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A fully devoted follower of Christ is someone who is becoming like Jesus for the sake of others. What did Jesus spend His life doing? Making disciples. So becoming like Jesus means that we too are called to make disciples. But how? In this Plan, we will discover that discipleship is a journey, and making disciples is all about inviting people to go on that journey with you.

We know the Lord’s prayer (Matthew 6:9-13), but are we praying the “Disciple’s Prayer”? In John 17, Jesus prays for His disciples, in whom He invested His life. Ultimately He would entrust to them the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) and the gospel's advance (Matthew 24:14). Behind Jesus’ prayer are some principles about how to pray for those we disciple. Here are eight words to help you pray for your disciples.

Jesus calls those who would come after Him to a certain kind of life. As a follower of Jesus, you are a disciple—the Greek term maqhth/ß (mathētēs) refers to someone who joins a master as an apprentice to learn and become like the master. So, what should our lives look like if we truly follow Jesus as our Master and Teacher? Let’s consider seven marks of a disciple of Jesus.

God is always calling us from the shallows of life to deeper water. But isn't deep water where you can drown? If you feel in over your head, dive into this devotional drawn from Michael Cassidy’s book Deep Waters of the Disciple and be encouraged that deep water is also where God reveals more of himself.

Being an everyday disciple of Jesus is not just about knuckling down and doing what He says. It also involves intimacy with and dependence on Jesus. Disciples have a deepening relationship with Jesus in which they enjoy His love, rest in His grace, and appreciate His closeness. Through this deepening friendship, disciples learn to trust and depend on Jesus, and His life flows through them. Disciples are friends and lovers.

A Disciple-Maker life takes Disciple-Maker Vision. My growth, my Jesus, my discipleship has its place center stage, but it's not the only thing on the stage. No theater runs with a cast of individuals buried in their own script, waiting for their own queues. It takes cast members that see everyone else's part, see the props and pieces to hold, see the overall plot and the scenes that build it, see the audience whom all this is for, and see the director from whom all things come. It's the same with Jesus in the great dramatic unfolding of his kingdom come and his gospel for all. You probably started with fixating on your part, which is normal and expected. The time comes when you see the rest. Every Disciple is to become a Disciple-Maker. These next forty days are for shifting your Vision to that of a Disciple-Maker. More than nuggets of wisdom, this devotional aims to set you up with an open-ended dialog with Jesus. Be ready to sit in scripture and prayer long enough for something new to be formed with him.

Everyday disciples of Jesus are running a marathon. They follow Jesus until the end . Finishing the discipleship marathon well involves patience and perseverance. This Plan explores how to overcome some of the barriers to finishing well and how to keep going, anticipating the great reward in store for you.

What does it mean to make disciples? Discover how to effectively disciple others the way Jesus discipled those around him using a disciple-making model called The Five Cups.

As Jesus made clear, being his disciple involves a challenging choice. You must weigh up the costs and benefits of serving Jesus and decide whether you are willing to sacrifice your life and desires to follow Him. This Plan will assist you in making this choice. We will start with the costs of being a disciple, but we will certainly get to the benefits.

Being an everyday disciple of Jesus requires involvement in a community. The Bible makes it clear that God never envisaged or allowed for lone ranger disciples. Everyday disciples find commitment to and involvement in a community both essential and strategic. This plan explores the importance and purpose of community for disciples of Jesus.

Everyday disciples of Jesus have been commissioned. They are on a mission to multiply disciples of Jesus. They are committed to growing God’s kingdom by sharing the good news about Jesus and discipling those who respond. This Plan explores the urgency of our mission and the opportunity we have to reap the harvest that God has planned.

Matthew writes to God’s people and walks them on a journey that will take them from where they are to be Disciple Makers. This is 15 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. Jesus finishes the section on the parables—lots of key Kingdom truths. Then we see Jesus' response to being misunderstood and to having spiritual strength in such times. 

This plan will give the understanding of the characteristic of the disciples of Christ, and on how we can become a true disciple of Christ.

Making disciples is a familiar yet misunderstood concept. Many feel that they lack the right gifting or personality to do it. However, disciple-making is not simply evangelism or a church program. In the Waha Disciple Making Challenge, we'll hear stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things for God’s Kingdom. Through scripture, we will discover what disciple-making means, then end each day with a simple, low-pressure action step.

For those looking to find purpose and meaning as a Christian, this study delves into what authentic discipleship really means today. It explores learning, loving, living, and looking like Jesus, highlighting how being a follower of Christ provides a powerful means of fulfillment beyond the religious treadmill. By walking parallel alongside others on their faith journey, anyone can fulfill their purpose by embodying Jesus’ love for the world.

A disciple in the kingdom of God is one who chooses to be more than just a fan of Jesus Christ. They commit themselves to taking up their cross, denying themselves, and following Him. This commitment is not an easy one and it is not a short one, but it is rich with God’s reward. Join Tony Evans as he uncovers what it means to follow Jesus, no turning back.

Embark on a transformative journey through the timeless teachings of the Apostle Peter. This comprehensive plan delves into the profound wisdom and faith of one of Jesus' closest disciples. Discover Peter's remarkable life, his unwavering devotion, and the enduring lessons he imparts through his writings. Let his life and words inspire and guide you on your spiritual path.

Matthew writes to God’s people and walks them on a journey that will take them from where they are to be Disciple Makers. This is 14 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. Jesus begins His teaching on the Kingdom of God through parables. These stories open our understanding to the Kingdom, our hearts and our world. 

An essential way that everyday disciples of Jesus grow is by saturating themselves in Scripture. Through Scripture, we get to know God, hear His voice and His heart, learn how God works, appreciate His promises, and receive God’s guidance. This Plan focuses on the importance and purpose of Scripture in forging disciples of Jesus.

This plan helps you understand the entire Bible as you complete the Bible in a year. You start the New Testament with Luke and Acts (roughly the first 60 years of New Testament history). The Old Testament is read in near-chronological order with Psalms and historical books (such as Kings) often read the same day as corresponding events or contemporary prophets. May you hear God’s voice as you read!

Jesus said "Unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds." We love and follow him because he first loved us.

Jesus has come to bring healing and freedom. Matthew writes to God’s people and walks them on a journey that will take them from where they are to be Disciple Makers.  This is the ninth of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  Jesus recites the Messianic promises – and then does them! Come watch a Man keep His promises.

An essential part of following Jesus is the Word, and as believers, we must be planted and rooted in Scripture. It is our desire that, over these next three days of study, the Church would fall in love with the Bible even more.

Salvation is about rescue.  Christianity is about obedience, and the second is proof of the first (1 John 2:3). Call yourself a Christian?  Then follow Jesus.  Obey.

Matthew writes to God’s people and walks them on a journey that will take them from where they are to be Disciple Makers. This is 17 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  There are many aspects to revelation. Here in this Bible plan we look at some of them. Sometimes they are simple. Other times they are profound and life-changing.