Instructions: The purpose of this exercise is to see that discipleship is much more than merely communicating knowledge.
Begin by allowing participants to read through 2 Timothy 3.10-11, including the surrounding verses--preferably in more than one translation. Then take each of the eight elements that Paul mentioned one by one. Write "Teaching" in a box on the left and invite comments on what that means. Then write "Conduct" or "Way of Life" in another box and ask the same question. Then ask why both are important, and what happens when one is eliminated.
Draw a long line toward the upper right-hand side of the page and label it "Aim in Life" or "Purpose," asking again what this means.
Draw a cloud at the end of the line and label it "Faith." While this word depicts our basic trust it God, it also expresses our belief that "God can do it" when it comes to accomplishing His mission.
Above the line, draw a box with the word "Patience" with arrows going in both directions. This reminds us that not everything happens immediately, and we must wait on God's timing.
On the line, draw a heart with the word "Love" to remind us of the sacrificial nature of disciple-making (this word is agape).
Below the line, draw another box with the word "Endurance." Invite discussion on what this means. Then ask how to reconcile endurance with patience, as they could seem to be contradictory terms.
Finally, draw a lightning bolt across the line and write "Persecutions and Sufferings" to demonstrate that, even though our deepest hardships, other disciples see how God's strength and resolve works in us.
Complete this exercise by getting participants into pairs and let them share the one element with which they need the most help.
20 min 
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