Matthew 4:1-2 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. We have chosen 40 days for this activity since the number 40 in the Bible represents a time of testing out of which something significant happens. There were 40 days […]

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1 John 1:1-2 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the […]

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Disciples are always made, not born What training correlates with success? According to the authors of The Making of an Expert, one thing emerges very clearly: “All the superb performers…had practiced intensively, had studied with devoted teachers, and had been supported enthusiastically by their families throughout their developing years. Later research … revealed that the […]

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I am fascinated with patterns found in nature and in the Bible. I have noticed two patterns surrounding the birth of Jesus and the start of his ministry that affect discipleship today. One is the multi-player effect and the other is the catalyst effect. The Multiplayer Effect Have you ever noticed the convergence of many […]

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As part of the 40 days of discipleship, we inviting your reflection on what you are learning as you coached a leader of a discipleship group. How have you done in helping another lead the 40 days of discipleship? What did you learn in the process. How has your own understanding grown? How would you […]

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As part of the 40 days of discipleship workshop, we are inviting your reflection on what you are learning as you seek to be a Jesus’ learner in helping to disciple others. Isn’t it great that God not only chooses us as instruments of his grace in the lives of others but helps us to […]

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