Discipleship Resources | FBC Boerne

This week, we follow the thread of the King, which begins with Adam's God-given call to rule and runs through whispers in Genesis and Numbers, Israel's demand for a king like the nations, and God's promise to David of an everlasting throne. We see how even the best of Israel's kings failed, and why Psalm 89 asks where the promised King could possibly be. The answer comes throug...

This week's Threads makes a turn from temple, priesthood, and worship to a new thread: God speaking to His people. Pastors Jason and Daniel walk through the role of a prophet, from Abraham and Moses to Elijah and Elisha, and show how patterns like crossing the Jordan and passing the mantle were setting the stage for John the Baptist and Jesus. Every prophet fell short, which is exactly the po...

This week ties two earlier threads together - the temple and the priesthood - into a wider picture of worship across Scripture. The starting point is simple but important: worship begins with redemption. God rescues first, and every response of worship flows from His grace rather than earning it. We trace Israel's yearly rhythm of feasts and festivals and see how each one, from Passover to Ta...

Why does the Bible need priests at all? Pastor Jason Smith traces the priesthood thread from Adam's unbroken access to God in Eden, through the mysterious priest-king Melchizedek, to Moses interceding for Israel and Aaron's consecration at the tabernacle, showing how every human priesthood ultimately points to Jesus Christ, our permanent mediator and great High Priest. Part of the Thread...

This week's Threads picks up a thread that runs from the first page of Genesis to the last page of Revelation: God's desire to dwell with His people. Pastors Jason and Daniel walk through Eden, the tabernacle, and Solomon's temple, showing how their gold, imagery, and layered courts were always echoing the garden and pointing toward a coming fulfillment. That fulfillment is Jesus, w...

This week we trace our second thread through Scripture: the Exodus. We walk through the familiar account - slavery in Egypt, the ten plagues, the Passover lamb and the blood on the doorpost, the parting of the sea - and then step back to notice the same pattern already showing up in Abraham's and Jacob's earlier stories, revealing it was written into Scripture with intention from the sta...

This week, we start tracing our first thread through the whole Bible: the promised seed. Genesis 1:28 gives humanity a mandate to fill the earth with God's glory, but Genesis 3 breaks it. God responds with a promise in Genesis 3:15 - a seed of the woman who will crush the serpent's head, and we follow that promise through Noah, Abraham, and David, watching each one carry it forward while...

Genesis 3 can feel like an odd story to explain to someone unfamiliar with the Bible - a talking serpent, a forbidden tree. But this week's study argues it's actually the most relevant account in Scripture, describing a pattern that still plays out today. We walk through the nature of sin in the serpent's temptation of Eve, the consequences of shame, hiding, and blame that followed,...

Kicking off a new 13-week study called Threads, this session digs into Genesis 1-2 - the foundation everything else in the Bible is built on. Before we can understand the fall, redemption, or Revelation, we have to understand what these opening chapters tell us about God (that He simply is, that He's one God in three persons, that He speaks and reveals Himself) and what they tell us about us...

Discover how to share your faith naturally in everyday conversations, without feeling intimidated or awkward. Pastor Daniel and Casey Muscetti focus on relationship-based Gospel sharing that works in real-life situations with family, coworkers, and neighbors. Learn what it means to be Gospel fluent - knowing both what to say and how to listen effectively when sharing your Christian faith. Explore...

Despite having unprecedented access to Bible studies, podcasts, and worship services, many Christians still struggle to see how the Gospel applies to their everyday lives. The issue isn't a lack of biblical content but rather the absence of intentional community where believers regularly speak Gospel truth into each other's lives when they forget it.  Gospel fluency requires more than co...

The Gospel offers incredible power for everyday life, not just eternal salvation. However, many believers struggle to experience this transformation because they haven't learned to apply Gospel truth to their daily thoughts, emotions, and circumstances. A key indicator of our spiritual health is what we naturally discuss, as we engage with topics that capture our hearts. If we're not reg...

