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!"##"$%&' ): Beginning your New Life with Christ
Focus: Assurance of SaIvation - Being Sure of God's Love & For-
giveness, Security of our ReIationship with God.


After building rapport ("kumustahan), start going through the material.

Inside front cover

Read the first paragraph of the introduction in the inside front cover. You
may ask:

"What are some SOPs or Standard Operating Procedures that you
know?" (example: a junior military officer must salute a senior officer, or
else!).

Then relate his answer to the Christian life by saying something like:

"Christian life is not a set of SOPs or rules that we need to obey or else
we will be punished. Christian life is more than that!"

"Do you have personal rituals or routines?"

Follow up questions can be:
"During school days, what are the things that you usually do after waking
up?" (example: pray, take a bath, put on clothes, eat breakfast, go to
school).

How about the next day?" (same answers).

Then relate this to Christian life by saying something like:
"Christian life is not a set of activities that you do again and again like go-
ing to church on Sundays and praying before meals. There is more to
Christian life!"

"So, what is Christian life according to the statement we have just
read?" [Christian life is a personal relationship with God through Jesus
Christ.]

Continue reading through the inside front cover: "This is one in a series
of bookIets." Then read through the titles of the six follow-up lessons.
Build excitement and expectancy by saying something like:
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"Each lesson is connected to the next and there is progression. that's
why I hope that you will not miss our meetings."
Give instruction on how to use the follow-up booklet:

" will ask you to read the questions. Then, you will discover the answer
by reading the given Bible passage. Tell me your answer, we will discuss
it, then you will write your answer in the booklet.

Open your small group time in prayer. Ask God for wisdom, empower-
ment of the Holy Spirit and that you will all enjoy the session.
Page 1
Read through page 1. Discuss/emphasize points if you see as
needed.

Have you received Christ into your Iife in this way? [YES]
If so, where is Jesus Christ right now in reIation to you? [in
my heart/life]
On the basis of ReveIation 3:20, how do you know that
Christ is in your Iife? [Because He said that if open the door
of my life, He will come in. / Because of His promise.]
Page 2
Read through page 2. Discuss/emphasize points if you see as
needed.

Emphasize that Christ is the very essence or center of Christianity
and of us being Christians.

For dramatic effect, you may say: "If you take away CHRIST from
the word CHRISTIAN, what letters will remain?" [.A.N.] "I.A.N.
means, I Am Nothing without Christ."
Page 3: A NEW RELATIONSHIP
Read through and answer page 3. Discuss/emphasize points if
you see as needed.
1. What does the resurrection prove to us about Jesus
Christ? (Romans 1:4) [SON OF GOD or GOD]
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Page 8: SPECIFIC REQUESTS
1. According to James 4:2b, why are the needs of some Chris-
tians not met? [BECAUSE THEY DO NOT ASK GOD.]

2. According to Matthew 7:7, what does Jesus say wiII happen
when we teII God our needs? [A.S.K. - Ask and it will be
given. Seek and you will find. Knock and the door will be
opened. We wiII receive.]

3. According to 1 Timothy 2:1, for whom shouId we pray?
[EVERYONE.] Continue reading/discussing until page 9. After
writing down the prayer requests, PRAY.
SUMMARY
Give a summary of Follow-up 6. Encourage them to keep doing their
Quiet Time. Close your bible study time in PRAYER.

As a discipler, take time to pray for and evaluate your follow-up contact
regarding Challenge for Agape Discovery Group (ADG). You may also
prepare a bonding activity.
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Page 6:
Take a few more minutes and think about any unpIeasant ex-
perience or circumstance in your Iife for which you have not
yet thanked God. Again you are encouraged to write it down.
ASK MEMBERS TO LST AT LEAST ONE.

THANK GOD FOR THESE THINGS. PRAY.
What is the difference between thanking God and praising or worshipping
God? [Praising and worshipping focuses on God and His character.
Thanking God focuses on what God has done.]

