14 Habits of Highly Effective Disciples

Lesson 1: Bible Study 21 Encourage Application Instruct members to share with one other person what they enjoy doing in their l ...

2222 14 Habits of Highly Effective Disciples14 Habits of Highly Effective Disciples These Lessons” in the introduction of the un ...

Lesson 1: Bible Study 23 After each is presented, ask members to explain why that element is useful “so that the man of God may ...

FOCAL TEXTS Psalm 51; 1 John 1:9 BACKGROUND Psalm 51; 1 John 1:9 MAIN IDEA Disciples confess their sins to God in order to recei ...

Lesson 2: Confession 25 BIBLE COMMENTS Understanding the Context Television crime series are often saturated with the following ...

26 14 Habits of Highly Effective Disciples thirst for forgiveness and a healthy soul. Confession is an essential habit for highl ...

Lesson 2: Confession 27 The psalmist does not blame God for his tendency toward sinfulness. The tone of the prayer turns upward ...

28 14 Habits of Highly Effective Disciples Ongoing Conversation and Relationship (Psalm 51:10–12) 51:10. Verse 10 parallels vers ...

Lesson 2: Confession 29 51:18 –19. In these verses, does the psalmist foresee the destruction of the culture because of its lack ...

30 14 Habits of Highly Effective Disciples Focusing on the Meaning These passages reveal our need to take more seriously our sin ...

Lesson 2: Confession 31 TEACHING PLANS Teaching Plan—Varied Learning Activities Connect with Life Ask members to individually m ...

32 14 Habits of Highly Effective Disciples As you read Psalm 51:13–19, ask members to listen for what can take place in a disci ...

Lesson 2: Confession 33 forgiveness. Pause after each sin and experience the restored “ joy of your salvation” (Ps. 51:12). Com ...

34 14 Habits of Highly Effective Disciples first point on the outline and read Psalm 51:1–2. Note the tone and different express ...

FOCAL TEXTS Proverbs 3:5–6; Galatians 2:15–21; Ephesians 2:8–10 BACKGROUND Proverbs 3:5–6; Galatians 2:15–21; Ephesians 2:8–10 M ...

36 14 Habits of Highly Effective Disciples BIBLE COMMENTS Understanding the Context The word “faith” (or a form of the word fait ...

Lesson 3: Faith 37 Interpreting the Scriptures Trusting God’s Wisdom by Faith (Proverbs 3:5–6) 3:5. The Old Testament books of J ...

38 14 Habits of Highly Effective Disciples Paul challenged Peter’s behavior when he declared we are “not justi- fied by observin ...

Lesson 3: Faith 39 because the old Paul (Saul) was dead (Acts 9, 22, 26). The new Paul was alive only by the power of God throug ...

40 14 Habits of Highly Effective Disciples 2:9. The residents of Ephesus were known for their boasting, especially as caretakers ...