Discussing with others what you learn can strengthen your own understanding. What did jesus really mean when he said, follow me. It is not a spiritual handbook and it is not a guide to determining gods will for your life. Leader kit includes member book and the book on which this study is based. When jesus says, follow me, its not an invitation to say a prayer, its. The love dare bible study member book by alex kendrick, michael catt, stephen kendrick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Stephanie englehart is a seattle native, church planters wife, mama, and lover of all things coffee, the great outdoors, and fine. This bible study guide is a comprehensive, easy to understand guide to the word of the lord. Platt is certainly up there with the greats of the faith with his truly remarkable words which cut one to the absolute core, revealing the great depth of sin within us. It will help you learn each of the 66 books in the bible. Follow me is a sixweek preteen bible study based on the adult book by david platt. Now when jesus heard this, he marveled at him, and turned and said to the crowd that was following him, i say to you, not even in israel have i found such great faith. I am so comforted in the thought that the desires god gave adam and eve were desires that were met by him. David platt, the pastor of the church at brook hills, is deeply devoted to christ and his word.
This is a sixsession bible study with teaching videos, small group discussion. I hate to disappoint you, but the bible is not about you. Follow me is the most incredible piece of christian literature i may have ever read apart from the bibleha ha. When jesus says, follow me, its not an invitation to say a prayer, its a summons to lose our lives. Two years later the lord spoke the familiar follow me, and he led me to bible school. David platt, pastor at the church at brook hills, is deeply devoted to christ and his word. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. The calling of the first four disciples in chapter one and the calling of bartimaeus in chapter ten are good examples.
One such example is when he was choosing his disciples and while walking by the sea of galilee, he saw two brothers, simon who is called peter and andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. Follow me, he said, and i will make you fishers of men. There are dozens of times that jesus comes up to those he has called and tells them, follow me. Principles avoiding pride president ezra taft benson embracing. Hes traveled extensively to teach the bible alongside church leaders throughout. Davids first love in ministry is disciple makingthe simple, biblical model of teaching gods word, mentoring others, and sharing faith. This member book features viewer guides and discussion questions for each of the six sessions plus six weeks of personal bible study 5 days a week. However, as we develop the skills needed to lead a successful study we recommend using other references. Each week of the bible study a scripture memory is provided. Christ, who is no respecter of persons, is as interested in you as he is in me, for he is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance 2 peter 3. This page offers free scripture study pages to go along with come follow me 2019. In this muchanticipated follow up to radical, pastor david platt challenges the traditions of cultural christianity and reintroduces us to jesus and his most simple request. This he said to show by what kind of death he was to.
When jesus says, follow me, its not an invitation to. Life bible study is offering an 8lesson curriculum to complement radical. Personal bible study preparation for the leader officers. Follow me bible study video sessions are 5 downloadable individual use videos and support the 6session bible study by david platt that takes you on a journey to. Come follow me scripture study buddy home facebook. In marks parallel account, he includes the words of jesus accounting for the reason a person will not follow jesus. This is an updated excerpt from my bible study the few, the humble, the church. Follow the bible helps young readers increase their vocabulary of bible words, believe that the bible is gods word, use bible references to find bible verses, and celebrate their new knowledge series description. Christs command has been examined time and again, but have we lost sight of its meaning. Follow me, for the lord has delivered your enemies the moabites into your hand.
For more ideas for teaching children, see this weeks outline in come, follow me. When jesus says, follow me, it s not an invitation to say a prayer, it s a summons to lose our lives. Based on david platts book follow me, this videoenhanced study will guide students to an understanding of jesus call to deny self and live with an. Then jesus said to his disciples, whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. We are a group of believers that are starting a new bible study 6pm sunday nights at cross timbers church in graham, tx. Complete lesson plans, plus all the reproducible patterns, handouts, and activity materials. Beginner bible study me and my home girls did a bible study through the book of mark that i think you will love. In this muchanticipated followup to radical, pastor david platt challenges the traditions of cultural christianity and reintroduces us to jesus and his most simple request. Most of the studies ive led are because the lord keeps bringing me back to that particular subject, book of the bible or character, advises judy bayne, who leads the womens ministry at her east texas church and has led womens bible studies for more than 20 years.
Follow me student bible study, based on david platts book follow me, is a shortterm, videoenhanced study for all youth, grades 7 to 12. Follow me bible study member book 9781415876459 by david platt. With that, jesus beckoned these men to leave behind their professions, possessions, dreams, ambitions, family, friends, safety, and security. Follow me bible study week 2 be transformed october 16, 20 by christie 3 comments if youre just now joining us or missed last week, be sure to check out week 1 the call and then join us for today. Two dvds that feature david platt teaching a sixsession study. From my front window, i could see a herd of twelve deer, all does, walking up my long driveway. Follow me is the preteen bible study based on the adult book by david platt.
Below we share eight principles taught in these chapters that you can explore for your lesson. It explores spiritual maturity, and how to grow up in the faith. For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him the son of man also will be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his father with the holy angels mk. Then said jesus unto his disciples, if any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. Select a topictheme follow where the spirit is leading you. Marks gospel often concentrates on jesus relationships with his disciples and other followers in dramatic ways.
With these words, jesus beckoned these men to leave behind their professions, possessions, dreams, ambitions, family, friends, safety, and security. Lifeway christian resources is pleased to offer the 6lesson bible study curriculum. Truly, truly, i say to you, when you were young, you used to dress yourself and walk wherever you wanted, but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will dress you and carry you where you do not want to go. Specifically, it was not written to improve the quality of your daily existence in the way you think. I had never thought about my desires the way this weeks study had me thinking about them. Route 52 is a reproducible bible study curriculum for children of all ages. What does the book of job teach us about the coronavirus.
The study focuses on the gospel of mark for several reasons. Jesus said to them, truly i tell you, at the renewal of. The book of james is all about what it means to follow christ 247. A study on the book of ephesians and spiritual warfare. Come, follow me, jesus said, and i will send you out to fish for people. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete. In this questionandanswer study, preteens are asked tough questions about discipleship and challenged to make disciples. Personal contact heart, divine touching for healing kindness. The most important step in preparing to lead a bible study is simply to read the passage under consideration. Follow me bible study member book by david platt, 9781415876459, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Includes six daily devotions to encourage preteens throughout the sixweek study. For each book, you will be taught the author and datetimeframe that it was written, a two paragraph summary of the most important parts, as well as two key verses that stand out.
This study will guide students to an understanding of jesus call to deny self and live with an unwavering devotion to him. The first disciples 18 as jesus was walking beside the sea of galilee, he saw two brothers, simon called peter and his brother andrew. Videodriven bible study with teaching by david platt. What did jesus really mean when he said follow me david platt answers. These are nice to have, but should never be considered essential.