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Becoming a Beloved Disciple

All 12 disciples were great – handpicked by Jesus. But one was beloved. Beloved means “rare and precious.” It is indeed a rare thing to be as close to Jesus as John was. Why? The difference in closeness to Jesus lies with us, not Him.

What was available to John is available to you. He has made a way for everyone to be as close to Him as they want to be. All it takes is a desire for more depth and a determination to do something about it.

Some want it badly enough to give everything to have it, laying aside anything that hinders their intimacy with Jesus. They will have what they seek. He draws near to those who draw near to Him.

Are you longing for a closer relationship with Jesus?

Perhaps you haven’t been satisfied for a while now. It’s not that He’s not enough, or that you are ungrateful, but you can sense there is MORE – more of His glory, more of His love, more of His untapped vastness – that you are not yet experiencing.

This intensive Bible study is for thirsty souls who are determined to follow Jesus. He is calling you out of stagnation and “church as usual.” He is calling you away from the shores of spiritual mediocrity and complacency, and into the depths of a more abundant life. He’s calling you to a life filled with His Spirit. He’s calling you to be powerfully awakened to your destiny and purpose.

You have the same compelling invitation John the beloved disciple had – to call yourself “the one Jesus loves.” In this comprehensive study, you are invited to genuinely believe it and to live your life from that perspective. Just as Jesus took John on a lifelong journey into the depths of His love, He will do the same for you.

Becoming a Beloved Disciple invites you on a life-changing journey to draw nearer to Christ. This isn’t just a program or a method – it’s a path to a progressively deeper relationship with Jesus. This comprehensive study offers ten transformative steps to help you reach beyond the spiritual mediocrity that holds many back, guiding you into the depths of a more abundant life with Him. This journey will transform your life from the inside out and show you who you were always meant to be.

For  small groups or individual reflection, Becoming a Beloved Disciple includes a thought-provoking workbook, personal prayers, memory verses, and worship playlist. No matter where you are in your walk with Jesus, there is always room to grow!

10 Steps to a Deeper Relationship with Jesus

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Surrender to Him – Steps 1, 2, and 3

Jesus laid down his life for you. You will now be invited to lay down your life to demonstrate your love for Him. Steps 1, 2, and 3 are about surrendering your “old ways” and cutting ties that bind you to other things. He is looking for disciples who put their own world on hold for the sake of the Kingdom – those who lay down their agendas, plans, and decide to be “all in” for Jesus.

Bear Fruit for Him – Steps 7 and 8

Once you are firmly established, you will be better able to discern His plans and purposes for your life. You will begin to care about what He cares about. He chose and appointed you to bear fruit – fruit that will last. You will be invited to join His Kingdom work in ways you’ve never experienced before. Steps 7 and 8 help prepare you to make a difference in this world. Living a deeper life dedicated to the Lord will activate your destiny and purpose for eternity.

Surrender to Him – Steps 1, 2, and 3

Jesus laid down his life for you. You will now be invited to lay down your life to demonstrate your love for Him. Steps 1, 2, and 3 are about surrendering your “old ways” and cutting ties that bind you to other things. He is looking for disciples who put their own world on hold for the sake of the Kingdom – those who lay down their agendas, plans, and decide to be “all in” for Jesus.

Wait upon Him – Steps 4, 5, and 6

Going beyond the norms of religious ritual and duty, you will become immersed and saturated in His abiding presence and power. You will learn more about Jesus as you spend more time with Him. You will be invited to pray and worship at a deeper level than you’ve known before. Steps 4, 5, and 6 are about waiting on Him – intertwining your life with His Spirit and establishing a firm foundation. These steps require you to form new habits; to put on “new ways.”

Wait upon Him – Steps 4, 5, and 6

Going beyond the norms of religious ritual and duty, you will become immersed and saturated in His abiding presence and power. You will learn more about Jesus as you spend more time with Him. You will be invited to pray and worship at a deeper level than you’ve known before. Steps 4, 5, and 6 are about waiting on Him – intertwining your life with His Spirit and establishing a firm foundation. These steps require you to form new habits; to put on “new ways.”

Abide in Him – Steps 9 and 10

He is the vine; you are the branch. You must remain in Him – apart from Him you can do nothing. You will be invited to experience His peace, contentment, and rest like never before. Steps 9 and 10 represent a life lived with a strong, calm balance that only the Lord can provide. This is the result of allowing Him to satisfy every area of your life to its fullest.

Bear Fruit for Him – Steps 7 and 8

Once you are firmly established, you will be better able to discern His plans and purposes for your life. You will begin to care about what He cares about. He chose and appointed you to bear fruit – fruit that will last. You will be invited to join His Kingdom work in ways you’ve never experienced before. Steps 7 and 8 help prepare you to make a difference in this world. Living a deeper life dedicated to the Lord will activate your destiny and purpose for eternity.

Abide in Him – Steps 9 and 10

He is the vine; you are the branch. You must remain in Him – apart from Him you can do nothing. You will be invited to experience His peace, contentment, and rest like never before. Steps 9 and 10 represent a life lived with a strong, calm balance that only the Lord can provide. This is the result of allowing Him to satisfy every area of your life to its fullest.

Each Step Includes:

workbook questions

powerful prayer

worship playlist

verse to memorize

spiritual marker

One disciple was beloved.

Beloved means “rare and precious.”

It is indeed a rare thing to be as close to Jesus as John was.

But maybe that’s because you didn’t know how…until now.

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About Dr. Stefani Yorges

At Leading Higher, I partner with people who want to rise to their full potential so they can have an increasingly greater impact on others. As a professor, consultant, and coach, I provide the education and tools to help others thrive. I received my Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Purdue University in 1996 and have worked with thousands of students and clients for nearly 30 years.

My mission is to reach as many people as possible with the truth of God’s Word through online studies, practical resources, and lifestyle tools. I hope to inspire you to wholehearted devotion to Christ. I believe the 10 steps outlined in Becoming a Beloved Disciple are worth taking. I can help you start wherever you find yourself today and grow a deeper relationship with Jesus. This study will help you discover who God created you to be and move forward into your amazing destiny.

I am so excited to begin this journey with you! You will be diving deep into God’s infinite love for you. I hope that this study will convince you of one thing: by surrendering yourself totally to God’s purposes, He will bring you the most pleasure in this life and the next. I hope it affirms your desire for “more of Jesus,” even as you live in a culture where most feel they have “enough of Jesus.” What God has prepared for you is more than your ears have heard before, more than your eyes have seen before, and more than your mind could possibly conceive!

For further questions, contact drstefani@leadinghigher.com. Statement of faith can be found here.

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