The beginning of discipleship starts with preparation. In Mark 1:1-13, Jesus shows His preparation over comfort, conviction for the journey, testing before being proven, and the weight of discipleship as He moved forward with a clear mission.
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Discipleship is about who we are becoming, not how much they are doing. When we talk about discipleship, we usually talk about what we should do. But before Jesus ever told anyone to follow Him, He showed us who a follower must become. We must ask: "What kind of person must I become in order to follow Jesus faithfully?"
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The trick of sin is thinking you can handle it yourself. God never intended us to handle sin and its heavy burden alone, but with Him we can overcome. (Guest speaker Andrew Gumpert)
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In the book of Nehemiah, we read of the restoration of the walls around Jerusalem. Once re-built, the walls needed to be guarded to maintain the restoration. Likewise, the church must be guarded to keep it true and strong as God would have it.
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Wisdom is a portrait, not a prescription. A wise life is marked by inner strength, dignity, and steadiness; it forms character before action. Jason examines the portrait of wisdom displayed in Proverbs 31.
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God set up His church for a reason. Christian relationships are important, especially when we have a new brother or sister. This lesson encourages outreach among the brethren.
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