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The learning journey

Nine movements within Tehiyyah’s first ministry arm: Pastoral Care, Discipleship and Teaching. A life formed in Christ and anchored in resurrection hope.

VIDEO INTRODUCTION

The nine-stage journey

An overview of the nine movements and how they connect.

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Believe → Know → Become → Examine → Remain → Endure → Discern → Embody → Hope

These are recurring movements of growth. Hope belongs in the foundations; self-examination and service continue throughout life. This sequence gives each movement a primary focus without postponing essential truths. Teaching helps us understand Scripture; discipleship brings that truth into practice; pastoral care attends to the person and their circumstances along the way. Each movement connects learning, personal response and compassionate support.

The nine-stage curriculum is in development. The stage overviews below and the introductory guide are available now.

MOVEMENT 01

Believe

What will I explore?

Explore who Jesus is, what the gospel announces, and how we respond in repentance and faith. Begin with the foundations of Christianity.

Ask yourself: What am I trusting in, and what does it mean to trust Christ?

READ: MARK 1:14–20 · EPHESIANS 2:1–10

Why does it matter?

The gospel and our response provide the foundation for everything that follows.

Foundations, resources, and next steps

Helpful foundations

No previous Christian knowledge is assumed. Bring your questions.

Learning and response

Read the passages above, explain the central idea in your own words, and use the reflection question to identify a practical response. Return to it in prayer and review.

Related resources

Introduction to Christianity. In development.

Available now: the introductory seven-day guide → It offers a sample of the learning rhythm, rather than a full module for this movement.

Explore Know →

MOVEMENT 02

Know

What will I explore?

Attend to the person, mission, and message of Jesus. Read the Gospels together, allowing his words and actions to deepen your understanding of him.

Ask yourself: How is the Jesus I meet in Scripture challenging my picture of him?

READ: JOHN 1:1–18 · PHILIPPIANS 3:7–14

Why does it matter?

Knowing Jesus gives Christian growth its centre and direction.

Foundations, resources, and next steps

Helpful foundations

A basic understanding of the gospel helps; revisit BELIEVE when needed.

Learning and response

Read the passages above, explain the central idea in your own words, and use the reflection question to identify a practical response. Return to it in prayer and review.

Related resources

Jesus: The Man, the Mission, and the Message. In development.

Available now: the introductory seven-day guide → It offers a sample of the learning rhythm, rather than a full module for this movement.

Explore Become →

MOVEMENT 03

Become

What will I explore?

Explore new life in Christ and the Spirit’s work in forming character. Growth reaches our habits, loves, attitudes, and relationships.

Ask yourself: Where is the fruit of the Spirit becoming visible in my life?

READ: GALATIANS 5:13–26 · 2 CORINTHIANS 3:18

Why does it matter?

Christian teaching reaches character, habits, and relationships.

Foundations, resources, and next steps

Helpful foundations

Revisit grace and faith in BELIEVE, and the person of Jesus in KNOW.

Learning and response

Read the passages above, explain the central idea in your own words, and use the reflection question to identify a practical response. Return to it in prayer and review.

Related resources

Rebirth; We Are Here to Grow. In development.

Available now: the introductory seven-day guide → It offers a sample of the learning rhythm, rather than a full module for this movement.

Explore Examine →

MOVEMENT 04

Examine

What will I explore?

Bring hidden loyalties, pride, greed, resentment, and the desire for approval into the light. Practise honest repentance in the presence of God’s grace.

Ask yourself: Which desire is competing with my obedience to Christ?

READ: PSALM 139:23–24 · ROMANS 12:1–2

Why does it matter?

Honest self-examination helps bring competing loyalties into the light.

Foundations, resources, and next steps

Helpful foundations

Begin with grace and the Spirit’s transforming work.

Learning and response

Read the passages above, explain the central idea in your own words, and use the reflection question to identify a practical response. Return to it in prayer and review.

Related resources

Teaching on repentance, worldly desires, and the Take the world out of me prayer programme. In development.

Available now: the introductory seven-day guide → It offers a sample of the learning rhythm, rather than a full module for this movement.

Explore Remain →

MOVEMENT 05

Remain

What will I explore?

Build a relationship-centred faith that continues when recognition, comfort, or expected rewards do not come. Learn the daily practice of abiding in Christ.

