THE BLUE BOOKBecoming a Friend of Jesus

Bilingual Bible Studies

Rod Plummer

Jesus Lifehouse International Church

2THE BLUE BOOKHow to use these studies

ZACCHAEUS A seeker is found!

THE LOST SON A Fathers love

WHO IS JESUS? God became a man!

LIFES FOUNDATIONS Building on the rock

FOUR BASIC TRUTHS ABOUT GOD

HOPE FOR HEALING Jesus love and power

GRACE Gods undeserved kindness to us

OVERCOMING REJECTION God accepts us

EASTER Why is it so important?

CHRISTMAS God is with us!

THE BIBLE Our manual for life

PRAYER Conversation with God

ASSURANCE OF SALVATION

HOLY SPIRIT Our helper and empowerer

SIN Missing the mark

WATER BAPTISM Showing your faith

JESUS RESURRECTION Jesus came back to life!

REACHING THE LOST Gods priority!

REPENTANCE Turning back to God

LIFE GROUPS Growing together

YOUR NEW IDENTITY IN CHRIST

FAITH Fix your eyes on Jesus

THE CHURCH Gods family

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WHY IS JESUS IMPORTANT IN MY LIFE?

STARTING MY RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS

3FORGIVING OTHERS Freedom from hurt

OVERCOMING FEAR With faith

JOURNALING Growing through Gods Word

JESUS IS COMING BACK! Looking forward to the end

WORSHIP A powerful blessing

TRUSTING GOD With your whole heart

LOVE The greatest reason

FIGHTING THE ENEMY Strategies for Victory

JOY! Rejoice always!

FRUITFUL LIFE Growing in character

HEAVEN Our eternal home

LIGHT OVER DARKNESS Living in Gods truth

THE MIND Thinking Gods thoughts

GREAT RELATIONSHIPS Putting others first

Bible Words

How To Journal

One Year Bible Reading Plan

Two-Month Reading Plan of Mark

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GROWING IN MY RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS

FREEDOM Receive the truth

BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT Powerful blessing for all

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4THE BLUE BOOKHow to use these studiesThese studies should be done in the context of friendship - friends meeting at home, at church, in a caf or in any other place. The studies can be used one-on-one or in a group. But the important thing is that you have a real relationship with the people you share with, in which you really know their needs (spiritual, physical, emotional, social etc.) and can create an opportunity to help them.

5Prepare in prayer before you meet your friend. God will lead you to know what to do with the study. God really wants to bless your friends be confident that He will use His Word, your experience and these studies to help you minister to your friend. Be prepared to share your own answers or stories from your heart (Ask your friend).

1. Prayer

It is important to select the right study according to your friends interests and growth in Jesus. We should always be aware of this and choose the best study for that time. Dont feel that you have to do the studies in order or that you have to do every one of them. If we know our friends and know the studies then we can make a good match each time. You may also need to add to or skip some of the content of a study to adjust it according to the amount of time or the focus that you have.

2. Selecting the right study

Be aware of how you can manage the group and the time well. You may want to add warm-up questions or follow-up questions; or refer to your experience or other scriptures in order to focus on a particular area. Give everyone chances to answer, encourage people if theyre shy, make the questions easier when necessary. As you reflect on the way you lead studies, you can get better and better at this.

3. Time management

Be intentional about the way you use these studies to help disciple your friends. It is Gods desire that we all grow closer to Him. Take every opportunity to point your friends towards Jesus and challenge them towards growth in Him.

4. Discipleship

6ZACCHAEUS A seeker is found!

SEEKING JESUS

What kind of person do you think Zacchaeus was?

Why do you think Zacchaeus was interested in Jesus?

FOUND BY JESUS

How do you think Zacchaeus felt when Jesus spoke to Him?

Zacchaeus was a man who climbed a tree so that he could see Jesus. But Jesus was also looking for Zacchaeus and that day his life was changed!

(Luke 19:1-10 NIV) Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because of the crowd. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, since Jesus was coming that way. When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, "Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today." So he came down at once and welcomed him gladly. All the people saw this and began to mutter, "He has gone to be the guest of a 'sinner.' "But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, "Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount." Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost."

In what way was Zacchaeus lost?

SAVED BY JESUS

How and why did Zacchaeus change when he met Jesus?

Why do you think Jesus said that Zacchaeus was now saved?

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"For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost."

How did you meet Jesus? How did meeting Jesus change your life?

In what ways can we be lost in our lives? Would you like to meet Jesus?

Lord Jesus, I thank You that You know me and love me. Please help me to know and understand more about You. Please reveal yourself to me.

