The Omniscience of God Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me. Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off. – Psalm 139:1-2 The omniscience of God can be a daunting thought if we imagine a distant judge keeping a ledger of our failures. But…
Authenticity Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom. – Psalm 51:6 God is not interested in the polished exterior we present to the world; He desires truth in the ‘inward parts.’ Authenticity before God means bringing our unfiltered,…
Worshiping through Scripture Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Worship God Scripture: I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches. – Psalm 119:14 Corporate worship is not merely an emotional experience; it is a conversation with God that starts with Him speaking to us through His Word. When the Scriptures are read…
Three-Quarter Reflection Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Rest & Reflect Scripture: I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands. – Psalm 143:5 As we reach this three-quarter mark of the year, take time to ‘muse on the work of His hands.’ Reflecting is not just looking…
Answering Objections Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Share Scripture: But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: – 1 Peter 3:15 To ‘sanctify the Lord God in your hearts’ is to…
Confessing to One Another Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Practice Scripture: Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. – James 5:16 We are naturally prone to keeping our secrets tucked away, fearing that exposure will lead to judgment. But…
Yielding to the Holy Spirit Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Equip Scripture: This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. – Galatians 5:16 Walking in the Spirit is the only antidote to the pull of the flesh. We often try to ‘fight’ sin with our own willpower, which…
The Mercy of God Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. – Lamentations 3:22-23 The prophet Jeremiah, writing in the midst of national ruin, was able to cling to the hope that God’s…
Vulnerability Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. – 2 Corinthians 12:9 We often labor under the misconception that to…
Responding to the Sermon Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Rest & Reflect Scripture: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. – James 1:22 (KJV) We are experts at listening, but often beginners at doing. James 1:22 warns that hearing without doing is a path to self-deception. We can sit through…