Why is this difference important? [We can still find reason to praise God
even though we cannot see the things He is doing in our life. n short, we
always have reason to pray!]
Page 6: CONFESS YOUR SINS
1. According to PsaIms 66:18, what happens when we pray
and when there is unconfessed sin in our Iives? [THE
LORD WLL NOT LSTEN TO OUR PRAYERS.]

2. Read 1 John 1:9. What does God say He wiII do when we
confess our sins? [FORGVE US & CLEANSE US.] Take time
to read the rest of the statements about CONFESS YOUR SNS
until page 8. Discuss as needed. Do the activity. Afterwards,
PRAY.
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2. Who is Jesus Christ? (1 John 5:20)

You may ask first your disciple for his/her personal answer. You
may also give your personal answer like: Best Friend or Savior.

Then, emphasize that the answer we will see from the passage
should be the first of the things we should know about Jesus
Christ. [TRUE GOD AND ETERNAL LFE]

3. If Christ had not risen from the dead, what wouId be the re-
suIt for us? (1 Corinthians 15:13-17)

[Possible answers:
1- Our preaching is useless. (v.14)
2- Our faith is useless. (v.14, 17)
3- We are false witnesses. We are liars. (v.15)
4- We are still in our sins. We did not received forgiveness. (v.17)]

You may emphasize Christ's resurrection by asking: "Since Christ
rose from the dead, are these four things still true in our life?" [NO]
"Then, the reverse is true!"

[reverse all the four statements.
1- Our preaching is useful.
2- Our faith is useful.
3- We are true witnesses.
4- We are saved from our sins.]

You may also ask these two questions for further clarification and
understanding.

What is the relationship of the resurrection to our faith? [ONE OF
THE FOUNDATONS OF OUR FATH S THE RESURRECTON.
T S WHAT WE BELEVE].

What is the relationship of the resurrection to our sins? [BY HS
RESURRECTON, OUR SNS HAVE BEEN FORGVEN]
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Page 4: A NEW RELATIONSHIP
4. What did you become when you received Christ? (John
1:12) [CHLD OF GOD]
Since other Christians are aIso God's chiIdren, what is your
reIationship to them? [BROTHERS AND SSTERS]

You may emphasize this truth by appreciating them that you are
now brothers/sisters in Christ. Also, say something like "We can
help one another get to know God more!

Transition statement to questions 5 and 6.

SaIvation is God's favor freeIy given to man when he puts his
faith in Jesus Christ as Savior, resuIting in the forgiveness of
sin.

5. a. Is saIvation the reward of a man's good works?
(Ephesians 2:8-9) [NO]
b. How is saIvation obtained? [BY FATH N JESUS
CHRST]

Other clarifying questions:

What do these three words in the passage mean: GRACE,
SAVED, FAITH?
[GRACE: unmerited favor or undeserved gift]
[SAVED: rescued, freed from disaster]
[FATH: belief, trust, commitment of mind, attitude, action]

What role did grace play in establishing your relationship with
God? [ DDN'T DESERVE THS RELATONSHP NOR DD
EARN T BY ANY GOOD WORKS. RATHER, T S A FREE GFT
FROM GOD THAT ACCEPTED WHEN RECEVED CHRST]

What does faith have to do with receiving Christ? [FATH S BE-
LEVNG OR TRUSTNG GOD AND HS WORD. WHEN RE-
CEVED CHRST, PUT MY TRUST N CHRST AND HS DEATH
FOR MY SN. NSTEAD OF BELEVNG N MY OWN ABLTY TO
EARN GOD'S FAVOR, CAN NOW TRUST THAT HAVE BEEN
RECONCLED TO GOD THROUGH WHAT CHRST HAS DONE
FOR ME.]
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Page 4:
4. Read 1 ChronicIes 29:11-12. What does this passage teII us
about God's character? (Ask group members to list at least
five characteristics.)

