Welcome

When you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and personal Savior,
you made one of the biggest decisions of your life. How tremendous.
those words: "Lord, take control of my life. Now I am yours. I"
I belong. Forgive all my sins and lead me on the path of your
will. I want to live for you.

Yes, I want to live for you.

You must have realized throughout your short or long life how
Cristiano, that it is not enough to be a "good believer"; that what really
what is needed is to be a 'good disciple'.

But...
What does it mean to be a 'disciple'?
How can I become a 'good disciple of Christ'?
How can the discipled cell be useful to me?
Is it worth investing time, money, and effort in preparing myself?
better?
Why does God want me?

We aim to help you through this series of studies to

find some answers to these questions.

Then, you will have to make the decision to embark on what can
be the most fascinating adventure of your entire Christian life. You will be able to take the
decision to become a disciple of Christ, willing to act as a
serving in every circumstance and place, glorifying God with the gifts
spiritual things that he himself has gifted you.

So welcome to the discipleship cell!

 Discipleship
INTRODUCTORY COURSE
CONTENT
Lesson 1:
A Disciple,
What is it?
Lesson 2:
A Disciple
True
I am a Pharisee,
you activist,
you are sentimental
Lesson 3:
A Disciple
complete
Lesson 4:
Disciple,
Servant,
Leader
 UN 1
DISCIPLE ...
What is it?
You have not become a Christian by living a Christian life. On the contrary, you live a
Christian life because you are a Christian. This is a basic truth of the Gospel of
Jesus Christ, because "for by grace you are saved, through faith, and this not of
for it is the gift of God. Not by works so that no one can boast” (Eph. 2:8-
9)

To Be A Disciple,
You Must Be Born Again

This has been your beginning. To become

a disciple, it was necessary that first
You will be born into a new life. Read John 3:3

Do you remember when that was? Write below, briefly, how it was.
that you received Christ by giving your life so that He may be your Lord and Savior.

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Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

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That's right. You have been born into a new life. New is new. God does not want to "patch" the old man or woman, nor
"to reshape it". Of course not. He wants to give you a new life. So being a disciple of Christ means, first of all,
place, accept that God wants to make you 'new' again. For this, you must be willing for God to shape you according to His will.

To Be a Disciple
You Have to Commit Yourself to Christ
This is the second point. Look in your Bible Luke 14:33. Now read it. Do you
Did you notice? ... That's right. Let's see, complete that verse:
 Thus, then, ________________ of you that

__________ ______________________a

_______________ what it possesses, ___________ can

__________my __________________.

The words of Jesus may seem very harsh to you, but it is what He requires.
of everyone who wants to follow him "for real". Commitment is important for
a disciple, because it is the foundation for fidelity and perseverance.

Read Luke 9:23-24 twice and then make a drawing that represents what it says.
the Lord Jesus regarding those who want to follow Him.

You are living through very difficult times, in which the church is threatened by the
forces of evil. Subjected to many temptations. Pressured to abandon the
faith and go with the flow of this world.

To strengthen the Church of God and prevent it from succumbing to attacks from
Sin requires men and women who are truly committed to God.
Do you realize?

Think for a moment... Are there things in your life that you still owe?
renounce? Christ said "everything". Not a part; not a little sin; not a portion; not
a crumb. Everything

_______________ _______________
_______________ _______________ ____________
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 _______________ _______________
_______________ _______________
_______________ ______________
Write below a prayer (one that you will raise to God) that reflects this.
to feel yours to live a new life, committed to Christ.
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To Be a Disciple
You Have To Be A Fisher Of Men
In Mark 1:16-20, this third characteristic of a
disciple. Find the text and read it twice.

Tell in your own words what happened:

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Read again verse 17. Jesus said to Simon and Andrew:

Come after me, and let it be that you are

p________________ of h___________________.

Can you illustrate it with this drawing:

God's desire for your life is twofold:

Giving you a new life

To use you to bring many others to life

God wants you to be a p_______________ of men.

This is what God said to Abraham: I will bless you and you will be a blessing.
Being a disciple of Christ means being willing to gain a
lost world to the kingdom of God.

To summarize...
A disciple is a...

Of these three, commitment is possibly the quality that should be the most emphasized.
stand out as a disciple of Christ, because it makes it possible that...
 Commitment
One who has been born again Sea
fisher of men

If you are not a fully committed Christian to Christ, it will be difficult (if not
impossible) that you are a disciple.

