Saturday's message doesn't have to end on Saturday. This 5-day plan gives you an easy way to keep reflecting throughout the week with a daily reading, prayer prompt, and practical step to live it out.

Disciple Intentionally - At Our Core

Day 1: The Call to Follow

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Read & Reflect:

• Notice how the disciples responded immediately to Jesus' invitation

• Consider what "Follow me" means in your daily life

• Jesus says "I will make you..." - discipleship is a process of becoming

Prayer Focus: Lord, help me to truly follow You today, not just believe things about You. Show me where I'm holding back from Your leadership in my life.

Action Item: Identify one area where you've been leading your own life instead of following Jesus. Write it down and ask God to help you surrender it to His direction.

Day 2: Learning His Ways

Scripture: Colossians 2: 6-7

Read & Reflect:

• What does it mean to be "rooted and built up" in Christ?

• Roots grow slowly, quietly, below the surface

• Discipleship produces people who aren't easily shaken

Prayer Focus: Father, I want to be deeply rooted in You. Help me value transformation over just information. Teach me to observe and obey what Jesus commanded.

Action Item: Start a simple journal. Write down one thing you're learning about how Jesus lived and one way you can apply it today. (This is practicing the SOAP method!)

Day 3: Becoming Like Jesus

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Read & Reflect:

• God's goal is to conform you to the image of His Son

• Transformation doesn't happen accidentally

• Consider: How do I handle conflict? Respond to suffering? Love difficult people?

Prayer Focus: Jesus, I want to look more like You. Show me the areas where I need Your transformation most. Give me courage to choose obedience even when it's uncomfortable.

Action Item: Think of one difficult person or situation in your life. Ask yourself: "How would Jesus respond?" Then take one step to respond His way today.

Day 4: Discipleship in Community

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Read & Reflect:

• The early church devoted themselves to learning together

• They shared life, not just meetings

• Discipleship happens in relationship, not isolation

Prayer Focus: Lord, I can't grow alone. Help me find others to walk with. Give me courage to be honest about my struggles and faithful to encourage others in theirs.

Action Item: Reach out to 1-2 people and ask if they'd be interested in reading Scripture and praying together regularly. (Consider joining a Transformation Group!)

Day 5: The Mission Continues

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Read & Reflect:

• Jesus commands us to "make disciples" - it's not optional

• Discipleship happens "as you go" - in normal life rhythms

• We're called to teach others to observe (obey) everything Jesus commanded

Prayer Focus: Father, help me see discipleship as my mission, not just the pastor's job. Show me who You want me to invest in. Give me boldness to invite others into this journey.

Action Item: Write down 1-2 names of people you could intentionally disciple (or be discipled by). Pray for them by name. Then reach out and invite them to coffee or a meal to talk about walking with Jesus together.

Every Sunday: Review your three names and pray for them

Every Week: Have at least one meaningful interaction with each person

Every Month: Look for an opportunity to invite one of them to church or a spiritual conversation

Remember: You're not responsible for outcomes—just obedience. Plant, Invite, Share, Love. God handles the growth.

"How can they hear without a proclaimer? And how can they preach unless they are sent?"

- Romans 10:14-15

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