WITH THE HOLY
SPIRIT Command Ephesians 5:18
Promise 1 John 5:14-15
Remember spiritual breathing?
EXHALE confess - 1 John 1:9
INHALE apply by faith
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4. BE PREPARED TO SHARE YOUR FAITH “Success in witnessing is simply sharing Christ in the
power of the Holy Spirit and leaving the results to God”
present ...
simply, sensitively, enthusiastically, focussing on Christ,
encouraging a response
5. PRAY
for divine appointments (people God has chosen)
for your prayer list - 2 Peter 3:9; 1 John 14:13
Plan to share your faith with those on the list - being always
sensitive to God‟s timetable.
6. GO TO PEOPLE a. take the initiative
b. be sensitive (never high-pressure people, but witness to
them as you are filled with the Spirit)
7. TALK ABOUT JESUS
Colossians 1:28 As you speak to other people seek the
opportunity to encourage them toward a relationship with
Jesus rather than initially to the church.
NEVER ARGUE - ENCOURAGE A RESPONSE
8. EXPECT RESULTS
Do not behave or talk negatively - see the potential in the
situation - not the problems.
PS. Go in Love!
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VICTORIOUS LIVING
... CHECKLIST FOR VICTORY...
Philippians 3:1 1. BE SURE YOU ARE SAVED
2 Corinthians 13:5 2. BE CONSISTENT IN DEVOTIONS AND PRAYER
1 Peter 2:2 Philippians 4:6,7
3. BE CONSISTENT IN FELLOWSHIP
Hebrews 10:24, 25 4. BE SURE YOU ARE FILLED
Ephesians 5:18 5. LEARN TO DEAL WITH SIN AND TEMPTATION
1 John 1:9 1 Corinthians 10:13
6. BE OBEDIENT
1 John 3:22 7. STAY IN GOD’S WILL
Colossians 3:15 Romans 12:2
8. BECOME AN EFFECTIVE WITNESS
Acts 1:8 9. LEARN MORE OF GOD’S WORD
Psalm 119 2 Timothy 3:16,17
10. LIVE BY FAITH IN FACTS, NOT FEELINGS
Colossians 2:6
APPOINTMENT
NUMBER 10
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The wheel is an illustration of the Christ-
centred, Spirit-filled Christian walking in
obedience. Christ provides POWER and
DIRECTION when there is a balanced
involvement in:
1. Prayer
2. His Holy Word
3. Christian Fellowship
4. Witnessing
As Christ takes over more and more of
one‟s life through these balanced spokes the
circumference of the wheel (one‟s life)
increases, producing greater contact with
the road (the world).
Read: Ephesians 6:10-18
ASSIGNMENT NUMBER 10:
1. Memorise Philippians 4:11-13 and 1 Corinthians 9:24-27.
2. Complete days 22-28 of EDWJ.
3. Read Acts 15-28 (2 chapters/day).
4. Review Appointment 10.
5. Prayer partner reminder.
Don’t forget
to use your
memory verse
flashcards!
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Listen to the tape “How to Help Fulfil the Great Commission”.
HOW TO HELP FULFIL THE GREAT
COMMISSION
Signs of the times - 2 Timothy 3:1-4. Time for Christian
involvement in these last days.
THE GREAT COMMISSION
Jesus said, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on
earth. Go therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptising
them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,
teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am
with you always, even to the end of the age” Matthew 28:18-20.
Christ‟s Great Commission is the greatest PLAN ever given to
men, by the greatest PERSON who ever lived, concerning the
greatest POWER ever revealed and with the greatest PROMISE
ever recorded.
1. WHO GAVE IT? Jesus Christ gave it, accompanied by the promises of 1 John
4:4 and Matthew 16:18. It does involve ALL Christians.
2. WHAT IS THE GREAT COMMISSION? The Great Commission is a call to ACTION, not an option but
an imperative. Given in many places - Matthew 28:18-20;
Mark 16:15-16; Luke 24:46-47; John 20:21-23; Acts 1:8
Two aspects
a. Proclaim the gospel to ALL people EVERYWHERE
b. Make disciples who will in turn proclaim the Gospel - 2
Timothy 2:2
3. WHY SHOULD WE BE INVOLVED IN THE GREAT
COMMISSION? a. Christ commanded it - Matthew 28:18-20
b. People are lost without Christ - John 14:6, Acts 4:12
c. People are hungry for God
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4. WHEN WILL THE GREAT COMMISSION BE
FULFILLED? The Great Commission is to be fulfilled in each generation.
This should be our top priority, ie sharing Christ in the power
of the Holy Spirit.