Well, you can now write what it means to be a disciple of Christ:

A D_________________________ of Christ is one who has

personally experienced the miracle of n____________
n_________________; and has made the decision to live a life
c_____________ _________ with Christ in order to be a p__________
of men.

To Share in the Cell.

Write a brief paragraph expressing in your own words what it means to be.
a disciple of Christ

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Escribe un pensamiento que te gustaría compartir con alguien en la célula. Que

be something that encourages or challenges to be a good disciple of Christ:
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 2
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Investigate the following biblical texts and choose one that you wish to share with your
friends, to emphasize something about discipleship that seems important to you:

Mateo 10:16-25 Luke 8:1-3

Mateo 16:21-28 Luke 9:1-6
Mark 1:16-20 Luke 14:25-33
Mark 9:33-37 John 13:1-20
Luke 6: 27-36 Juan 13:31-35

Have you chosen a Bible verse to share in the cell group yet?
Which one is it?

Memorize Luke 14:33 and get ready to recite it in the cell.

A TRUE DISCIPLE
Neither Pharisee, Nor Activist, Nor Sentimental
Jesus was not the only one in those biblical times who had disciples. The Bible
it refers, for example, to the disciples of John the Baptist, some of the
which (Andrés and Pedro, in John 1:35-42) then decided to follow Jesus.

There were also people who although

they followed Jesus, they followed him from afar, or
only because I fed them, or
because they were looking for some kind of
personal benefit. Sure, you don’t
Do you want to be that type of disciple.
 A Pharisee?
In the times of Jesus, the Jewish religion had
divided into several groups. Two of those mentioned in
the New Testament, are the Sadducees and the Pharisees.
Jesus discussed his teachings in various
opportunities with representatives of these sects.
Probably, the one you will remember the most is the cult of
the Pharisees. They constituted a zealous group of the
Word of God.
Look for Matthew 5:20 and complete the following sentence:

If your justice is not greater than that of the _________

__________ and __________, you shall not enter into

the kingdom of heaven.

Are these words of praise or criticism? _____________________. These
Jews called themselves 'disciples of Moses'. And they were indeed interested in knowing
all his teachings. Paul himself says with some pride that before
to know Christ, he was a Pharisee. And he says it as if to provide a background.
respectable.

What was then the problem of the Pharisees?

On a certain occasion when Jesus had one of his many confrontations with the
Pharisees, he provided you with the answer to this question. Read Matthew 23:1-13 and then
complete:

The Pharisees sit on the _______________ of _____________ (v.2)

2. What they say must be ____________________________ (v.3)
3. But we should not ________________ what they ______________,
because ______________ but not __________________ (v.3)
4. They place on others ________________ burdens that even they
they want _________________________________ (v.4)
They do things to be _____________________________ (v.5)
The Pharisees are ____________________________ (v. 13)

Here is the problem. The Pharisees KNEW a lot about the Bible, but
they practiced very little. And worse still, they left much to be desired regarding their
attitudes, because they were hypocritical.
 TO KNOW what it says the
The Bible is good,
butNOT ENOUGH.

AN ACTIVIST?

EnMateo 7:21encontrarás algunas palabras

very harsh from Jesus. They constitute the
final passage of the Sermon on the Mount. Read them one
and again because they have a lot to
teach you.

Jesus said at that time that it is possible:

to preach in his name

2. To throw D____________________ in his name
3. To make M____________________ in his/her name
But still, not doing the v_________________________ of the Father that
está en los cielos.

On another occasion, Jesus sent his disciples to all the cities and when
they returned, they were happy about the experiences they had had.
You can read this account in Luke 10:17-20.
Think:
The seventies returned with joy because________________________

________________________________(Luke 10:17).

But Jesus told them that true joy must be based on that

______________________________________________________

___________________________________________(Luke 10:20).

Anyone can do things in the name of Jesus even without sincerity.

Even to your enemies. You must be careful to think that what is done is the
most important. It's good, but not the most important.

Make works
 it's good,
but NOT ENOUGH.

A sentimental one?
Read and meditate for a moment on Matthew 6:5-18. There Jesus, also as part
the Sermon on the Mount left you with some important teachings about what
to be a disciple of him.

Jesus refers in this passage to those who O__________ and A__________.

