| Trigger |
Topic |
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| Observation |
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| Practical Response |
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| 404 |
NT Church Experience |
| The networking disciple of the New Testament shared a simple but rich experience in church. |
| Ask yourself what additional experiences might make your disciple group more and more like church of the New Testament. Talk it over with others in the group. Consider the possibility that the disciple group is a New Testament church and has a future as such. |
| 405 |
NT Church Ministry |
| The networking disciple of the New Testament shared common ministry with other disciples in the church. |
| Classify or group the church ministries described in the verses above into a summarized list. Work together with another disciple in the disciple group to do a New Testament church ministry this week. |
| 406 |
NT Church Images |
| The networking disciple's experience of the New Testament church was understood with a variety of images. |
| List ways in which this disciple group exhibit characteristics of the New Testament church images; pray for God to continue to shape those qualities within the group. |
| 407 |
NT Church Leadership |
| The networking disciple in the New Testament church was shepherded by proven leadership under the authority of Christ. |
| Ask yourself who in the disciple group God is preparing to shepherd the disciple group as a new congregation. Pray for that leader to understand his role, accept mentoring and training, and humbly assume responsibility as God opens the door. |
| 408 |
NT Church Mission |
| The networking disciple of the New Testament shared a common mission with other disciples in the church. |
| Talk with others in the disciple group about how you can jointly pursue the church's mission. |
| 409 |
NT Church Order |
| The networking disciple preserved orderliness in the New Testament church. |
| Identify one obstacle that stands in the way of "order" among the disciples, if there be any restricting the disciples becoming a church. Pray for God to help you understand the effort you can take to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. |
