BIG IDEA: DISCIPLESHIP HAPPENS ALONG THE WAY

1. Presence Over Time (1 Corinthians 11:1)
2. Shared Experiences (1 Corinthians 4:17)
3. Christian Affection (2 Timothy 1:2)

SCRIPTURE: Take time reading and allow God to speak to you. When you are done, look for a verse that particularly spoke to you that day, and write it in your journal.

READ AND MEDITATE ON:

1. Scripture is filled with the model of discipleship happening along the way.

a. Jethro/Moses Exodus 18

b. Moses/Joshua Deuteronomy 31,34

c. Elisha/Elijah 1 Kings 19, 2 Kings 2

d. Naomi/Ruth Ruth 1-4

e. Elizabeth/Mary Luke 1

f. Barnabas/Paul Acts 4,9,11

g. Paul/Timothy Acts 16, Philippians 2, 1 & 2 Timothy

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“As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.” Proverbs 27:17

“Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

OBSERVATION:

What do you think God is saying to you in this scripture? Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you and reveal Jesus to you.

• WHAT IS THE PASSAGE ABOUT?
•  Note the key details (Who, What, When, Where, Why, etc.)
• Pay attention to the main Facts of the passage. 
• WHAT DID YOU LEARN?
• What does the passage reveal about God? About people? o Is there a promise or a command or a warning?
• What is the main truth of the passage?
• What lessons do you see?

APPLICATION:

Personalize what you have read, by asking yourself how it applies to your life right now. Perhaps it is instruction, encouragement, a new promise, or corrections for a particular area of your life. Write how this scripture can apply to you today.

• How does this passage relate to your life right now?
• What change in your thinking or behavior is needed to align with the truths in this passage?
• How should you respond based on what you learned?

1. Find a mentor… Rules for Mentees

· Try to connect with your mentor at least 4 times a year

· In-person contact is best because nothing replaces the human moment

· Have a list of questions before each meeting

· Ask open-ended questions

· Listen actively, look for central ideas, big themes

· Take initiative, follow up on suggestions

· Bring something to the relationship, this is shared experience

· Build trust, don't take advantage

· Be respectful of mentor's time

· Be grateful, explain the impact of their relationship

· Take time after meeting to reflect, making notes on big ideas, and ideas you want to explore fully

2. Be a mentor…Rules for the Mentor

· Listen, listen, listen

· Help develop goals

· Be reliable and consistent

· Ask how or what questions, not why

· Always be positive

· Be courteous

· Learn to ask the right questions

· Support and challenge

· Encourage independence

· Help develop a new perspective, maybe for both of you

· Be a 'safe' person to bounce ideas off

· Be ready to learn something new that is important to you

PRAYER:

This can be as simple as asking God to help you use this scripture, or even a prayer for a greater insight on what He may be revealing to you. Remember, prayer is a two-way conversation, so be sure to listen to what God has to say! Now, write it out.

The South Lake Wales Church of God is proud to offer student scholarships to those who are/will be attending a Christian college and those who are an active part of our church family.

If you are interested, please complete the scholarship application and submit by June 1, 2023 to the church office. The applications will be reviewed by the scholarship committee on a case by case basis as funds permit.