You will probably remember the story (according to my uncle, it is true) of that believer.
that constantly reminded whomever wanted to listen, that man does not live by bread alone
man shall not live by bread alone, but by the Word of God. Thus, at the hour of
eating, while his coworkers were having lunch, he would climb to the top of the
ingenuity to pray and read the Bible, but he ate nothing. One of those many days, the
The factory ambulance arrived in a hurry, sounding its sirens all around.
parts... what was happening? ... indeed!; I had come to transfer to
"believer" to the hospital, because he was about to die of hunger.

Like this person, there are many who misinterpret the Bible to satisfy their
human mysticism. They misinterpret the Bible and pretend to show through false
attitudes that are 'spiritual'. Jesus already taught that true spirituality
It does not consist in 'praying to be seen' nor in 'fasting to show oneself to men.'
That is hypocrisy.

Write in your own words what Jesus says in Matthew 7:15.

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Wolves dressed as sheep. How many of those are roaming free? Jesus did in that.
Jesus taught us that we should not be guided by appearances. Let's consider
this example: You are walking along the sidewalk and suddenly see an orange. The
the orange looks big and very yellow! You pull it from the tree with great eagerness to
eat it and you peel it... umm... now you start to realize... the smell is not
normal...however you bite, and ...ajjj...bitter orange. How many times have we...
found with people of apparent piety, but whose heart is far from
God.
Most important beings
what to pretend.

The Pharisee is one who

ONLY KNOW
a lot, recently and
worse attitudes.
The activist is one who
ONLY DO a lot, but
to serve his own
pride or to men. No
to God.
The sentimental one
what do you think showing
ONLY ATTITUDES
apparently
the pious will look more like
spiritual that the
others.
But on the other hand...
 The disciple of Christ is one who:

Know the Scriptures because it is

interested in meeting your own author:
God

Do the will of God, not to be

seen by men, but for the glory
from Him who called him from misery of
the sinful life for it to serve him.

It is a new person, transformed.

for
the power of the Holy Spirit. What
show is reality - not appearance - that
it comes from a heart and a mind
born again.

To Share in the Cell.

Do you know someone who, although they know a lot about the Bible, nevertheless does not
act as a disciple of Christ? _______________________

Do you know someone who is very active in the church, yet does not have
a good testimony?

Do you know someone who always talks about being faithful and
to obey God, however it is noticeable that they do not live the Christian life?
Do you know someone who is a complete disciple of Christ, that is, who knows
the Bible is an active member of the church and is in turn an example of conduct
for others?

How would you classify yourself?

Pharisee Activist
Sentimental Pharisee-Activist
Pharisee-Sentimental Sentimental-Activist
None of these [ ] Otro: _____________

Imagine yourself as a true disciple of Christ. What would your life be like?
daily?

Write a paragraph describing yourself acting as a good person.

disciple of Christ in some situation of daily life.

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A COMPLETE DISCIPLE
In lesson 2 you have learned one of the basic principles that underlies the
ministry of discipleship.

Analyzing the different leadership training programs, you will discover that
some emphasize only:

BIBLICAL KNOWLEDGE
The goal is that the
students learn data,
information, stories, dates,
places and doctrines of the Bible;
and a series of subjects more of
utility for the ministry.

Others emphasize only:

THE CHRISTIAN CAPACITIES

The goal is for the students
acquire skill in
evangelize, disciple, teach,
to shepherd, to advise, etc.

Some emphasize only:

 THE CHRISTIAN CHARACTER
The goal is to prepare victorious believers who shine.
spirituality and impact with
divine power, without paying much attention
attention to biblical knowledge
nor to the development of skills.

But you have already learned that a true disciple is one who:

C__________ H_________ E_____

In the discipled cell, you will focus on developing these three areas of your life.
in a comprehensive way:

Do you now think it is necessary and essential to develop yourself in these three areas?
of growth as a disciple of Christ, simultaneously? Why?

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At the end of lesson 4, you will find a summary of everything that the discipled cell.
it will offer along Level 1. Read that information now and then answer the
next questions:

What new What new What aspects of

KNOWLEDGE CAPABILITIES CHARACTER
 Will you acquire in N-1? Will you develop in N-1? Will you mature in N-1?

