1. Welcome

2. “Spiritual Discipleship”
By J Oswald Sanders

3.
“Emmanuel Group of Churches Lent Course 2017”

4. Week 1 The Ideal Disciple
Blessed are…
the poor in spirit
the merciful
those who mourn
the pure in heart
the meek
the peacemakers
Those who hunger & thirst for righteousness
Those who are persecuted for righteousness sake

5. Anyone who does not take up their cross… Unceasing Cross-Bearing
Week 2 Conditions of Discipleship
Anyone who does not take up their cross…
Unrivalled Love
Unceasing Cross-Bearing
Unreserved Surrender

6. John 13:35 Week 3 Evidence of Discipleship
Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.

7. The Continuance Principle
Week 3
Evidence of Discipleship
A Disciple
The Continuance Principle
The Love Principle
The Fruit Principle

8. Week 4 Tests of Discipleship The Impulsive Volunteer
“Do you really want to be my Disciple?”
Luke 9: 57-62
The Impulsive Volunteer
The Reluctant Conscript
The Half-hearted Volunteer

9. “Believing” vs “Discipleship”
Week 5
The Disciple’s Master
“Lordship Salvation”
“Believing” vs “Discipleship”

10. Week 5 The Disciple’s Master A Disciple?
A learner of Jesus who accepts the teaching of his Master, not only in belief but in lifestyle…
It involves acceptance of the views and practices of the Teacher and obedience to his commands.

11. “Do you turn to God, trusting in Jesus Christ as Lord AND Saviour?”
Week 5
The Disciple’s Master
Lordship Salvation
“Do you turn to God, trusting in Jesus Christ as Lord AND Saviour?”
(from the Baptism service)

12. Week 5 The Disciple’s Master
“What’s involved in Jesus Christ’s Lordship?”
Full submission to His authority
1 Peter 3:15

13. Week 5 The Disciple’s Master
“What’s involved in Jesus Christ’s Lordship?”
Recognition of his Ownership
Acts 10:36

14. “What’s involved in Jesus Christ’s Lordship?” Unquestioning Obedience
Week 5
The Disciple’s Master
“What’s involved in Jesus Christ’s Lordship?”
Unquestioning Obedience
Luke 6:46

15. What does it mean for Christ to be lord of a person’s life?
The Disciple’s Master
What does it mean for Christ to be lord of a person’s life?
How do you acknowledge Jesus’ authority in your daily life?

16. The Disciple’s Master
What would you say to someone who claimed that salvation and lordship are separate decisions?
What is the most helpful insight you have gained about discipleship on this course?

17. Holy Week & Easter
7:30-8:00pm Mon–Wed & Sat Night Prayer – theme “Sacrifice”
7:30-8:30pm Maundy Thursday Holy Communion

18. Holy Week & Easter Good Friday Boothville – 10:30 Worship at the Cross
Emmanuel 10:30am – Service
11:30am – Walk of Witness
12:00pm – “What’s so Good about Good Friday?” (in the WF Centre)

19. OLIVET TO CALVARY GOOD FRIDAY 14TH April 2017 AT 7PM
J. H. MAUNDERS
OLIVET TO CALVARY
TENOR: TOM PEARSON BASS: TREVOR MANTLE
THE WESTON FAVELL SINGERS and
PARK AVENUE METHODIST CHURCH CHOIR
CONDUCTOR: CHRISTOPHER PEARSON
ADMISSION FREE RETIRING COLLECTION
GOOD FRIDAY 14TH April 2017 AT 7PM
PARK AVENUE METHODIST CHURCH, PARK AVENUE NORTH, NORTHAMPTON, NN3 2HT

20. Holy Week & Easter Easter Day - 10:30am Boothville – Holy Communion
Emmanuel – Family Communion
Rectory Farm – Family Communion