Discipleship Themes

DISCIPLESHIP THEMES

The following themes (also called "Discipleship Training Objectives") are as listed in Eims, The Lost Art of Disciple-Making, and as augmented by other resources.

Perhaps the themes to be introduced, beyond the very basic disciplines minimally required in a rehabilitiation program, should be chosen by the chaplain or spiritual guide. In his sensitivity to the particular needs of the resident, and with a realistic grasp of the time actually available for cultivating spiritual disciplines, the chaplain may want to lead the resident through some of the themes in the following list as appropriate. Or he might take a "consecutive" approach, touching on most themes in the list one after another, on a weekly basis. Another possible approach is to ask the resident himself to choose a list of themes.

See the accompanying matrix for suggested practical activities for introducing and cultivating the theme in the resident's life.

Theme Definition

1. Application of the Word Understands and practices application of scripture

2. Assurance of Salvation Confidence of present possession of eternal life, based on personal faith and promises of the Word

3. Assurance of Forgiveness Subjective knowledge of forgiveness of a sin, based on God's promise

4. Bible Study Is regularly studying the Bible for him/herself

5. Bible Familiarity with books and with doctrine of inspiration

6. Dealing with Sin Knows and is taking practical steps to overcome a major area of sin

7. Faith Ability to trust the promises of God for specific needs

8. Fellowship Understands benefit and practices church attendance. Small group participation is optional. 9. Follow-up (w/a disciple) Is interested in and/or pursuing the spiritual leadership of another.

10. Giving Regular contributor to Lord's work.

11. Hearing the Word Hearing Bible preached and taught, and is learning critical evaluation of messages.

12. Holy Spirit Understands and shows evidence of walking in the Spirit

13. Lordship of Christ Development of obedient response to Christ's commands

14. Love Understands agape, and is developing commitment to the needs of others

15. Meditation on the Word Understands and practices scripture meditation

16. Obedience Carries out specific Bible study applications

17. Prayer Practices consistent daily prayer and public prayer

18. Quiet Time Daily reading of Scripture, with prayer

19. Reading the Word Systematically reading the Bible.

20. Satan -- Know Your Enemy Correctly understands his enemy, and is able to use personal spiritual resources to overcome him

21. Scripture Memory Regular memorization and review of scripture

22. Second Coming of Christ Understands Christ's Second Coming, and shows practical effect of it in life

23. Separation from Sin Taking steps to flee temptation

24. Testimony A presentation of at least 2 minutes, including at least one scripture, telling the story of conversion to Christ, given in public and private

25. Time, Use of Understands and uses schedule 26. Tongue, Control of Ability to avoid destructive use of speech

27. Victory over Sin Ability to overcome temptation by reliance on the Holy Spirit and trusting promises of the Word. Evidenced by recent triumph over a specific temptation.

28. Will of God Understands and uses Biblical principles of guidance

29. Witnessing Shares the gospel clearly on own initiative

30. World Vision Shows interest in foreign missions GOAL OPTIONS ACTIVITIES:

GOAL OPTION: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 1. Application 1. Study with 1. Find one specific 1. Find one specific of the Word chaplain Prov. 24:30ff application from a application from Bible 2. State meaning of reading of Proverbs, reading, one application one chapter/wk chapter/wk 2. Assurance of 1. Memorize 1. Memorize 1. Memorize I John Salvation II Cor. 5:1 John 10:27-29 5:10-13 2. Study I John 5:10- 13 3. Assurance of 1. Read I John 1:9 in four 1. Study Psalms 51, 32 1. Read booklet "When Continuing translations and describe 2. Memorize Psalm Forgiveness Seems Forgiveness differences. 32:1 Impossible" 4. Bible Study 1. Can outline Prov. 1. 25 Observations in 1. 25 Observations in 24:30-34 James John 3:1-15 1:19 2. Interpretation of John 2. Interpretation of 3:1-15 James 1:19 3. Application 3. Application of John 3:1-15 of James 1:19 5. Bible 1. Memorize NT books 1. Memorize II Tim. 1. Memorize II Peter in order 3:16-17 1:21 2. Use concordance to 2. Memorize OT books 2. Find all synonyms for find 'wine' in Proverbs in order "God's word" in Psalm 5X 119 3. Find kinds of revelation in Ps.19 6. Dealing with Sin 1. Study Ps. 139 1. Memorize I Cor. 1. Memorize Heb. 12:4 2. Study Ps. 5:4-6 6:12 2. Overcome one bad 3. Identify 1 recurring sin 2. Study Eph. 6:10-20 habit 3. Memorize I Cor. 15:57 7. Faith 1. Study Heb.11 1. Study "Little Faith": 1. Memorize Hebrews 2. Memorize Heb. 11:6 Matt. 14: 28-31 11:1-6 3. Pray in faith with 2. Study Rom. 10:17 to 2. Read biography of chaplain for one deep grow faith George Muller need 3. W/chaplain, claim a promise

