The very first step in learning how to live our the Christian life is to follow someone else. In Christianity we call this discipleship. Through an intentional mentorship, disciples will grow through the doctrines of God's word and the accountability to live them out.

Ephesians 4:14
That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

2 Timothy 2:2
And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

1 Corinthians 4:15
For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.

Philippians 4:9
Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

God has given every believer specific things to steward. Disciples have those things surrendered to Him. As we grow deeper with the Lord, we learn to surrender our gift, resources, and identities to Him so that He can use them to forward His mission in reaching the world.

Matthew 6:21
For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

1 Corinthians 16:2
Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

2 Corinthians 9:6–8
[6] But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
[7] Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

[8] And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:

1 Corinthians 12:7
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.

Every believer is designed to live in community together with other Christians. The church is not just a social club or a Sunday experience, it is a body, a living entity where we are "members one of another". We need each other in fellowship, gifting in the Spirit, counsel and encouragement. Every member has a role to play as we work together to reach the world with the gospel.

Romans 12:5
So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

Acts 2:42–46
[42] And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
[43] And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.
[44] And all that believed were together, and had all things common;
[45] And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
[46] And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,

Ephesians 4:15–16
[15] But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
[16] From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.

We CANOT grow without God's word. Only God's word provides enriching nourishment to live the out the gospel and the Christian life. This is a shift from devotions and favorite verses to rightly dividing and learning doctrine.

John 8:31
Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;

2 Timothy 2:15
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Hebrews 5:13–14
[13] For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.
[14] But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.