Knowing Christ
This step helps you build a stronger foundation in Scripture and faith. You’ll explore the Bible’s story, learn how to read it with confidence, and grow in understanding God’s grace. Through classes, small groups, and shared experiences, you’ll begin forming meaningful connections at Grace and discover how following Christ shapes everyday decisions and relationships.
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You may work through materials and sign-up for classes as they become available and find a small group. Don't see a small group for you? Email Deaconess Anna to start one!
Additional Resources
Connect with the Faith Community
Discipleship Challenge:​
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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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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:
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​Explore the Old Testament:
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Moses
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Prophets: Isaiah
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Psalms
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Explore the New Testament
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The Journey of Jesus (Gospels)
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The Journey of the Church (Acts)
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The Journey of Paul (Epistles)
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Romans
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Explore More:
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Attend Bible Study (Sundays at 8:30am and Mondays at 11:30am)
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Choose a favorite Bible verse and write out what it means to you.
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Commit to memorize one Bible verse a month.
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Old Testament:
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Also known as the Hebrew bible with a focus on Moses in the first 5 books, known as the Torah.
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Read: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy
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Online guide​​
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Prophets
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Online video and guide: Book of Isaiah – 8-minute video summarizing books 1 – 39.
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Online video: How to Read the Prophets.
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Psalms
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Online video: 9-minute video summarizing the book of Psalms.
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Echoes of Grace Part 1 – sessions 1-8 with downloadable guides highlighting Old Testament events, people, places, literature.
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Echoes of Grace Part 2 – session 9-15 with downloadable guides.
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New Testament:
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The Journey of Jesus
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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.
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Online video: 6-minute video summarizing why the Gospels were written and how to read them with greater insight.
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Online sessions: The Gospel 101 with downloadable guides.
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The Journey of the Church
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Read: Book of Acts
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Online video and guide: 8-minute video introducing the book of Acts.
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The Journey of Paul (Epistles):
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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.
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Online video and guide: 8-minute introduction to the ‘Book of Romans.
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Online audio: Paul’s letters to the Romans- 8 sessions with downloadable guides.
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Lutheran Church History
Discipleship Challenge:
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Self Study:​
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Reformation (online course)
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What Lutherans Believe
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Lutheran Beliefs
Discipleship Challenge:
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Self Study
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Luther’s Small Catechism
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Luther's Large Catechism
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Explore More:
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Read: Luther’s Small Catechism with easy-to-understand explanations https://catechism.cph.org
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Attend Sunday Discussion Group, Sunday mornings at 9am.
Small Groups and Ministries
Discipleship Challenge:
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Self-exploration -
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Learn about Grace Lutheran Church small groups and ministries
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Commit to a one-time volunteer day
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Generosity and Giving
Discipleship Challenge:
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What is Biblical generosity and giving?
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Explore More:
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Read: Biblical Foundations of Generous Living- found in the “Illuminate Your Faith’ Kit (found at the Welcome Center in the Narthex)
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Online video: 3.5-minute video using biblical teaching to emphasize a lifestyle of giving reflecting God’s generosity
