February 10, 2009

Disciple I Group Meeting

February 10, 2009

Lesson 18 – Radical Discipleship

Gathering and Prayer (5 min.)

Prayer

Scripture: Matthew 9:9

Theme: Radical Discipleship

Theme Word: Disciple

Video Segment (20 minutes)

Listen for the major themes of Matthew. Discussion Question: How does Matthew use these themes in its call for radical discipleship?

Scripture and Study Manual (60 minutes)

1. Establish the nature and purpose of the gospel of Matthew by answering the following questions: Who wrote the book? When was it written? To whom? What point was the writer of Matthew making about Jesus?

2. Review Matthew 5:1-45. What is radical or distinctive about the discipleship Jesus called for?

3. Review Matthew 7:1-28. What is radical or distinctive about the discipleship Jesus called for?

4. Read Matthew 20:1-34. What does this passage tell us about God? What does this passage tell us about human beings? What does this passage tell us about the relationship between God and human beings?

5. Read “Our Human Condition” and “Marks of Discipleship.” Discuss the following question: How are we called to be radical disciples in a society that values the status quo?

Encounter the Word

Marks of Discipleship

Closing (5 minutes)

Praise Reports, Prayer Concerns, Closing Prayer

Reminders:

2/17 – Mounting Controversy (Jim and Lorrie Reed)

2/24 – The Hidden Messiah (JoAnn Mason)

3/3 – God Seeks the Least, The Last, The Lost (Bruno and Arthella Wells)

3/10 – NO CLASS (Women’s Week)

3/17 – Lifegiver (We need a lead learner for this session!)