A2J Year Outline & Curriculum
A Year in the Life of a Disciple.... aka Apprentice
“My dear children, for whom I am again in pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you” -Gal 4:19
Discipleship/Apprenticeship = the status within which a process of spiritual formation in Christlikeness runs its course resulting in increasing measures of “growth in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” -2 Pet. 3:18
• more than being saved when you die
• someone who has decided to be “with” another person in order to learn to
• do what that person does, or to become what that person is.
• involves doing everything as if Jesus were doing it
• focuses on inner self; ideas, beliefs, emotions…were character grow
• a journey; immaturity to maturity, wounding to healing, false self to true self
• enables us to understand our lives and see how we can interact with God’s
• resources that are always at hand. • we become on the inside what we are on the outside
• Looking at what kind of person you are becoming and want to be
Rule of Life = Latin word for trellis …In the same way a vine needs a trellis to lift it off the ground so it can bear the maximum amount of fruit, and keep free of predators and diseases, we need a rule as a kind of support structure to organize our life around “abiding in the vine,” (jn 15:1-8) as Jesus imagined. .
- Transformational patterns of life
- Guidelines for life in the Kingdom of God
- How to put Christ into your everyday life
- Learning to live an eternal life now
- Set of practices and relational rhythms to help us create space to be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and to do what he did
- Aligning our schedule with our values
- Simply, a tool
Goals
1. Grow in understanding of what being a disciple of Jesus is and what living in the Kingdom of God is in real time.
2. Grow in understanding of what a Rule of Life is and slowly craft a personal Rule of Life throughout year
3. Commit to rhythm of spiritual practices that will support desire to grow in discipleship to Jesus
Resources The Divine Conspiracy -Dallas Willard
Maturing Toward Wholeness in the Inner Life -George Miley
The Martin Institute https://conversatio.org
The Divine Conspiracy
Developing a Rule of Life
Rhythms
Monthly Gathering— 3rd Sunday each month 3pm-5pm
Yearly Retreat— February 2021
Discipleship/Apprenticeship = the status within which a process of spiritual formation in Christlikeness runs its course resulting in increasing measures of “growth in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” -2 Pet. 3:18
• more than being saved when you die
• someone who has decided to be “with” another person in order to learn to
• do what that person does, or to become what that person is.
• involves doing everything as if Jesus were doing it
• focuses on inner self; ideas, beliefs, emotions…were character grow
• a journey; immaturity to maturity, wounding to healing, false self to true self
• enables us to understand our lives and see how we can interact with God’s
• resources that are always at hand. • we become on the inside what we are on the outside
• Looking at what kind of person you are becoming and want to be
Rule of Life = Latin word for trellis …In the same way a vine needs a trellis to lift it off the ground so it can bear the maximum amount of fruit, and keep free of predators and diseases, we need a rule as a kind of support structure to organize our life around “abiding in the vine,” (jn 15:1-8) as Jesus imagined. .
- Transformational patterns of life
- Guidelines for life in the Kingdom of God
- How to put Christ into your everyday life
- Learning to live an eternal life now
- Set of practices and relational rhythms to help us create space to be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and to do what he did
- Aligning our schedule with our values
- Simply, a tool
Goals
1. Grow in understanding of what being a disciple of Jesus is and what living in the Kingdom of God is in real time.
2. Grow in understanding of what a Rule of Life is and slowly craft a personal Rule of Life throughout year
3. Commit to rhythm of spiritual practices that will support desire to grow in discipleship to Jesus
Resources The Divine Conspiracy -Dallas Willard
Maturing Toward Wholeness in the Inner Life -George Miley
The Martin Institute https://conversatio.org
The Divine Conspiracy
Developing a Rule of Life
Rhythms
Monthly Gathering— 3rd Sunday each month 3pm-5pm
Yearly Retreat— February 2021
Month 1
Divine Conspiracy | Conversatio.org | Dallas Willard
Jesus and Culture – audio
Maturing Toward Wholeness | Chapters 1 & 2| George Miley
1 - Restore the Ancient Anointings | Part 1
1 - Restore the Ancient Anointings | Part 2
1 - Restore the Ancient Anointings | Part 3
2 - Discipleship | Part 1
2 - Discipleship | Part 2
Developing a Rule of Life | Class at Martin Institute | Dallas Willard
1 – Intro: Developing a Rule of Like
Podcast: https://renovare.org/podcast/episode-56-steve-macchia-rule-of-life
Journal during month as listening and reading
- what stands out to me? Why do I think it does?
