The Character of a Follower of Jesus

By The Navigators

Over 7 Million Sold in the Series

For fifty years, the bestselling Design for Discipleship Bible study series (DFD) has offered millions of new and experienced believers a chance to learn firsthand what it means to be a modern-day disciple of Jesus. Every study can be used individually, in one-on-one discipleship, or with small groups.

In The Character of a Follower of Jesus, you’ll discover what it looks like when your life is rooted and established in Christ, through five Bible studies:

• The Call to Fruitful Living
• Authentic Love in Action
• Purity of Life
• Integrity in Living
• Character Development in Suffering

These field-tested studies offer interactive, discussion-prompting questions that inspire and nurture growth toward Christian maturity. There are seven studies in the series and a leader's guide. Go in order or choose the topic that best fits your need.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
• Release date: May 2, 2023
• ISBN: 9781641587211

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Contents

Building for Quality

Chapter1: The Call to Fruitful Living

Chapter2: Authentic Love in Action

Chapter3: Purity of Life

Chapter4: Integrity in Living

Chapter5: Character Development in Suffering

BUILDING FOR QUALITY

Having completed the first three books in the Design for Discipleship series, you already know the benefit of personal Bible study—what it means to search the Scriptures and discover Jesus as the Way, the Truth, and the Life. You have probably