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“Now that I’m a Christian Class” 3/2/16 6:00-‐6:45 Session 3—Component 1 Abide in the Word
We are talking about what Jesus says are true, known and proven DISCIPLES. They Abide in the Word (John 8:31-‐32), Love One Another (John 13:35) and Bear Much Fruit (John 15:8). (If you missed session 1 or 2, ask your facilitator to give you the handout we used and connect you with a person that could discuss it with you.) Have each person in the group quickly share their name and one thing they know about Jesus or the Bible. ROOT of the Ministry: The daily transformation of all the members as a result of abiding in God’s Word. • Roots hold the tree in position and draw nourishment from the soil. • What do you think it means…to feed on the Word of God? …to be a self-‐feeder? • Why/How do you think the Word of God provides stability in life?
The Bible Story for tonight—Matthew 7:24-‐29—The Man who Built on the Rock (chart on back) An individual will tell the story…the group will retell the story…then answer questions below: • What were the two types of foundation? Which is the better foundation? • Was the difference in the foundations more about HEARING the Word or about ACTING on
the Word? Explain what was similar again. Explain what was different again. Match the column on the left below with the description on the right by connecting a line… Hearing the Word* *Lifestyle (The Word Abiding in You) How does my life line up? Acting on the Word* *Bible Study Plan (Abiding in the Word) What is God saying?
A Life Story for tonight—Tell us about your Bible Study (Time, Place, Plan). How long have you been abiding in the Word? How has the Word of God changed your life?
P.R.E.S.S. personal abiding agenda (This is what your daily appointment with God looks like!) Pray-‐-‐Ask God to HEAR from Him. Recognize this is an appointment with God. Read-‐-‐According to your personal Bible Study Plan. (Suggested Bible Study Plan bottom line below) Examine-‐-‐What is God saying? How does my life line up? (The plan suggests a-‐slow-‐chapter-‐a-‐day) Summarize-‐-‐Write out a short summary statement or key prayer point to ACT on the Word. Meditate on this throughout the day/week. Don’t just go through the text. Let the text go through you. Share-‐-‐Share this during the day “for your good” as a way to meditate & better process the Word. Share in Sunday School, in your FFG, & w/ believers for their good. Share w/ non-‐believers to plant seeds for their good. Mon (Law) Tues (Prophets) Wed (Writings) Thurs (Gospels) Fri (Teachings of the Apostles) Sat (Sunday School Text)
Monday Old Testament Law (Genesis) Tuesday Old Testament Prophets (Joshua)
Wednesday Old Testament Writings (Psalms) Thursday New Testament Gospels (Matthew) Friday New Testament Teachings of the Apostles (Acts) Saturday Sunday School Text Sunday Sunday School and Corporate Worship
The Core Challenge of the Church is producing lives transformed by the Word who do their part in the whole body and scatter the seed modeling LIFE IN CHRIST and molding others to do the same.
“Don’t just go through the Bible…But let the Bible go through you!”
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The Man who Built on the Rock—Matthew 7:24-‐29 Foundation Response to Hearing the Words Result of Floods
Rock Heard the Words and Acted on the Words House did NOT fall Sand Heard the Words and Did NOT Act on the Words House fell
John 8:31-‐32…If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine. And
you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free. (NASB, earlier edition)
John 13:34-‐35…A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. (NASB)
John 15:8…My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples. (NASB)
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