- what do I think is going on between me and God in these “stand out” areas?
- what kind of shaping might God be doing? What feels life giving and what resistance is felt?
Jesus and Culture – audio
Maturing Toward Wholeness | Chapters 1 & 2| George Miley
1 - Restore the Ancient Anointings | Part 1
1 - Restore the Ancient Anointings | Part 2
1 - Restore the Ancient Anointings | Part 3
2 - Discipleship | Part 1
2 - Discipleship | Part 2
Developing a Rule of Life | Class at Martin Institute | Dallas Willard
1 – Intro: Developing a Rule of Like
Podcast: https://renovare.org/podcast/episode-56-steve-macchia-rule-of-life
Journal during month as listening and reading
- what stands out to me? Why do I think it does?
- what do I think is going on between me and God in these “stand out” areas?
- what kind of shaping might God be doing? What feels life giving and what resistance is felt?
Links
|
The Divine Conspiracy
Jesus and Culture | Dallas Willard | scroll down to section 1 Classroom Series at Martin Institute
Intro | Developing a Rule of Like | scroll down to Introduction Classroom Series at Martin Institute
Podcast | An invitation to a Well-Ordered Way | Steve Macchia |
Maturing Toward Wholeness
Chapter 1 | Restore Ancient Anointings Part 1, 2 and 3 Maturing Toward Wholeness
Chapter 2 | Discipleship Part 1 and 2 |
Month 2
Divine Conspiracy | Conversatio.org | Dallas Willard
2 - Human Nature – audio
3 - Q and A: Knowledge and Will – audio
Maturing Toward Wholeness | Chapters 3 & 4| George Miley
- Humility and The Kingdom of God
Developing a Rule of Life | Class at Martin Institute | Dallas Willard
2 – Part !: Spending a Day with Jesus – audio
Blog https://renovare.org/blog/we-live-by-rhythms
Journal during month as listening and reading
- what stands out to me? Why do I think it does?
- what do I think is going on between me and God in these “stand out” areas?
- what kind of shaping might God be doing? What feels life giving and what resistance is felt?
2 - Human Nature – audio
3 - Q and A: Knowledge and Will – audio
Maturing Toward Wholeness | Chapters 3 & 4| George Miley
- Humility and The Kingdom of God
Developing a Rule of Life | Class at Martin Institute | Dallas Willard
2 – Part !: Spending a Day with Jesus – audio
Blog https://renovare.org/blog/we-live-by-rhythms
Journal during month as listening and reading
- what stands out to me? Why do I think it does?
- what do I think is going on between me and God in these “stand out” areas?
- what kind of shaping might God be doing? What feels life giving and what resistance is felt?
Month 3
Divine Conspiracy | Conversatio.org | Dallas Willard
4 – God and His Kingdom – audio
Maturing Toward Wholeness | Chapters 5 & 6 | George Miley
5 - Practicing God’s Presence | part 1
5 - Practicing God’s Presence | part 2
6 - Faith | part 1
6 - Faith | part 2
Developing a Rule of Life | Class at Martin Institute | Dallas Willard
3 – Part I: Reflection on Scripture – exercise
Journal during month as listening and reading
- what stands out to me? Why do I think it does?
- what do you think is going on between you and God in these “stand out” areas?
- what kind of shaping might God be doing? What feels life giving and what resistance is felt?
4 – God and His Kingdom – audio
Maturing Toward Wholeness | Chapters 5 & 6 | George Miley
5 - Practicing God’s Presence | part 1
5 - Practicing God’s Presence | part 2
6 - Faith | part 1
6 - Faith | part 2
Developing a Rule of Life | Class at Martin Institute | Dallas Willard
3 – Part I: Reflection on Scripture – exercise
Journal during month as listening and reading
- what stands out to me? Why do I think it does?
