Yes, however the book is primarily designed as a tool to be used in a class, group, or one-on-one mentoring environment. While the book is designed as a tool to help you cover a comprehensive number of topics by providing a good overview, discussion questions, and faq – the real power is when a mentor shares with you how they have applied the concepts from their life.
Since there are so many topics covered, we have found that it is better to go through the book one chapter a week. In this way, it gives the learner time to process and apply the concepts before moving on to another chapter. At that rate, you can go through the book in 30 weeks. However, we have found that the book can be used over the course of an entire church year, giving breaks for holidays.
The book would appeal to anyone from a non-denominational, pentecostal, charismatic, or progressive baptist background. On key topics the teaching encourages adult baptism, an involved and active Holy Spirit, and an open view of eschatology.
After a year’s journey, believers can continue to grow in their understanding of faith by taking what they have learned and discipling someone else. The goal is not simply an increase of knowledge or a change in behavior, but maturity that is ready to invest in someone else.
Do you ever wish you could have a map that would help you navigate the complexities of life? Fortunately, we have such a gift in the Bible. Although we know this, the challenge for many of us is how to read, interpret, and apply it. This book will help you figure that out. This book will not tell you what to think but will help you learn how to apply the timeless Truths found in God’s Word for yourself. I highly recommend it for anyone who is looking to go deeper in their faith.
Jon has spent the majority of his life being discipled and discipling others. He is a trusted and respected pastor, leader and teacher. As such, he has taken great strides in creating a guide for churches to utilize in their mandate to “make disciples.” This is a compelling journey that increases the passion of a new follower of Christ to lean in hard to the truths of the teachings of the Bible. This is a timely wake up all for the church to return to the basics of faith and to the intimacy of following Jesus Christ