El deseo de Dios es que puedas desarrollar todas estas áreas de la vida cristiana,
at once. Of course, knowledge can be acquired in a relatively short time.
short...but...developing new capabilities and maturing character takes
time.

You won't be surprised then that to complete Level 1 (Learning to Be a

Disciple), you will need two years (six trimesters of nine weeks each).
What is much?!...

Develop new capabilities and

mature the character
IT TAKES TIME

Things that are "instant" rarely achieve good results in the realm of
heavens. On the contrary, God rewards effort, dedication, perseverance, the
application, the will willing to
obey.

Acquire new knowledge, mature the

character, and develop new capabilities
it's not a matter of magic.

We have to make an effort!

In the discipled cell, the development of knowledge, character, and the

capacities are stimulated through the
cells.

A Cell is
 A gathering of friends

2. They share common goals

3. In which everyone makes some contribution

[Link] help each other to be Disciples

Cells generally consist of between 5 and 12 disciples, and they gather

once a week, for two hours.

What is done?
Every week we learn from the three areas.

The first area is the acquisition of new biblical knowledge.

For this, you will receive each quarter a book with different types of exercises and
questions. You will do the lesson at home and come to the cell to participate in the
discussion of the topic of the day. We are looking in this way for you to come to the
cell, not just to receive, but also to contribute. In this area you will study:

Being a Disciple, a study that lays the foundation with the disciplines that prepare for
believer to be a fruitful and strong disciple for the glory of Christ. What is
presented in this study is key for a successful Christian life. This study
it lasts a trimester.

Jesus of Nazareth, a study of the life of Jesus based on the four gospels,
of two trimesters in duration.

Great Events of the Old Testament, a panoramic study of

los principales acontecimientos del A.T. con sus personajes destacados, las fechas
and its location in the Bible. It lasts for a quarter.

Panorama of the New Testament, a comprehensive study from Matthew to

Revelation, which highlights the main periods of the early church,
relating them to the New Testament letters. It lasts a trimester.

Christian Doctrine (1), a panoramic study of the fundamental doctrines of

the Christian faith, based on the Bible and summarized in the Statement of Faith of
Christian Churches in Ecuador. It lasts a quarter.

Depending on the needs of the disciples, it sometimes replaces study to fill.

the void that the director sees as necessary for the well-being of the cell(s).
The other two areas are the development of character and capabilities. For this
You will receive a folder every trimester that will be useful. It contains reflection exercises.
and evaluation; and it proposes spiritual goals that you must achieve to be a
Disciple. You must be faithful, genuine, and perseverant in fulfilling those exercises.
those that will serve as a basis for the discussion of the topic of the day.
Please note below the 12 topics of capacity and character that you will develop in
Level 1.

CHARACTER CAPACITY
CAR-1 ______________ CAP-1 ______________
CAR-2 ______________ CAP-2 ______________
CAR-3 ______________ CAP-3 ______________
CAR-4 ______________ CAP-4 ______________
CAR-5 ______________ CAP-5 ______________
CAR-6 ______________ CAP-6 ______________

Additionally, Christian Churches in Ecuador offer workshops and seminars.

according to the need.

To Share in the Cell.

Having already analyzed the list of subjects you will learn in Level 1, which ones

What would you most like to study?

Of Knowledge: _______________________________________

Of Character:____________________________________________

Of Capacity:__________________________________________

Why? ______________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

In what ways do you think you could further enrich your learning?

Be a Disciple?

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Do you think these things will be useful to you in your life? ____ Why?
 ________________________________________________________

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Do you think these things will be useful in your church? ___ Why?
________________________________________________________

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Add any comments or questions you wish to make in the cell about
your learning program for Level 1.
_______________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

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 4
A COMPLETE DISCIPLE

The goal of the discipled cell is the formation of men and women.
spirituals to lead the church. For this, the first step will be to help you to
to become a true disciple of Christ. Everything you will learn will
will lead to this end.

Then the challenge will come to Learn to Be a Servant (Level 2) and if you were
gifted with talents related to the ministry of the Word of God,
You will be able to Learn to Teach (Level 3). And for those called to lead the churches, the
end of the road for the cells of the Christian Churches in Chile will be to learn to
Guide(Level 4).

The possibility of moving from one level to another depends on:

Let a growing maturity be evident in your life,

according to the goals that serve as challenges
spiritual at each level.