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8THE LOST SON A Fathers Love

THE SON GOES HIS OWN WAY

[Read Luke 15:11-13] What kind of person was the younger son?

[Read Luke 15:11-16] What did the younger son do? What happened to him?

THE SON COMES TO HIS SENSES

[Read Luke 15:16-17] Why did he decide to go home to his fathers house?

[Read Luke 15:15-18] What sin did the son commit against his father and heaven?

[Read Luke 15:19] What kind of reception was he expecting to receive back at home?

Jesus told this story about the lost son to show how much He loves us and how He wants to accept us when we turn to Him.

ACCEPTED AGAIN AS A SON!

[Read Luke 15:17-21] What did the son do after realizing that he had sinned?

[Read Luke 15:20-24] Did the father accept his son? How do we know this?

What do you think of the father?

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"How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him."

Can you share a story of receiving Gods acceptance and forgiveness?

What do you think about this story? Is this story like real life?

What can we do to go back to God?

Would you like to receive this kind of forgiveness?

Heavenly Father, I thank You that You love me and that You are always ready to forgive me and accept me as Your child. Your love is amazing!

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100% GOD

[Read Matthew 1:18-25] What was special about Jesus birth?

[Read Matthew 8:1-3, 8:14-17] How did Jesus show that He is God?

[Read Luke 22:66-71] Who did Jesus say He was?

[Read Romans 1:2-4] What happened after Jesus died?

100% MAN

[Read Philippians 2:5-7] What did Jesus give up to become human?

[Read Hebrews 2:14-18] In what ways was Jesus like us?

[Read Hebrews 4:14-16] How do we know that Jesus can understand our lives?What was different about Him?

Jesus is one of the most famous people who ever lived on earth. But He is not just a man, the amazing things that He did and the perfect life He lived show that He is God. The big question is why did God come to earth and become a man?

WHY DID JESUS BECOME A MAN?

[Read John 3:16] Why did God send Jesus into the world?

[Read Romans 5:6-8] How did God show His love for us?

[Read 2 Corinthians 5:21] How did Jesus make salvation possible for us?

WHO IS JESUS? God Became A Man!

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JOHN 3:16 NIV"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

Why do you believe in Jesus? How do you know He is real?

Do you have any other questions about Jesus?

If Jesus was here now, what would you say to Him? What would you ask Him?

How could Jesus help you with your life?Would you like to pray to receive Jesus love and forgiveness?

Lord Jesus, I worship You and thank You for coming to earth to save me. Thank You for dying for my sins. Please forgive me and make my life totally new. Now I will live for You I want to be like You.

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LIFES FOUNDATIONSBuilding on the rock

BUILDING YOUR LIFE

In the story, what do you think the house represents?

What are the differences between a wise person and a foolish person in this story?

THE FOUNDATIONS OF LIFE

Why do you think that it's important to have strong foundations to build our lives on?

What kind of things do we build our lives on? (e.g. relationships, education)

Jesus taught many things in the Bible that can help us in our lives. In this story that Jesus told, we can learn how important it is to build our lives on a strong foundation.

(Matthew 7:24-27 NIV) "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash."

THE STORMS OF LIFE

The rain and the wind represent troubles that come in our lives. What are some examples of the difficulties we face in life?

How could the storms of life destroy our house?

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MATTHEW 7:24 NIV"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. "

What are the foundations of your life?

Have your foundations been strong through the storms of life?

How can you make the foundations of your life stronger?

In which areas of your life do you think you could depend on God more?

Lord Jesus, please help me to be wise as I make important decisions about my life. Please show me where my foundations are weak and please make them stronger as I trust in You.

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[Read 1 Corinthians 15:3-6] What happened after Jesus died?

FOUR BASIC TRUTHS ABOUT GODJust as there are physical laws, like gravity, that govern our universe, there are also basic Biblical principles that show us how we can relate to God.

God loves you and offers a wonderful plan for your life.

1. God's Love [Read John 3:16] How has God shown His love to us?

2. God's Plan [Read John 10:10] What did Jesus come to give us?

We are sinful and separated from God. Therefore, we cannot know and experience God's love and His plan for our lives.

3. We are sinful [Read Romans 3:23] What do you think sin is?

4. We are separated [Read Romans 6:23, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9] How and why are we try to use to fill this between us and God?

What other things do we try to use to fill this gap between us and God?

Jesus Christ is God's only solution to our sin. Through Him we can know and experience God's love and His plan for our lives.

[Read Romans 5:8] What did Jesus do for us?

Based on Japan Crusade for Christ's bilingual "Four Spiritual Laws". Used with permission.

