Big Truth:

Disciples Depend On God's Word

Psalm 119:25, 103; Romans 10:17

Bible Verse:

But He answered, ‘It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’

Matthew 4:4

Big Ideas:

  • Disciples believe that God’s Word is authoritative and applicable for all of life.
  • Disciples read and study God’s Word.
  • Disciples meditate on and memorize God’s Word.

Bible Passage:

Matthew 4:1-11; 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Influence:

FOCUS: Living in Pursuit

SERIES: Disciple

This series is an overview of what is looks like to be a disciple, following Jesus and calling others to follow Him as well, in the everyday aspects of life. This series includes a few shorter threads of weeks walking through the disciple’s relationship to God’s Word, to prayer, and to the Trinity.

View tips to teach and talk in this series here!

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Every student should know:

  • Jesus is the only source of life.
  • God’s Word is authoritative and applicable for all of life.
  • To follow Jesus is to pursue a life of sacrifice and surrender.

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Every student should strive to:

  • Read through the gospel of John.
  • Memorize the Bible verse each week.
  • Implement regular rhythms of prayer and fasting throughout the semester.

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Every student should feel:

  • Thankful for the triune God who is worthy.
  • Convicted of how deception has led them to disobedience.
  • Responsible to use their influence to live for Jesus alone.

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Every student should want to:

  • Pursue obedience even when faith is a struggle.
  • Grow in living in step with the Holy Spirit.
  • Live their lives to glorify God the Father.