Cleopas Project

Spirit-Empowered Apprenticeship

 

SCC longs to a be a community that doesn't just say we're Christians, but is actually living out the ways of Jesus. How do we do that? 

1. Choose your Cleopas (Luke 24:18): Find someone who is willing to walk with you in a faith-based relationship. Remember - Jesus is the true discipler, we are simply fellow travelers seeking to do what Jesus did. 

2a. Choose how you will read scripture together. If you already have a rhythm of reading the Bible that works for you, simply invite this person to join you in that. Other resources are listed below. 

2b. Choose how you will pray together. Prayer is a key component to any discipleship or apprentice relationship. If you have a rhythm of prayer that is fruitful for you, simply invite your Emmaus Road companion to join you in that. Other models of prayer are listed below.

3. Connect to pray and read together. Make it a habit to connect at least 3-4 times a week by text or phone and once a week in-person to discuss what you are reading and praying about.

Let us know about your Cleopas Project and we will send you encouragement and information.

 

Bible-Reading & Prayer Resources

The Navigators:

  • Bible Reading Plan: provides 25 readings per month, giving you a few days to catch-up and stay on track; includes both OT and NT portions.

  • Book-At-A-Time Plan: read the entire Bible in one year; each day includes a selection from the Old or New Testament plus a reading from the Wisdom literature.

  • 5x5x5 New Testament Plan: read the entire New Testament; 5 minutes a day, 5 days a week, and 5 ways to dig deeper.

Lectio 365 App: a free app in which you pray the Bible by meditating on the scriptures and asking God to speak through them.

The Bible Recap Podcast: If you've ever closed your Bible and thought, "What did I just read?", this podcast is for you! In 8 minutes a day, you’ll get a summary and highlight reel of that day's Bible reading from our 1-year chronological plan (free on the Bible app).

ACTS Prayer: Pray in four simple steps.

  • Adoration: prayers of praise and honor to God.

  • Confession: confess and repent of sinful acts and behavior.

  • Thanksgiving: Thank Him for his work and gifts in your life.

  • Supplication: Supplication is the act of humble requests.

The Lord’s Prayer Conversationally: pray each phrase with a personal emphasis:

  • “Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.” .

  • “Your kingdom come and your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”

  • “Give us this day our daily bread.” .

  • “Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.”

  • “Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.”

  • “For your is the kingdom and power and the glory forever. Amen.”