Re:Verse: Summer 2026 Series
Deepening Relationships: Formation Through Relationships
Evangelism and discipleship are interconnected in a unique fashion. While each can be practiced independently, the relative success of both is enhanced when seen as two parts of the same process which, for the sake of this study, will be labeled as “DiscipleMaking.” The Gospels and the pastoral letters say much about evangelism and discipleship. Despite a church landscape marked by thousands of sermons, hundreds of books, scores of church conferences and assemblies on the subjects, confusion and complacency still abound.Examining the call and training of the twelve, the early followers of Jesus, the Jewish and Gentile converts during the church expansion and missionary journeys will provide insight and understanding into path of conversion, spiritual growth, and completeness in Christ. Rooted in scripture and history, the priority of evangelism and discipleship must be realized for the church to prosper. DiscipleMaking is the primary mission of the church, the mandate for the individual believer, and the goal of spiritual leadership.
| LESSONS | TITLE | VERSE |
|---|---|---|
| Lesson 1 June 7 |
Go Make Discipes! | Matthew 28:16–20 |
| Lesson 2 June 14 |
Who is My Disciple? | Luke 14:25–35 |
| Lesson 3 June 21 |
Converts, Believers, & Disciples | 1 Corinthians 16:15–18; Acts 18:1–8; 11:22–26 |
| Lesson 4 June 28 |
You Must Be Born Again | John 3:1–9 |
| Lesson 5 July 5 |
Baptism: The Spiritual Catalyst | Mark 1:4–5, 9–11; Acts 8:9–13, 34–39 |
| Lesson 6 July 12 |
Grow Up! Becoming Mature in Christ | 2 Thess. 1:3; 1 Peter 2:2; 2 Peter 3:18 |
| Lesson 7 July 19 |
The Path to Spiritual Maturity | Colossians 1:9–11, 28B–29; 4:2–4; Ephesians 4:11–16; James 1:2–4 |
| Lesson 8 July 26 |
Family First: The Context of Discipleship | Ephesians 5:21–6:4; Matthew 12:46–50; 19:27–30 |
| Lesson 9 August 2 |
Get in the Habit? Spiritual Disciplines & Practices | John 15:6–10; Hebrews 12:10; Acts 13:2–3; Colossians 4:2–4 |
| Lesson 10 August 9 |
Dynamic Doctrines | 2 Thessalonians 2:13–17; Hebrews 5:11–13; Romans 16:17–18 |
| Lesson 11 August 16 |
Discipleship & Ministry Leadership | Luke 6:12–16; 8:1; 9:1–6; 10:1–17 |
| Lesson 12 August 23 |
Proclaim the Good News | Mark 1:1–4; Luke 4:42–44; Acts 5:42; 11:19–21 |
| Lesson 13 August 30 |
Fishing, Farming, & Families | Galatians 4:4–7 |