About the Journey
There is no higher calling than to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. Nothing compares to knowing and following the Savior of the world. To know Him is to love Him, and to follow Him is a wonderful adventure. Still, the discipleship journey is full of pitfalls and snares that threaten to lead us away from the narrow path that leads to heaven. If the devil had his way, every Christian would be lulled to spiritual slumber or led into forbidden paths that would steal the heart away from God. Therefore, even after we are baptized, it is imperative that we continue to grow into active and mature disciples of Christ.
The Discipleship Handbook will benefit anyone seeking such an experience with Jesus. It may be used for personal study or in Sabbath schools, prayer meetings, small groups, or one-on-one settings. It is more than a book about discipleship. Rather, it contains everything needed for a six-month, Bible-based discipleship plan for Seventh-day Adventist churches and their members. The Discipleship Handbook was developed to ensure that the most essential areas of discipleship are covered. The devotional life, personal witnessing, church life, Christian lifestyle, and evangelism each receive special emphasis.
Endorsements
“The practical and succinct nature of this Discipleship Handbook will be a tremendous blessing to new and older members alike. What a delight to see resources such as this handbook that affirm and educate church members in the Seventh-day Adventist faith while also mobilizing them for personal evangelistic outreach! This is what the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy instruct and encourage.
Under the leading of the Holy Spirit, this important Discipleship Handbook, adding to the many wonderful resources produced by the church, will help fulfill God’s great commission to ‘Go . . . and make disciples’ (Matthew 28:19). What a privilege to be part of this great commission and final loud cry to the world, sharing the everlasting gospel in the context of the three angels’ messages of Revelation 14! This handbook puts into
action the marvelous counsel from the Spirit of Prophecy, ‘The work of God in this earth can never be finished until the men and women comprising our church membership rally to the work and unite their efforts with those of ministers and church officers’ (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 9, p. 117). Jesus is coming soon! So lift that banner high and tell of the One who has given us salvation and who will soon return to take us home! Maranatha!”
— Ted N. C. Wilson, Former President of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
“Continuing to grow in faith is the privilege of all believers. The Discipleship Handbook will encourage your growth as a disciple of Christ, connecting you with the powerful principles of God’s Word and leading you deeper into a fulfilling relationship with Jesus.”
— John Bradshaw, Speaker/Director, It Is Written
“I have never read anything better on discipleship than this Discipleship Handbook. Its organization, completeness, faithfulness to the Bible, and clarity are remarkable. But its best jewel is its content. Nothing important to being a good Seventh-day Adventist disciple is missing. Every Adventist should read and practice its content. Personal spiritual growth and the growth of the church in membership would be a permanent reality. God will bless everyone who practices its teachings.”
— Mario Veloso, Former Associate Secretary General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
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Schedule
Section 1 – Discipleship
March 22 to 28 – Chapter 1
Section 2 – Devotional Life
March 29 to April 4 – Chapter 2
April 5 to 11 – Chapter 3
April 12 to 18 – Chapter 4
April 19 to 25 – Chapter 5
April 26 to May 2 – Chapter 6
Section 3 – Personal Witnessing
May 3 to 9 – Chapter 7
May 10 to 16 – Chapter 8
Section 4 – Church Life
May 17 to 23 – Chapter 9
May 24 to 30 – Chapter 10
May 31 to June 6 – Chapter 11
June 7 to 13 – Chapter 12
June 14 to 20 – Chapter 13
Section 5 – Christian Lifestyle
June 21 to 27 – Chapter 14
June 28 to July 4 – Chapter 15
July 5 to 11 – Chapter 16
July 12 to 18 – Chapter 17
July 19 to 25 – Chapter 18
July 26 to August 1 – Chapter 19
August 2 to 8 – Chapter 20
August 9 to 15 – Chapter 21
Section 6 – Cycle of Evangelism
August 16 to 22 – Chapter 22
August 23 to 29 – Chapter 23
August 30 to September 5 – Chapter 24
September 6 to 12 – Chapter 25
September 13 to 19 – Chapter 26