How have we developed our vision of discipleship teaching: "the truth, in the right order, at the right time"? This basic idea is the organizing principle behind our MilktoMeat curriculum. Below is a series of questions that will give you an overview of the "growth stages" that every student of Jesus passes through. The 12 numbered questions relate to each of 6 workbooks in our curriculum.
MilktoMeat Phase 1: Establishing Hope
STAGE 1
How Do We Become | AWARE | of Father God's work in our life experience"
1. Who can give me a frame of reference of Life?
[The Master Story]
Why are we here? Where did we come from? Where are we heading?
2. What has God done and what is He doing about our fallen human predicament?
[The Gospel]
>> Point of Decision and Commitment:
Will I listen to what Father-God is telling me about Reality in His Word?
STAGE 2
What Does it Mean to be spiritually | ALIVE | in Christ?
3. Why is Jesus the Only Savior? [Savior]
4. How can I find soul-satisfaction, security and significance in Christ? [Identity]
>> Point of Decision and Commitment:
Will I trust Christ alone as my Savior to lead me back to God the Father?
MilktoMeat Phase 2: Cultivating Faith
STAGE 3 | Why do we need to be | AWAKE | to the spiritual reality of our world?
5. Who is battling for control of our world and us?
[Spiritual Warfare]
6. What is our strategy for fighting this war?
[Victory]
>> Point of Decision and Commitment:
Will I live according to my new life, position and identity in Christ?
STAGE 4 | How has Father God set us | FREE | in Christ through the Holy Spirit?
7. Why is the Holy Spirit essential for living my new life?
[Spirit]
8. How do I cooperate with the work of the Spirit within me? [Transformation]
>> Point of Decision and Commitment:
Will I cooperate with the work of the Spirit as He seeks to free me from myself and enslave me to Jesus and His glorious freedom?
Phase 3 | Living Christlike Love
STAGE 5 | How can we become | FAITHFUL | to Jesus our Servant-King?
9. Who is my true Master?
[Master]
10. What will it cost me to follow Jesu s and what will it pay in return?
[Apprentice]
>> Point of Decision and Commitment:
Will I joyously submit myself to the gracious and loving Master, Jesus?
STAGE 6 | How can we become | FRUITFUL | in all of our life?
11. Why am I indispensable to Christ’s work in the world as part of His Body, The Church?
[Vision]
>> Point of Decision and Commitment:
Will I accept my calling and use my gifts to proclaim the grace of God in Christ to help others discover the way, the truth and the life that is found only in Jesus?
12. How do we live with Vision and Mission focused on Christ?
[Mission]
>> The Ultimate “Meat” Decision and Commitment:
Will I sacrifice myself for the sake of others so that they may come to know the love and grace of God in Christ?