5. WHERE MUST WE GO TO FULFIL THE GREAT
COMMISSION? Acts 1:8
a. Jerusalem - home
b. Judea and Samaria - surrounding area
c. Utmost part of the earth - world (by prayer/finance/going)
6. HOW CAN I HELP FULFIL THE GREAT
COMMISSION?
a. Ask God to give you a personal strategy
b. Build up personal disciples in the faith
c. Send your disciples into the world
d. Place a priority on prayer for this work
SIMPLE EQUATION:
GOAL minus PLAN minus ACTION = DREAM
GOAL plus PLAN plus ACTION = REALITY
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SHARING CHRIST BY
WORD AND ACTION
To successfully complete your 1-1 Discipleship Training and begin
the process of “reproduction”, you are now to minister the love of
Christ to others by word and action. Accomplish two things with
your discipler:
1. Minister to someone with a need
2. Share your faith with a non-Christian.
In order to do this you and your discipler will need to go through
and practice how to share the “Knowing God Personally” booklet
and then arrange a meeting with a non-Christian in order to share
your faith (including your testimony). In addition, you will need to
contact the Pastor of Pastoral Care to gain information as to needs
in the fellowship or local community so as to assist in meeting
those needs. You may even in this area have the opportunity to
share your testimony or “Knowing God Personally”. BE
PREPARED!!!
Work through the following material with your discipler:
AN OVERVIEW
OF THE EVANGELISM PROCESS
(See chart 1)
The evangelism process is essentially in three phases.
1. CULTIVATION (preparing the soil)
Here we work at meeting people‟s needs, building
relationships, earning the right to be heard, entering
people‟s lives through loving caring service. This phase
challenges the heart or emotions.
2. SOWING (planting the seed)
Here we share the reason behind our loving, caring concern
- that is the reality of Christ in our lives. We tell people of
our personal testimony and how they can know God
personally through Jesus Christ. This phase challenges the
mind or intellect.
APPOINTMENT
NUMBER 11
SPECIAL
ASSIGNMENT
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3. HARVESTING (picking the crop)
Here we encourage (gently and sensitively) people to
receive Christ into their lives and so enter a new
relationship with God. This phase challenges the will or
volition.
We must remember that while we are working at caring for people
and sharing our faith, God is providing the platform on which our
efforts will ultimately make sense. Through His Spirit He is
revealing to people the fact that a personal, all-powerful, intelligent
God is behind all we see (Romans 1:18-32). He is convicting
people of sin, righteousness and judgment. He brings people to
salvation and even causes their growth.
We should remember that people have different levels of
understanding of spiritual matters and so we must be sensitive to
meet them where they are and not make assumptions.
Chart 1
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When you discern (through observation and the leading of God‟s
Spirit) that a person is ready to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ,
begin to share the “Knowing God Personally” booklet.
HOW TO SHARE
THE KNOWING GOD PERSONALLY
BOOKLET
Always spend time asking questions of the people to be shared
with, that allow you to know about them, enter their lives, show
that you care and are interested. Be aware that you will experience
both psychological and spiritual opposition to sharing your faith.
In faith, trust God and rely on His power to overcome this
opposition. The Booklet “Knowing God Personally” is written to
overcome much of the pressure you will experience in sharing your
faith. Your major initial task is to turn the general conversation to
Christ. Think up ways in which you could introduce Christ into the
conversation and then how you could invite people to go through
the booklet with you.
Some guidelines for sharing:
1. Always be sensitive to the person, and reliant on the Holy
Spirit‟s leading.
2. Read the booklet with the person- aloud, clearly, and slowly
- but not mechanically.
3. Remember you are not sharing principles but Christ.
4. If real questions arise - answer them briefly. If “red herring”
questions arise - defer answering until after the presentation
by saying, “that‟s a good question, can I talk about that after
we have read this booklet?”
5. If the person doesn‟t seem to be responding ask: “Is this
making sense to you?”
6. Hold the booklet where it can be seen clearly. Use a pen to
focus attention on key points.
7. If sharing in a group, give booklets to each person.
8. If only one person in a group is interested, share privately.
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9. When you come to the prayer and the person wants to pray,
make sure they understand what they are doing and allow
them to decide how this is to be done.
10. If a person does not pray to receive Christ, assure them of
your availability for further counsel.
11. If interruptions occur, remain cool, relaxed and calm. It‟s no
big deal - God is still in control. If you relax the other
person will also. After the interruption is through, go back
and review the points covered, then continue. If it is
inappropriate to continue, you could arrange another
meeting, or leave the booklet.
12. Make sure you carefully explain what a decision to come
under the Lordship of Christ really means. Share with the
person Luke 14:25-33. Once having explained this passage,
ask the person any of the following questions: “What do
you think it means to receive Jesus Christ as Lord?” “What
do you think it means to become a Christian?”
13. If the person is positive but hesitant, ask them “What one
thing would prevent you giving your life to Christ right
now?” Share with them.
ALWAYS BRING PEOPLE BACK
TO THE MAIN ISSUE
OF SAYING „YES‟ OR „NO‟
TO CHRIST.
In order to handle the possible responses to the questions posed on
pages 12-13 of the booklet refer to Chart 2.
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RESPONSE SUMMARY SHEET
CASE 1 a non-Christian who is positive to the Gospel CASE 2 a non-Christian negative to the Gospel
CASE 3 a person who claims to be a Christian
WHICH CIRCLE BETTER REPRESENTS YOUR LIFE?
L ? R
Which circle do you want To represent your life?
L R ?