Before taking time to pray, do a little activity. Ask group members
to say one thing they like about each member of the group. After-
wards, relate this activity to praising God. Praising God is like say-
ing the things we appreciate about Him.

Take a few minutes right now, to worship and praise God. TeII
Him how much you appreciate Him and why. Considering the
character of God described in 1 ChronicIes 29:11-12, teII God
your thoughts about Him.

If you are studying this bookIet with a friend, pray together.
Take turns taIking aIoud to God. PRAY.
Page 5: THANK GOD IN EVERYTHING
1. Read PsaIms 106:1. According to this verse, what shouId
we do? [GVE THANKS TO THE LORD.]

2. Red 1 ThessaIonians 5:18. According to this verse, for what
shouId we thank God? [FOR ALL CRCUMSTANCES. FOR
EVERYTHNG.]

3. Read Romans 8:28. According to this verse, why can we
thank God for everything? [BECAUSE N ALL THNGS GOD
WORKS FOR THE GOOD OF THOSE WHO LOVE HM.]

Take a few minutes right now to think about the many things
God has done in your Iife, for which you are thankfuI. Why not
write it down? ASK MEMBERS TO LST AT LEAST THREE.
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!"##"$%&' *: Beginning your New Life in Prayer
Focus: Five Elements of Prayer


After building rapport, review of previous lessons and a little follow-up
about previous assignments and prayer concerns, start going through the
material.
Inside front cover up to page 2
Read the statements in the inside front cover until page 2. Discuss
or emphasize if you see as needed. You may ask for or give exam-
ples of biblical characters who triumphed because of a strong
prayer life and those who failed due to lack of communication with
God.
(nstruction: You will discuss 5 elements of prayer. After discussing each
element, take time to apply what you've learned by praying.)

OPEN N PRAYER
Page 3: WORSHIP AND PRAISE

1. In PsaIms 95:6 we are toId to? [WORSHP GOD.]
2. According to PsaIms 95:7, why shouId we worship God?
[HE S OUR GOD & WE ARE HS PEOPLE.]
3. According to PsaIms 135:3, why shouId we praise God?
[FOR THE LORD S GOOD. T S PLEASANT TO PRASE
GOD.]

God is worthy of our worship and praise. As His chiIdren, we
shouId praise Him for His Iove, mercy, patience, hoIiness and
power.
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Page 6: A NEW LIFE
4. a. Can a person know that he has eternaI Iife right now? (1
John 5:13) [YES]
b. Do you know that you have eternaI Iife? [YES]
c. How do you know? [Because have Christ in my life, also
have eternal life. Because of His promise.]
d. When did eternaI Iife begin for you? [THE MOMENT RE-
CEVED CHRST.]
e. If you were to die tonight, how sure are you that you
wouId spend eternity with God? [Expected Answer is 100%.
f this truth is not clearly understood, take time to explain by fo-
cusing on the verse.]

Read transition statement to page 7: Knowing Jesus Christ...
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6. a. Have you received forgiveness for your sins?
(CoIossians 1:13,14) [YES]
b. How many of your sins were forgiven? (CoIossians
2:13) [ALL] [Past, Present and Future sins were already paid
for by Jesus Christ through His death on the cross.]

What difference do you think it makes to know that all of your sins
have been forgiven? [Suggested answer: AM THANKFUL FOR
HS FORGVENESS AND NOT WASTE THS PRECOUS GFT]
Page 5: A NEW RELATIONSHIP
7. a. WiII Christ ever Ieave you? (Hebrews 13:5) [NO]
b. Since Christ promised never to Ieave you, how many
times do you have to invite Him to come into your Iife?
[ONCE] [f this truth is not clearly understood, take time to ex-
plain by focusing on the verse.]

