John 2-4

• Jesus took time to get to know his followers and they him.
• Discipleship can’t be rushed.
• We are supposed to walk with, and like Jesus.

Jesus Six Foundational Priorities:

1. Dependence on the Holy Spirit.
2. Centrality of prayer.
3. Centrality of God’s Word.
4. Centrality of worship.
5. Centrality of Intentional relationships built on integrity.
6. Centrality of continual surrender.

Six things we need to teach a new believer:

1. That they have a new identity in Jesus.
2. To learn to walk with the Holy Spirit.
3. To be able to tell their story. (Testimony)
4. To be able to tell God’s story. (Gospel)
5. To feed themselves.
6. How to confess, repent, and resume.

Main Point:  A new believer needs us to be their spiritual family, nurture them, teach them the basics, and help them to learn their new identity.

Matthew 18:15-20 & Revelation 2:14-25

The best way to know when someone needs help is through accountability relationships.

What is the purpose of discipline in the Body?

• To honor Christ.
• To reconcile and restore.
• To protect the Body of Christ.
• To help others avoid falling.
• To avoid giving God a reason to withdraw his favor.

How do we restore someone to the Body?

• Realize that someone needs help.
• Clarify what is really happening.
• Plan for their possible responses.
• Consider legal issues.
• Set a time and place to meet.
• Follow Matthew 18:15-20.

Main Point: Willingness to do the hard work of discipline leads to a healthy body.