Beginning in Christ Together

by Brett Eastman, Dee Eastman, Todd Wendorff, Denise Wendorff, Karen Lee-Thorpe

• ISBN13: 9780310249863
• ISBN10: 0310249864
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-03-01
• Publisher: Zondervan

Summary

The heart of Christianity is not a ritual or a structure, but a Person-Jesus Christ. But even as his followers, our vision of Jesus can get muddied by man-made theories of who he was. Whether you're a seasoned believer or a brand new Christian, come walk in the footsteps of his first disciples to see him afresh: as Teacher, Healer, Shepherd, Servant, Savior, and Risen Lord. These six sessions lay the foundation for radical discipleship as our hearts are once again captured by who he is. Experiencing Christ Together helps your group explore the five biblical purposes that make up a high-impact Christian life -fellowship, discipleship, ministry, evangelism, and worship. Jesus perfectly lived out God's purposes for his life, and he taught his followers how to do the same. As you walk in the footsteps of those first disciples by listening to and watching Jesus through these studies, you and your group will be transformed. One small group leader put it this way: "The Experiencing Christ Together series has motivated me more than any other Bible study that I have ever been to. This Bible study gets to the heart of the matter-my character in Christ-and that has created action on my part."

Table of Contents

Read Me First	7	(4)
SESSION 1 The Teacher	11	(13)
Personal Health Plan	22	(2)
SESSION 2 The Healer	24	(12)
SESSION 3 The Shepherd	36	(10)
SESSION 4 The Servant	46	(11)
SESSION 5 The Savior	57	(16)
SESSION 6 The Risen Lord	73	(10)
APPENDIX
Frequently Asked Questions	83	(3)
LIFE TOGETHER Agreement	86	(2)
Small Group Calendar	88	(1)
Team Roles	89	(3)
Personal Health Assessment	92	(2)
Personal Health Plan	94	(2)
Sample Personal Health Plan	96	(2)
Journaling 101	98	(1)
Bible Reading Plan: 30 Days through the Gospel of Mark	99	(1)
Leading for the First Time	100	(2)
Hosting an Open House	102	(1)
EXPERIENCING CHRIST TOGETHER in a Sunday School Setting	103	(2)
LEADER'S NOTES	105	(16)
About the Authors	121	(1)
Small Group Roster	122