Discovery Group Scripture Passage Sets

Being Disciples

How is attending church different from following Jesus? Let's explore how Jesus' higher bar brings deeper transformation.

• Christ's Invitation: High Bar vs Low Bar (Mt 16:21-28)
• Abiding in = Loving = Obeying Christ (John 15:1-17)
• Sharing Begins Right Away (John 4:27-42)
• Newness in Christ makes us Ambassadors (2 Cor 5:14-21)
• Healthy Disciples Multiply the Next Generation (Isaiah 12:1-6)
• Support in Suffering & Persecution (1 Peter 1:3-12)

Following Jesus brings many changes to how we do life and may add values we'd not considered before. Come explore.

In Prayer:
God answers prayer (Acts 12:5-19)
Don't be anxious (Philippians 4:4-9)
Prayer brings wisdom (Ephesians 3:14-21)
Jesus teaches prayer” (Matthew 6:5-15)
Persevering in prayer (Luke 11:5-13)
 
In Obedience:
Love and obedience (John 14:15-24)
True disciples obey (Matthew 7:15-29)
Obedience when we think we know better (2 Kings 5:1-19)
Responding to Jesus authority (Matthew 21:23-32)
Hearing and doing (James 1:19-27)

In Serving:
Jesus teaches about serving others (Mark 10:35-45)
Jesus serves (John 13:1-17)
Serving strangers (Luke 10:25-37)
Woman serves (Mark 14:1-9)
What counts in the end (Matthew 25:32-46)
 
In Generosity:
Encounter with Jesus changes attitude to money (Luke 19:1-10)
Do not be controlled by money (Luke 12:22-34)
Giving to advance the mission of Christ (Phil 4:10-20)
Giving when we have not (2 Corinthians 8:9-15; Luke 21:1-4)
Giving as sowing (2 Corinthians 9:1-9)
 
In Bringing Others to Jesus:
People meet Jesus because others introduce them (John 1:35-50)
Where is God already at work (Acts 8:26-40)
If no one tells, who will hear (Romans 10:9-17)
Gentiles hear the good news (Acts 10:9-48)
Boldness in the face of opposition (Acts 5:17-42)