8. Fellowship 1. Memorize Heb. 10:24- 1. Study Acts 2:42 for 1. Memorize Acts 2:42 25 def.: fellowship= 2. Memorize 2. Study Ecclesiastes breaking of bread, Ecclesiastes 4:7-12 4:7-12 prayer 3. Attend communion, 2. Join church small prayer meetings group

9. Follow - up (w/a 1. Memorize II Tim. 2:2 1. Assist/check others' 1. Oversee (w/ disciple) 2. Read Born to discipleship chaplain) leadership/ Reproduce assignments discipleship of one 3. Study principle of 2. Tutor WBT classes resident multiplication 10. Giving 1. Work up a budget 1. Study Gal. 6:6 1. Memorize II Cor. 9:6- 2. Study II Cor. 8-9 2. Memorize Prov. 3:9- 8 3. Study grace giving 10 2. Set post- program 3. Revise budget budget/giving 3. Memorize Luke 6:38 11. Hearing the 1. Submit "Message 1. Memorize Jer. 22:29 1. Decide on post- Word Reports" every week; 2. Continue "Message program "hearing" discuss with chaplain Reports" 2. Memorize Prov. 2:1- 9 12. Holy Spirit 1. Learn Trinity 1. Study Rom. 8:1-6; 1. Memorize John illustration (best: Adam apply 16:13-14 and Eve "one" though 2. List items that grieve 2. Memorize Galatians two) (Eph. 4:30) and 5:22-23 2. Study John 16:7-8 quench (I Thess. 5:19) 3. Memorize Rom. 8:1 or the Spirit 4 3. Memorize Eph. 4:18 13. Lordship of 1. Read My Heart, 1. Find all references 1. Memorize Christ Christ's Home booklet to Lordship in Heb. 1 Colossians 1:18 2. Memorize Romans 2. Memorize Luke 2. Study all symbols of 12:1,2 6:46-49 Lordship in Revelation 1 14. Love 1. Read and study I Cor. 1. Memorize I Jn.4: 7, 1. Discuss with 13:4-7 11, 19 chaplain own definition 2. Commit (with 2. Commit to two of "Love" chaplain?) to a "loving" "loving" acts 2. Commit to 3 "loving" act acts 15. Meditation on 1. Memorize Josh. 1:8 1. Memorize Phil. 4:8 1. Memorize Psalm 1 the Word 2. Commit to 2 2. Commit to 5 2. Commit to 10 minutes/day in meditation minutes/day in minutes/day in meditation meditation

16. Obedience 1. Memorize John 14:21 1. Find all reasons for 1. Memorize Eph. 5:1 2. One act of obedience obedience listed in 2. Commit to two acts arising out of a Bible John 15:1-16 of obedience arising study application 2. Memorize James out of a Bible study (w/chaplain?) 4:17 application 3. One act of (w/chaplain?) obedience arising out of a Bible study application (w/ chaplain?)

15. Meditation on 1. Memorize Josh. 1:8 1. Memorize Phil. 4:8 1. Memorize Psalm 1 the Word 2. Commit to 2 2. Commit to 5 2. Commit to 10 minutes/day in meditation minutes/day in minutes/day in meditation meditation 16. Obedience 1. Memorize John 14:21 1. Find all reasons for 1. Memorize Eph. 5:1 2. One act of obedience obedience listed in 2. Commit to two acts arising out of a Bible John 15:1-16 of obedience arising study application 2. Memorize James out of a Bible study (w/chaplain?) 4:17 application 3. One act of (w/chaplain?) obedience arising out of a Bible study application (w/ chaplain?)

17. Prayer 1. Study Lord's Prayer: 1. Memorize Matthew 1. Memorize prayer how many requests are 6:7,8 guide ("5 fingers" or there? 2. Learn 2 short ACTS) 2. Develop prayer list prayers 2. Complete one 30 and/or schedule 3. Pray aloud in min. prayer session challenging setting 18. Quiet Time 1. Study Mark 1:35 1. Memorize Psalm 5:3 1. Lead one resident 2. Have a 5 min "quiet 2. Pray through a through same previous time" w/chaplain Psalm (23, 51, 5, steps 143?); discuss w/chaplain 19. Reading the 1. Read through John, 1. Complete John; 1. Commit to a "read Word one chapter/wk read Phil., Psalms through the Bible in a 2. Study Rev. 1:3 and/or Genesis, 3 year" program chapters/wk

