Stage 4: Resurrection Sunday
Disclaimer - Take your quiz results with a grain of salt. The purpose of this tool is not to guilt-trip or shame anyone. Nor is it intended to sort people into rigid spiritual "classes" or imply that God loves some people more than others. If the results and recommendations are not helpful in growing your relationship with Christ, then forget about them.
Stage of Relationship with Jesus | Biblical Stories and Metaphors | Normal and healthy aspects of the stage | Getting stuck in this stage can involve... |
|---|---|---|---|
Stage 4: | The disciples realization that Jesus is alive. First taste of the resurrection power and the Holy Spirit. | Excitement and joy at an encounter with the living Christ. Sharing experiences of Jesus with others. | Longing for a past experience of the Lord. Lacking guidance on how to continue in fellowship with him via the Spirit. |
Recommendations
I have two recommendations for you based on your quiz results. The first is a free or low-cost option that will still be very beneficial. The second is a more expensive or higher-commitment option.
1. Read the book Hearing God
I have read this book on my own and also studied it with a small group. It is a great introduction to building a real, two-way relationship with Jesus Christ.
Description:
Being close to God means communicating with him—telling him what is on our hearts in prayer and hearing, and understanding what he is saying to us. But how do we hear God's voice? How can we be sure that what we think we hear is not our own subconscious? What role does the Bible play? What if what God says to us is not clear?
The key, says bestselling author Dallas Willard, is to focus not so much on individual actions and decisions as on building our personal relationship with our Creator. In this beloved classic, you'll gain rich spiritual insight into how we can hear God's voice clearly and develop an intimate partnership with him in the work of his kingdom.
2. Schedule a free consultation
Speak with Joseph for 20 minutes and discuss how you can continue to grow in your walk with Christ. Decide whether doing further coaching work is right for you. For you, the goal of coaching would likely be on learning to have consistent fellowship with Jesus Christ. However, the way that goal is achieved differs for every person.
3. Incorrect quiz results
Has the quiz misclassified you? If the recommendations on this page don't make sense for you and your situation, feel free to check out other options. These links allow you to navigate among the various stages' quiz results and see recommendations for all the stages.
One note about the choice of name for stage 5, "Pentecost." I am not Pentecostal or Charismatic and this stage is not about speaking in tongues or anything flashy. It is about an ongoing relationship with the resurrected Christ via the Holy Spirit.