Reaching Toward the Goal

This 20-lesson discipleship study takes readers through the basics of living the Christian life to help them reach toward the goal of becoming the person God wants them to be. This material is most effective when used in pairs or a small group setting. Each lesson begins with a key Scripture and a study starter to get everyone actively involved. A thorough introduction to the lesson's topic is followed by an inductive* Bible study that includes several questions for discussion and reflection. A prayer guide and challenging mandate concludes each lesson and a short paragraph instructs users in how to prepare for the next discipleship meeting. This material can take up to six months to complete depending on how often those involved in the study meet. This study is very useful for instructing new converts or for grounding believers of all ages in their faith in Christ.

Part 1 of Reaching Toward the Goal provides you with some basic tools to help you grow in your new life as a follower of Christ. It will help you to become spiritually mature in Christ.

Part 2 of Reaching Toward the Goal focuses on the importance of living the new life guided by Christ within the community of faith, which is the church. It helps participants continue to grow and lean about God and His Word. It will help each person in the group enjoy a life of obedience to God and to be part of a church.

*What is an inductive study method? The inductive Bible study method uses the following steps to mine the riches of the Scriptures:

• 1. Observation (What does the text say?)
• 2. Interpretation (What does it mean?)
• 3. Application (What does its implementation mean for my life?)

Features:

• 20 topical lessons
• A guide to effectively use each section of the study
• Bible reading
• Bible study
• Prayer
• Preparation for the next lessons