When you choose to follow Jesus by faith, you begin a brand-new way of living. Jesus is now the centre of absolutely everything instead of you or anything else. You start a life-long journey of studying Jesus to get to know him and learn to do things his way. You assume the role of Jesus’ disciple to learn from his example and words how to live each day as he would in your place. This is your full-time endeavour that will transform you to experience life to the full.

This course is designed to identify 10 Essentials that constitute what a disciple of Jesus looks like. Each one is taken from an occasion Jesus when spoke directly about the requirements to be a legitimate follower of him. These elements are deep and broad enough to encompass the many components taught in the New Testament about being a fully—formed believer.

Written by Del Wells

Paul’s letter to the Philippians is a joyful expression of living to the full as a believer in Christ. It is written to the local church family, underscoring the benefits of participating in body life and ministry to maximize one’s daily life transformation. You learn a lot by studying Paul’s approach for managing the ups and downs of living with joy. He knows that in Christ you have everything needed to thrive as Jesus’ follower. Life is often not fair or easy but can be productive and enjoyable by aligning yourself with God’s plan. Get Joyful has six lessons with questions throughout and a life application section at the conclusion of each one. You will be inspired to rejoice in the Lord as you unpack Paul’s insights for making the most of every situation you go through.

The Ten Commandments can teach you a lot about ethical living. When a believer makes it a priority to know, love, and serve God well, they learn to conduct themselves in a way that honours the Lord and shows respect for others. Christians can have a positive impact on the world around them by practicing godliness and influencing others to do likewise. Ethical living is transformational for individuals, groups, and societies as it changes the culture of selfish exploitation to one of loving respect and generosity to others. Get Ethical has seven lessons with questions throughout and a life application section at the conclusion of each one. This study will help you see how the intent and practicality of the Ten Commandments for Israel in the Old Testament are relevant for Christ followers today.

Paul writes his first letter to the Thessalonian church that he and his ministry team had established and moved on from. He wanted to return and see firsthand how they were doing but was not able to at the time. Paul heard good reports about these new believers growing in faith, love, unity, and service. He sent Timothy to visit them and confirmed the stories were true. This communique from Paul was sent to affirm his love and care for the young disciples and to encourage them to keep faithful to Christ and the gospel mission. The six lessons of Get Faithful examine Paul’s instructions for living as a full-time follower of Jesus with the Holy Spirit’s enabling to build up your church family and influence the world for Christ.

Have you ever wondered about what prayer is and how to do it properly? Many people feel inadequate to pray confidently and consistently both in private and with others. The disciples of Jesus watched him closely every day and noticed that he spent regular quality time praying along with teaching, healing, and doing miracles. They approached Jesus and asked him to teach them to pray and the Lord’s Prayer was his response. This study examines the elements and pattern of prayer contained in this concise and simple communication with God. Working through the ten lessons will increase your understanding of your privilege and potential to stay connected to God in spirit for enjoying fellowship, offering thanks and praise, presenting requests, and receiving guidance and direction from the Lord. The Lord’s Prayer will become a framework for you to approach God with confident anticipation.

This study of the book of Joshua is designed to help you develop and practice courage in your faith in God. In the eight lessons, you will walk through the story of Joshua leading the Israelites to take possession of the Promised Land they had dreamed about for generations. You will see the miraculous way God works on behalf of those who love, trust, and serve him. You will be inspired to obey God’s commands and follow his instructions and guidance in life and ministry. Through the fullness of the Holy Spirit, you will ‘get courageous’ to act with confidence by accessing the supernatural resources available to you in Christ.

This study is about being in the spiritual race to win. In the six lessons you will learn what the race is, who gets to run it, how to train effectively, and how to finish strong to win the prize. You do not have to an athlete to benefit from this course. As you work through the teaching and questions, you will be able to apply the principles to daily living for progressing in your spiritual growth and maturity. You will be introduced to physical training and running basics that parallel your spiritual race dynamics. You will be encouraged by understanding that with effort and God’s enabling, every believer can function at a high level spiritually regardless of their natural abilities.

This study examines the book of Nehemiah, the Old Testament leader who oversaw the rebuilding of the wall around Jerusalem so the exiled Jews could return to the city. In the twelve lessons you will see the influence a godly person can have by depending on the Lord for direction and provision. You will learn about your potential to move past your fears and overcome opposition of the enemy utilizing the Word, prayer, and enabling of the Holy Spirit. You will be encouraged to give your full attention to knowing and living out God’s plan for your life every day. You will be motivated to build a legacy of trusting God and serving him faithfully without giving up.

This study of Revelation is for those who want a simplified guide for reading and understanding the teaching contained in the book. The six lessons of Get Ready give you an overview and timeline of the events of the last days on earth and a glimpse of the eternal abode for believers and unbelievers. Jesus is the central figure of Revelation who communicates his plan for redeeming and recreating all things. You will get a look into the future and be motivated to be ready for what is coming next. God promises several blessings for anyone who reads and takes to heart what is written in the book. This study is a good start for those unfamiliar with Revelation and a useful refresher for those who are.