Discipleship Communities

Unit 2 - Gospel Transformation

Class Information

Location & Time

Cornerstone MPR/Homes ➔ Every other Sunday from 5:00-7:00 PM (usually)

Class Description

In Discipleship Communities, our desire is that upon completion, every person will see themselves as a disciple of Jesus Christ and will be growing as one who is readied to make disciples of Jesus Christ.

Table Leaders

Unit 2 Resources

  1. ESV Bible

  2. Christ Formed in You by Brian G. Hedges (book)

  3. Excerpt of Cornerstone’s Doctrinal Statement: Doctrine of the Church Section (Website or PDF) 

  4. Selected Bible Project Theme Videos, bibleproject.com

  5. Journal (paper or digital provided by you)

Objectives & Expectations


Objectives

After engaging in the environment that the Discipleship Communities create, each person should:

  1. Possess competency in Scripture in four ways: (1) The Biblical Story (Core 4), (2) Gospel Transformation, (3) Basic Doctrine, (4) Mission/Evangelism;

  2. Possess competency in Shared Life in four ways: (1) Shared Identity, (2) Biblical Practices, (3) One Another’ing, (4) Significant Moments;

  3. Possess competency in Service in four ways: (1) Church Family, (2) Our Community, (3) The Nations, and (4) Our Enemies.

Expectations

This community will require a deeper level of commitment. First, there will be about 2-3 hours of homework a week. Second, each disciple will make a concerted effort not to neglect to attend the evenings that are planned. Third, each disciple will display a willingness to practice openness with other disciples. Fourth, each disciple will demonstrate a desire that makes time to join Jesus in being and making disciples. If you feel that right now you can’t make this commitment, you may want to consider joining a Discipleship Community at another time.

Unit 2 Class Schedule

Meeting #1 – Introduction August 27, 2023 · MPR

Topic: Orthodoxy

Presentation:

Introduce the 3 “Otho’s”

Personal Transformation Project (PTP) - Journal

Homework Due the Following Meeting:

  • Scripture Mediation; Genesis 3:1-13; Romans 1:18-32

  • Read the Introduction and Chapter 1 in Christ Formed in You

  • Read the Doctrinal Statement Sections on : Humanity - Image of God & Sin

  • Watch Teaching Videos: Image of God, Effects of Sin & How Does Sin Effect the Image of God (Below)

  • Identify area of repentance/growth for PTP - Be ready to share next time why you chose it and how you hope to change

  • Provide 1-page description of your current practice of spiritual disciplines.

Meeting #2 – September 3, 2023 · Homes - Labor Day Weekend - groups plan alternate day/time to meet.

Topic: Orthodoxy

Discussion:

Highlights of Introduction & Chapter 1 in Christ Formed in You

Image of God & Effects of Sin

Small Groups:

Discuss growth areas for PTP

Homework Due the Following Meeting:

  • Scripture Meditation: 2 Corinthians 3:18; Romans 8:1-17

  • Read Chapters 2 and 3 in Christ Formed in You

  • Watch “The Law” from the Bible Project (Below)

  • Watch PTP Videos: Work of Christ, Work of the Spirit & PTP: Orthodoxy: (below) & (recommended book You Can Change)

  • PTP journal - consider truths/lies related to your growth area

  • Complete “Christian DISC” Assessment (sent to your email account)

Meeting #3 – September 17, 2023 · Homes - Church BBQ - groups plan alternative day/time to meet

Topic: Orthodoxy

Discussion:

Highlights of Chapters 2-3 of Christ Formed in You, Connect to Biblical Story

Work of Christ: Cross, Resurrection Exaltation, Pentecost, & implications for transformation

Repentance: Turning & Trusting

Justification & Transformation, purpose of Law

Small Groups:

Discuss truths and lies related to growth area


Homework Due the Following Meeting:

  • Scripture Meditation: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Romans 8:18-30