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We must receive Jesus Christ as our Saviour and Lord. Then we can know and experience God's love and His plan for our lives.

When and why did you start to believe in Jesus?

What difference has He made to your life?

We need to receive Christ - John 1:12

We can receive Christ through faith - Ephesians 2:8-9 When we receive Christ, we experience a new birth - John 3:1-8

These decisions are personal decisions - Revelation 3:20

If you have not yet received Jesus in your life, would you like to receive him?

Lord Jesus, I thank You that You love me and You died for me to pay the penalty for my sins. Please forgive my sins and come into my heart. Thank You, Jesus.

JOHN 3:16 NIV"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

[Read John 14:6] How can we get to the Father in heaven?

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JESUS POWER

[Read Mark 5:29] What happened when the woman touched Jesus coat?

[Read Mark 5:30] Why did Jesus notice the woman?

[Read Mark 5:34] Why was the woman healed?

[Read John 11:38-44] How did Jesus show His power in this story?

HOPE FOR HEALINGJesus love and power

REACH OUT IN FAITH

[Read Mark 5:25] What was wrong with the woman?

[Read Mark 5:26-27] Why do you think she believed that Jesus could heal her?

[Read Mark 5:27-28] What decision did she make and what action did she take?

[Read Matthew 21:22] What does Jesus promise in this scripture?

JESUS LOVE

[Read Mark 5:29-34] How did Jesus show His love to the woman in this story?

[Read Matthew 14:14] Why did Jesus heal these people?

Many times, Jesus showed His love and power by healing people. Every person that reached out in faith to Jesus was healed. Today we will read about one woman who believed and the way that she received a miracle. We need to be ready to receive Gods miraculous healing power today.

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MATTHEW 21:22 NIV"If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer."

Can you share a story of being healed?

Does anyone have a need for healing? We can pray right now for Jesus to show His love and power by healing you.

Begin to meditate on and memorize verses that encourage your faith for healing. (e.g. Isaiah 53:5, Matthew 21:22, James 5:16)

Lord Jesus, I thank You that You love me and care about me. I believe that You have the power to heal me. I reach out to You in faith for complete healing.

[Read John 14:12-14] How do we know that Jesus can still heal today?

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GRACE Gods undeserved kindness to us

JESUS GRACE FOR THE WOMAN

[Read John 8:3-5] According to the law, what punishment did the women deserve?

[Read John 8:6-9] How did Jesus save the woman?

[Read John 8:10-11] Did Jesus accuse or punish the woman? What did He do?

JESUS APPEALS FOR US

[Read Romans 3:23, 6:23] What are we guilty of? What do we deserve?

[Read Romans 5:8] In what way and when did God show His great love for us?

[Read Colossians 2:13-15] What did Jesus do with our sins?

[Read Hebrews 4:14-16] What makes Jesus such a great mediator for us?

Grace is undeserved kindness from someone powerful to someone weaker. We will learn about Gods grace by reading a story where Jesus literally saved a woman from being killed. Through Jesus, God has shown us His grace and made it available to us.

WE ARE SAVED BY GRACE

[Read Romans 3:22-26] How does God accept us?

[Read Romans 8:1-2] What does Jesus victory mean for us?

Jesus said to the woman, Sin no more (John 8:11).

[Read Matthew 3:8] How should we live after receiving Gods grace?

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ROMANS 3:23-24 NIV"for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus."

Can you share about how God has shown His grace to you?

Do you have any other questions about grace?

In what ways are we like the woman in the story?

How can we receive Gods grace?How does Gods grace change our lives?

Lord Jesus, I thank You for Your grace. Thank You for rescuing me from the punishment for my sins. I receive Your grace, forgiveness, life, and freedom.

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OVERCOMING REJECTIONGod accepts us

THE PAIN OF REJECTION

[Read John 4:3-29] and answer these questions.

This woman came to the well by herself in the middle of a hot day because she was rejected in her society for getting married many times. [Read John 4:7-9] Why was the woman surprised by Jesus?

In life, what can happen to make people feel rejected?

What are some of the consequences of feeling rejected?

What do people do in order to be accepted by others?

How did Jesus show that He accepted the woman?

JESUS WAS REJECTED

[Read Isaiah 53:3, 1 Peter 2:4] How do we know that Jesus can understand our feelings about rejection?

Most people will feel rejected at some time in their life. Being hurt by people close to us and being in broken relationships can make us feel unwanted and alone. The Good News is that God heals our pain and He accepts us and loves us unconditionally.

HOW CAN WE OVERCOME REJECTION?