Page 5: A NEW LIFE
1. Read 1 John 5:11-13.
2. Where is eternaI Iife found? (1 John 5:11) [N HS SON, JE-
SUS CHRST]
3. If a person has Christ in his Iife, does it mean he aIso has
eternaI Iife? (1 John 5:13) [YES]
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Page 7: A NEW ADVENTURE
1. Now that you have Christ in your Iife, what eIse have you
become? (2 Corinthians 5:17) [NEW CREATON] Follow-up
question can be, "What does 'new creation' mean?"

2. What can separate you from the Iove of Christ? (Romans
8:38,39) You may ask your disciple for his/her idea before dis-
covering the answer from the passage. Then, whatever the an-
swer, you may say: "Let's check your answer from the pas-
sage." [NOTHNG]

3. Who can take you away from Christ? (John 10:27-29) [You
may ask your disciple for his/her idea before discovering the
answer from the passage. Then, whatever the answer, you may
say: "Let's check your answer from the passage."] [NO ONE]

Ask, "Why?" [v.29, because the Father who holds us is greater
than all.] You may emphasize the attitude that we should have to-
wards Christ: Total dependence on Him. You can do this by ex-
pounding on the relationship between the Shepherd and the
sheep.
Page 8 and 9:
CONCLUSION
1. (Read and answer) You may also ask: WHAT ONE THING
THAT WE LEARNED TODAY WOULD YOU LIKE TO APPLY IN
YOUR LIFE THIS WEEK AS A STUDENT IN THIS CAMPUS?
2. (You may pray now or just include this in the closing prayer.)
3. (Assignment. Discuss instructions. Tell them that you will ask
them to share about it next meeting.)

SUGGESTED READING
1. John 3
2. TransferabIe Concept No.1, "How To Be Sure You Are A
Christian" (This is another booklet from CCC. As a discipler,
you must have read this first before you ask your disciples to
read it.)
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CONCLUSION

You may say, "Apply the three steps as you study the bible. Consider
buying a notebook to record your study of the Bible.

Over the next few days, take one passage a day from those listed below
and spend some tie reflecting on it recording your observations, interpre-
tations and applications. Don't forget to ask God to speak to you as you
study His word."

Colossians 3:1-4 Galatians 5:16-25 Romans 5:1-15
Romans 8:31-39 James 1:22-25 Psalm 119:9-11
Matthew 6:25-33 John 15:10-12
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The New Testament can also be divided into five parts.
!" Gospels. They tell of Christ's life and ministry. MATTHEW, MARK,
LUKE, JOHN.

2. ACTS. The history of the early church, describes the ministries of
Peter and Paul.

3. Pauline Epistles and Hebrews. Thirteen of the letters were written by
Paul, and named for the church or individual to whom they were sent.
Although the author of Hebrews is not identified, some believe Paul also
wrote it. ROMANS, 1 CORNTHANS, 2 CORNTHANS, GALATANS,
EPHESANS, PHLPPANS, COLOSSANS, 1 THESSALONANS, 2
THESSALONANS, 1 TMOTHY, 2 TMOTHY, TTUS, PHLEMON, HE-
BREWS

4. General Epistles. They are not named not for the recipients, but for
the authors. JAMES, 1 PETER, 2 PETER, 1 JOHN, 2 JOHN, 3 JOHN,
JUDE

5. REVELATON. The last book of the New Testament is one of proph-
ecy. t describes the end times and the triumph of Christ in His second
coming.
FoIIow Up BookIet
Read the statements. Discuss/Explain if necessary.

Try to go through with the follow up with your disciple. t will give
them motivation and encouragements as you go through OA with
them. Try not to impress and overwhelm them with too much in-
formation if you have a deep knowledge of the passage already.

Check their work. Some may not get it at the first time. Offer en-
couragement. Give sincere praise if they got the whole passage
or portions of it correct.

What is important is that they gain confidence in handling the word
of God correctly and how they can apply the truths they discovered
in their lives.
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CLOSE IN PRAYER
PREVIEW TO FOLLOW-UP LESSON 2

After the closing prayer, review some of the truths learned in Lesson 1
like: all sins are forgiven, already a child of God, nothing and no one can
take you away from Christ.

