Is there a code to discipleship?

Based on the book by Dave Putnam and Ed Stetzer. Marty's answers to the chapter questions.

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Ch. 6 Belonging: Why can't church be more like...

1) Describe an experience 

Ch. 5 Believing: Jesus is the way

1) What does it mean to be a safe place for people to search?
2) Make a list of things your church could do to become a safer place? 
3)How can you connect relationally with people who are searching?
4) Make a list of specific people you are going to invest in over time?
5) Describe how you can help them come to grips with the truth? 

Ch. 4 Searching the pathway to the soul

1) What does it mean for the church to be the missionary in your context?
2) Describe how you can best help those who are searching for the way of Jesus
3) Describe how you can partner with other followers of Jesus in your church to assist those on the journey?  

Ch. 3 Leave what Jesus left behind

1) Would you describe yourself as someone who does everything alone or as someone who invests in others?
2) Name 2 or 3 people you are currently investing in or whom you plan to begin investing in?
3) What steps do you need to take today if you are to leave what Jesus left behind?

Ch. 2 Love as Jesus Loved

1) What are impractical ways you have loved others as Jesus has loved you?
2) Who are specific people in your life who need to be loved as Jesus loved?
3) Describe your plans for loving them in this way?

Ch. 1 Live as Jesus Lived

1) What religious baggage needs to be eliminated from your life?
2) If living as Jesus lived involves intentional downward mobility what does this look like in your life?
3) What does it mean for you to live as Jesus lived?

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