Everyday Disciple: Living Out Our Faith – Week 4 Bible Study
🙏 Opening Prayer
Begin your study by inviting God’s presence:
“Lord, guide our hearts and minds as we open Your Word. Help us to be receptive to Your Spirit and to grow as everyday disciples. Amen.”
🎥 Message Video Clip
Watch the sermon highlight:
Message Video Clip
✨ Introduction
This week’s theme is living as an everyday disciple of Jesus.
Key points from the sermon:
- Being called by Jesus
- Embracing imperfection
- Experiencing transformation
- Living out faith daily
đź“– Scripture Readings
Read these passages aloud and reflect together:
- Matthew 4:18–22 – The calling of the first disciples
- Romans 5:8 – God’s love for us despite our imperfections
- 1 John 4:7–12 – The transformative power of God’s love
- Colossians 3:17 – Living out our faith in all we do
- Psalm 139:1–4 – Being fully known and loved by God
đź’¬ Discussion Questions
1. Embrace Your Calling
- How do you see your current role or vocation as a platform for discipleship?
- What are some “nets” or distractions in your life that might hinder your walk with Jesus?
2. Accept Imperfection and Grace
- How does understanding that no perfect people are allowed change your perspective on your own imperfections?
- In what ways can you extend grace to yourself and others in your community?
3. Experience Transformation Through Love
- Reflect on John’s transformation from a “Son of Thunder” to the “disciple whom Jesus kept loving.” How has God’s love transformed you?
- How can you demonstrate God’s love to those around you, especially those who are difficult to love?
4. Live Out Your Faith Daily
- What practical steps can you take to integrate your faith into your daily routine?
- How can your actions and words reflect Christ in your workplace, home, and community?
5. Rest in Being Fully Known and Loved
- How does knowing that God fully knows and loves you impact your relationship with Him?
- How can this knowledge influence your interactions with others, especially in showing love and grace?
📝 Application Activity
Encourage participants to write down one specific action they will take this week to live as an everyday disciple.
This could be a change in attitude, a new habit, or a step toward reconciliation with someone.
🙏 Closing Prayer
End your study by asking God for help:
“Father, help us to embrace our calling, accept Your grace, and live out our faith daily. May we reflect Your love in all we do. Amen.”