In this story in John 4, the womans life was completely changed when she decided to believe what Jesus said. Lets take these steps and apply these verses to our lives.

1. Accept Gods unconditional love - Ephesians 1:4-6

2. Exchange your needs for Gods Living Water - John 4:14-15

3. Rejoice that you have become Gods child! - Galatians 4:6-7

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HEBREWS 13:5 NIV"Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."

Have you ever felt rejected?

How can you know that God accepts you?

As we pray, lets ask God to search our hearts and reveal to us any rejection that were holding on to and the affect that it has had on our lives. Remember that God accepts us and loves us unconditionally and he can heal us from the pain of rejection.

Lord Jesus, I thank You that You love me and accept me. I give my feelings of rejection to You and ask You to heal me as I forgive those who have hurt me. Thank You that You have made me Your child.

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WHAT HAPPENED?

Read through each verse and make a note.

Matthew 26:1-4

Matthew 26:55-56

Matthew 26:59-65

Matthew 27:1-2

Matthew 27:11-14

Matthew 27:22-26

Matthew 27:33-40

Matthew 27:45-55

EASTERWhy is it so important?

WHY DID JESUS DIE?

Jesus death was part of Gods plan to save everyone who will believe in Him. Prophecies in the Old Testament describe Jesus death (e.g. Isaiah 53).

[Read 1 Timothy 2:3-6] Why did Jesus give His life?

[Read Romans 5:8] Why did God send Jesus to die?

[Read 2 Corinthians 5:21] In what way was Jesus made a substitute for us?

For Christians, Easter is the most important time of year. Easter is about remembering what happened to Jesus when he died and then came back to life. Jesus paid the penalty for our sin, and then He took victory over the power of sin so that we can be free from the key result of sin, which is death.

WHY DID JESUS COME BACK TO LIFE?

[Read Matthew 28:1-10] What happened three days after Jesus was buried?

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ROMANS 5:8 NIV"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

What does Easter mean to you?

What is your response to the Easter message?

What other questions do you have about Easter?

Why is the message of Easter so important?

What does this message mean for your life?How should we respond to it?

Lord Jesus, please forgive me for the wrong things that I have done. Thank You for dying so that I dont have to die. Please help me to have freedom from sin every day.

[Read Acts 2:23-24] How did Jesus come back to life?

[Read Colossians 2:13-15] What did Jesus achieve through His death and resurrection?

[Read 1 Corinthians 6:14] Why can Christians be confident that they will live forever?

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CHRISTMAS God is with us!

JESUS IS BORN!

[Read Matthew 1:18-25] Why didnt Joseph break off his engagement to Mary?

[Read Luke 1:26-33] How did Mary find out that she would have a baby?

[Read Luke 1:34-38] In what ways was Jesus birth supernatural?

[Read Luke 2:5-7] Describe the circumstances of Jesus birth.

Jesus birth was foretold in many ways. [Read Isaiah 7:14, 9:6] What can we learn about Jesus birth from these verses?

GOD IS WITH US!

[Read Matthew 1:23] Why is the name, Immanuel, important?

[Read Matthew 1:21] What is the meaning of the name, Jesus?

[Read John 3:16-17] Why did God send Jesus into the world?

Christmas is Jesus birthday! Every year on December 25th, people around the world celebrate Jesus birth. We celebrate that God became a person and lived like us, so that He could save us. This is the great news of Christmas!

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MATTHEW 1:23 NIV"The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"which means, "God with us."

What does Christmas mean to you?

Do you have any other questions about Jesus and His birth?

Christians also celebrate Easter. What do you know about Easter?

What can you do this Christmas to celebrate Jesus birthday?

What would you like to receive from God (through prayer) this Christmas?

Lord Jesus, Thank You for becoming a man and living a perfect life. Thank You for coming to save us from our sins! I love You, Jesus.

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WHAT IS THE BIBLE?

The Bible is the Word of God. It is full of living power (Hebrews 4:12)! The whole Bible is inspired by God. It shows us what is true about our lives and it equips us to do good works (2 Timothy 3:16).

THE BIBLEOur manual for life

HOW DO WE READ THE BIBLE?

The Bible is a living and powerful book, so we cant just read it in the same way that we would read a story. Make a note from each of these verses about how we should read the Bible.

Matthew 13:23

James 1:22-25

The Bible is Gods Word for us. Through reading the Bible, we can get Gods wisdom, as he tells us the truth about life and how to live. Gods Word is living and powerful and it can help us every day.

HOW CAN THE BIBLE HELP YOU?

Timothy 3:16

John 17:17

Romans 10:17

Psalm 119:9

Psalm 119:105

JOURNALING

You will need your Bible, a Bible-reading plan and a notebook.

