Public Testimony Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Share Scripture: Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy; – Psalm 107:2 Redemption is meant to be proclaimed, not hidden. Psalm 107 gives us a clear command: ‘Let the redeemed of the Lord say so.’ Your testimony is the evidence…
Simplicity of Speech Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Practice Scripture: In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. – Proverbs 10:19 We often believe that more words equal more influence, but the book of Proverbs teaches that wisdom is frequently found in silence. A ‘multitude of words’ often creates…
Intro to Spiritual Gifts Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Equip Scripture: As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. – 1 Peter 4:10 Every believer is uniquely ‘SHAPED’—designed with specific gifts and passions to contribute to the body of Christ. Spiritual gifts…
The Omnipresence of God Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. – Psalm 139:7-8 The omnipresence of God is often treated as a…
Overcoming Shame Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. – Romans 8:1 Shame tells us that we are our mistakes, but the Gospel tells us that we are hidden in Christ. When we carry the…
Singing Psalms Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Worship God Scripture: O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. – Psalm 95:1-2 Singing the Psalms is an ancient way of…
Resting from Technology Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Rest & Reflect Scripture: And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. – Mark 6:31 Our modern lives are filled with ‘many coming and…
Loving the Unlovable Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Share Scripture: For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. – Luke 6:32 Loving those who are easy to love is natural, but loving the unlovable is supernatural. It is the unmistakable mark of a disciple whose heart…
Detachment from Possessions Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Practice Scripture: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: – Matthew 6:19 Possessions have a unique way of possessing us if we are not careful. We often equate our security with our bank accounts and our…
Bearing Spiritual Fruit Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Equip Scripture: I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. – John 15:5 Spiritual fruit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and goodness—is not something we can manufacture through grit…