Then, drop the line: "So, OK na ngayon to commit sin. kasi sure na tayo
sa ating relationship with God."

(Watch for their reaction. Wait for their answer.)

The point of this question is to make them think about the effects of sin in
our Christian life. Sin will not stop us from being children of God, but it still
has a negative effect in our Christian life.

Then say: "We will answer that question in the next lesson. what is the
effect of sin in our Christian life."

Don't forget to affirm the answer that it is not OK for us to continue to do
sin!
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!"##"$%&' +: Beginning your New Life of FeIIowship
with Christ
Focus: Difference between relationship and fellowship; Confession


After building rapport and a little review about Lesson 1 and Assignment,
start going through the material.

You may open the topic by asking about their relationship with their family
members. Ask specifically about their relationship with their father. This
is a very important thing to consider. Having a distorted view of our
earthly father can affect our view of our Heavenly Father.

You may also ask them to draw an object or something that symbolizes
their relationship with their family / father.

Inside front cover
Read the statements in the inside front cover. Discuss or emphasize if
you see as needed.

OPEN IN PRAYER
Page 1: RELATIONSHIP
Read through this page. Key statement/word is "Relationship is
PERMANENT. Discuss or emphasize if you see as needed.
Page 2: FELLOWSHIP
Read through this page. Key statement/word is "Fellowship CAN
BE BROKEN. Discuss or emphasize if you see as needed.
Read 1 Corinthians 2:14-3:1.
Page 3: NATURAL MAN
Read through this page. Discuss or emphasize if you see as
needed.
A. How is the non-Christian described in 1 Corin-
thians 2:14? [Does not accept the things about
God. The things about God are either foolish or he
cannot understand them because he does not have
the Spirit of God in him.]
Does he have a reIationship with God? [NONE]
How about feIIowship with God? [NONE]
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!"##"$%&' ,: Beginning your New Life in God's Word
Focus: mportance of Bible study and teach how to do personal bible
study through OA method.


You may start the topic by going through the contents of the Bible quickly:
its major divisions, book groupings and how they relate to one another.

The Bible is comprised of two main sections: the Old Testament, contain-
ing 39 books, and the New Testament, containing 27 books.

The Old Testament can be divided into five parts:
!" Pentateuch. The first five historical books, written by Moses, also are
called the books of the Law. These are GENESS, EXODUS, LEVT-
CUS, NUMBERS, and DEUTERONOMY.

2. Historical Books. The twelve books tell of the establishment of the
kingdom of srael, of srael's repeated turning from God to sin, and finally
of the Assyrian and Babylonian exile God's punishment. They are:

Pre-kingdom era: JOSHUA, JUDGES, RUTH
Duration of the kingdom: 1 SAMUEL, 2 SAMUEL, 1 KNGS, 2 KNGS, 1
CHRONCLES, 2 CHRONCLES
Exile and post-exile period: EZRA, NEHEMAH, ESTHER

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SONGS

4. Major Prophets. Written shortly before srael was taken into captivity
and during the exile, these books prophesy the coming Messiah and
other world events. They also contain the record of warning and impend-
ing disaster if srael did not turn from her wicked ways. SAAH,
JEREMAH, LAMENTATONS, EZEKEL, DANEL.

5. Minor prophets. They are called minor only because they are shorter,
not because they are less important. They mostly concern srael and the
coming Messiah. HOSEA, JOEL, AMOS, OBADAH, JONAH, MCAH,
NAHUM, HABAKKUK, ZEPHANAH, HAGGA, ZECHARAH, MALACH.
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Page 7: CONCLUSION
1. In Iight of our study. [PRAY, STUDY THE BBLE, OBEY]

2. ReaIizing. [ndividual answers. Personal commitment to God.]

3. What wiII be the resuIt of keeping Christ's commandments?
(Read John 15:10) [WE WLL REMAN N HS LOVE.] This does
not mean that if we disobey God, then He no longer loves us.
When we disobey or commit sin, our fellowship with Him is broken
so we can not experience His love.