Ask yourself: Will I continue to follow Jesus when faithfulness costs me?

READ: JOHN 15:1–17 · JOHN 6:60–69

Why does it matter?

Faith needs roots that hold when comfort and expected rewards disappear.

Foundations, resources, and next steps

Helpful foundations

Build on knowing Christ and the meaning of abiding in him.

Learning and response

Read the passages above, explain the central idea in your own words, and use the reflection question to identify a practical response. Return to it in prayer and review.

Related resources

Believe Beyond Reward. In development.

Available now: the introductory seven-day guide → It offers a sample of the learning rhythm, rather than a full module for this movement.

Explore Endure →

MOVEMENT 06

Endure

What will I explore?

Make space for lament, hard questions, and compassionate care. Learn to accompany those who suffer and to hold on to God without offering easy explanations for every pain.

Ask yourself: Who needs my presence and practical care this week?

READ: PSALM 13 · ROMANS 8:18–39

Why does it matter?

Lament, perseverance, and compassion belong together in suffering.

Foundations, resources, and next steps

Helpful foundations

Bring a foundation in God’s character and permission to ask honest questions.

Learning and response

Read the passages above, explain the central idea in your own words, and use the reflection question to identify a practical response. Return to it in prayer and review.

Related resources

Understanding Human Suffering. In development.

Available now: the introductory seven-day guide → It offers a sample of the learning rhythm, rather than a full module for this movement.

Explore Discern →

MOVEMENT 07

Discern

What will I explore?

Examine teaching, power, manipulation, and cultural messages in the light of Scripture. Confront evil with courage while refusing to reproduce it in yourself.

Ask yourself: Does this message lead towards truth, humility, love, and obedience to Christ?

READ: 1 JOHN 4:1–6 · ROMANS 12:9–21

Why does it matter?

Truthfulness and discernment help us recognise manipulation and resist evil faithfully.

Foundations, resources, and next steps

Helpful foundations

Practise reading Scripture in context and examining your own assumptions.

Learning and response

Read the passages above, explain the central idea in your own words, and use the reflection question to identify a practical response. Return to it in prayer and review.

Related resources

The Church Belongs to Christ; teaching on evil, culture, and power. In development.

Available now: the introductory seven-day guide → It offers a sample of the learning rhythm, rather than a full module for this movement.

Explore Embody →

MOVEMENT 08

Embody

What will I explore?

Bring discipleship into family life, work, money, community, and mission. Practise justice, mercy, generosity, and neighbour-love through concrete action.

Ask yourself: What would faithful love require of me in my ordinary responsibilities today?

READ: JAMES 2:14–26 · MATTHEW 5:13–16

Why does it matter?

Discipleship becomes visible in ordinary responsibilities and service.

Foundations, resources, and next steps

Helpful foundations

Connect grace, Christlike character, and neighbour-love.

Learning and response

Read the passages above, explain the central idea in your own words, and use the reflection question to identify a practical response. Return to it in prayer and review.

Related resources

Whole-life formation and teaching on the church’s social responsibility. In development.

Available now: the introductory seven-day guide → It offers a sample of the learning rhythm, rather than a full module for this movement.

Explore Hope →

MOVEMENT 09

Hope

What will I explore?

Anchor your future in Christ’s return, the resurrection on the last day, judgement, and the new creation. With Paul, press on towards the goal and eagerly await the Saviour who will transform our lowly bodies to be like his glorious body. Let that enduring anticipation give urgency to obedience, love, and faithful service today.

Ask yourself: How does resurrection hope change what I value and pursue today?

READ: PHILIPPIANS 3:10–14, 20–21 · 1 CORINTHIANS 15:50–58 · REVELATION 21:1–5

Why does it matter?

Resurrection hope gives urgency and endurance to faithful life now.

Foundations, resources, and next steps

Helpful foundations

Begin with Jesus’ resurrection; hope also belongs in the earliest foundations.

Learning and response

Read the passages above, explain the central idea in your own words, and use the reflection question to identify a practical response. Return to it in prayer and review.

Related resources

Investing in Eternity; resurrection and Revelation teaching. In development.

Available now: the introductory seven-day guide → It offers a sample of the learning rhythm, rather than a full module for this movement.

Explore Believe →

Choose a manageable beginning.

You can revisit any movement. Start with your questions and grow with the support of trusted believers.