JesusWalk: Beginning the Journey

JesusWalk Bible Study Series
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JesusWalk - Beginning the Journey is a 12-part discipleship training and spiritual formation program for new believers. The course provides a balance of Christian doctrines, core values, and spiritual disciplines designed to produce strong Christians who continue to grow as committed disciples of Jesus.

  1. EPISODE 1

    Introduction to the Journey

    Explains what is contained in terms of beliefs, values, and spiritual disciplines. Then discusses how best to use these lessons with a new believer in a one-on-one mentoring situation.

    7 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    1. Rescue - Grace and Forgiveness

    Explains what has happened when you accepted Christ. Shares Jesus' Parable of the Lost Sheep, about Jesus seeking you. Sees "rescued" as a more helpful term than "saved," that has become a cliche. Explains that you are loved, forgiven, and accepted by God. Explains the concepts of grace and mercy. Discusses baptism in a non-denominational sense.

    14 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    2. Disciple - Following Jesus Daily

    Reads the passage on the call of Jesus' disciples. Explains concepts of Christian, believer, disciple, and Christ-follower. Suggests reading the Bible daily. Explains basics like the Old and New Testaments, translations, chapters and verses, beginning to pray using the ACTS acronym -- adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication. Recommends setting aside a "Quite Time."

    11 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    3. Temptations - Getting Victory over Sin

    Discusses what sin is, the sinful human nature, our adversary the devil, and the Holy Spirit's power to help us resist temptation. outlines strategies to stop sinning: (1) trust in God, (2) be humble, (3) resist, (4) flee, (5) embrace truth, (6) pray, and (7) love God and embrace his love for you. Discusses repentance, confession of sin and God's forgiveness, based on 1 John 1:9.

    16 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    4. Fellowship - Connecting to a Community of Christians

    Love can't operate in a vacuum. Explains the Christian community in four ways: (1) We are part of a family. (2) We are part of a body. (3) We are part of a flock. (4) We are part of the church. Explains the values of larger gatherings, small groups, and pairs. Gives tips on finding a church and the benefits of being part of a church. Explains that "church-hopping" stems from selfishness, lack of realism and unfaithfulness.

    15 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    5. Love - The Core of Christianity

    Discusses basic concepts of love. God is love. God is the first lover (1 John 4:19). God loves us in spite of ourselves, even while we are sinners. Outlines the two greatest commandments: (1) love God, and (2) love our neighbor. Even when we suffer persecution, we are to love our enemies. Love causes us to forgive those who sin against us. Love is a sign of strength, not weakness. Explains the Golden Rule. Concludes with 1 Corinthians 13, the "love chapter."

    14 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    6. Gospel - Understanding Christ's Story

    Elements of the Good News or Gospel include: (1) God loves us. (2) Jesus is God in the flesh. (3) Jesus atoned for our sins on the cross, commemorated by the Lord's Supper. (4) Jesus was raised from the dead. (5) Jesus lives in us by his Spirit.

    13 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    7. Holy Spirit - The Power of God's Presence

    Explains that "spirit" comes from the word for "breath" or "wind." Explains how the Holy Spirit convicts us of sin, gives new spiritual life to us when we believe, fills us and lives in us, and helps us resist temptation. Explains the fruit of the Spirit, and the gifts of the Spirit. Explains that through the Spirit, nothing is impossible. Introduces the idea of walking in the Spirit.

    14 min
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JesusWalk - Beginning the Journey is a 12-part discipleship training and spiritual formation program for new believers. The course provides a balance of Christian doctrines, core values, and spiritual disciplines designed to produce strong Christians who continue to grow as committed disciples of Jesus.

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