4. Where do we get the power to obey the wiII of God? (Read
PhiIippians 2:13) [FROM GOD] This highlights the importance of
depending on God and being filled with His Holy Spirit because it
is impossible to obey God and live a fruitful and victorious Chris-
tian life apart from Him.

Review. List some characteristics that you expect to occur as God
produces growth in your life.

2 Peter 1:5-9 gives us a picture of growth.
According to this passage, what is the primary hindrance to
growth?
Summarize. Remember God loves you unconditionally, just the way you
are. His boundless love toward you is not dependent upon the amount of
your growth.

CLOSE IN PRAYER
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Page 4: SPIRITUAL MAN
Read through this page. Discuss or emphasize if you see as
needed.

B. How is the Christ-directed man described in 1 Corinthians
2:15? [He makes judgments about all things but he is not sub-
ject to any man's judgment.]

"What does this mean?" [Since his life is directed by
Christ, he knows the value of things, he chooses
what is right from what is wrong. Because he is do-
ing what is right, other people will not have a just
reason to accuse him of any wrongdoing.]

Does he have a reIationship with God? [YES]
How about feIIowship with God? [YES]
Page 5: CARNAL MAN
Read through this page. Discuss or emphasize if you
see as needed.

C. How is the seIf-directed man described in 1 Co-
rinthians 3:1? [He is "worldly or "carnal. He is
still a spiritual baby.]

Does he have a reIationship with God? [YES]
How about feIIowship with God? [NONE]
Page 6
Read through this page. You may ask, WHAT IS SIN?
[SN S A BARRER FOR BOTH CHRSTANS AND NONCHRS-
TANS. SN KEEPS US ALL FROM EXPERENCNG GOD'S
LOVE.
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You may say, "Sin is more than stealing, lying, immoral behavior. These
actions are only the results of an attitude of sin. When we have sinful
thoughts, although they may not be carried out, they are still considered
sin. A simple definition of sin is: doing what we want instead of what god
wants both in action and attitudes"

Read 1 John 1:8-2:1. Focus on verse 9. Discuss or emphasize if you see
as needed.
Page 7
Read through this page. Discuss or emphasize if you see as
needed. After reading the paragraph: "The Christian needs to
understand."

Ask, "When should we confess our sins?" [MMEDATELY. As soon
as we recognized that we committed a sin.]

You may ask: "From follow-up lesson 1, we learned that ALL our
sins are already forgiven Past, Present and Future. Why do we
need to confess our sins if we already received forgiveness
for our sins?" (When we confess, we are claiming the forgiveness
that has been already given us. The purpose of confession is to
restore our fellowship with God.)

According to 1 John 1:9, what are we to do with our sins?
[CONFESS OUR SNS]
What did God promise to do when we confess our sins?
[FORGVE US AND PURFY/CLEANSE US.]
(This means that God will restore us into fellowship with Him.)
LIST OF SINS ILLUSTRATION: In the days when the portions of the New
Testament was written, the list of sins meant an itemized bond nailed to
the prison door. It listed every crime for which the prisoner had been con-
victed. When the sentence was served or restitution paid, the authorities
removed the list and wrote paid in full. The prisoner used this as proof
that he could never be tried for those crimes again. The believer who
trusts Christ's payment for sin can never be tried again. You have full
pardon from God.
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Page 4: BIBLE STUDY
1. How does God taIk to man? [THROUGH HS WORD, THE
BBLE]
2. How does reading the BibIe heIp us? (Read 2 Timothy 3:16-
17) [GOD'S WORD S USEFUL FOR TEACHNG, REBUKNG,
CORRECTNG AND TRANNG N RGHTEOUSNESS.]
Explanation:
TEACHNG - gives information.
REBUKNG - points out what we did wrong.
CORRECTNG - points us back to the right thing that we must do.
TRANNG N RGHTEOUSNESS - guides us to continually grow spiritu-
ally.