That you pass the Final Exam at the end of each

level. The Examination Board will be composed of
the Director of Discipleship, a leader of your church and you
tutor. There your progress will be evaluated in the areas of
knowledge, character, and capacity. In the case of the
Level 1, you will have your final exam in two years.

May you have gifts related to preparation

What the discipled cell can offer you in each
level.
The following graph outlines the progression in preparation through the
disciple cells of the Christian Churches in Chile..

Level 1 is called ___________________

Level 2 is: _______________________________

It comes after Level 1, because everything S_________________

must be above all a D_________________________:

Level 3 is:
______________________________
 It comes after Level 2, because all M____________ must be before

a D___________________ and a S_________________________.

Level 4 is: _______________________________

It comes after Level 3, because in order to G________

a group or a church, one must be a M_______________.

a S__________ and a D_________

So, starting in Learning to Be a Disciple, the

goal of the discipled cells of Christian Churches
in Chilean
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This is achieved through the simultaneous development of the three areas of growth.
cristiano
C_______________________
C_______________________
C_______________________
At this moment, do you have any of the following positions? Check the one(s) you have.
correspond

Deacon Deaconess
Elderly Teacher
[ ] Ministerio de Jóvenes Ministry of Women
Director of the Domestic School. Ministry of Evangelism
Ministry of Visitation Ministry of Fellowship
Ministry of Social Aid [ ] Otro:___________________

If you don't hold any position yet, what would you like to be?
______________________________________________________

The goals you have for serving God, the brethren, and the unbelievers are
Hello. The Church needs people like you, who take on the commitment to be.
a Disciple who is willing to be a Servant to others. So... go ahead.
The discipled cell is here to support you.
 THINK
You have reached the point where
we hope you are ready to take
a decision. It is very important that
understand what it means to be a student
from the discipled cell. You will undertake
a path full of satisfactions, with
many spiritual victories and the
encouraging presence of the Holy Spirit
making new changes in your life,
every day. But for this, also
you will have to do your part.

WILL YOU DO IT?

You must do the chores at home so that you have something to share in
your cell: asking and answering questions, making comments,
giving your opinion, listening and speaking.

You must study the biblical texts related to each of the

spiritual disciplines.

You must aim to improve in all the weak areas of your life, without
pretense and with humility.

You must depend on the Holy Spirit for the achievement of your goals.
spiritual.

_______ You must attend all the cells, without missing any of them. The cell
it is important for spiritual growth.
You must complete all the exercises in your folder, the ones that you...
They will help evaluate your life and take steps to improve weak areas.

_______ You must help your cellmates, worrying about them,

praying for their needs and keeping their confidences. Helping your
companions you will prepare for service in the kingdom of God.

You must be humble and acknowledge that you have flaws, mistakes, and sins, and that
You also do not know the entire Bible. One cannot learn without being humble.
Accept corrections with love.

You should actively participate in the activities of your church, putting

Put into practice everything you learn. Your training in the cell must
contribute to the growth of your church both spiritually and
numerically.
You should seek to develop yourself in a comprehensive way, preserving
balance between your knowledge, your character, and your abilities.

To Share in the Cell.

Write in a few words a paragraph that expresses your wishes, goals, and desires.
as a student of the cell groups of the Christian Churches in Chile.

As a student of the discipled cell, I would like to ______________

_______________________________________________________
and to achieve it, I am going to ______________________________________
_______________________________________________________

The next page contains the Registration Application. If you have made the decision
as a student of the discipled cells of the Christian Churches in Chile,
fill it out with all its information and have it signed by one of the leaders of your church, for
give it to your tutor during the next meeting of your cell.

Program of
Training for
Level 1

KNOWLEDGE
CON-1 Be a Disciple
CON-2 The Life of Christ (1)
CON-3 The Life of Christ (2)
CON-4 The Great Events of the Old Testament
CON-5 Panorama of the New Testament
CON-6 Christian Doctrine

CAP-1 My Spiritual Gifts

CAP-2 The Christian House
CAP-3 To testify
CAP-4 Attend My Church
CAP-5 My Personal Devotion (1)
CAP-6 My Personal Devotion (2)

CAR-1 Are You Sure?

CAR-2 Spirit of Prayer
CAR-3 Excellence in Serving
CAR-4 Be a Reliable Christian
CAR-5 My Attitude of Repentance for Sin
CAR-6 Commitment to my Church