The Spiritual Disciplines - DU Discussion Guide

The Spiritual Disciplines Disciple U Keith and Kristin Peterson Part I: Devotion What does it mean to abide with Jesus?

What comes to mind when you hear the word discipline? How can we reshape that view as we draw closer to God?

What does your daily devotion with God look like right now?

What is one thing you will do differently in your daily devotion time?

How can we be “doers of the word”?

Part II: Solitude What do you think of when you hear the word solitude?

What is the difference between being alone vs. being lonely?

How can we put up “spiritual blinders” to keep us focused on God and not get distracted?

What are some practical ways we can engage in solitude with the Lord?

Who in your life can help you slow down so you can spend special time with God?

Part III: Confession What are the two different aspects of confession? Which one comes more naturally to you? Which one do you struggle with? How can you grow in both areas?

Have you experienced or witnessed a healthy way that people have confessed their sins to one another? How did it encourage you?

What do you confess to yourself? Is it more negative than positive? What are some truths you can speak out right now about yourself?

What are some scriptures, passages, or bible stories that come to mind that could help you to declare Godly things over yourself?

How can our testimony impact the way we view ourselves? The way we view God? What are ways you can challenge yourself in the ways of confession?

Part IV: Serving Read Matthew 20:28. How does this speak to you? How is Jesus an example for us?

How does this way of serving and humility contrast culture today?

John 15:13, being called to be like Christ, what do you think it looks like to “lay down your life for another?”

Practically what does “less of me, more of you” look like? How did Jesus example this to us?

What do you think God is speaking to you right now about serving? What is your next step? Part V: Evangelism

Keith and Kristin talked about how the kingdom of God is here and now. How does this challenge you to share with others about God?

Is it challenging for you to think about confronting friends who don’t know Jesus?

How can you shift your perspective? How do the scriptures they referenced help us to see the value of this spiritual discipline?

What are some ways or “bridges” you could use to help you talk to people about their faith?

Out of these five ways to evangelize; confrontational, intellectual, relational, service evangelism and invitational which area do you feel most comfortable in? Which discipline makes you the most uncomfortable? Which area can you commit to working on?

In what areas are you challenged by this message? How can you continue to grow in the area of evangelism?