Try to give practical examples.
What is the purpose of these things (Teaching, Rebuking, Correcting,
Training)? [(verse 17) So that the man of God may be thoroughly
equipped for every good work.]

Ask, "Which of those uses of the Bible would be most helpful to you right
now?
Page 5: BIBLE STUDY
3. How does faith grow? (Read Romans 10:17) [THROUGH B-
BLE STUDY]
4. When shouId we read the BibIe? (Read Acts 17:11)
[EVERYDAY]
Ask, "How would you evaluate the helpfulness to your life of the Bible
reading you have done so far?
Page 6: OBEDIENCE
1. Read James 1:22
a. According to this verse, is it enough to read the BibIe?
[NO]
b. After we have read the BibIe, what are we supposed to
do? [DO WHAT T SAYS. APPLY T.]
2. How can we prove that we Iove Jesus? (Read John 14:21)
[BY OBEYNG HM.]
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!"##"$%&' -: Beginning your New Life of Growth in
Christ
Focus: mportance of prayer, Bible study and obedience for Christian
growth

INTRODUCTION

Review the Title & Focus of the first three follow-up lessons. Give intro-
duction to Lesson 4 by asking the question, "What do you think are the
top three things a Christian needs to do in order to grow?" Summarize
their answers.

OPEN IN PRAYER
Pages 1 & 2:
Read the statements. Discuss/Explain if necessary.

Page 3: PRAYER
1. How does man speak to God? [Ans. THROUGH PRAYER]
2. Read PhiIippians 4:6-7
a. What are we toId to do? [We are told to do two things: DO
NOT WORRY and to PRAY] (You may emphasize that these
two things are commands and not options. Therefore, prayer-
lessness and worrying are disobedience to God. are sins.)
b. What shouId we pray about? [Pray about EVERYTHNG]
c. As we pray about everything, what does God promise we
wiII experience? [WE WLL EXPERENCE HS PEACE.]
Follow-up questions:
1. "How will you describe God's peace?" T TRANSCENDS UNDER-
STANDNG. WE EXPERENCE T BUT WE CANNOT FULLY EXPLAN
T. AN ACTVE SENSE OF GOD'S PRESENCE N OUR LVES.

2. "What is the purpose of having God's peace?" TO GUARD OUR
HEARTS AND MNDS SO WE CAN FOCUS ON JESUS.

3. Summarize or Connect points a, b and c.
Do not worry > (Why?) Because we can pray about all things > then
we will experience God's peace to guard our hearts and minds so we can
avoid worrying.
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CLOSING & PREVIEW TO FOLLOW-UP LESSON 3

Ask if your disciple has any question or comment. Discuss as needed.
Then, go back to pages 4 and 5.

Ask: "How do you think a Spiritual man becomes Carnal?"
[When he chooses to disobey God and not to confess his sin.] You may
emphasize that being Spiritual does not mean being perfect. A Spiritual
person may still commit sin but he still chooses to obey God by confess-
ing it immediately.

Ask: "How can a Carnal man become a Spiritual man again?"
[By faith, confess his sin.]

Ask, "In your experience, what is more usual or natural to you. being
Carnal or being Spiritual? Which is easier?"
[common answer is: Carnal] You may emphasize the current reality that
even though there are many Christians in the Philippines/world, we have
little influence or impact for Jesus Christ because many Christians live in
carnality.

Ask, "What kind of life do you think God wants for you?" [Spiritual]
Ask, "What kind of life do you want to live?" [expected answer: Spiritual]
Ask, "Do you believe that it is possible to experience being a Spiritual per-
son on a daily basis?" (Wait for his/her reaction.)
Ask, "Do you want to know how?" (Wait for his/her reaction.)
Then say: "That will be the topic for our next follow-up lesson. Beginning
Your New Life in the Holy Spirit."

