The New Heavens and Earth Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. – Revelation 21:1 We live in a world marked by decay, conflict, and loss, but the promise of a…
Sending Out Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Worship God Scripture: As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. – Acts 13:2-3 Worship is not…
Vision Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. – Proverbs 29:18 Vision is the ability to see beyond our immediate circumstances and align our lives with the purposes of God. Without a clear spiritual direction, we tend to drift, living reactive…
End of Year Reflection Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Rest & Reflect Scripture: I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies. – Psalm 119:59 The end of the year is a natural ‘stop’ in the rhythm of life—a perfect time to sit with the Lord and honestly consider our ways. Psalm 119:59 captures the…
Legacy and Will Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Share Scripture: For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator. – Hebrews 9:16 The concept of a ‘testament’ reminds us that our earthly stewardship has a finite window. As the author of Hebrews points out, a legacy is only activated when we…
Worshiping the King Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Worship God Scripture: Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. – 1 Timothy 1:17 We often treat God like a consultant who serves our interests, but worship is meant to remind us that He is the King…
Celebrating Feasts Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Practice Scripture: And this day shall be unto you for a memorial; and ye shall keep it a feast to the LORD throughout your generations; ye shall keep it a feast by an ordinance for ever. – Exodus 12:14 God established feasts and memorials in Scripture to ensure that His people…
Leaving a Spiritual Legacy Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Equip Scripture: A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. – Proverbs 13:22 An inheritance is more than just material assets; it is the imprint of our character, our values, and our relationship with the…
Resting in the Finished Work Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Rest & Reflect Scripture: When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. – John 19:30 The cry ‘It is finished’ is the most significant statement in human history. It signals that the debt of…
Multiplying Disciples Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Share Scripture: And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. – 2 Timothy 2:2 The Gospel is not meant to stay with us; it is meant to be ‘committed’ to others who…