Study 4: Counting The Cost Skills Flashcards
1.
Introduction (Luke 14:25-33)
a. God wants us to count the cost of following Him and think through what it will take to be a committed disciple for life!
b. What has changed in your life and heart over the past several weeks?
c. What has been your greatest challenge so far?
d. Are there any areas of life that you are holding back from surrendering to Jesus?
e. Do you see discipleship as a lifetime commitment?
f. Why do you want to be a disciple? Do you know any other disciples of Jesus?
2.
Jesus is Lord and Savior (Acts 2:22-24)
a. Who is Jesus? God in the flesh!
b. What does “Lordship” mean?
c. Jesus died for your sins and was resurrected on the third day!
d. Why do we say “Jesus is Lord”?
3.
Baptism is for the Forgiveness of Sins (Acts 2:36-38)
a. Baptism is necessary for Salvation!
b. Baptism for forgiveness of sins is in water.
c. One must repent/be made into a disciple before baptism!
d. If someone believed in Jesus, repented, but was not baptized, could they be saved? Why?
4.
Quiet Times (Psalm 5:3)
a. There is nothing more important in your schedule than your daily walk with God
b. Read Bible Daily, Prayer, Singing, Journaling, Reading Spiritual Books
5.
Discipling (Hebrews 3:13)
a. What does “Discipleship” mean?
b. Seeking advice.
c. Daily contact, get together at least weekly.
d. Follow-up studies- Let’s set one up right now!
e. Your discipler is: ______
f. We are a family!
g. New Members Orientation The next one is _____
h. Family in God’s Household
l. Your Bible Talk is: _____
6.
Conflict Resolution (Matthew 18:15-17)
a. Mature approach to dealing with sin and conflict -critical eye, healing heart.
b. Settle matters quickly so that sin is rooted out from the camp and any resentment or bitterness is avoided. Don’t have a worldly victim mentality. Take responsibility to help resolve any conflicts.
c. Confront in love. Hate the sin- love the sinner.
7.
Repentance and Confession of Sins (1 John 1:5-10)
a. Don’t let Satan get a foothold.
b. We have true friendships with each other when we walk in the light.
c. What does “Repentance” mean?
8.
Meetings of the Body (Hebrews 10:23-25)
a. Your Bible Talk, Your Region/House Church, Your Ministry (Singles, Marrieds, Campus, Teens) is the Kingdom!
b. Look through the church calendar and website
9.
Evangelism (Matthew 28:18-20)
a. Daily lifestyle, Local, Regional and Global Evangelism
10.
Giving (Malachi 3:6-12)
a. Why should we give? What should our attitude be?
b. Do you have the ability to give generously? Do your life skills need work?
c. What is benevolence?
d. What is Special Missions?
e. What is your contribution going to be? Pledge an amount to give each week. Do you know how to donate online?
11.
Dating (2 Corinthians 6:14-18)
a. Disciples date and marry disciples (believer = disciple biblically)
b. Encouragement Dates - mutual edification and getting to know your brokers and sisters. Protecting one another. Building pure relationships with brothers and sister. Marriage is hope, but Heaven is the goal.
12.
Persecution (2 Timothy 3:12)
a. Persecution is guaranteed for every disciple and comes in many forms.
b. Where will your greatest persecution come from?
c. What do you do when you’re persecuted? Pray, reach out to the disciples, rejoice, etc.
Luke 6:46 NIV
[46] “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?
Luke 9:62 NIV
[62] Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.”
