{"id":1130,"date":"2026-03-27T19:35:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T21:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vietnameselivingfaith.com\/?page_id=1130"},"modified":"2026-03-27T19:35:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T21:35:02","slug":"spiritual-growth-and-discipleship-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vietnameselivingfaith.com\/index.php\/spiritual-growth-and-discipleship-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Spiritual Growth and Discipleship 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lesson 12: Spiritual Growth and Discipleship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Scriptures:<\/strong> Colossians 2:6-7, 2 Peter 3:18, Matthew 28:17-20, 2Timothy 2:2<br><strong>Topics Covered:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Title: Growing in Faith and Maturity<\/strong><br><strong>Scripture Focus:<\/strong><br>\u201cTherefore go and make disciples\u2026\u201d \u2013 Matthew 28:19<br><br>1. The Definition of a Disciple<br>A disciple is more than a believer\u2014he or she is a learner, a follower, and a living reflection of Christ. A disciple doesn\u2019t just know about Jesus but actively follows His teachings, models His character, and obeys His commands.<br>To be a disciple means:<br>Surrendering daily to God<br>Being transformed in thought and action<br>Living with purpose and obedience<br>Discipleship is not a one-time decision but a lifelong journey of becoming more like Christ.<br><br><br>Reflection Questions<br>In what areas is God calling me to grow right now?<br>Am I actively being discipled by someone?<br>Who can I begin to mentor or encourage in their faith?<br>Which spiritual discipline do I need to strengthen?<br><br>Prayer<br>Lord, help me to grow in faith and maturity. Shape me into a true disciple who follows You wholeheartedly. Place people in my life to guide me, and give me the courage to invest in others. Teach me to live a life of replication so that Your truth continues to multiply through me. Amen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growing in faith and maturity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developing spiritual disciplines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The definition of a disciple<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The importance of discipleship and mentoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Discussion Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Matthew 28, what did Jesus tell His disciples to do?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What does 2Timothy 2:2 say about discipleship?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>Application:<\/strong> Find a mentor or accountability partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oJWkQ9UP_m8&amp;t=54s\">What is Discipleship?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lesson 12: Spiritual Growth and Discipleship Key Scriptures: Colossians 2:6-7, 2 Peter 3:18, Matthew 28:17-20, 2Timothy 2:2Topics Covered: Discussion Questions Application: Find a mentor or accountability partner. 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