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Knowing Christ

​A person on this step may experience a growing sense of curiosity and a desire for a deeper connection to the story of God’s love. We invite you to explore the Bible’s major themes, events, and people as they come to life. You can pick up a your ‘Illuminate Your Faith’ kit located at the Welcome Center in the Narthex.


As you read and learn about Jesus and his teachings, you may find yourself drawn to His followers as they were being taught to live their lives to the glory of God. This marks the beginning of understanding how God’s grace transforms life, gradually shaping both mindset and behavior.


Knowing Christ often includes becoming part of a church community, where fellowship with others can provide an opportunity to share faith stories and support for you as you move along your faith journey.

Additional Resources

Connect with the Faith Community 

Discipleship Challenge:​

  • Attend "Ignition: Welcome to Grace" session (offered in October, February, June). This 4-session class can be used as a pathway to become a member of Grace.

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Explore More:

  • Seek out a person within the congregation that can be a resource for guidance, encouragement, or answer questions, or email office@graceluthranchurch.net.​

Discipleship Basics: Intro to Spiritual Disciplines

Discipleship Challenge:

  • ​Explore the Old Testament:

    • Moses

    • Prophets: Isaiah

    • Psalms

  • Explore the New Testament

    • The Journey of Jesus (Gospels)

    • The Journey of the Church (Acts)

    • The Journey of Paul (Epistles)

      • Romans

 

Explore More:

  • Attend Bible Study (Sundays at 8:30am and Mondays at 11:30am)

  • Choose a favorite Bible verse and write out what it means to you.

  • Commit to memorize one Bible verse a month.

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Old Testament:

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New Testament:

  • The Journey of Jesus

    • Read: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John – First 4 books of the New Testament. These books are narratives recounting the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

    • Online video: 6-minute video summarizing why the Gospels were written and how to read them with greater insight.

    • Online sessions: The Gospel 101 with downloadable guides.

  • The Journey of the Church

  • The Journey of Paul (Epistles):

    • Read: Book of Romans – The study of Romans has often proven to be a life-changing exercise. Throughout the history of the church, lives have been radically transformed through the impact of Paul’s clearest presentation of Christian doctrine in all of Scripture.

    • Online Guide

    • Online video and guide: 8-minute introduction to the ‘Book of Romans.

    • Online audio: Paul’s letters to the Romans- 8 sessions with downloadable guides. 

Lutheran Church History

Discipleship Challenge:

  • Self Study:​

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Lutheran Beliefs

Discipleship Challenge:

  • Self Study

    • Luther’s Small Catechism

    • Luther's Large Catechism

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Explore More:

  • Read: Luther’s Small Catechism with easy-to-understand explanations https://catechism.cph.org

  • Attend Sunday Discussion Group, Sunday mornings at 9am.

Small Groups and Ministries

Discipleship Challenge:

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Generosity and Giving

Discipleship Challenge:

  • What is Biblical generosity and giving?

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Explore More:

  • Read: Biblical Foundations of Generous Living- found in the “Illuminate Your Faith’ Kit (found at the Welcome Center in the Narthex)

  • Online video: 3.5-minute video using biblical teaching to emphasize a lifestyle of giving reflecting God’s generosity

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