The First Mark of a Disciple: Love = Obedience

Obedience Assessment

New Believers

You're new to following Jesus, and that's a great place to start. This isn't a test, and there are no wrong answers.

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Your progress

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How to use this assessment

It's a chance to see how God is already working in you, and to give you something to talk about with your disciple-maker. Rate each statement using this scale.

1Not yet

2Starting to

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Words to know

Obedience: Doing what Jesus says because you love and trust Him.
Disciple: Someone who follows Jesus and learns to live His way.
Grace: God's love and kindness that you don't have to earn.
Holy Spirit: God living in you, helping you follow Jesus.

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Why I Obey

Jesus loved you first. Obeying Him is how you love Him back. (1 John 4:19, John 14:15)

I understand that obeying Jesus is how I show I love Him.

I understand that obeying Jesus is how I show I love Him.1Not yet2Starting to3Yes

I know I don't obey to make God love me. He already does.

I know I don't obey to make God love me. He already does.1Not yet2Starting to3Yes

I want to please God, not just stay out of trouble.

I want to please God, not just stay out of trouble.1Not yet2Starting to3Yes

I believe God's ways are good for me.

I believe God's ways are good for me.1Not yet2Starting to3Yes

Check-in: What makes me want to follow Jesus?

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Listening to Jesus

You can't obey what you don't know, so start by listening.

I'm reading the Bible, even a little, to hear what Jesus says.

I'm reading the Bible, even a little, to hear what Jesus says.1Not yet2Starting to3Yes

When I read something Jesus says, I ask, “How can I do this?”

When I read something Jesus says, I ask, “How can I do this?”1Not yet2Starting to3Yes

I pray and ask God to help me understand and follow Him.

I pray and ask God to help me understand and follow Him.1Not yet2Starting to3Yes

I'm learning to listen to God more than to my old habits.

I'm learning to listen to God more than to my old habits.1Not yet2Starting to3Yes

Check-in: What's one thing Jesus has said that has stood out to me?

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Where God Is at Work in Me

Tick any area where you can already see God changing you. It might be small. Small still counts.

How I use my timeWhat I let my mind dwell onThe way I speak to and about peopleHow I treat my family and friendsHow I work or studyHabits I'm leaving behind

Check-in: Where have I noticed God changing me since I started following Jesus?

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Taking Small Steps

God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him. (Philippians 2:13)

When I know what God wants, I do it instead of putting it off.

When I know what God wants, I do it instead of putting it off.1Not yet2Starting to3Yes

I'm letting go of things I know don't please God.

I'm letting go of things I know don't please God.1Not yet2Starting to3Yes

When I get it wrong, I go back to God instead of giving up.

When I get it wrong, I go back to God instead of giving up.1Not yet2Starting to3Yes

I obey God even when it's hard or others don't understand.

I obey God even when it's hard or others don't understand.1Not yet2Starting to3Yes

Check-in: What's one small step of obedience God is asking me to take this week?

Where I'm at

Answer the remaining 12 statements to see where you landed.

1. Why I Obey–

2. Listening to Jesus–

4. Taking Small Steps–

One next step

Choose one to try this week.

Read a chapter of John each day this week, and write down one thing Jesus says to doPray each morning: “Jesus, I love You. Help me do what You say today.”Tell my disciple-maker one thing I know God wants me to doWrite John 14:15 on a card and read it every day

Closing prayer

Jesus,
Thank You for loving me first.
I want to love You back by doing what You say.
I don't always know how, and sometimes I get it wrong,
but I'm Yours, and I want to follow You.
Teach me Your ways.
Give me a willing heart,
and help me take the next step, one day at a time.
Amen.

Final truth

Obeying Jesus is how you love Him back.
You don't obey to earn God's love. You obey because you already have it.
You're not doing this alone. God's Spirit helps you.
Small steps still count. Keep going.

Finish and send

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