1. Write the date.

2. Write, Theme, next to the date, but leave it blank until later.

3. Note the Bible text that you will read for that day.

4. Write some thoughts from the passage, including a key thought.

5. Write a one-line prayer based on the key thought.

6. Go back and fill in the theme using just a phrase.

After a few weeks you will see patterns in what God is saying to you about your life.

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HEBREWS 4:12 NIV"For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart."

Lets journal now as we read a passage from the Bible together. - Matthew 13:18-23

Lord Jesus, I am hungry to know You. Please speak to me today through Your Word and help me to apply it to my life.

Why do you love reading the Bible?

Please share something from the Bible that has changed your life recently.

When do you read the Bible?

How can you get more time to read the Bible and make it a part of your life?

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PRAYER Conversation with God

JESUS PRAYER

[Read Matthew 6:8-13] What should we pray?

Write down the verses that go with each heading.

1.To honor God

2.For Gods Kingdom and others

3.For yourself

EFFECTIVE PRAYER

How should we pray? How can we make our prayers effective?

[Read James 5:16b]

[Read Mark 11:22-24]

A LIFESTYLE OF PRAYER

[Read 1 Thessalonians 5:17]

When should we pray?

Where should we pray?

Prayer is conversation with God. Just as communication is essential for any friendship, it is also necessary for our relationship with God. He wants us to be in conversation with Him all the time.

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MARK 11:24 NIVTherefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

When and where do you pray? What do you pray about?

What other questions do you have about prayer?

What is a good time and place for you to pray?

Have you ever had an answer to prayer?

Think of one thing to thank and praise God for (e.g. For saving me)Think of one other person to pray for (e.g. A family member or friend)Think of one need to ask God to fulfill (e.g. Healing)Think of one thing to commit to God (e.g. An exam coming up)

Lord Jesus, I thank You that You listen to my prayers and that You are able to answer my prayers. I commit my prayers to You.

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YOUR SINS ARE FORGIVEN!

[Read 1 John 1:9] How can our sins be forgiven?

[Read Romans 4:7-8] Why should we be joyful?

YOU HAVE ACCEPTED SALVATION BY FAITH - KEEP BELIEVING!

[Read Romans 10:9] How are we made right with God?

[Read Hebrews 10:23] What should we do when we doubt?

YOU HAVE NEW LIFE IN GOD!

[Read 2 Corinthians 5:17] What things happened when you became a Christian?

[Read Galatians 5:16-18] Who should we be led by in our new lives?

[Read Galatians 5:19-21] What kind of lifestyle leads us away from Gods Kingdom?

[Read Galatians 5:22-23] What happens when our lives are controlled by the Holy Spirit?

[Read Galatians 5:24] What happened to our sinful natures when we became Christians?

Sometimes we can become discouraged and begin to doubt our salvation because it is not something that we can see or always feel. We need to guard ourselves against discouragement by remembering and believing Gods Word and what it says about us.

ASSURANCE OF SALVATION

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2 CORINTHIANS 5:17 NIV"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!"

How do you know that you are saved?

What can you do to guard your heart and mind against doubt and discouragement?

Lets take the following steps to strengthen our faith:

Worship rejoice in God for your salvation;

Pray tell God how you feel and pray in faith;

Scripture read, memorize and meditate on Gods Word, and speak it over your life;

Church and Life Group enjoy fellowship with other Christians, be encouraged;Water baptism get baptized (if you havent yet)

Lord Jesus, I thank You for saving me. I thank You that my sins have been forgiven and that You have given me a new life!

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THE HOLY SPIRIT HELPS US

How does the Holy Spirit help us?

John 14:26

John 16:8

John 16:13

THE HOLY SPIRIT EMPOWERS US

In what ways does the Holy Spirit empower us?

Matthew 3:11

Acts 2:4

1 Corinthians 12:4-11 [Read Acts 1:8]For what purpose does the Holy Spirit empower us?

THE HOLY SPIRIT GIVES US LIFE

In what ways does the Holy Spirit change our lives?

John 3:5-8

Romans 8:2

Galatians 5:22-25

HOLY SPIRITOur helper and empowerer

Before Jesus went back to heaven, He told His disciples that the Holy Spirit would come to help and empower them. The Holy Spirit is God, just as the Father and the Son, Jesus, are God. We can relate to the Holy Spirit in a personal way. He has already helped you to understand about God.

THE HOLY SPIRIT IS IN US

Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would be in us (John 14:17). Our body is a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19), this is the way that God shows that we are His (2 Corinthians 1:22).