“I would like to finish reading the booklet so that you can share it with someone else”
(Continue through the booklet)
“The following explains how you can place your
trust in Jesus Christ.” (Continue through the booklet)
“Someday you may want to be the right circle. Let me show you how you can place your trust in
Jesus Christ.” (Continue through the booklet)
“The following explains how you can place your
trust in Jesus Christ.” (Continue through the booklet)
At the completion of the prayer ask, “Have you ever prayed a prayer like this?”
YES NO
Could you say this to God and mean it?
YES NO
“Tell me about it.” You may even share the Holy Spirit
message at this stage
including the third circle.
“If so, pray this prayer now and you will become a child
of God as He promised” (Continue through the booklet
after prayer)
ALTERNATIVE 1 “Let me show you what would happen if you put
your trust in Jesus Christ.” (4 points in future tense).
Ask prayer question again.
ALTERNATIVE 2 “Will you show me which part of the prayer you could not
honestly say to God?” (Deal with by clarifying the issue and
ask the prayer question again).
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As you practice handling the various types of people and their
responses, also practice giving all or part of your testimony with
your presentation of Knowing God Personally.
ACTION: Now go with your discipler and share your
faith.
REMEMBER: Success in witnessing is simply sharing your
faith in the power of the Holy Spirit, leaving
the results to God.
HOW TO SHARE CHRIST
BY YOUR ACTIONS
Finally, both you and your discipler should arrange with the Pastor
of Pastoral Care for an assignment to assist in a practical way
someone in need. Both of you should complete the task and if
possible spend some time sharing with the person concerned on a
social and spiritual level.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AS YOU
MINISTER TO THOSE IN NEED!!!
ASSIGNMENT 11
1. Read through very carefully and memorise as much as
possible the booklet “Knowing God Personally”, in
preparation for your witnessing experience.
2. Go and share your faith with a non-Christian using the
KGP booklet.
3. Go and complete your caring ministry assignment as
proposed by the Pastor of Pastoral Care.
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Now that you have completed the 1-1 Discipleship Program, you
must take special care not to fall away from your commitment to
Jesus Christ. You need to continually present yourself to God as a
living sacrifice that is a measure of your worship (Romans 12:1-2).
The following page is provided as a checkout sheet on the state of
your Christian discipleship. You should aim to complete this sheet
once each month to see what growth has taken place. Take the
time this week to assess your growth and thank God for what He
has been doing and is going to do in the days ahead.
PERSONAL
ASSESSMENT
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Disciplines of Discipleship
Always Usually Sometimes Seldom Never
Discipline of Individual Worship
• I have a daily quiet time
• I try to make Christ Lord of my life
• I feel close to the Lord throughout the day
• I try to be aware of God’s presence
• I am aware that the Lord disciplines me
Discipline of Bible Study
• I read my Bible daily
• I study my Bible each week
• I memorise a verse of Scripture each week
• I take notes at least once a week as I hear, read, or study the Bible to apply it to my life
Discipline of Prayer
• I keep a prayer list and pray for the persons and concerns on the list
• I have experienced a specific answer to prayer during the past month
• Each day my prayers include praise, thanksgiving, confession, petition, intercession
Discipline of Fellowshipping with Believers • I seek to live in peace with Christians
• I seek reconciliation with those who have a problem with me or with whom I have a problem
• Others know I am a Christian by the way I love God’s people
• I live in harmony with my family
Discipline of Witnessing • I pray regularly for lost persons by name
• I share my testimony with others when there is an appropriate opportunity
• I share the plan of salvation with those who are open to hear it
• I witness for Christ each week
• I follow up and encourage persons I have won to Christ
Ministering to Others
• I serve Christ through a job in my Church
• I give at least a tithe through my church
• At least once a month I do kind deeds for persons less fortunate than myself
• I keep goals for my life clearly in mind
Subtotals ___ x 4 ___ x 3 ___ x 2 ___ x 1 ___ x 0
Total Score _____________ Totals
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When you have finished checking each item add each column.
Each check in “Always” column is worth 4 points; the “Usually”
column, 3 points; the “Sometimes” column, 2 points; the “Seldom”
column, 1 point. Add these four totals together to get your overall
score out of a possible 100.
Complete the following statements:
1. I feel that my score (does / does not) adequately reflect my
life of discipleship because
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
2. Other things that should be taken into account that are not
reflected in the inventory above and how I feel about them
are
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
3. My personal overall evaluation of my discipleship is
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
4. I will begin this week to seek to grow in the following
area(s) of discipleship:
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
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Kenmore Baptist Church
1-1 Discipleship Program
Evaluation Sheet
Name: __________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________
Postcode: ________________ Phone: _____________________
Age Group: Under 18 18-24 25-34 35-50 50+
Name of Disciplemaker: _________________________________________
Evaluation:
1. How has this program helped you gain more knowledge, develop more skills and mature you in
character?
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
2. On a scale of 1-10 with 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest, rate the program:
1. Instruction _______________________________________________________
2. Difficulty _______________________________________________________
3. Benefit _______________________________________________________
3. Are there any special recommendations or comments that you would like to make about the
program or your Disciplemaker?
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
4. What would you say to others to promote this 1-1 Discipleship Program?
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________