Discipleship Training / Catechesis / Instruction

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Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you.
Matthew 28:19

Luke 1:4 that you might know the certainty concerning the things in which you were instructed.

Galatians 6:6 But let him who is taught in the word share all good things with him who teaches.

This discipleship training consists of 22 lessons and is intended to guide new and growing believers in following Jesus Christ.

The concept of the lessons is: research God's Word yourself and discover what it says. Take out your Bible, look up the texts, read them and answer the questions by writing them down. This is how you learn to read and understand God's Word yourself.

Each lesson contains:

Questions you answer yourself from God's Word
3 Bible texts to memorize

Which Bible translation?
We recommend using one of the following English translations. They are listed here in order from literal to free:

King James Version (KJV) — the most literal classic, but with archaic language
World English Bible (WEB) — modern revision of the ASV, public domain
English Standard Version (ESV) — readable and faithful
New International Version (NIV) — clear and accessible

Every translation has its strengths. The KJV and WEB are the most literal, the ESV and NIV are more accessible. Use what suits you — the most important thing is that you read!

2 Timothy 2:2 The things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same things to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.

Depending on how much you know about the faith, it can be useful to first watch the videos of the Alpha course.

Watch the Alpha course videos →

Download lessons 1–13 as PDF

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Schedule 2026

The discipleship training continues every two weeks. You can join in later without any problem.

When: Every 2 weeks on Friday evening
Time: 18:00 — 21:30
Location: Dordrecht, NL — see Gatherings for the current location

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Want to come along? Call or text us in advance!
Maarten Vroegindeweij — 06-42418597

Part A — Foundation

The basics of the faith: God's Word, the gospel, repentance and baptism.

→ Lesson 1

Lesson 1: God's Word

The foundation of our faith. What does God's Word teach about itself? 2 Timothy 3:16-17 as starting point.

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→ Lesson 2

Lesson 2: God the Creator

Who is God? YaHWeH, Elohim. Creation, mankind and the Fall. Genesis 1-3.

Start lesson 2

→ Lesson 3

Lesson 3: The Law

The Ten Commandments, written out in full. What does God ask of mankind?

Coming soon — already available in Dutch

→ Lesson 4

Lesson 4: The Gospel

The Good News of Jesus Christ. From creation to being born again.

Lesson 5: Repentance & Baptism

Repentance and baptism by immersion. 30 questions.

Start lesson 5

→ Lesson 6

Lesson 6: Prayer

Speaking with your heavenly Father. 38 questions about prayer.

Lesson 8: Hope

Encouragements for new believers. 28 questions about who you are in Christ.

Part B — Growth in Christ

Growing in your faith: the foundation, reformation, the spiritual battle and fruits.

→ Lesson 10

Lesson 10: Foundation of the faith

The foundations from Hebrews 6: baptism with the Holy Spirit, laying on of hands, resurrection and eternal judgment.

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→ Lesson 11

Lesson 11: Reformation of life

God's law and ongoing repentance. The new life in Christ.

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→ Lesson 13

Lesson 13: Spiritual armor

The spiritual battle and the armor of God from Ephesians 6.

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Lesson 15: Fruits of the Spirit

The vine, the fruits of the Spirit and the works of the flesh. Galatians 5, John 15.

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Lesson 16: Who is Jesus? + Matthew 6-7

The divinity of Jesus Christ and the Sermon on the Mount.

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Lesson 18: Israel, the Tabernacle and the Blood

God's people Israel, the tabernacle as shadow of Christ, and atonement through the blood.

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Lesson 19: Romans 1

God's wrath over sin. The righteousness of God and the gospel.

Coming soon

Part C — Deepening

Deepening in repentance, faith, God's law, the day of rest, man & woman and the church.

→ Lesson 20

Lesson 20: Repentance

Daily repentance and sanctification. Continually growing toward Christ.

Lesson 21: Faith

The foundation of our life. What faith is and how it grows.

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→ Lesson 22

Lesson 22: God's Law

Law and grace. The role of God's commandments in the life of a believer.

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Lesson 23: The Day of Rest

God's rest for His people. The sabbath and rest in Christ.

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→ Lesson 24

Lesson 24: Man and Woman

God's design for man and woman. Marriage and roles in the church.

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Lesson 25: The Church

The Body of Christ. Being a church together according to God's Word.

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Part D — Mission

Telling the gospel and making disciples.

→ Lesson 26

Lesson 26: Telling the Gospel

Witnessing for Christ. How do you tell the good news to others?

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→ Lesson 27

Lesson 27: Go therefore

Sending out and discipleship. Making disciples yourself for Jesus Christ.

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