Our passion is partnering with churches to strengthen their discipleship and assimilations strategy and effectiveness. Since jesus is not here in the flesh, the best way to learn from jesus is to read his teachings in the bible. Then jesus said to his disciples, if anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and. Were passionate about helping churches reach and make disciples. Now that disciple was known to the high priest, and entered with jesus into the. From the small and unlikely beginnings in jerusalem, the message of jesus seemed to explode across the roman world within only a few decades. He and his family then moved to san diego, ca to launch an itinerate ministry work based at c3 church. This accessibly written and illustrated book explains what discipleship is all about, in a clear way that anyone can. And check out the other resources to equip your team to help retain guests and disciple those who say yes to jesus at your church. If you are looking for something to excite people about christian discipleship, this is it.
A disciple of jesus is a worshiper, a servant, and a witness. The following jesus book and other resources help support your assimilation and discipleship strategy. The life of a disciple i am thrilled to announce that my first book is now available at amazon. Peter, one of jesus original disciples, wrote these words. Building on following jesus and following the spirit, this third book provides another important piece to the missional movement puzzle. Beth moore did an excellent job of presenting johns gospel, letters and revelation in a way that helped me to go deeper in my faith, affirm my faith and to know the heart and mind of christ better than ever than before. Having been with jesus all the years of his ministry, john witnessed more miracles than he could count. He has modelled the discipleship process with family, friends and colleagues.
Following jesus as a disciple excerpt from edward sris newest book. The greek term for disciple in the new testament is mathetes, which means more than just student or learner. These episodes are great for small group bible studies, sabbath school preliminaries or personal bible study. A disciple or follower of jesus as bill hull outlines in this book also must have. Go deep with these 50 studies from the ministry of jesus, discover the progression of his disciple making, and hear again the voice who still calls people to follow me as part of a movement that continues to change lives around our world. Those jesus healed touch compassion compassion, of christ emotions, shown by god. Feature boxes answer the who, what, where, when, or why of a text following jesus sections explain a text and apply it to a childs life. I picked up this book because i wanted to have a closer relationship with jesus. Disciples are proteges, learners or apprentices to jesus who multiply disciples by following his methods, cultivating his movement, preparing people for his coming. In christianity, disciple primarily refers to a dedicated follower of jesus. We cannot wait to implement the content of following jesus in our discipleship course at new life. Following john to the heart of jesus moore, beth, burr, sandra on.
History of john the disciple of jesus jesus christ. Following jesus is exactly the kind of book every young christian should read. When jesus gave his mountaintop commission, he loaded it with kingdom motivation. Peters passion is for believers in jesus to become fully mature followers who disciple others. It is not the same as being a student in the modern sense. John was the son of zebedee who was also a fisherman in galilee. Check out this new believers book from samuel j deuth that churches are finding massively helpful as a gift new believers, small group study and more. The other disciple was wellknown to the chief priest.
A disciple is a follower, someone who adheres completely to the teachings of another, making them his rule of life and. Then it introduces the bible, the basics of prayer, and beginning a quiet time or. Part one outlines the essential messages of six major new testament bookshebrews. Following jesus discipleship bible study lessons course a free online bible study lessons about growing as a disciple of christ. The identity of the beloved disciple or the one john calls disciple whom jesus loved is unnamed and has remained a mystery. Go deep with these 50 studies from the ministry of jesus, discover the progression of his disciplemaking, and hear again the voice who still calls people to follow me as part of a movement that continues to change lives and our world. Jul 28, 2014 a disciple of jesus is a worshiper, a servant, and a witness. This book is short so its easy to read, but it is packed with.
Designed for children ages 812 as they transition from a beginners bible, nearly every other page features a box answering the who, what, where, when, or why of a particular text. This book by samuel is a must for any pastor who wants to turn decisions into disciples. New issue of a bestselling book by a highly esteemed new testament scholar. Now that disciple was known to the high priest, and entered with jesus into the court of the high priest. Following jesus as his disciple means learning from him so that your life begins to conform itself to his teaching and value system. Following jesus as a disciple excerpt from edward sris. Disciple of christ what does it mean to be a true christian. If they have called the head of the house beelzebub, how much more the members of his household. A simple guide to following jesus from pastor and theologian jeremy treat.
