Bible study plan

The Character of a Disciple

Twelve passages on how a follower of Jesus behaves when nobody is watching.

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Twelve passages on how a follower of Jesus behaves when nobody is watching. These studies press into character and conflict — temptation, honesty, revenge, reconciliation, forgiveness — going a step further than the starter plans.

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  1. 1

    Scripture in temptation

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    Luke 4:1-13

  2. 2

    Leave everything and follow

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    Luke 5:1-11

  3. 3

    Tell someone right away

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    John 4:28-42

  4. 4

    Disciples reconcile

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    Luke 15:11-32

  5. 5

    Evil begins in the heart

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    Mark 7:14-23

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    Marriage is for life

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    Matthew 19:1-12

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    Disciples keep their word

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    Acts 5:1-11

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    Do not repay evil

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    1 Samuel 24:1-22

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    Love your enemies

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    Matthew 5:43-48

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    Humble yourself before God

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    Luke 18:9-14

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    Not as I will, but as you will

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    Matthew 26:36-46

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    Forgive as you were forgiven

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    Matthew 18:21-35

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