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January 6, Epiphany of Our Lord     | PDF   | Word 
Discipleship: following the King of the Jews
Primary Text: Matthew 2:1-12
We follow Jesus, the King of the Jews, who is born under a star.

Date varies, Easter Sunday
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Discipleship: An Instrument of Life
Primary Text: Matthew 28:1-10
Let each disciple pray God might “open me to realize ‘it is in dying, that we are born to eternal life.’”

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The Path of Discipleship: Beyond the Grave
Primary Text: John 20:1-18
The path of discipleship involves celebrating the risen Christ and claiming the promise of eternal life.

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Prayers of Discipleship: To Proclaim the Good News
Primary Text: Luke 24:1-12
Let us pray to tell others about the risen Jesus Christ.

Date varies, Pentecost
Option (A)     | PDF   | Word 
Will be available Spring 2008

Option (B)     | PDF   | Word 
The Choices of Discipleship: Spirit-filled or Spirit-emptied?
Primary Text: Acts 2:1-21
Reflect on the empowering role of the Holy Spirit to shape and guide choices in life.

Option (C)     | PDF   | Word 
Stories of Discipleship: An Advocate’s Story
Primary Text: John 14:8-17
A disciple’s story is empowered and ignited by the Holy Spirit.

June 24, John the Baptist     | PDF   | Word 
Stories of Discipleship: A Prophet’s Story
Primary Text: Luke 1:57-67 (68-80)
Learn to proclaim as John the Baptist and focus on Jesus.

July 22, Mary Magdalene     | PDF   | Word 
Stories of Discipleship: An Eyewitness’ Story
Primary Text: John 20:1-2, 11-18
Witness like Mary Magdalene as she boldly proclaimed the risen Christ.

October 31, Reformation, (Sometimes celebrated on the last Sunday in October)
Option (A)     | PDF   | Word 
Challenges of Discipleship: Freedom
Primary Text: John 8:31-36
Identify those things which try to enslave today’s disciples of Jesus Christ.

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Living in Christ: Be Freed
Primary Text: John 8:31-36
As we live in Christ, we are set free to boldly follow Christ.

November 1, All Saints, (Sometimes celebrated on the first Sunday in November)
Option (A)     | PDF   | Word 
Challenges of Discipleship: Blessed Living
Primary Text: Matthew 5:1-12
Reflect on the tension between the beatitude’s realized promises and the not-yet-here experiences of disciples.

Option (B)     | PDF   | Word 
Living in Christ: See God
Primary Text: Matthew 5:1-12
As we live in Christ, we are blessed.

Option (C)     | PDF   | Word 
Discipleship: A New Blessing
Primary Text: Luke 6:20-31
As we follow Jesus, we find the source of true blessedness.

December 25, Christmas     | PDF   | Word 
An Attitude of Discipleship: Joyful
Primary Text: Luke 2:8-20
Claim the joy of God’s love made known through Jesus Christ as heard in the Christmas story.
 

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