Module #2 in The Pursuit covers the first arrow in a full-circle pursuit: how to start a relationship with God by trusting Jesus. Here's how to disciple through it.
Talking Points:
- Helping a person understand sin – and how it has affected him or her personally – is fundamental to the gospel pathway. That’s what Topic #6 is about.
- Understanding who Jesus is – and what he did – is central to biblical, saving faith. That’s what Topic #5 is about.
- The “Trusting Jesus” module in The Pursuit leads to Topic #6, which is where a person has the opportunity to make a personal response of faith.
- Be sure to pray for your mentee as you bring him or her through this module. At the end of the day, you can’t pursue God for someone – but you can help them get started.
Discussion Questions:
- Read Genesis 3:1-3. Why do you think the serpent started with a question? How did that question change Adam and Eve’s behavior?
- Read Galatians 5:19-21. Why do you think Paul takes the time to list out a bunch of sins? How have you and others justified some of these sins?
- Read John 1:1 and Colossians 1:15-17. Why is it important to believe that Jesus is fully God? How would it impact Christianity if he were something less?
- Read 1 Corinthians 15:3-4. Why is it important that Jesus rose from the dead? How would it impact the basic Christian message if he didn’t?
- Make a list of the “right information” we need to be saved. Explain what it means to have the “right attitude”.
- Read Romans 3:22. What does the verse say we have to do to receive the gift of salvation? Why do some people have a hard time believing that God loves them despite their past? Explain.
- Read Romans 10:9. Have you ever helped someone make a confession of faith in Jesus? Describe what happened.
- Which of the three topics in this module are you most interested in talking about as a mentor? Why?
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