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A Disciples Disciplines Read (Luke 10:25-37; 38-42; 11:1- 13). Identify in each section the discipline that Jesus was trying to teach His disciples.

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2 A Disciples Disciplines Read (Luke 10:25-37; 38-42; 11:1- 13). Identify in each section the discipline that Jesus was trying to teach His disciples.

3 Joe Paterno Jerry Sandusky Gary SchultzTim Curley

4 Burke Burnett

5 DISCUSSION GUIDE Discipline #1 Love Your Neighbor 1.Why did Jesus point the experts in religious law back to law for an answer? (Luke 10:25-26) He was meeting the lawyer on the lawyer’s playing field using language the man could identify with.

6 DISCUSSION GUIDE 2.What does Jesus’ method demonstrate about relating to the lost? Find a common bond in order to begin discussing spiritual issues.

7 DISCUSSION GUIDE 3.What Scriptures did the lawyer summarize to answer Jesus’ question? (Deuteronomy 6:5; Leviticus 19:18; Mark 12:30)

8 DISCUSSION GUIDE 4.Identify the characters in the story of the Good Samaritan? (Luke 10:30-37) a. The man – The victim, nothing known of his identity. b. The robbers. c. A Priest – Who waited to remain ceremonially pure. d. A Levite – He paused longer and looked at the man and moved on. e. A Samaritan – A man from a race looked down on by the Jewish people. f. The Innkeeper – He was paid well to keep the injured man.

9 DISCUSSION GUIDE 5.Why should a Christ-follower be a mercy giver? Because we have been given the ultimate mercy by God and we should extend it to others.

10 DISCUSSION GUIDE Discipline #2 Balance of personal devotion and doing good deeds 1.In what position was Mary in this account? (v. 39) Sitting at the Lord’s feet.

11 DISCUSSION GUIDE 2.Mary is mentioned two other times in the New Testament. What is she doing on these other two occasions? a. (John 11:32)Fell at Jesus feet and shared her woe b. (John 12:3)Come to His feet and poured out her worship

12 DISCUSSION GUIDE 3.In what state of mind was Martha in this story? (v. 40) She was distracted, busy tending to stuff.

13 DISCUSSION GUIDE 4.How did Jesus respond to Martha? (vs. 41-42) He scolded her for not making time with Him the most important thing.

14 DISCUSSION GUIDE 5.Why is balance needed between personal worship and doing good deeds?

15 DISCUSSION GUIDE 6.Do you think most Christians today are caught up in the busyness of the world? How can we set apart time to be with the Lord?

16 DISCUSSION GUIDE Discipline #3 Make prayer a priority 1.Jesus was a person of prayer. On what occasions do we see Jesus praying in the following passages? (Luke 11:1) a. (Luke 3:21)His baptism b. (Luke 5:16)When the crowds increased c. (Luke 6:12)When He chose the disciples d. (Luke 9:29)At His transfiguration

17 DISCUSSION GUIDE 2.Jesus gave the disciples a “pattern prayer” in (vs. 2-4). Complete the outline for the Lord’s pattern of prayer. a. “Father”-Prayer is directed to God, not to others b. “Honored”- Prayer is to bring glory to God c. “May Your kingdom come”- Ask God to accomplish His will d. “Give us each day”- We ask for our needs not being greedy e. “Forgive us our sins”- We confess and seek forgiveness f. “Forgive everyone”- We are to forgive others g. “Lead us not into temptation”- Protect and direct us

18 DISCUSSION GUIDE 3.What does (Luke 11:5-8) teach about the importance of persistent prayer? We should bring our petitions to the Lord regularly and often.

19 DISCUSSION GUIDE 4.In (Vs. 9-10) the emphasis remains on persistence with a promise. What is the promise? If we keep on asking, seeking and knocking we will get an answer.

20 DISCUSSION GUIDE 5.Jesus refers to God as “The Heavenly Father” and he promises good gifts for His children. What good gifts have you received?

21 My Discipline as a Disciple Discipline #1 Love my neighbors Rate yourself on a scale of 1 being never and 10 being always. I am attentive to the needs of others. I don’t just notice the needs of others, I act on it. I am generous with my… Time Possessions Gifts I will improve in loving my neighbors by…

22 My Discipline as a Disciple Discipline #2Live a balanced life I spend time daily with the Lord I tend to take action more than waiting on the Lord I tend to be too busy I have too much stuff in my life I will improve my time with the Lord by… I will take action and minister in the Lord’s name by…

23 My Discipline as a Disciple Discipline #3Make prayer a priority I pray daily I honor God in my prayer life I pray for my will more than God’s will I seek forgiveness daily I am a forgiving person I pray for my needs not my greed I believe in the power of prayer I will improve my prayer life by…


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