Follow Along

At Compassion Church, studying God’s word is an important part of the discipleship process. That’s why we are providing guides to follow along with the sermon series’ throughout the year.

A Follow Guide for Reflection and Discipleship

This guide is designed to accompany our sermon series through the letters of Peter. As a people called to holiness and scattered as "elect exiles," these readings invite us to see our identity through the lens of God's transformative grace.

  • Focus: The return of Christ and our final encouragement.

    Day 1 | 2 Peter 3:1-7: Scoffers will come, saying "Where is the
    promise of his coming?" When you feel like God is "slow," how can you
    remind yourself of His eternal perspective (a thousand years as one
    day)?

    Day 2 | 2 Peter 3:8-9: The Lord is "patient toward you, not wishing
    that any should perish." How does God's patience toward you motivate
    you to be patient and evangelistic toward others?

    Day 3 | 2 Peter 3:10-13: "What sort of people ought you to be in lives
    of holiness and godliness?" Since this world is temporary, how does
    that re-prioritize your to-do list for this week?

    Day 4 | 2 Peter 3:14-15: Be diligent to be found by Him "without spot
    or blemish, and at peace." Peace is a fruit of the Spirit. Where do
    you need the "peace of God" to guard your heart today?

    Day 5 | 2 Peter 3:16-17: Take care that you are not carried away with
    the error of lawless people. How does staying connected to your Life
    Group or church family help you stay "stable" in your faith?

    Day 6 | 2 Peter 3:18: "Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and
    Savior Jesus Christ." This is the final command. What is one practical
    way you will continue to "grow in grace" after this series is over?

A Disciple’s Compass: 24-Day Follow Guide

Think of your discipleship not as a linear checklist to complete, but as a journey of Spiritual Formation designed to orient your entire life toward the goal of Christ-likeness. This guide is designed to help you recalibrate your daily walk through the four directions of our discipleship process: Know, Grow, Sow, and Go.

  • "Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent." — John 17:3

    Day 1

    • Scripture: John 17:1–3

    • Big Idea: Eternal life is not a future destination; it is a present, intimate relationship with Jesus. 

    • Journal Prompts: How would your daily life change if you viewed "eternal life" as starting today rather than after your last breath?

    Day 2

    • Scripture: Psalm 22:22

    • Big Idea: Speaking in the assembly helps us know God together. 

    •  Journal Prompts: Why do you think public praise "in the midst of the congregation" matters so much to David? How has hearing someone else's public praise or testimony strengthened your own faith during a dark season?

    Day 3

    • Scripture: Philippians 3:8–10

    • Big Idea: Everything is a loss compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus personally. 

    • Journal Prompts: What "gains" or achievements are you currently tempted to prioritize over intimacy with Christ?

    Day 4

    • Scripture: Psalm 27:4

    • Big Idea: Dwelling in the presence of God can happen in the context of corporate worship.

    • Journal Prompts: To "dwell" means to settle in, stay, and feel at home. Do you currently view time with God as a duty to check off, a crisis hotline, or a home to dwell in? What shifts need to happen in your heart to make His presence feel like home? What does it mean to dwell in God’s presence together as a local church? How can you practice this?

    Day 5

    • Scripture: 1 John 4:7–8 

    • Big Idea: To know God is to know Love itself, because God is Love. 

    •  Journal Prompts: How has your understanding of God's love been shaped by your earthly relationships? Ask God to reveal His true character to you.

    Day 6

    • Scripture: Matthew 7:22–23 

    • Big Idea: Miracles and busyness in God’s name mean nothing without an intimate connection to Him. 

    • Journal Prompts: Do you ever feel like you are "performing" for God? How can you shift from "doing" for Him to simply "being" with Him today?

  • "Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ." — Ephesians 4:15–16

    Day 1

    • Scripture: Ephesians 4:11–13 

    • Big Idea: We are equipped to do works of service so the body of Christ may be built up and reach maturity. 

    • Journal Prompts: Who in your life is helping you grow toward maturity? How are you contributing to the growth of those around you?

    Day 2

    • Scripture: Ephesians 4:14–16 

    • Big Idea: Growth happens when each part of the body does its work, joined and held together by every supporting ligament.

    •  Journal Prompts: Why is it difficult to grow in isolation? What is one way you can better "connect" to your spiritual community this week?

