RJ curriculum

Discipleship lessons for reflecting Jesus.

Here are some discipleship lessons that I developed over the last few years based on the four points of connection to God that Jesus emphasizes in the parable of the vine in John 15. Below are all the lessons that make up the reflectingJesus course.

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INTRODUCTORY LESSONS

1. I am as strong as my connection to Jesus – DOWNLOAD

Lesson 1 begins by introducing the parable of the vine in John 15, and how we remain connected to Jesus. It also includes a questionaire for you to reflect on how connected you are to Jesus. Click on the video below for an overview of this lesson.

2. When I am connected to Jesus, his life and identity becomes mine – DOWNLOAD

3. Character is destiny – DOWNLOAD

4. I was designed by God to reflect his character to the ends of the earth – DOWNLOAD

SECTION 1: CONNECTION TO THE MIND OF JESUS THROUGH HIS WORDS

5. When God’s word is studied, God’s voice is heard – DOWNLOAD

6. The Bible tells a cosmic story that teaches us how to understand our lives– DOWNLOAD

7. I am saved to become like Jesus– DOWNLOAD

8. I am an ambassador of another world– DOWNLOAD

9. I believe God by my faith– DOWNLOAD

10. God’s power for change comes through his promise– DOWNLOAD

11. Biblical meditation teaches me how to listen and watch– DOWNLOAD

SECTION 2. CONNECTING TO THE HEART OF JESUS AS I PURSUE INTIMACY WITH HIM

12. I was designed for intimacy with God– DOWNLOAD

13. I live continually in the presence of Jesus– DOWNLOAD

14. God longs to speak to anyone who will listen– DOWNLOAD

15. Worship is an attitude of my heart– DOWNLOAD

16. Revival springs from repentance– DOWNLOAD

17. Private prayer brings power– DOWNLOAD

18. Purity is not a place but the direction of the heart– DOWNLOAD

SECTION 3. CONNECTING TO THE WILL OF JESUS AS I SUBMIT MY WILL TO HIS

19. The Holy Spirit changes me as I cooperate with him– DOWNLOAD

20. I am my habits– DOWNLOAD

21. I have nothing to fear because my Father is king over our universe, working out everything for my very best– DOWNLOAD

22. Death is the door to life– DOWNLOAD

23. I can make all my moral choices using biblical principles– DOWNLOAD

24. All things work together for good—even when life is painful– DOWNLOAD

25. The King of the Universe eagerly offers to guide my life– DOWNLOAD

SECTION 4. CONNECTING TO THE WORK OF JESUS AS I JOIN HIM IN SERVICE

26. I am the light of the world– DOWNLOAD

27. Jesus calls me to join him in his work– DOWNLOAD

28. I am God’s message– DOWNLOAD

29. Ultimately, witnessing requires opening my mouth– DOWNLOAD

30. God has given me gifts to use for his church– DOWNLOAD

31. My body matters– DOWNLOAD

32. I am a vital link in God’s eternal chain– DOWNLOAD