WIN: Take the next best step in telling someone else that you are now a follower of Jesus.
Starter Questions
You’ve heard about the importance of this step in general, but why is this an important step for you personally?
When you think about taking this first step, who is that trusted person in your life who loves you? What is your first step in telling them about your decison to follow Jesus?
How do you think Jesus would want you to respond to someone who reacts poorly or critically of your decision to follow Him?
Complete the 5-Day Field Guide on what the Bible says about the importance of telling someone else about your new faith in Jesus. Consider journaling what you discover.
Tell a trusted person in your life about your new decision to follow Jesus. Saying it out loud to another person is critical in your new-found faith.
Write out your story of how you came to follow Jesus.
Take action to tell 2-3 nonbelieving friends or family members about your decision to follow Jesus.
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WIN: Gain an understanding of Biblical baptism and why it’s an essential step in your new faith journey.
Starter Questions
What are your first thoughts about baptism? Are they positive, negative, or neutral?
What (if any) traditions are there around baptism in your family of origin?
Baptism is a celebration of new life in Jesus. What “new life” do you think Jesus is inviting you into? For you, what does “new life” look like or feel like?
Complete the 5-Day Field Guide on what the Bible says about baptism. Consider journaling what you discover.
Contact [email protected] to sign up for the next baptism. You can celebrate with the church at an upcoming baptism or we can help you plan your own.
Invite your family and friends to witness your baptism (remember, this is an outward action that reflects the inward change you made when you decided to follow Jesus).
Let us know that you completed this step by clicking the button below! We are cheering for you on your Disicpleship Pathway journey! Note: Once you have signed up for baptism, move onto the next step in the Pathway!
WIN: Build on your faith foundation by learning what “spiritual exchange” takes place in salvation.
Starter Questions
In this week’s video, Taylor taught us that you have been “found” by Jesus. What does being “found” mean to you?
Jesus is your Savior (saving you from sin that separates you from God) but have you made Him your Lord (He is in charge of your life and you are submitting to His lead)? What could this shift look like in your life?
Based on the grace you have been shown, what grace do you need to show to someone else this week?
Complete the 5-Day Field Guide on what the Bible says about justification. Consider journaling what you discover.
Acknowledge Jesus as Lord of your life through a simple prayer: “Jesus, thank you for rescuing me as my Savior. Be Lord of my life!” Do it today!
Enlist a mature believer to speak into your life and help you take inventory of areas where Christ wants to be Lord and call the shots in your life. Be quick to obey and move into His Lordship in your life. If you don’t know a mature believer, contact us at [email protected] and we can provide you with one.
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Win: Find acceptance and freedom in a God who wants a personal relationship with you.
Starter Questions
Compare your relationship with God to other relationships in your life. What do you think is the same? What should be drastically different about your relationship with God?
It is rare for us to ever have the chance to experience a love that “stopped at nothing to be in relationship with you” (as Pastor Jayson taught). Why is this meaningful to you?
If God accepts and loves you for who you are, are you able to love and accept God for who He is and what He can do?
Complete the 5-Day Field Guide on what the Bible says about having a personal relationship with God. Consider journaling what you discover.
Watch three stories (or more!) from www.iamsecond.com. Click play to find people living out their faith because of a relationship with Jesus!
Text a Christian that you know and ask them, “For you, what does it look like to have a relationship with Jesus?” Listen to what they share as you move into this in your own life.
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Win: God is rebuilding you. Discover what God says about you and start believing it yourself.
Starter Questions
Who or what especially influences your opinion of yourself?
Do you believe God sees you differently than you see yourself? Do you believe He’s wrong?
Pastor Lisa taught us three important beliefs: you are forgiven, you are a new creation, and you are not alone. All of these are true, but which is most encouraging to you in this season of your life?
Complete the 5-Day Field Guide on what the Bible says about new identity in Christ. Consider journaling what you discover.
Write all three identity statements (you are forgiven, you are a new creation, you are not alone) on note cards, post its, mirrors, etc. to remind yourself of these truths. Put them in common places that you will see them every day. Read them, believe them, and live them out!
Break isolation this week by taking a next step in your faith! Join an impact community by visiting www.lakeland.church/next-steps
Let us know that you completed this step by clicking below. You are growing in your faith, and we are so proud of your progress!
Purchase a Bible if you don’t have one – we recommend New Living Translation or New International Version. Need help purchasing one? Email [email protected] for help.
Spend daily time just getting to know your Bible – skip around to see different writing styles and authors.
Win: Start developing friendships with other Jesus-followers. This is fuel to your faith!
Starter Questions
Do you already have close friends who follow Jesus? How can you surround yourself with new friends that follow Jesus?
Pastor Jayson taught us that “friends will determine the direction and quality of your faith.” How might God want to rewrite your friendships?
Why would it be important to remain connected with those who don’t yet believe in Jesus as their Savior? How could Jesus use you to be a “light” for Him in these relationships?
Complete the 5-Day Field Guide on what the Bible says about the importance of spiritual friendships. Consider journaling what you discover.
Take Pastor Jayson’s challenge to make a list of positive and negative influences in your life as well as people who would support and distract from your faith. Before you start, pray for God to give you wisdom as you process this with Him.
Join an impact community by visiting www.lakeland.church/next-steps and invite positive and supportive friends to come with you!
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Complete the 5-Day Field Guide on what the Bible says about worship and prayer. Consider journaling what you discover.
Take 3 minutes right now to walk through A.C.T.S. in prayer. Adore God, Confess sin, Thank Him, and Ask Him to Supply your needs.
Make a plan to personally worship on your own and “bring your worship” to church this weekend. Consider using the A.C.T.S. prayer acronym, the YouVersion Bible Reading Plan, or Lakeland Worship/Messages on our YouTube channel. Activate your plan and see what God does this week!
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