- what do you think is going on between you and God in these “stand out” areas?
- what kind of shaping might God be doing? What feels life giving and what resistance is felt?
Links
|
The Divine Conspiracy
God and his Kindom | Dallas Willard | scroll down to section 4 Classroom Series at Martin Institute
Part 1 | Reflection on scripture - exercise | scroll down to section 1 |
Maturing Toward Wholeness
Chapter 5 | Practicing God's Presence Part 1 and 2 Maturing Toward Wholeness
Chapter 6 | Faith Part 1 and 2 |
Month 4
Divine Conspiracy | Conversatio.org | Dallas Willard
5 – The Kingdom Gospel – audio
Maturing Toward Wholeness Chpts 7 and 8
- Inner Healing and Spiritual Practices
Developing a Rule of Life Class at Martin Institute
4 – Daily Scripture Readings – exercise
Journal during month as listening and reading
- what stands out to me? Why do I think it does?
- what do you think is going on between you and God in these “stand out” areas?
- what kind of shaping might God be doing? What feels life giving and what resistance is felt?
5 – The Kingdom Gospel – audio
Maturing Toward Wholeness Chpts 7 and 8
- Inner Healing and Spiritual Practices
Developing a Rule of Life Class at Martin Institute
4 – Daily Scripture Readings – exercise
Journal during month as listening and reading
- what stands out to me? Why do I think it does?
- what do you think is going on between you and God in these “stand out” areas?
- what kind of shaping might God be doing? What feels life giving and what resistance is felt?
Month 5
Divine Conspiracy | Conversatio.org | Dallas Willard
6 – Salvation Confusion – audio
Maturing Toward Wholeness Chpts 9 and 10
- Solitude and How to Spend Time in Solitude
Developing a Rule of Life Class at Martin Institute
5 – Self Assessment – exercise
Journal during month as listening and reading
- what stands out to me? Why do I think it does?
- what do you think is going on between you and God in these “stand out” areas?
- what kind of shaping might God doing? What feels life giving and what resistance is felt?
6 – Salvation Confusion – audio
Maturing Toward Wholeness Chpts 9 and 10
- Solitude and How to Spend Time in Solitude
Developing a Rule of Life Class at Martin Institute
5 – Self Assessment – exercise
Journal during month as listening and reading
- what stands out to me? Why do I think it does?
- what do you think is going on between you and God in these “stand out” areas?
- what kind of shaping might God doing? What feels life giving and what resistance is felt?
Month 6
Divine Conspiracy | Conversatio.org | Dallas Willard
7 – Kingdom Salvation – audio
8 – Q & A: Discipleship – audio
Article https://renovare.org/articles/artful-discipleship-part-one
** Is there a way the I might use art in my “pattern” of life with God this week? Notice what happens when you do?
Maturing Toward Wholeness Chpts 11 and 12
- Prayer and Prayers That Can Be Prayed in Five Seconds
Developing a Rule of Life Class at Martin Institute
6 – Nine Steps for Spending More Time with the Trinity Each Day – exercise
Journal during month as listening and reading
- what stands out to me? Why do I think it does?
- what do you think is going on between you and God in these “stand out” areas?
- what kind of shaping might God be doing? What feels life giving and what resistance is felt?
7 – Kingdom Salvation – audio
8 – Q & A: Discipleship – audio
Article https://renovare.org/articles/artful-discipleship-part-one
** Is there a way the I might use art in my “pattern” of life with God this week? Notice what happens when you do?
Maturing Toward Wholeness Chpts 11 and 12
- Prayer and Prayers That Can Be Prayed in Five Seconds
Developing a Rule of Life Class at Martin Institute
6 – Nine Steps for Spending More Time with the Trinity Each Day – exercise
Journal during month as listening and reading
- what stands out to me? Why do I think it does?
- what do you think is going on between you and God in these “stand out” areas?
- what kind of shaping might God be doing? What feels life giving and what resistance is felt?