CLOSE IN PRAYER.
Confess any unconfessed sin. Thank God for the lessons learned. Pray
for personal concerns. Pray for application of lessons learned. Pray for
ministry opportunities on campus.
Page 8: SUGGESTED READING
1. 1 John 1
2. Transferable Concept No.2, "How To Experience God's Love
and Forgiveness (This is another booklet from CCC. As a dis-
cipler, you must have read this first before you ask your disciples
to read it.)
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!"##"$%&' .: Beginning your New Life in the HoIy Spirit
Focus: Ministry of the Holy Spirit; How to be Filled with the Spirit
Inside front cover up to page 3
Read the statements in the inside front cover until page 3. Discuss
or emphasize if you see as needed. (Follow-up Lesson 3 is a re-
view of the booklet "Have you made the wonderful discovery of the
Spirit-filled life? or "HSB. Refer to the HSB as you discuss Les-
son 3.)
You may use the introduction: Bill Bright, the founder of Campus Crusade
for Christ said, THE CHRISTIAN LIFE ISN'T DIFFICULT. IT'S IMPOSSI-
BLE WITHOUT THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.

OPEN IN PRAYER
Page 4:
1. On whom is the carnaI Christian reIying? (page 7 of HSB)
[SELF.]
2. On whom is the spirituaI Christian reIying? (page 5 of HSB)
[GOD or JESUS CHRST.]
3. If a Christian refuses to confess his sin to God, what does
this show about his heart toward God? (Read PsaIm 51:16-
17) (The word "contrite means: "repentant, sorry, apologetic)
[Possible Answer: HE S PROUD or UNREPENTANT.]
Page 5:
4. What are the two aspects of spirituaI breathing? (page 15 of
HSB) [NHALE and EXHALE.]
5. What three things are invoIved in exhaIing (confession of
sin)? (page 15 of HSB) [A.T.R. Agreeing, Thanking & Repen-
tance.]
6. What does inhaIing mean? (page 15 of HSB) [BENG FLLED
WTH THE HOLY SPRT BY FATH.]
7. We can know that we are fiIIed with the HoIy Spirit by faith
based on His [COMMAND] and [PROMSE]. (page 11 of HSB)
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Page 6
Explain the assignment.

Read the summary statement. You may emphasize that the "Spirit
-fiIIed Iife is a practicaI experience" meaning that it is a daily
commitment to be directed and empowered by God and to con-
tinue "abiding in Him or "having fellowship with Him.

One of the manifestations of being filled with the Holy Spirit is the
bold and effective sharing of the gospel. That is why, encourage
your disciples to share the gospel to others using the Four Spiritual
Laws booklet.
Page 7: SUGGESTED READING
1. The Gospel of John
2. Transferable Concept No.3, "How To Be Filled With The
Spirit (This is another booklet from CCC. As a discipler, you
must have read this first before you ask your disciples to read
it.)
CLOSE IN PRAYER
TRANSITION TO FOLLOW UP 4
You may say, "The Holy Spirit can empower you to live a Christ-directed
life. As you continue to breathe spiritually (confess your sin and yield
control to Christ), you will experience a deepening fellowship with God
enabling you to grow in Christian maturity.

That will be our next topic, Beginning Your New Life of Growth in Christ.


SUGGESTED ACTIVITY TOGETHER:
You may tag along your disciple in witnessing. You will orient him first on
what you will do together.

1. You will explain what you will do.
2. Ask him/her to observe and take note of what you will do during wit-
nessing. Also, ask your disciple to pray for you as you witness.
3. When you end your witnessing time, take a few moments to talk
about his/her observations. You can motivate him/her to do the
same.
4. Close in prayer, remembering to pray for the person you just wit-
nessed to.