Today on the podcast we are talking about discipleship. This word is really important! It's important to Jesus, and it's plastered throughout the pages of the Bible. It's important to our church, and it should be important to us.
Discipleship is the lifelong process of following Jesus, learning his ways, becoming more like him (Christ-like), and helping others do the same, involving deep commitment, spiritual growth, and active obedience to his teachings and mission.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Opening Questions
What's something you would go back and tell your 18 year old self?
Where are you winning this week?
Discussion Questions
"Jesus didn't climb on a cross to make us simple casual church goers." When did you realize following Jesus was more than attending church, and what actually changed in your life?
What does 'dying to yourself' actually look like in everyday life, not just in theory?
When have you ever realized you were calling the shots instead of Jesus? What exposed that and how did you respond?
How does the image of a snare change the way you think about the seriousness of sin?
Tim talks about how kids will either look at the Bible through the lens of the world, or they will look at the world through the lens of the Bible. He also mentions this is something we have to wrestle with as well. What helps you recognize when you're viewing life through the world's lens, instead of Scripture? And why does that matter?
7 Discipleship Markers
Lordship of Christ
Bible Engagement
Consistent Prayer
Serving others
Sharing your faith
Transformational Community
What has being in a Locker Room group revealed about your faith that you wouldn't have seen on your own?
Trusted Obedience
What are you doing well? Where are you winning in these 7 areas?
What needs some work? What steps is the Holy Spirit challenging you to take?
Wrap Up:
If this podcast has encouraged you—we'd love to hear from you.
If you're wrestling with Christianity, interested in getting baptized or need help figuring out your next step…shoot us an email at lockerroom@southland.church.
As always…if this podcast has encouraged you—share it with a friend. You never know how an episode like this can help those in your life that you care about.
