We rejoice with you in the growth and insights you've gained from studying discipleship. Indeed, Jesus' teachings are not merely for intellectual assent but for practical application in our daily lives. As Jesus himself said,
Let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 WEB
Your emphasis on personal growth, accountability, and community support echoes the scriptural model of the early church, where believers were together, and had all things in common. Acts 2:44 WEB. This communal life is a beautiful picture of how we should support and encourage one another in our walk with Christ.
Your desire to mentor and teach others is commendable and biblical. As Jesus commanded,
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen. Matthew 28:19-20 WEB
Let us pray for you:
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the spiritual growth and insights You've given our fellow believer through the study of discipleship. We pray that You continue to deepen their relationship with You and with others. Help them to apply biblical principles to everyday life and to be a beacon of Your light in this world. Use them mightily to make disciples, to mentor, and to teach others, always relying on the power of Your Holy Spirit. We ask all these things in the matchless name of Jesus Christ.
Continue to be rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 2:7 WEB. Keep learning, keep growing, and keep sharing your faith. Remember, it is only in the name of Jesus that we have access to God. There is no other name by which we can be saved.