There seems to be a growing consensus around discipleship as the greatest challenge facing christians in the west and, as usual, alison morgan has not only identified the key issue but also provided a lucid and practical insight into what. He grew up in minnesota, and began ministry in seattle, where he pastored and taught at a bible college for 15 years. The beloved disciple following john to the heart of jesus. Part one outlines the essential messages of six major new testament bookshebrews, colossians, matthew, john, mark, and revelation. Because of this identity, jesus disciples abstain from actions and activities that are contrary to him. John the apostle must have thought he had seen everything. The life of a disciple of jesus my wife would tell you that waiting is not something i enjoy. As he offers teaching on the practice of discipleship and the responsibility of being a disciple, readers will be stretched in their thinking and encouraged in their journey. Applied to jesus, a disciple is someone who learns from him to live. Beth moore did an excellent job of presenting johns gospel, letters and revelation in a way that helped me to go deeper in my faith, affirm my faith and to know the heart and mind of christ. It is enough for the disciple that he become as his teacher, and the slave as his master.
The terms disciple and christian are related but not synonymous. This contemplative and practical book, along with its separate companion guide, will help you find the tools you need to deepen your commitment to christ. Following jesus discipleship bible study lessons course a free online bible study lessons about growing as a disciple of christ a bible study course about discipleship, spiritual maturity, and christian growth. Go deep with these 50 studies from the ministry of jesus, discover the progression of his disciplemaking, and hear again the voice who still calls people to follow me as part of a movement that continues to change lives around our world. It refers to someone who takes up the ways of someone else. On a spring morning along the sea of galilee some 2,000 years ago, the risen jesus asked his disciple peter this deeply personal question. Biblical reflections on discipleship is a compilation of twelve exhilarating meditations exploring what it truly means to follow jesus today. We also have devotionals, ecourses and coaching resources. To learn the history of john, the disciple of jesus, we begin with his life before he met jesus. Hence, discipleship is a central theological theme of the gospels and acts. Whether it be standing in line at the grocery store, waiting for a table at a restaurant or waiting to hear my number called at our local dmv. The disciple whom jesus loved is referred to, specifically, six times in johns gospel. In true discipleship and the companion guide, he provides a straightforward presentation of the characteristics jesus laid out for his disciples. On a spring morning along the sea of galilee some 2,000 years ago.
Pdf following jesus the plural of disciple is church. If improvement is your goal, koessler will take you on an incredible journey. Pastor and author, samuel deuth, wrote the following jesus book to help new believers in their 7 essential next steps as a christ follower. Designed for new believers, this lesson discusses the terms christian, believer, disciple, and christfollower. Disciple someone who is following jesus, being changed by jesus, and is committed to the mission of jesus matt. Following christ is costly but how do you count the cost. Disciples of jesus are aliens, or outsiders, in their own cultures. Walk in the footsteps of jesus as we explore the holy lands and discover his method for making disciples.
Watch the videos online or click on the link to download them. Simon peter was following jesus, and so was another disciple. Following jesus will encourage us to follow the methods of jesus as much as holding to the beliefs of jesus. It was powered by the holy spirit and the passion of those first men and women who had spent time with jesus, but this remarkable success also came with self sacrificing determination, hard work and innovative mission strategies. How to change yourself, how to study the bible, prayer, attending church worship meetings, and. There is no cost you can pay in following jesus that wont be made up a thousandfold in the resurrection.