  • Read the Chapters 4 & 5 in Christ Formed in You

  • Watch Teaching Videos: Definitive, Progressive, Perfect (below)

  • Read Doctrinal Statement Section: Doctrine of Salvation (pdf File)

  • PTP Journal - continue considering truths/lies related to your growth area

Meeting #4 – October 1, 2023 · MPR

Topic: Orthodoxy

Discussion:

Highlights of Chapters 4 & 5 in Christ Formed in You

Definitive, Progressive, Perfective - pursuing transformation in the Already/ Not Yet

Introduction: Orthopraxy Section

Small Groups:

PTP - continue discussing truths and lies related to growth area


Homework Due the Following Meeting:

  • Scripture Meditation: Galatians 5:16-26; Titus 2:11-14

  • Read Pt. 2, Chapters 6, 9 in Christ Formed in You

  • Watch Bible Project Theme Video: “Holiness”

  • Watch Teaching Video : Holiness

  • Watch PTP Video: Orthopathy

  • PTP journal - Consider desires to turn from/to related to your growth area.

  • Keep practicing Shared Life

Meeting #5 – October 15, 2023 · Homes

Topic: Orthopathy

Discussion:

Highlights of Chapter 6, 9 of Christ Formed in You

Small Groups:

Discuss wrong/disordered desires to turn from, right/rightly-ordered desires to turn to regarding your growth area


Homework Due the Following Meeting:

  • Scripture Meditation: Ephesians 4:17-32; Colossians 3:1-17

  • PTP journal - continue considering desires related to your growth area

  • Read Chapters 7 & 8 in Christ Formed in You

  • Watch Teaching Videos - Mortification & Vivification Parts 1-3

Meeting #6 – October 29, 2023 · Homes

Topic: Orthopathy

Discussion:

Mortification (putting off) & vivification (putting on)

Small Groups:

PTP: Continue discussing desires to put off/on


Homework Due the Following Meeting:

  • Scripture Meditation: Ephesians 2:8-10; Galatians 6:7-10

  • Read Pt. 3, Chapter 10 in Christ Formed in You

  • Revisit 1-page disciplines description: what to change/add in light of what you read?

  • Watch PTP Videos: Orthopraxy pt 1 & pt 2 (Below)

  • PTP journal - consider actions/habits to turn from/to related to your growth area

Meeting #7 – November 12, 2023 · MPR

Topic: Orthopraxy

Discussion:

Role of Disciplines in Transformation

Q & A: PTP presentations

Preview: Unit 3 - Basic Doctrine

Small Groups:

Discuss Spiritual Disciplines, what you want to change or add. Ways to put into practice.


Homework Due the Following Meeting:

  • Scripture Meditation: Romans 5:1-5; Ephesians 4:1-16

  • Read Chapters 11-12 in Christ FOrm

  • PTP journal - consider actions/habits related to your growth area

Meeting #8 – November 26, 2023 · Homes - Thanksgiving - groups plan alternative day/time to meet

Share Communion: In light of being a “sacramental community” (p. 246)

Discussion: Suffering & Community

How you’ve experienced this so far

How to excel still more

Small Groups:

PTP - actions/habits to turn from/to?


PTP Presentation:

  • Using what you wrote in your journal, prepare a summary of what you have learned and begun to put into practice regarding your Growth Area in each of the “3 Ortho’s”

  • Prepare to share this with your small group next time

Meeting #9 – December 10, 2023 · Homes

Topic: Conclusion

Small Groups:

PTP Presentations (15-30 minutes per person)

Prayer: Thank God for growth/repentance experienced, and pray for one another’s ongoing transformation


Homework:

  • Unit 2 - Evaluation Form

Meeting #10 – December 17, 2023 · Homes (If Needed)

Topic: Conclusion

Small Groups:

PTP Presentations (15-30 minutes per person)

Prayer: Thank God for growth/repentance experienced, and pray for one another’s ongoing transformation


Homework:

  • Unit 2 - Evaluation Form