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ACTS 1:8 NIV"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

How has the Holy Spirit helped and empowered you?

What other questions do you have about the Holy Spirit?

How can the Holy Spirit help you in your life?

Read what Jesus said to His disciples in John 20:22. How can we be receptive to the Holy Spirit in our lives?

Holy Spirit, I thank You that You are with me and in me, that You comfort me and guide me in the truth. Please fill me with Your power.

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VICTORY OVER SIN

How can we overcome sin in our lives?

Romans 8:1-2

1 John 1:9

James 5:16

Romans 12:1-2

THE RESULTS OF SIN

[Read Romans 6:23, Galatians 6:7-8] In what ways does sin affect our lives? (Think spiritually, relationally, eternally, etc.)

SIN Missing the mark

THE BATTLE OF SIN

[Read Romans 7:18-21] Why do we sin?

[Read Matthew 5:21-30] What did Jesus say about sin?

What are some examples of sin?

The original word for sin means, to miss the mark, like in archery. It says in the Bible that, all of us have sinned and fallen short of Gods glory (Romans 3:23). Sin refers to all the wrong things that we have said, done or thought.

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ROMANS 6:23 NIV"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Can you share a story of overcoming sin?

Do you have any other questions about sin?

As we pray, lets ask God to search our hearts and reveal our sins to us and the effects that they have had on our lives. Remember that God forgives our sin and that He is powerful to heal us from the results of sin.

HOMEWORK

[Read Psalm 32] Look at how David dealt with sin and enjoyed Gods forgiveness.

Lord Jesus, I thank You that You died for me to pay the penalty for my sin. I thank You for forgiving me. Please help me to live a life that is pure and pleasing to You.

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BAPTISM IN THE BIBLE

[Read Matthew 3:13-17] Why did Jesus ask to be baptized?

What happened when Jesus was baptized?

[Read Acts 16:31-33] Who is baptism for?

THE COMMAND TO BE BAPTIZED

Why should we be baptized?

Matthew 28:19-20

Acts 2:38

Luke 12:8

To baptize means to immerse in water. In the Bible, many people were baptized to show that they had changed their lives. Christians are baptized as a step of obedience to Christ, to publicly show that they believe in Jesus.

WATER BAPTISM Showing your faith

THE MEANING OF BAPTISM

[Read Romans 6:4-8] What happens when we are baptized? What does it show?

THE BLESSINGS OF BAPTISM

[Read Colossians 2:11-15] You can celebrate and rejoice that God has set you free from sin and that you have new life and victory in Jesus.

[Read Matthew 10:32, Romans 10:9-13] How does this public declaration of faith bless you?

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ROMANS 6:4 NIV"We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life."

Please share about your baptism. Why, when, and how did you get baptized?

What other questions do you have about water baptism?

If you believe in Jesus, but are not yet baptized, make sure you get baptized.

Lord Jesus, please help me to understand the meaning of baptism and please help me to make a good decision about getting baptized.

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OUR HOPE

[Read Romans 4:25, 6:7-10] What does Jesus resurrection mean for us?

[Read Romans 8:31-37] How does Jesus resurrection help us when we are having a difficult time?

[Read 1 Corinthians 6:14, 1 Peter 1:3] How can we have great hope in our future?

JESUS RESURRECTION Jesus came back to life!

JESUS VICTORY OVER DEATH!

[Read Matthew 27:57-66] How was Jesus body buried and guarded?

[Read Matthew 28:1-10] What happened on the Sunday morning?

[Read Acts 10:39-42] What did Jesus do after he was killed?

[Read 1 Corinthians 15:3-6] How many people saw Jesus alive again?

OUR RESPONSE

[Read John 11:25-26] How can we be saved and receive eternal life?

[Read 2 Corinthians 5:15] How should receiving this new life change the way we live?

[Read Colossians 3:1] How should receiving this new life change the way we think?

Great news! Jesus came back to life! This means that He is more powerful than death and that we can look forward to living eternally with Him. We can live in this same power of resurrection and with a great sense of hope about our eternal future!

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JOHN 11:25 NIV"Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;"

Do you believe in the resurrection?

Do you have any other questions about Jesus resurrection?

How do you think the resurrection of Jesus could change your life?

What kind of mental attitude can we have for the future?

Lord Jesus, You are wonderful and powerful! I believe in Your resurrection and I will live for You. I receive Your resurrection power and look forward to an eternity with You.

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LOST SHEEP AND LOST PEOPLE

[Read 1 Peter 2:25] In what way were we lost?

[Read Mark 6:34] How were the people lost?

