#WhyDisciple

Use this 31-day content to explore what discipleship looks like for believers from being disciple to learning to do discipleship. We suggest using each of the bullet points for your Twitter account and choosing just one for your daily Facebook post. For graphics, click the link on the text and you’ll be taken to the graphic on our Facebook.

Day 1

• Article: Discipleship: What’s the point? #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/252f
• “Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved.” Romans 10:1 #WhyDisciple
• Is there a difference is between being a Christian and being a disciple? #WhyDisciple
• Graphic: Go and make disciples of all nations
  • Text: "Join us in the adventure of being a disciple of Christ and helping make disciples to transform the world. Matthew 28:19 #WhyDisciple"

Day 2

• Article: Discipleship is not just for “Super-Christians” but for every believer. #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/25av
• “Do you understand what you are reading?” The man replied, “How can I, unless someone instructs me?” Acts 8:30-31 #WhyDisciple
• Find out what others are doing near you to make disciples. To find a Cru movement, check out our locator tool. http://t.cru.org/25ax
• Graphic: I wouldn't be where I am today without your faithful investment in my life.
  • Text: "Tag the person in your life who has helped you become a disciple of Jesus. #WhyDisciple"

Day 3

• Article: Many believers want to grow in Christ, but do not have someone to show them how. #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/26ig
• “His concern was not with programs...but with men whom the multitudes would follow.” – Robert Coleman #WhyDisciple
• Is there someone who you would like to disciple you? Decide when you can approach that person about being discipled. #WhyDisciple
• Graphic: Christian disciples are sent...in the same work of world evangelism to which the Lord was sent, and for which he gave his life.” – Robert Coleman
  • Text: "We are sent to give our lives to the Lord's purposes because he gave his life for the world. #WhyDisciple"

Day 4

• Article: God has commanded all believers to help make disciples. http://t.cru.org/25ay #WhyDisciple
• He appointed twelve, designating them apostles, that they might be with him & that he might send them out to preach. Mark 3:14 #WhyDisciple
• Talk to God about the desires and fears you have related to being a dedicated disciple of Jesus. #WhyDisciple
• Graphic: He told them, ‘The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest field. – Luke 10:2
  • Text: "Join us in asking the Lord for more workers for this great harvest. #WhyDisciple"

Day 5

• Article: Tips for the Disciple Maker. #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/25b1
• "If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, & you will know the truth, & the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32 #WhyDisciple
• What hinders you from starting to disciple in your community or church? Ask God what’s your next best step. #WhyDisciple

Day 6

• Article: God can use discipleship as a redemptive relationship in someone's life. #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/25m5
• “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” – 1 Corinthians 11:1 #WhyDisciple
• Who do you want to become? What do you want to be remembered for when you die? Jot these things down where you can see it. #WhyDisciple

Day 7

• Article: Don't know how to disciple? Take a pastor's advice. #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/25b3
• “The one indispensable requirement for producing godly, mature Christians is godly, mature Christians.” – Kevin DeYoung #WhyDisciple
• Read John 15:1-17. Ask God for what you need to be a fruitful witness and disciple-maker. #WhyDisciple
• “You will know as much of God, and only as much of God, as you are willing to put into practice.” – Eric Liddell #WhyDisciple

Day 8

• Article: A church mentoring program helps build disciples. #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/25b6
• And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together... Hebrews 10:24-25 #WhyDisciple
• Graphic: Nothing teaches us about the preciousness of the Creator as much as when we learn the emptiness of everything else. – Charles Haddon Spurgeon
  • Text: "Would you discuss this truth with someone in your life today? #WhyDisciple"

Day 9

• Article: God has an intentional plan for your life. If you choose to follow Christ and walk with him as a multiplying disciple, you may end up influencing the lives of many. #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/26il
• “The meek man cares not who is greater than he; he has decided that the esteem of the world is not worth the effort.” – AW Tozer #WhyDisciple
• Graphic: The decision to grow always involves a choice between risk and comfort. – John Ortberg #WhyDisciple
• On a scale of 1-10, how much do you want to grow? Ask God to remove any apathy and show you how he wants you to grow. #WhyDisciple

Day 10

• Article: Should you just disciple anyone? #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/25m9
• When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die. – Dietrich Bonhoeffer #WhyDisciple
• Graphic: And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. – 2 Timothy 2:2
  • Text: "Grace, a student in the Philippines, discipled Ella, who discipled Mitzi, who discipled Nica. Every triangle represents a person. “As I continue meeting with Mitzi, I became more focused on Christ. She taught me things I thought I already knew before, but didn’t really understand. I understand the importance of reading the Bible more and what it means to follow it and then share it to the world.” – Nica #WhyDisciple"
• Ask God to see if he is calling you to a new practice, relationship or experience that can help you grow as a disciple. #WhyDisciple

