Day 18 – Learning From Others

Day 18: “Learning from Others”

Forty Days in the Wilderness – A 40 Day Quiet Time Series
I. Matthew 18:1-4

1. What kind of heart does God want us to have?
2. What qualities of children do we need to imitate?

II. Matthew 28:18-20  

1. From verse 20, what are disciples called to do with younger disciples?
2. Read 1Timothy 4:12.
3. Can a Christian be young in age yet be mature in the Lord?
4. What should your attitude be when you are being taught, mentored or corrected by a mature Christian who is younger in age?

III. Ephesians 4:11-13  

1. From verse 11, from whom do others disciples learn?
2. Where do we find the teachings of the apostles and prophets? In what book?
3. Evangelists are preachers, pastors are elders, and teachers those who instruct, counsel or mentor others. From verses 12-13, list the reason(s) why we are to learn from such persons?

IV. Hebrews 13:7, 17  

1. Do you submit to the authority of those who lead and teach you?
2. Do you imitate the faith of those who lead and teach you?
3. Are you a pleasure to teach?

V. Psalm 32:8-10  

1. Why does God’s Word encourage us not to be as horses and mules when it comes to learning what is right?

For Your Encouragement:

1. Seek mature disciples out and ask them questions.
2. If you are a mature disciple, yet, younger in age, be a great example to all believers!
3. If you are a young disciple, yet, older in age, do not look down on anyone because of their physical age. Rather, learn from those whom God has given insight.