Bible Study

Deepening Relationships

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