GODS HEART FOR LOST PEOPLE

[Read Luke 15:1-7, 20-32] How does this show that lost people are important to God?

[Read Luke 19:9-10] Why did Jesus come to earth?

[Read Luke 5:31-32] What kind of people did Jesus come for?

OUR HEARTS FOR LOST PEOPLE

[Read 1 Corinthians 9:19-23] Why did Paul try to relate to others?

[Read Romans 9:1-3] What was Paul willing to give up so that others would be saved?

[Read Romans 10:14] What part do we play in reaching the lost?

Lost people are Gods highest priority. It is Gods desire that every person is found and that they have a relationship with Him. Jesus came to earth to save lost people (including us) and He wants us to partner with Him in this great purpose.

REACHING THE LOST Gods priority!

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1 TIMOTHY 2:3-4 NIV"This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth."

How were you found?

What did God do to find you?

How did people help you to become a Christian?

Lets ask God to change our hearts so that we understand His priority for lost people. Lets ask God to help us to think of three people who are lost, so that we can pray for them daily. Your prayers are effective, and God will start to help you in reaching out to your friends.

Make a habit of praying every day for the three people that God has put on your heart.

Do one new thing this week to reach out to lost people.

Lord Jesus, I thank You that You loved me enough to find me and save me. Lord, please make my priority the same as yours, and please use me in Your plan to reach out to many people.

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STEPS OF REPENTANCE

Read about the lost son in Luke 15:11-24. Make a summary of what happened.

Luke 15:11-13

Luke 15:14-16

Luke 15:17

Luke 15:18-19

Luke 15:20-21

Luke 15:22-24

REPENTANCE Turning back to God

THE IMPORTANCE OF REPENTANCE

[Read Acts 3:19] In what way is repentance part of being saved?

[Read 2 Corinthians 7:10] How is repentance different to just feeling sad?

Repentance means turning back towards God. It involves a decision and action, to change direction from going our own way to going Gods way.

THE FRUIT OF REPENTANCE

Read about Zacchaeus inLuke 19:5-9. What did he do to show he had changed?

[Read Matthew 3:8] What can we do to show that we have repented?

[Read Romans 12:1-2] How can we make repentance part of our daily lives?

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1 JOHN 1:9NIV"But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from every wrong."

Can you share a story of your own personal repentance?

Is there something you can do to change and/or to show that you have changed? Ask God to guide you in this.

HOMEWORK

[Read Psalm 51] in which David repents from his sin.

Lord Jesus, thank You for saving me. I have decided to turn away from sin and live the way that You want me to. I commit my life to You.

3 STEPS FOR REPENTANCE

1. Feel deeply sorry for sinning against God (2 Corinthians 7:10)

2. Confess your sins (1 John 1:9, James 5:16)

3. Declare and enjoy Christs victory over sin and its effects on your life (Colossians 2:14-15)

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WHAT IS A LIFE GROUP?

[Read Acts 2:42-47, 5:42] about the early church.

When did they meet?

Where did they meet?

What was their core message?

[Read Matthew 18:20] In what situation does Jesus promise His presence?

LIFE GROUPSGrowing together

WHAT HAPPENS IN A LIFE GROUP?

Apply Gods Word to our lives - James 1:22-25

Learn from our life group leader - Hebrews 13:7

Encourage and get to know each other - Ephesians 4:16, Romans 1:11-12

Be honest with and pray for each other - James 5:16

Life groups help us to grow in God as individuals, and are also a building block to growing the whole church. A life group is a group of guys or girls who meet regularly to study Gods Word and apply it to their lives. The life group is led by a mature Christian who has been chosen to lead.

LIFE GROUPS ARE FOR GROWTH

PERSONAL GROWTH[Read Ephesians 4:15, Colossians 1:10] How does life group help you to grow in God?

TRAINING TOWARDS LEADERSHIP[Read Matthew 9:37-38, 1 Corinthians 11:1] Why should we and how can we grow towards leadership?

EVANGELISM AND MULTIPLICATION[Read 2 Timothy 2:2] How can life groups help to grow the church?

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COLOSSIANS 1:10NIV"And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,"

How has being part of a life group helped your life?

We should come to life group each week eager to learn from Gods Word, we should be ready to receive encouragement and challenges, and to then apply them to our lives. We should also be ready to participate and contribute as our leader leads the group. In what other ways can we apply Gods Word from this study to our lives?

Lord Jesus, I thank You that when we meet in a life group, that You are here with us. Lord I commit myself to growing in this group. Please help me to apply Your Word to my life and prepare me to lead and encourage others with Your Word.

