Week 1: Introduction & Chapter 1-3
Reading:
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Discipline of Purity
- Chapter 2: Discipline of Marriage
- Chapter 3: Discipline of Fatherhood
Discussion Points:
- What does “discipline” mean to you in a spiritual context?
- How does discipline play a role in your personal purity, marriage, and fatherhood?
- How can these areas of life influence your relationship with God and others?
Week 2: Chapters 4-6
Reading:
- Chapter 4: Discipline of Friendship
- Chapter 5: Discipline of Mind
- Chapter 6: Discipline of Devotion
Discussion Points:
- How have friendships shaped your walk with God?
- How can we maintain a disciplined mind in today’s world?
- What are practical ways to deepen our devotion to God daily?
Week 3: Chapters 7-9
Reading:
- Chapter 7: Discipline of Prayer
- Chapter 8: Discipline of Worship
- Chapter 9: Discipline of Integrity
Discussion Points:
- What has been your biggest challenge in developing a disciplined prayer life?
- How can worship become a more central part of your life outside of church gatherings?
- In what areas of life do you find maintaining integrity most difficult, and how can you strengthen it?
Week 4: Chapters 10-12
Reading:
- Chapter 10: Discipline of Tongue
- Chapter 11: Discipline of Work
- Chapter 12: Discipline of Perseverance
Discussion Points:
- How can we discipline our speech to build up rather than tear down?
- What does a godly work ethic look like in your profession?
- How can we remain disciplined when faced with trials or setbacks?
Week 5: Chapters 13-15
Reading:
- Chapter 13: Discipline of Church
- Chapter 14: Discipline of Leadership
- Chapter 15: Discipline of Giving
Discussion Points:
- How does being disciplined in church involvement contribute to your spiritual growth?
- What lessons can we learn about godly leadership from the book?
- How do you practice disciplined giving in your life, and how does it shape your heart?
Week 6: Final Reflections & Conclusion
Reading:
- Chapter 16: Discipline of Witness
- Conclusion
Discussion Points:
- What impact has this book had on your spiritual life and disciplines?
- How can we become more disciplined in witnessing to others about our faith?
- How will you take the lessons from this book forward in your daily walk with God?