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Week 7: Growing in God - Basic Christianity course
John 13:1-17
- Who would normally wash the feet of a guest?
- Why do you think Peter reacted as he did?
- What were the other disciples thinking?
- What does this act symbolize about Jesus?
- How important do you think it is to model our lives after Jesus?
“You must want to grow, decide to grow, make an effort to grow, and persist in growing.” Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life
GROW THROUGH DISCIPLESHIP
Discipleship is a process.
Created to be Like God (Ephesians 4:22-24)
- Put Off
- Be Renewed
- Put On
Overcome Temptation (James 1:2-27)
- Desire
- Doubt
- Deception
- Disobedience
Think Differently (James 1:21; Colossians 3:1-2)
Become Doers of the Word (James 1:22, 4:7-8)
GROW THROUGH SERVICE
- God determines your greatness by how many people you serve, not by how many people serve you. 1 Peter 4:8-11; Matthew 20:25-28
GROW THROUGH SHARING
- You need the “body” and the “body” need you. Ephesians 4:2-3,11-16; 1 Thessalonians 5:11
GROW THROUGH WITNESSING
- Our message: Christ in you… and hope of glory. John 15:1-8; Colossians 1:21-22,27; Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:15-18
- "He who wins souls is wise." Proverbs 11:30
GROW THROUGH GIVING
- Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse… Test me in this! Malachi 3:8-10; Philippians 4:19; Luke 6:38
MEMORY VERSE
Ephesians 5:15-17 "Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is."
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