What is “discipleship”? Scriptures for Study: In Acts 2:41–47, what are the characteristics of a disciple? & Compare this study with September 11 on adaptability. Continue

We see his personal character, his position as forerunner, and his powerful ministry. Scriptures for Study: Read Luke 3:7–14. What observations can you make about John’s sermon? Continue

We see his personal character, his position as forerunner, and his powerful ministry. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses say about self-denial: Luke 9:23–24; Titus 2:11–12; Hebrews 11:24–25? Continue

We see his description, his difficulty, and his dedication. Scriptures for Study: What else do we read about Epaphroditus in Philippians 4:18? How does this “priceless pair” encourage and challenge you? Continue

We see his description, his difficulty, and his dedication. Scriptures for Study: Who is spoken of as a brother in each of the following verses: 2 Corinthians 2:13; 2 Corinthians 8:22; Philemon 1:1. Continue

He was a companion, caring, courageous, confirmed, compliant, and committed. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses tell us about commitment: Matthew 16:24; Luke 9:57–62; Luke 14:26? Continue

He was a companion, caring, courageous, confirmed, compliant, and committed. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses tell us about commitment: Matthew 16:24; Luke 9:57–62; Luke 14:26? Continue

We see his personal character, his position as forerunner, and his powerful ministry. Scriptures for Study: Read Luke 3:7–14. What observations can you make about John’s sermon? Continue

Note the preparation, the procedure, and the product. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses add to our study today: Isaiah 64:8; 2 Timothy 2:21; James 1:12? Continue

A historical example: Athanasius Scriptures for Study: What do these verses say about false teachers: Mark 13:22; Colossians 2:8; 1 Timothy 4:1–3; 2 Peter 2:1–3? Continue