13. Tuesdays with Thomas – Get in the rhythm Hear the Cadence 1.13.26

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It is 2026 and God’s Plan is unfolding. Let us get in step, follow the rhythm and march to the Cadence.

Are you new to Christ?

I have designed a path especially for you! This path will help you grow from a wonderful new child to a young man in The Lord all the way to becoming a Father in the Faith!

Did you decide to follow Christ several years ago but feel like you don’t know much about: Jesus, the Bible or why God has you on this earth? This is for you!

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HERE IS A LITTLE GROWTH CHART I have used for over 35 years:

I have found it so helpful with Discipleship to start EVERYONE on the same foundation with The Journey Guide; new child in Christ, young man and fathers.

If you still don’t know where your maturity level is and the path to grow in Jesus, honestly answer these questions.

Spiritual Growth Check-off List

This check-off list is one of several parts of The House Church Movement that I developed in 1990. These will work even if you are still in a Religious Building System but understand it works best in the small group setting.

(Only check the ones you have understood and have experienced)

If you don’t know where you are going, any old road will get you there.

Child Level: One on One – Person to Person

___ I have read Gospel presented by Paul in 1 Corinthians 15

I understand and believe that:

___ Jesus died for my sins

___ Jesus was buried

___ Jesus rose again from the dead defeating death

___ Therefore when I die in Jesus I will be raised from the dead by Him, to be with Him forever

___ I prayed a Salvation/Lordship Prayer.

___ I am teamed with a Mentor/Sponsor (their name) _____________________

___ I Received: “Welcome to Changed Life.”

___ I filled-out: “Welcome to Changed Life.”

Start Discipleship Track

___ I have attended a New Believers Weekend

___ I started The Journey Guide Booklet

– I have an understanding of:

     _____ Jn 3:3 _____ Jn 3:16 _____ Romans 6:23

      _____ Romans 10:9 _____ Acts 4:12 _____ Eph.2:8,9

I have an assurance of my salvation:

– Read all of:

___ I John, ____ Jn. 3:3 & 36, ____ Jn. 5:24, _____ Jn. 17:3

I understand Water Baptism is not necessary for salvation but can be an amazing testimony to family and friends. I understand:

___ Matt. 3:11, ___Acts 2:38, ___10:47.

___ I have been baptized (with understanding) in water

___ I have assurance of Baptism Romans 6:3-5.

___ I Finished The Journey Guide Booklet

___ I have entered a family, small group or home group.

PRAYER DEVELOPMENT

___ I have Prayed out loud with one person Matt. 6:6-13.

___ I have Prayed out loud alone (listening room with a journal).

___ I have Prayed out loud in the group with the laying on of hands.

___ I have Prayed and Fasted Matt. 6:17.

Start O.T. Teaching Tapes (real people): _In the Beginning, _Abraham, _Jacob, _Joseph, _Moses, _Samson & Delilah, _David, _Solomon, _Jeremiah, _Esther, ___ Daniel,

Start N.T. Teaching Tapes (real people): _Matthew, _Nativity Story, _ Acts, _ Peter & Paul, __ Apocalypse, __ Before the Wrath

Young Man Level: All the above plus

SERVE THE BODY – Eph. 4:12

___ Choose a Child to disciple (Name) _________________

___ Choose a Mentor to follow (Name) _________________

___ I have opened my home to gather in.

___ I have helped with the children.

___ I Have sent uplifting cards, texts or phone calls.

GIVING – Matthew 6:3

___ I have brought food for potluck or for a person in need.

___ I have brought finances for ministry or a need.

STUDY II Tim 2:15

___ I have started The Arrival Kit

___ I have attended my first Saturday School Through the Bible

GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT

– I have read and understand;

___ Mt 3:11, ___ Acts 1:8, ___ 2:2, ___10:38, ___ 19:1-5

I have prayed out in tongues I Cor 14:2-5.

Bible Reading:  _1&2 Corinthians, _ Mark, _ John, _ Acts, _ 1&2 Timothy

Finish O.T. Teaching Tapes (real people): _In the Beginning, _Abraham, _Jacob, _Joseph, _Moses, _Samson & Delilah, _David, _Solomon, _Jeremiah, _Esther, ___ Daniel,

Finish N.T. Teaching Tapes (real people): _Matthew, _Nativity Story, _ Acts, _ Peter & Paul, __ Apocalypse, __ Before the Wrath

OUTREACH – Mark 16:16-18

__ Attend Saturday School on Evangelism.

__ Develop and share your testimony with your group.

__ Lead your children in salvation, baptism, prayer

            and the power of the Spirit.

__ List people to pray for salvation.

__ Talk to someone about Jesus.

__ Visit interested unbelievers.

__ Join in a community “Outreach”.

__ Share testimony with someone outside group.

__ Pray for someone outside group.

 __ Pray with someone outside group.

__ Sponsor a person in Discipleship.

Father Level: All the above plus

Well you know, be the leader you are called to be

Father God we are asking for discernment as we war against deception. Amen.

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Father God we are asking for discernment as we war against deception. Amen.