A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher. —Luke 6:40
And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. —2 Corinthians 3:18
Intro: The Greek word mathētēs refers to a learner or student who is
Big Idea: We are called to be
‘Learnership’ cannot be thought of as a
of the Christian life, or as a in the Christian life. It is simply one way to describe the of the Christian life. —Colin Marshall & Tony Payne
1. A transformational learner is not
their teacher.
- a. Do I acknowledge that I need to learn from my teacher?
- b. Do I follow/pursue my teacher?
- c. Are areas of pride inhibiting my ability to learn?
Healthy learners not only
2. A transformational learner is committed to
.
- a. Is my secular knowledge surpassing my biblical knowledge?
- b. Is studying scripture on my radar screen?
- c. Am I learning God’s way of thinking & perceiving?
- d. Am I asking questions?
We aren’t learning a
3. A transformational learner will
their teacher.
- a. Are words taught being received and learned?
- b. Has what I’ve learned changed me?
- c. Have I organized my life to live as Jesus lived?
- d. If you have no desire to grow/transform, why is that?
Small Group Questions
What did God teach you through this passage and message? Share the work of God in your heart with the group.
What questions did this passage and sermon raise in your mind?
How can viewing discipleship as “learnership” change our approach to following Jesus?
What are some challenges you face in being a transformational leaner, and how can you overcome them?
How often do you prioritize reading scripture and other Christian works in our daily or weekly routine? How has this change you?
How can we as a small group create an environment that encourages continuous learning and growth in Christ? Who could you invite to join us?