In this morning’s message, Steph dives into what true discipleship looks like—moving past rigid discipline and stepping into the overwhelming, cascading love of God highlighted in Ephesians.
Reflecting on Jesus washing the disciples' feet at the Last Supper, we are reminded of His ultimate commandment: "By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."
Unity Over Uniformity: God commands a blessing where there is unity (Psalm 133). Loving the wider church across Tonbridge doesn't mean we have to agree on everything; it means honouring our differences and serving together so God’s blessing can flow.
Driven by Agape, Not Fear: The church should be known for what it stands for (love, honour, and servant-heartedness) rather than what it stands against. Perfect love drives out the fear that divides us.
The Body Needs Every Part: Just like psychometric testing shows how differently our brains work, the church needs diverse expressions—from tradition to the prophetic—to reflect the full character of God.
Three powerful questions to sit with this week
God, how much do you love me?
Give me an opportunity to love someone I find difficult.
How can I bring more unity to your church?
Discipleship the Jesus Way, exploring what it truly means to follow Jesus. A disciple isn’t someone who simply learns information about Jesus, but someone who embodies His lifestyle in everyday life. Paul’s teaching in Ephesians 4:21–32 shows the transformation Jesus brings: moving from the old self-life marked by bitterness, anger, and dishonesty into a new life shaped by truth, kindness, beautiful speech, and radical forgiveness.
Discipleship happens in the micro‑moments — how we respond when we’re hurt, overlooked, frustrated, or dishonoured. Jesus modelled a new way of being human, and we are invited to live from the Christ‑within, drawing strength from His love and forgiveness. Communion reminds us that the old self is dead and the new life is ours through Jesus.
This week’s challenge is simple: choose one moment to embody Jesus — offering kindness, truth, patience, or forgiveness. Discipleship isn’t theory; it’s embodied life with Jesus at the centre.