Day 11

• Article: You can't disciple everyone, so invest your lives in a particular kind of person. #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/26ir
• Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple. Luke 14:27 #WhyDisciple
• What are the qualities of a disciple? Now ask yourself which qualities you want to grow in. #WhyDisciple
• Jesus staked His whole ministry on 12 men. He was not trying to impress the crowd, but usher in the Kingdom. – Robert Coleman #WhyDisciple

Day 12

• Article: Are you qualified to disciple others? #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/25ca
• How do we respond to this? "If anyone does not hate his own [family] & even his own life, he cannot be my disciple." Luke 14:26 #WhyDisciple
• How are you intentionally partnering with God to become who he intended you to be? Read Ephesians 2:10. #WhyDisciple
• Graphic: A disciple of Jesus wasn’t only a follower of His teachings; it involved personal allegiance...expressed by following him and pledging exclusive loyalty. – Eric Russ
  • Text: "What do you think of this definition of "disciple"? #WhyDisciple"

Day 13

• Article: “Who Should I disciple?” #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/25md
• “Such people... are raised up by God in answer to prayer... He will draw those to us whom we can disciple. – Robert Coleman. #WhyDisciple
• What qualities do you seek in a potential disciple? Willing, intentional, available? #WhyDisciple
• Graphic: Disciple your little ones
  • Text: "If you have kids, how are you modeling the life of Jesus in your home? #WhyDisciple"

Day 14

• Article: Is your disciple scared to share? Read this with them. #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/25cf
• Nothing is really lost by a life of sacrifice; everything is lost by failure to obey God's call. – Henry P Liddon #WhyDisciple
• Is there someone in your life who is not yet ready to be a disciple? Take a moment and pray for them now. #WhyDisciple
• Graphic: #WhyDisciple
  • Text: “When you invest in the life of an international student, you help influence the world. “When these students complete their education and return to their homelands...they become leaders.” – Dr. Billy Graham #WhyDisciple

Day 15

• Confess your sins & pray for one another..The prayer of a righteous person has great power.. Jas. 5:16. #WhyDisciple
• Read 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and discuss with a friend which qualities of a disciple-maker could apply to you. #WhyDisciple
• Graphic: Faith, Available, Intentional, Teachable, Heart for Others
  • Text: "What qualities do you seek in a potential disciple? #WhyDisciple"

Day 16

• Article: Without this concept, discipleship is pointless. #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/25cp
• No man has the mind of Christ, except him who makes it his business to obey him. – George MacDonald #WhyDisciple
• Read Acts 2:42-47. What would be true if disciples lived like believers in the early church? #WhyDisciple
• Graphic: “Discipling others is the priority around which our lives should be oriented.” – Robert Coleman
  • Text: "How might you orient your life in a way that enables you to make disciples? #WhyDisciple"

Day 17

• Article: How to be great at discipleship. #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/25ct
• He replied, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” – Luke 11:28 #WhyDisciple
• Encourage someone to begin spending time with God in His Word. http://t.cru.org/25cr #WhyDisciple
• Graphic: Discipleship – Relationship / Ministry / Word
  • Text: "3 components of discipleship: Word, Relationship, and Ministry. #WhyDisciple"

Day 18

• Article: A seasoned disciple-maker unveils the mystery behind a discipleship meeting. #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/26l0
• Are you using the Bible in discipleship? “For the word of God is living and active..." Hebrews 4:12 #WhyDisciple
• Challenge someone to process of discipleship with you or ask them to disciple you. #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/25lf
• Graphic: “Jesus did not urge his disciples to commit their lives to a doctrine, but to a person…” – Robert Coleman
  • Text: "The point of discipleship was to connect people to Jesus, not to a doctrine. #WhyDisciple"

Day 19

• Article: Disciple like Jesus. #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/25cw
• “...Present yourself to God as...a workman who does not need to be ashamed & who correctly handles the word...” 2 Tim 2:15 #WhyDisciple
• Reflect on the Spirit’s power to enable you to help others to be disciples of Christ. Acts 1:8 #WhyDisciple
• Graphic: "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it." Luke 11:28
  • Text: "Following Jesus isn't always easy, but it's worth it. #WhyDisciple"

Day 20

• Article: Every disciple-maker needs to know how to have these two kinds of conversations. #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/26l6
• “Authenticity is key for a healthy discipleship relationship.” – Eric Russ. #WhyDisciple
• Do you lean towards grace or truth when communicating with others? Ask God to help you to grow in that area. #WhyDisciple
• Graphic: Grace + Truth + Time = Change/Growth (growth model). #WhyDisciple
  • Text: "Do you know the ingredients of growth and change in a person's life? #WhyDisciple"

Day 21

• Doing Discipleship: Where to Begin. #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/25d3
• A treasured trait in a disciple is fruitful witness. “How beautiful are the feet of those who proclaim good news…” Isaiah 52:7 #WhyDisciple
• Take your disciple out with you in a public place to meet someone new, and ask them their perspective about spiritual issues. #WhyDisciple
• To regularly proclaim God grows people in their faith, courage, and eternal perspective. – Eric Russ. #WhyDisciple
• Graphic: Those who teach by their doctrine must teach by their life.
  • Text: "Are you living out what you teach others? #WhyDisciple"

Day 22

• Article: Does your disciple need to take on more responsibility? #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/25ll
• Ministry involves both Service and Evangelism. #WhyDisciple
• Take a few mins to search for service opportunities to do with other believers. Check out church, city, or volunteer websites. #WhyDisciple
• Graphic: “It is good to tell people what we mean, but it is infinitely better to show them...” – Robert Coleman #WhyDisciple
  • Text: "How will you both show and tell others about Jesus?"