Month 7
Divine Conspiracy | Conversatio.org | Dallas Willard
9 – The Beatitudes - audio
Maturing Toward Wholeness | Chapters 13 & 14 | George Miley
13 - With All Your Heart | part 1 and part 2
14 - With All Your Soul | part 1 and part 2
Developing a Rule of Life | Class at Martin Institute
7 – A New Planner of Living – exercise
Journal during month as listening and reading
- what stands out to me? Why do I think it does?
- what do you think is going on between you and God in these “stand out” areas?
- what kind of shaping might God be doing? What feels life giving and what resistance is felt?
9 – The Beatitudes - audio
Maturing Toward Wholeness | Chapters 13 & 14 | George Miley
13 - With All Your Heart | part 1 and part 2
14 - With All Your Soul | part 1 and part 2
Developing a Rule of Life | Class at Martin Institute
7 – A New Planner of Living – exercise
Journal during month as listening and reading
- what stands out to me? Why do I think it does?
- what do you think is going on between you and God in these “stand out” areas?
- what kind of shaping might God be doing? What feels life giving and what resistance is felt?
Month 8
Divine Conspiracy | Conversatio.org | Dallas Willard
10 - Transformation - audio
Maturing Toward Wholeness | Chapters 15 & 16 | George Miley
15 - With All Your Mind – Thoughts | part 1 and part 2
16 - With All Your Mind – Emotions | part 1 and part 2
Developing a Rule of Life | Class at Martin Institute
8 – Awareness: Game with Minutes – exercise
Journal during month as listening and reading
-what stands out to me? Why do I think it does?
-what do you think is going on between you and God in these “stand out” areas?
-what kind of shaping might God be doing? What feels life giving and what resistance is felt?
10 - Transformation - audio
Maturing Toward Wholeness | Chapters 15 & 16 | George Miley
15 - With All Your Mind – Thoughts | part 1 and part 2
16 - With All Your Mind – Emotions | part 1 and part 2
Developing a Rule of Life | Class at Martin Institute
8 – Awareness: Game with Minutes – exercise
Journal during month as listening and reading
-what stands out to me? Why do I think it does?
-what do you think is going on between you and God in these “stand out” areas?
-what kind of shaping might God be doing? What feels life giving and what resistance is felt?
Month 9
Divine Conspiracy | Conversatio.org | Dallas Willard
11 – Church Communities – audio
12 – Q and A: Formation
Maturing Toward Wholeness | Chapters 17 & 18 | George Miley
17 - With All Your Strength part 1
17 - With All Your Strength part 2
18 - Loving Your Neighbor (Personal Relationships) part 1
18 - Loving Your Neighbor (Personal Relationships) part 2
Developing a Rule of Life | Class at Martin Institute
9 – 12 Steps to Spiritual Formation in the 23rd Psalm – exercise
Journal during month as listening and reading
- what stands out to me? Why do I think it does?
- what do you think is going on between you and God in these “stand out” areas?
- what kind of shaping might God be doing? What feels life giving and what resistance is felt?
11 – Church Communities – audio
12 – Q and A: Formation
Maturing Toward Wholeness | Chapters 17 & 18 | George Miley
17 - With All Your Strength part 1
17 - With All Your Strength part 2
18 - Loving Your Neighbor (Personal Relationships) part 1
18 - Loving Your Neighbor (Personal Relationships) part 2
Developing a Rule of Life | Class at Martin Institute
9 – 12 Steps to Spiritual Formation in the 23rd Psalm – exercise
Journal during month as listening and reading
- what stands out to me? Why do I think it does?
- what do you think is going on between you and God in these “stand out” areas?
- what kind of shaping might God be doing? What feels life giving and what resistance is felt?
Month 10
Divine Conspiracy | Conversatio.org | Dallas Willard
13 – Kingdom Living - audio
Maturing Toward Wholeness | Chapters 19 & 20 | George Miley
19 - Security | part 1
19 - Security | part 2
20 - Learning How to Forgive | part 1
20 - Learning How to Forgive | part 2
Developing a Rule of Life | Class at Martin Institute
10 – Part II: Spending a Day with Jesus - audio
Journal during month as listening and reading
- what stands out to me? Why do I think it does?