    Day 3

    • Scripture: Hebrews 10:24–25 

    • Big Idea: We must spur one another on toward love and good deeds by meeting together regularly. 

    • Journal Prompts: Reflect on your "predictability" in community. How does regular attendance and vulnerability help you grow?

    Day 4

    • Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:8

    • Big Idea: Sharing our lives with one another is as important as sharing the Gospel. 

    • Journal Prompts: Paul identifies two components of his ministry: the gospel of God (truth) and his own life (relationships). Which of these comes more naturally to you? Do you tend to offer people theology without vulnerability, or vulnerability without biblical truth? What does it look like practically for you to share your "own self" or "life" with other believers today? What parts of your life (e.g., your home, your time, your weaknesses, your failures) do you find hardest to open up to others?

    Day 5

    • Scripture: Acts 2:42–47 

    • Big Idea: The early church grew as they devoted themselves to teaching, fellowship, and prayer together.

    •  Journal Prompts: Which of these four areas (teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, or prayer) do you feel most "at home" in? Which do you need to lean into more?

    Day 6

    • Scripture: Proverbs 27:17 

    • Big Idea: As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. 

    •  Journal Prompts: Who has "sharpened" you recently? Is there a difficult conversation you need to have in order to grow?

  • "A man reaps what he sows... Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." — Galatians 6:7–9

    Day 1

    • Scripture: Galatians 6:8–10 

    • Big Idea: We are called to do good to everyone, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. 

    • Journal Prompts: To whom is God calling you to show "extra" goodness today? How can you sow to the Spirit rather than the flesh?

    Day 2

    • Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10–11

    •  Big Idea: Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others as faithful stewards. 

    • Journal Prompts: What unique gift or passion has God given you? How are you currently using it "for the sake of the community"?

    Day 3

    • Scripture: Romans 12:1–2 

    • Big Idea: True worship is offering your entire life as a living sacrifice to God. 

    • Journal Prompts: What part of your life (time, money, talent) feels hardest to "offer up" right now? Why?

    Day 4

    • Scripture: Romans 12:4–8 - 

    • Big Idea: Though we are many, we form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.

    •  Journal Prompts: How does the truth that you "belong to others" change how you view your responsibilities within the church?

    Day 5

    • Scripture: Luke 10:25–37 

    • Big Idea: Loving our neighbor means having compassion and taking tangible action for those in need. 

    • Journal Prompts: Who is the "neighbor" God has placed in your path that needs a tangible expression of His love?

    Day 6

    • Scripture: Matthew 25:34–40 

    • Big Idea: Whatever you did for the least of these, you did for Christ Himself. 

    • Journal Prompts: How can you serve the "least of these" in Lynchburg this week? What simple act of service can you commit to?

  • "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations... And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." — Matthew 28:19–20

    Day 1

    • Scripture: Matthew 28:18–20

    •  Big Idea: We go on mission with the authority of Jesus and the promise of His constant presence. 

    • Journal Prompts: How does the promise "I am with you always" give you courage to share your faith?

    Day 2

    • Scripture: Acts 1:8 

    • Big Idea: You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you to be witnesses to the ends of the earth.

    • Journal Prompts: Do you feel like you are trying to "go" in your own strength? Ask the Holy Spirit for power to be a witness today?

    Day 3

    • Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17–21 

    • Big Idea: We are Christ’s ambassadors, entrusted with the ministry of reconciliation. 

    • Journal Prompts: An ambassador represents a King. How are you representing King Jesus in your workplace or neighborhood?

    Day 4

    • Scripture: Romans 10:13–15

    •  Big Idea: How can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? Beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.

    •  Journal Prompts: Who is one person in your life who hasn't heard the "Good News"? Pray for an opportunity to speak to them this week.

    Day 5

    • Scripture: John 20:21 

    • Big Idea: As the Father has sent Jesus, so He is sending us into the world. 

    • Journal Prompts: Jesus was sent to serve, heal, and restore. In what "broken" place is He sending you to bring restoration?

    Day 6

    • Scripture: Isaiah 6:8 

    • Big Idea: When the Lord asks, "Whom shall I send?" our response should be, "Here am I. Send me!" 

    • Journal Prompts: Reflect on the past 24 days. How has your "Compass" been recalibrated? Where is God sending you next?