The Word
Begin with Scripture and establish why God's Word is the foundation for discovering truth and following Jesus.
This six-study journey is designed to put you in front of Jesus with an open Bible. Together, we'll explore who Jesus is, what He has done, how we respond to the gospel, and what it means to follow Him as Lord.
The goal isn't simply to know more about Jesus. It's to open the Bible, listen to what He says, and decide what you will do with Him.
The Gospel is a six-study journey through Scripture designed to help you encounter Jesus, understand the good news about Him, and consider what it means to follow Him as His disciple.
We'll read Scripture together, ask honest questions, talk through what we discover, and give God's Word room to challenge our assumptions and shape our response.
We aren't rushing through material. Each study gives us space to open Scripture, understand what we're reading, talk honestly, and respond to Jesus together.
Start with Scripture. We want God's Word to lead the conversation.
Slow down and notice what the passage actually says about Jesus, the gospel, and discipleship.
Ask questions. Share what you're seeing. Work through what is clear and what you're still wrestling with.
Consider what the truth means personally. What is Jesus calling you to believe, change, or do?
Bring what you've discovered before God and ask Him to shape your heart and your life.
We begin with God's Word, then spend three studies looking closely at Jesus before considering what it means to respond to the gospel and follow Him as a disciple. Each conversation builds on the one before it.
Begin with Scripture and establish why God's Word is the foundation for discovering truth and following Jesus.
Begin looking closely at Jesus Christ, His identity, His words, and what Scripture reveals about who He is.
Continue encountering Jesus through His ministry and teaching, paying attention to what He reveals about God and His kingdom.
Bring the Jesus studies toward their conclusion by considering His saving work and the significance of His death and resurrection.
Consider the response Scripture calls us to make as we place our faith in Jesus and surrender to Him as Lord.
Explore what it means to live as a disciple of Jesus: following Him, learning from Him, and joining His mission.
The studies are designed to be walked through with another Christian, giving you room to read, ask questions, wrestle with Scripture, and respond without being rushed.
Following Jesus was never meant to be a solo journey.
We'll connect you with someone from South Lake who can open the Bible with you, listen to your questions, and walk through the six studies at a comfortable pace.
This isn't about pressure or pretending you already know what you believe. It's a place for honest conversation centered on Scripture and Jesus.
No commitment required to begin the conversation.
Whether you're exploring Jesus for the first time, returning to faith, or simply have questions, we'd love to open the Bible with you. You don't have to know what to say or have everything figured out. Just take the first step.
Start a Bible Study →No pressure. No special preparation. Just an honest conversation centered on Scripture and Jesus.
Use the format that helps you engage Scripture best. Read online, keep a copy of the study booklet, and eventually continue through the South Lake app with additional media and resources.
Keep a copy of The Gospel: Becoming a Disciple of Jesus for personal reading, notes, printing, or studying together offline.
Download the Booklet →We're building a mobile-friendly Gospel experience with study content, notes, and future audio and video resources to help you keep growing wherever you are.
Explore the South Lake App → Digital study experience coming soonThe digital tools are here to support the conversation, not replace it. The heart of this study is still simple: open Scripture, seek Jesus, and walk with someone.
You don't have to understand everything before you begin. Open the Bible. Ask your questions. Look closely at Jesus. Then let Scripture lead you toward the question that matters most: Will I follow Him?
"Come, and you will see." JOHN 1:39 · ESV
South Lake Church of Christ · The Gospel: Becoming a Disciple of Jesus