Day 23

• Article: Are you afraid of offending people about your faith? #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/25d8
• “After they prayed...they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of the God boldly.” Acts 4:31 #WhyDisciple
• Ask God to fill you with his Spirit. Be alert for opportunities. Take the initiative & help others to take initiative with you. #WhyDisciple
• Graphic: Successful witnessing is taking the initiative to share Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit and leaving the results up to God – Bill Bright #WhyDisciple
  • Text: "Encourage someone to be a bold witness for Christ by sharing this definition with them. #WhyDisciple"

Day 24

• Article: What to teach your disciple. #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/25dg
• “Again Jesus said, ‘Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” John 20:21 #WhyDisciple
• Ask God for the desire for others to know Jesus & be disciples. Pray for others to come to faith & grow by your influence. #WhyDisciple
• Graphic: Walk by Faith / Communicate Your Faith / Multiply Your Faith
  • Text: "Discipleship involves walking by faith, communicating your faith, and multiplying your faith. How do you need to grow as a disciple? How do you want to help others grow? #WhyDisciple"

Day 25

• Article: 12 resources to help someone grow in their faith. #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/25lu
• What do you think this quote means? “Discipleship is caught, not taught.” – Eric Russ #WhyDisciple
• Help a new believer start growing through these video resources. #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/25dj
• Graphic: “Maturing in Christ takes time. There is no way that children can be raised in a hurry.” – Robert Coleman
  • Text: "Embrace the time it takes to become a mature disciple."

Day 26

• Article: Does your disciple need wisdom when it comes to dating? #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/26lc
• The Spirit helps us to experience God and be empowered to do his will. #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/25m0
• Read 2 Corinthians 9:10 and pray for help to increase your ability to sow and harvest righteousness. #WhyDisciple
• Graphic: He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing & increase the harvest of your righteousness. 2 Cor. 9:10
  • Text: “He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing & increase the harvest of your righteousness.” – 2 Cor 9:10

Day 27

• Article: How to see lasting change in a person’s life. #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/25dr
• Do you want students on your campus to know Jesus, or know a potential student leader? http://t.cru.org/25dp #WhyDisciple
• “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” – Matthew 6:33 #WhyDisciple
• “Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress.” – 1 Timothy 4:15 #WhyDisciple

Day 28

• Article: What to share in a personal testimony. #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/25m2
• “Not hero worship, but intimacy with Christ.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship #WhyDisciple
• Read what the Bible says about evangelism, and then share those verses with someone else. #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/25dt
• Graphic: “We often forget what an honor it is that God would offer relationship. We can get so accustomed to people begging us to follow God that we forget what a miracle it is that we are invited.” – Francis Chan #WhyDisciple

Day 29

• Article: Grow up! How to become a mature believer. #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/25dv
• "And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment" – Philippians 1:9. #WhyDisciple
• Help someone grow in prayer. Practice prayer that praises, gives thanks, confesses, meditates, & more. #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/25dy
• Graphic: “We change our behavior when the pain of staying the same becomes greater than the pain of changing.” – Peter Scazzero #WhyDisciple
  • Text: "Life change sometimes begins through hardship. Does God use your struggles to get your attention? #WhyDisciple"

Day 30

• Article: “Why I want to be a slave.” #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/25en
• “...Failing in love is better than succeeding in pride.” – Eugene Peterson. #WhyDisciple
• Read Mark 4:30-32. Where will you plant mustard seeds today? #WhyDisciple
• Graphic: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God…” – Romans 12:2. #WhyDisciple
  • Text: "We pray the people you influence for Christ would be transformed so deeply that they discern God's voice well in any setting. #WhyDisciple"

Day 31

• After graduation, what does someone need to live life on mission? #WhyDisciple http://t.cru.org/25e4
• "After this I beheld a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation..standing before the throne.." Revelation 7:9 #WhyDisciple
• Read Psalm 1. Pray that you and your disciples will be like fruitful trees for a lifetime. #WhyDisciple
• Graphic: “A few people so dedicated in time will shake the world for God. Victory is never won by the multitudes.” – Robert Coleman
  • Text: "Teach a few people to multiply their lives well and help reach the entire world. #WhyDisciple"