The Gospel represents far more than a single moment of decision or a guarantee of eternal life - it encompasses a complete narrative that has the power to transform every aspect of our daily existence. Gospel fluency involves developing the ability to apply these profound truths to the ordinary moments, relationships, and challenges we encounter each day. This requires ongoing immersion in communi...

The story of Nehemiah provides a powerful framework for understanding how God transforms our burdens into purposeful ministry. When Nehemiah learned about Jerusalem's destroyed walls and unprotected people, it created an overwhelming burden he couldn't shake. This pattern reflects how God often begins His work in our lives—by allowing us to see needs that break our hearts. The journey fr...

That holy tension you feel in your heart isn't anxiety - it's an assignment from God. Divine calling isn't reserved for a select few; instead, God asks 'Who will go for us?' and waits for our willing response. The call comes to everyone, but hearing it depends on the condition of our spiritual ears and our readiness to say 'Here I am. Send me.'Discovering God&apo...

The Gospel extends beyond a simple salvation message—it's a comprehensive story that should transform how we approach relationships, parenting, work, and every daily experience. Being Gospel fluent means understanding how God's narrative speaks directly to real-life struggles, whether someone is dealing with marriage difficulties, addiction, or feelings of worthlessness. Just as learning...

Have you ever wondered if there's a difference between knowing about the Gospel and truly living it out? Many believers can recite the basic facts of salvation but struggle to apply Gospel truths to their everyday challenges. This is the difference between knowing the Gospel and becoming fluent in it. Gospel fluency goes beyond memorizing a three-minute evangelism script. It means learning to...

Every believer is God's masterpiece, uniquely created with specific spiritual gifts, passions, and purposes that contribute to His kingdom work. According to Ephesians 2:10, we are created anew in Christ Jesus to do the good things God planned for us long ago. Just as no two people have identical fingerprints, no one else can fulfill the specific assignment God has created you for. When you&a...

Every believer is God's unique masterpiece, created with intentional design for specific kingdom purposes. According to Ephesians 2:10, we are God's handiwork, created to do good works that He prepared in advance for us to accomplish. Just as no two fingerprints are identical, God has crafted each person with a distinct combination of spiritual gifts, passions, abilities, personality tra...

The Christian life is described as a race that requires intentional running toward a specific finish line. To run this spiritual race with endurance, we need two essential elements: community support from fellow believers who encourage our faith journey, and a fixed focus on Jesus as both our example and goal. However, we must also lay aside weights and sins that hinder our progress. These weights...

Jesus challenged conventional wisdom when He taught that in God's kingdom, the path to greatness runs through service. Unlike worldly leadership that exercises control over others, kingdom leadership means becoming a servant to all. This radical concept is exemplified by Jesus Himself, who came not to be served but to serve and give His life as a ransom for many. Serving others requires genui...

Throughout human history, God has been working toward bringing people from every nation, tribe, and language into His kingdom. This redemptive plan has moved through distinct phases - from the Patriarchs to Israel's captivity, through the periods of Judges and Kings, to Christ's coming and the early church, and finally to the ends of the earth where we are now. The spread of Christianity...

This week, we look into the biblical concept of 'koinonia'—the profound spiritual connection among believers fostered through the Holy Spirit, distinguishing it from mere social interactions. The early church's example in Acts 2 illustrates this fellowship, involving devotion to teaching, sharing meals, prayer, and meeting each other's needs as a spiritual family. Hebrews 10:24...

Jesus strategically spread His message by investing deeply in twelve ordinary individuals. Over three years, He taught them and modeled ministry before sending them out in pairs to practice what they had learned. This approach established a divine pattern for spreading the Gospel, emphasizing the importance of discipleship—learning, following, and teaching others. The early church exemplified this...

We were created for significance, but not for our own - we were made to bring glory to our Creator. From Genesis through Revelation, God's mission has always been to bless His people so they could be a blessing to all nations. True worship extends beyond singing to offering our entire lives as living sacrifices. God has blessed us with knowledge of Him, resources, and talents for a purpose: t...