28: The Truth That Sets Free

Key Passage

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.

John 8:32

From the 20 Practices of Disciplemakers:

One of the world's favorite scriptures is this: "You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free" (John 8:32). What most people miss is the first part of that verse, which reads, "If you abide in my word, you are my disciples…"

A beautiful part of discipling people is seeing them 'set free.' God loves to remove blinders and break bondages. It is this Isaiah 61 calling over our lives to walk in the manner of Jesus.

So how does this happen? By abiding in God's word. 

As we disciple people, we must impart a love…a passion for God's word. And more than that, a habit of abiding in the word of life. Over and over, I have seen in my own life and that of others how suddenly a moment of truth happens, a revelation that breaks the lie. Discipling people into mature believers means that there is a journey out of the darkness of worldly thinking into the place of light and truth that sets free. (also read 2 Corinthians 10:5).

Practically, this can mean you set up regular times of reading and reflecting together on God's word or asking for regular feedback on what in God's word has brought revelation. Listen for the freshness of abiding; if it is not there regularly, then address this with those you are discipling.