Seven Lessons For New Followers of Jesus

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Where should I start off my New Converts' training? What materials exist and how can I access them? On this blog, we are very interested in answering these questions, practically. In the first place several materials exist, with various approaches. We will be presenting and discussing them.

The one we have a very ready access to and can make available to you online for free is the LESSONS FOR NEW FOLLOWERS OF JESUS. This material is a one-page guide of seven lessons. It is designed to be studied one lesson-per-day for seven days. The lessons are carefully selected Bible verses and passages grouped under seven basic injunctions that Jesus gave. Each lesson is very briefly introduced with one or two concise statements.

The Disciple-maker or Teacher is very instrumental in the use of this material:
1. He or she must first study the material, reading most of the verses and passages from the Bible for easier discussions.
2. He or she should emphasize the instruction in the introduction statement to the New Converts.
3. He or she should read through the passages and verses patiently with the converts, and discuss the lessons to be drawn for Christian living from them.
4. Prayer points should be generated by New Convert with the guidance of the Disciple-maker, so that each lesson will close with at least 10-15 minutes of good mutual prayer.

SOME ADVANTAGES OF THIS MATERIAL
1. It is handy
2. It is cheap to produce
3. It makes actual Bible reading a compulsory element of the New Converts' basic training

HOW TO GET THIS MATERIAL
You can email us through Facebook or ofeibadu@gmail.com for the text of this material. It is available also in Asante Twi. The picture format here is also good and you can download and use it.

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