The Old Covenant Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away. – Hebrews 8:13 (KJV) The Old Covenant—the Law and the temple system—served as a ‘tutor’ or schoolmaster to show us our need for…
Overcoming Anxiety Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. – Philippians 4:6 (KJV) Anxiety is often a symptom of trying to carry tomorrow’s burdens with today’s strength. Paul’s instruction is a prescription: move from ‘being careful’…
Hearing the Spirit Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Worship God Scripture: He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God. – Revelation 2:7 (KJV) Worship is not a…
Enjoying Silence Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Rest & Reflect Scripture: Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. – Psalm 62:1 (KJV) Silence is the language of the soul that is learning to trust. When we are surrounded by constant input, we lose our ability to discern the ‘still small voice’ of God. Waiting…
Marketplace Ministry Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Share Scripture: And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; – Colossians 3:23 (KJV) We often make the mistake of separating our lives into ‘sacred’ (church/ministry) and ‘secular’ (work/school). But Paul reminds us that if we are doing our work ‘as to the Lord,’…
Night Watches/Vigils Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Practice Scripture: Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word. – Psalm 119:148 (KJV) Nighttime can be a lonely place where the mind tends to replay the day’s failures or rehearse the next day’s anxieties. The Psalmist, however, used these quiet, dark hours for a different…
Following Christ’s Example Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Equip Scripture: For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: – 1 Peter 2:21 (KJV) Discipleship is fundamentally about imitation. We are called to walk in the ‘steps’ of the One who endured the cross, loved…
The New Covenant Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you. – Luke 22:20 (KJV) The New Covenant is the heartbeat of our faith—it is the shift from a relationship based on the rigid letter of the Law…
Dealing with Anger Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: – Ephesians 4:26 (KJV) Anger is a powerful emotion that reveals what we value. While not all anger is sinful—after all, God Himself expresses righteous indignation—the danger lies in how we handle it.…
Worship and Warfare Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Worship God Scripture: Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand; – Psalm 149:6 (KJV) Praise is not just a musical genre or a emotional response; it is a spiritual weapon designed to pierce the darkness. Psalm 149 links ‘high praises’…