20. Satan -- Know 1. Study Matt. 4:1-11 for: 1. Memorize I Jn. 4:4 1. Memorize I Peter 5:8 Your Enemy person, tricks, and 2. Study Ezek. 28:11- 2. Study Isaiah 14:12- trouncing of Satan 19 (original estate) 15 (fall is seen) 2. Study Eph. 6:12-18

21. Scripture 1. Study Matt. 4:1-11 1. Study Deut. 6:6-7 1. Memorize Matt. 4:4 Memory (Jesus' example) 2. Memorize Col. 3:16 2. Commit to memorize 2. Memorize Ps. one verse/mo 119:9,11

22. Second Coming 1. Study Acts 1:11, John 1. Memorize John 14:3 1. Memorize I Thess of Christ 14:1-3 2. Study I Jn. 2:28, 4:16-17 2. Question: If Christ 4:17 2. Study Matthew 24- comes tomorrow, what changes today? 25 23. Separation from 1. Memorize II Cor. 6:17- 1. Study II Tim. 2:19- 1. Memorize II Tim. Sin 18 2. Pray with chaplain 22 2:19 about a specific troubling 2. Establish contact 2. Meet at least sin outside Mission with monthly with victorious one victorious contact Christian/group 24. Testimony 1. Read Paul's testimony 1. Give testimony at 1. Write/ publish (Acts 26:1-23) evening service testimony pamphlet for 2. Revise/ review 2. Give testimony for personal use testimony w/chaplain outside group 25. Time, Use of 1. Study Rom. 14:10-12, 1. Memorize Eph. 5:5- 1. Mission statement, I Cor. 3:10-15 16 long-, short-term goals 2. Memorize Psalm 2. Read Tyranny of the 2. Begin using "day- 90:12 Urgent timer" 3. Begin using time schedule

21. Scripture 1. Study Matt. 4:1-11 1. Study Deut. 6:6-7 1. Memorize Matt. 4:4 Memory (Jesus' example) 2. Memorize Col. 3:16 2. Commit to memorize 2. Memorize Ps. one verse/mo 119:9,11 22. Second Coming 1. Study Acts 1:11, John 1. Memorize John 14:3 1. Memorize I Thess of Christ 14:1-3 2. Study I Jn. 2:28, 4:16-17 2. Question: If Christ 4:17 2. Study Matthew 24- comes tomorrow, what 25 changes today? 23. Separation from 1. Memorize II Cor. 6:17- 1. Study II Tim. 2:19- 1. Memorize II Tim. Sin 18 2. Pray with chaplain 22 2:19 about a specific troubling 2. Establish contact 2. Meet at least sin outside Mission with monthly with victorious one victorious contact Christian/group 24. Testimony 1. Read Paul's testimony 1. Give testimony at 1. Write/ publish (Acts 26:1-23) evening service testimony pamphlet for 2. Revise/ review 2. Give testimony for personal use testimony w/chaplain outside group 25. Time, Use of 1. Study Rom. 14:10-12, 1. Memorize Eph. 5:5- 1. Mission statement, I Cor. 3:10-15 16 long-, short-term goals 2. Memorize Psalm 2. Read Tyranny of the 2. Begin using "day- 90:12 Urgent timer" 3. Begin using time schedule

26. Tongue, Control 1. Study James chapter 1. Memorize James 1. Record 2 "tongue- of 3 1:19 biting" incidents 2. Memorize James 1:26 2. Find, memorize 5 2. Memorize 5 more Proverbs on speech Proverbs control 27. Victory over Sin 1. Study John 8:31-38 1. Study "4 Objections" 1. Memorize Rom. 2. Memorize I Cor. 10:13 chart 6:15-16, 7:17-18, 8:1-4 3. Strategize overcoming 2. Memorize Rom.6:1- 2. Keep diary of a particular sin 4,11-12 victories 3. Keep diary of 3. Memorize I Cor. victories 10:12 28. Will of God 1. Study Proverbs 15:22 1. Memorize Romans 1. Memorize Eph. 6:6, I 2. Memorize Psalm 12:1,2, John 8:12 Thess. 4:3, 5:16-18, I 119:105 2. Make a major Pet. 2:15 decision using "Pro/Con" chart

29. Witnessing 1. Study Jesus' soul- 1. Gospel tract 1. Learn 2nd winning style in John 4 presentation to tract/presentation 2. Memorize verses in chaplain, friend 2. Present to stranger tract (see WBT materials) 2. Present tract to or church visitation intake candidate prospect 30. World Vision 1. Study Great 1. Read Acts, noting 1. Read miss'y Commission (Mt. four miss'y principles biography 28:19,20; Acts 1:8) 2. Attend a church 2. Research 2 short- 2. Pray weekly for a miss'y conference term miss'y possib. specific miss'y 3. Pray weekly for 2 miss'ys