This accessibly written and illustrated book explains what discipleship is all about, in a clear way that anyone can understand. The esv following jesus bible will strengthen children in their faith and teach them what it means to be a disciple of jesus. The main directive to make disciples is preceded by the image of a risen, radiant king, rippling with power and authority, in heaven and on earth dan. Disciple, discipleship bakers evangelical dictionary of. Following jesus disciples, course a free online bible. In the ancient world a disciple is a follower or adherent of a teacher.
Now when jesus heard this, he marveled at him, and turned and said to the crowd that was following him, i say to you, not even in israel have i found such great faith. However, upon closer study, there is another follower of jesus that is a stronger candidate that you have likely not considered. It is this disciple who, while reclining beside jesus at the last supper, asks jesus who it is that will betray him, after being requested by peter to do so. A disciple did not merely attend lectures or read books, they were required to interact with and imitate a real living person. Alison is the author of many publications, but she is best known for the wild gospel monarch 2004, now on its third printing, the word on the wind monarch 2009, and following jesus. This term is found in the new testament only in the gospels and acts. With worship services cancelled this easter due to the coronavirus crisis, it is essential that this special time of year doesnt slip by unnoticed and unheralded. What is the difference between a christian and a disciple.
Following jesus focuses attention on the basics of christian discipleship, and. John, his brother james, peter, and andrew were all partners in the fishing business before they became disciples of jesus. The path to knowing and following jesus by sherry weddell is a startlingly honest book about the state of most catholic parishes today. These resources might just make the difference for your. The esv following jesus bible is full of outstanding content designed to help children understand and enjoy the bible. Movements occur where disciples of jesus mingle, sympathise, meet needs, invite and make disciples who multiply within their relational or community streams. A bible study course about discipleship, spiritual maturity, and christian growth. For more resources to go along with the book, visit followingjesusbook.
A disciple is a follower, someone who adheres completely to the. Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. During jesus earthly ministry, and during the days of the early church, the term that was used most frequently to designate one of jesus followers was disciple mathetes, 262 times. So that disciple went with jesus into the chief priests courtyard.
Seeing jesus through the eyes of the beloved disciple was breathtaking. Disciple groups are made up of two or three people of the same gender who connect weekly to share about their life, discuss weekly bible reading, and pray for friends or family who have not yet connected with jesus. As the disciples demonstrated, no one can follow christ by the strength of his own willpower. Pastor judah smith, pastor of the city church and author of the new york times bestselling book, jesus is, uses john 11. Following jesus book church media outreach marketing. This applies to every disciple, not just a select few. Only a few people in this world have the platform to disciple and mentor the masses jennie allen, francis chan, beth moore, billy graham. Traditionally, john the gospel writer was the disciple whom jesus loved. Gods book of proverbs includes the entire text of the book of proverbs from the bible arranged. Do you not know yourselves, that jesus christ is in you. New american standard 1977 and simon peter was following jesus, and so was another disciple. Apr 30, 2015 revd dr alison morgan is a wellknown author and speaker, and the founder and director of rooted in jesus, a practical discipleship programme for africa. Alison is an associate of the mathetes trust, a registered charity which supports and encourages christian discipleship, and the author of many publications, including the wild gospel. Above everything else though, he is a follower of jesus.
I realize that the bible is a foreign book to many, so let me explain some basics. I recognized many truths and heard the reasons for them explained. The art of following jesus 9780802416421 by john koessler. Lazarus, not john, was the disciple whom jesus loved. Please check it out if you want to study important discipleship concepts for yourself, or if you want to lead others and help expand the kingdom. Disciple maker a disciple of jesus who enters into relationships with people to help them trust and follow jesus. Esv following jesus bible christian book distributors. How can you help your congregation and visitors to follow jesus and fulfill his. Even as someone who has been a christian, and following jesus, for 34 years it has helped me to identify gaps that i didnt know had existed in my understanding of jesus, the gospel, and what it means to truly be a disciple of christ. Do you consider yourself to be a disciple of christ. Pastors, do you want to be more effective in making disciples. Walk in the footsteps of jesus as we explore the holy lands and. The standard definition of disciple noun is someone who adheres to the teachings of another.