Discipleship Covenant

Over the years I developed these 11 directions that I call the Discipleship Covenant. I think they are useful questions to consider as a Discipleship review.

Discipleship Covenant (Matt 28:19-20; 2 Cor 13:5)

On a five-point scale, where ‘5’ is extremely satisfied and ‘1’ is extremely dissatisfied, how satisfied are you with each area in your Discipleship Journey? (Circle one for each question.)

(01) 1 2 3 4 5 Publically declaring my faith in the truths of the gospel (1 Corinthians 15:1-4; 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12) in the way that Jesus asks me to. (Acts 2:38; Matt 28:19)

(02) 1 2 3 4 5 Regularly setting time aside to be alone and commune with God to build up my personal relationship with God. (Matthew 6:6-18; Hebrews 11:6)

(03) 1 2 3 4 5 Seeking to make the world a better place for the poor & oppressed. (Luke 4:18-19; James 1:27)

(04) 1 2 3 4 5 Regularly meeting with others for mutual accountability where there is confession of sin. (James 5:16)

(05) 1 2 3 4 5 Regularly meeting with a small group of fellow believers where there is a focus on loving, learning, doing and deciding in the context of connecting with God. (Acts 2:43-47; Hebrews 10:23-25)

(06) 1 2 3 4 5 Making and following through on a regular generous giving decision. (Luke 12:13-34; 2 Corinthians 9:6-7)

(07) 1 2 3 4 5 Living a life that shows evidence of obedience to God’s personal direction as to how to use my gifts and skills to serve others and so fulfil God’s purposes in my life. (Matthew 6:10; Romans 12:1-8; 1 Corinthians 12; 2 Timothy 1:6-7)

(08) 1 2 3 4 5 Being equipped by the Word through personal study and via God’s gift of the five-fold ministry. (Ephesians 4:11-16; 2 Timothy 3:14-17)

(09) 1 2 3 4 5 Regularly gathering corporately to worship God. (Hebrews 10:25; Acts 20:7)

(10) 1 2 3 4 5 Regularly praying for unbelievers and responding to opportunities God gives to share the good news of Jesus with unbelievers. (Philemon 6; Matthew 28:18-20; John 14:12-14; 1 Peter 3:15; Col 4:5-6)

(11) 1 2 3 4 5 Living a holy & peaceable life that is attractive to others. (Matthew 11:28-30; 1 Timothy 2:1-4: Galatians 6:7-10; James 1:21-25)

Reflection Questions:
In what areas are you most pleased? Why?
In what areas would you most like to grow in the next three months?
What are some things you could do to grow in at least one of these areas?
What are you going to commit to do?