What Are The Seven Essentials?
The Seven Essentials to the christian walk are: Word of God Prayer Worship Outreach Fellowship Giving Service By participating in one of each of these areas, it allows you to stay focused on what's important in your discipleship journey. Click on any of the bullet points above to take a deeper dive into each essential.
Worship
Acts 2:47 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And every day the Lord added to them those who were being saved. Engage in songs focused on who God is! (i.e. "God Is" by James Cleveland) Engage in prayer with a focus on who God is! (i.e. Psalm 150) Give and offering to God with a cheerful attitude of gratitude. (2 Corinthians 9:7) Teach someone something from the bible. Record loving thoughts about God in a journal. Verbally praise God for 5 things you observe in nature.
Outreach
Acts 2:46-47 46 And every day they devoted themselves [to meeting] together in the temple complex, and broke bread from house to house. They ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And every day the Lord added to them those who were being saved. Shared the gospel with a family member. Shared the gospel with a co-worker. Shared the gospel with a stranger. Shared the gospel with someone online. Shared the gospel on a social media post. Shared the
Giving
Luke 6:3838 Give, and it will be given to you; a good measure-pressed down, shaken together, and running over-will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you." 5. Establish regular dollar amount for offering toward Reach Academy 6. Establish regular dollar amount for offering toward other charitable organizations 7. Establish regular dollar amount for offering toward Reach Academy 8. Commit to pay overdue debts 9. Commitments to give to the poor 10. Commitments to give to family Committ To Become A New Tither Give Abooe The
Service
Acts 2:43 Deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. Served in a NEBC adult ministry on Sunday. Served in a NEBC Youth ministry on Sunday. Served in a NEBC Children ministry on Sunday. Served in my neighborhood. Served in my community with another non-profit organization. Served a senior citizen. Served at Reach Academy. Serving in the church allows us to do our part to take care of the needs of our other sisters and brothers
Prayer
Acts 2:42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Start your day with prayer. Adore God in prayer. 1Chronicles 29:11-13 Confess your sins to God. Proverbs 28:13 Express gratitude to God with thanksgiving. 1Thessalonians 5:16-18 Pray for others in need. Colossians 4:12 Ask God for your specific needs. 1John 5:14-15 Attend Noon Day Prayer service. End your day talking to God. Continuous praying throughout the day. (Men ought to always pray