- what do you think is going on between you and God in these “stand out” areas?
- what kind of shaping might God be doing? What feels life giving and what resistance is felt
13 – Kingdom Living - audio
Maturing Toward Wholeness | Chapters 19 & 20 | George Miley
19 - Security | part 1
19 - Security | part 2
20 - Learning How to Forgive | part 1
20 - Learning How to Forgive | part 2
Developing a Rule of Life | Class at Martin Institute
10 – Part II: Spending a Day with Jesus - audio
Journal during month as listening and reading
- what stands out to me? Why do I think it does?
- what do you think is going on between you and God in these “stand out” areas?
- what kind of shaping might God be doing? What feels life giving and what resistance is felt
Month 11
Divine Conspiracy | Conversatio.org | Dallas Willard
14 – Living Without Anger - audio
Maturing Toward Wholeness | Chapters 21 & 22| George Miley
21 - The Ministry of Reconciliation | part 1
21 - The Ministry of Reconciliation | part 1
22 - Honor Your Father and Mother | part 1
22 - Honor Your Father and Mother | part 2
Developing a Rule of Life | Class at Martin Institute
11 – Part II: Reflections on Scripture - exercise
Journal during month as listening and reading
- what stands out to me? Why do I think it does?
- what do you think is going on between you and God in these “stand out” areas?
- what kind of shaping might God be doing? What feels life giving and what resistance is felt
14 – Living Without Anger - audio
Maturing Toward Wholeness | Chapters 21 & 22| George Miley
21 - The Ministry of Reconciliation | part 1
21 - The Ministry of Reconciliation | part 1
22 - Honor Your Father and Mother | part 1
22 - Honor Your Father and Mother | part 2
Developing a Rule of Life | Class at Martin Institute
11 – Part II: Reflections on Scripture - exercise
Journal during month as listening and reading
- what stands out to me? Why do I think it does?
- what do you think is going on between you and God in these “stand out” areas?
- what kind of shaping might God be doing? What feels life giving and what resistance is felt
Month 12
Divine Conspiracy | Conversatio.org | Dallas Willard
15 - Prayer - audio
16 - Q & A : Prayer - audio
Maturing Toward Wholeness | Chapters 23 & 24| George Miley
23 - New Life Comes Forth from Death | part 1
23 - New Life Comes Forth from Death | part 1
24 - Grace | part 1
24 - Grace | part 2
Developing a Rule of Life | Class at Martin Institute
12 - Notes - listen to a couple extra talks of interest
Journal during month as listening and reading
- what stands out to me? Why do I think it does?
- what do you think is going on between you and God in these “stand out” areas?
- what kind of shaping might God be doing? What feels life giving and what resistance is felt
15 - Prayer - audio
16 - Q & A : Prayer - audio
Maturing Toward Wholeness | Chapters 23 & 24| George Miley
23 - New Life Comes Forth from Death | part 1
23 - New Life Comes Forth from Death | part 1
24 - Grace | part 1
24 - Grace | part 2
Developing a Rule of Life | Class at Martin Institute
12 - Notes - listen to a couple extra talks of interest
Journal during month as listening and reading
- what stands out to me? Why do I think it does?
- what do you think is going on between you and God in these “stand out” areas?
- what kind of shaping might God be doing? What feels life giving and what resistance is felt
Other Resources
• Explore ruleoflife.org website (Steve Macchia) for creative idearuleoflife.com/
• E4 App-- Here is a link to the E4 App. This App has a variety of teachings but most relevant to us is
19 hour series of teachings on The Divine Conspiracy.
• George Miley teachings--on the Quellen website. Here is a link. There are 4 different chapter
teachings each with at least two audio sections, notes are also available.
• E4 App-- Here is a link to the E4 App. This App has a variety of teachings but most relevant to us is
19 hour series of teachings on The Divine Conspiracy.
• George Miley teachings--on the Quellen website. Here is a link. There are 4 different chapter
teachings each with at least two audio sections, notes are also available.