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I AM SECURE

Discuss How can insecurity affect our lives?

Read the verses and make I statements.

Romans 8:1-2

Romans 8:28

Romans 8:31

Romans 8:35

Philippians 1:6

Ephesians 2:19

Hebrews 4:16

1 John 5:18

Which verse is special for you? Why?

YOUR NEW IDENTITY IN CHRIST

I AM ACCEPTED

Discuss - Why is the issue of acceptance so important?

Read the verses and make I statements.

John 1:12

John 15:15

Romans 5:1

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

1 Corinthians 12:27

Ephesians 1:5

Colossians 1:14

Colossians 2:10

Which verse stands out for you?

In Matthew 4:1-11 we can read about how the devil challenged Jesus identity. Every time the devil tried, Jesus used Gods Word to defend the truth about His identity. Our identities will be challenged in the same way, and like Jesus, we must know and use the Word of God in order to defend the truth of our identities in Him.

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I AM SIGNIFICANT

Discuss - Why is it important to us to feel significant?

Read the verses and make I statements.

Matthew 5:13-14

John 15:1-5

John 15:16

Acts 1:8

2 Corinthians 5:17-18

Ephesians 2:6

Ephesians 2:10

Philippians 4:13

Which verse inspires you today?

Can you share a story about how one of these verses has changed your life?

From these truths, how can we be more confident in ourselves?

How can we change ourselves?

Lord Jesus, I thank You for making me a new person. I thank You that I am accepted by You, secure in You and that my life is significant in You! I believe that I am ___________. Thank You!

Choose for yourself one or more verses from this study to memorize.

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FAITH Fix your eyes on Jesus

HEAR GODS WORD

In Matthew 14:29, Jesus told Peter to come to Him on the water. Faith is about knowing and believing Gods Word to us from the Bible.

[Read Romans 10:17] Where does faith come from?

[Read Hebrews 11:11] Who and what did Abraham and Sarah put their faith in?

STEP OUT IN FAITH

[Read Matthew 14:29] What did Peter do after Jesus told him to come?

[Read James 1:22-23] Why is it not enough just to know Gods Word?

KEEP YOUR EYES ON JESUS

[Read Matthew 14:30] Why did Peter begin to sink?

[Read 2 Corinthians 5:7] How can what we see discourage our faith?

[Read Hebrews 12:1-2] How can we endure in faith?

What is faith? Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. (Hebrews 11:1) Faith is about being 100% sure about something we havent seen yet. Faith is how we first come to God and are saved and it is the basis of our lives as Christians. Lets read about Peter in Matthew 14:22-33.

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HEBREWS 11:1 NIV"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see."

Can you share a story about faith from your experience?

How did you overcome doubt?

Lets take a moment to think of a verse or promise from the Bible that God has reminded us of recently. Take a hold of that word, stir up your faith and think of a way that you can act on it.

[Read Hebrews 11] about some great people of faith and the great things they did.

Lord Jesus, I thank You that Your Word is powerful and true. I take hold of Your Word and I fix my eyes on You. I believe in You and I thank You for what You will do in my life.

DONT DOUBT!

[Read James 1:6] How does doubt affect us and our faith?

In Matthew 14:31, Jesus challenged Peter about his faith. What are some reasons why we shouldnt doubt?

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THE CHURCH Gods family

THE CHURCH IS GODS PEOPLE

[Read Ephesians 2:19] How does the way God sees us change when we believe in Him?

[Read Ephesians 4:11-16] How do Gods people fit together?

Also from Ephesians 4:11-16, what is Gods goal for us and the church?

WHAT IS CHURCH FOR?

[Read Acts 2:41-47] What was special about the early church? (What happened? What did they do?)

The church is not a building, nor is it an event it is Gods people living, celebrating, and growing together. As individuals, church helps us to grow in God and to fulfill His plan for our lives. As we focus on others, the church is also Gods way of reaching out to the lost and building His Kingdom.

WE NEED CHURCH

What advice can we receive from Hebrews 10:25?

Why do we need church?

We need:

Gods Presence 1 Corinthians 14:25

Gods Power 1 Corinthians 4:20

Gods Preached Word Matthew 13:9

Gods People Hebrews 10:24-25

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EPHESIANS 4:16 NIV"From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work."

What do you enjoy about church?

Why are you part of this church?

What do you think you can do to have a more committed relationship with the Church?

Lord Jesus, I thank You that I am part of Your family. I thank you that you are blessing me as a part of this church. I pray that You would use me to bless this church and to help it to grow.

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FREE FROM WHAT?

Read the following verses and answer: what do we need freedom from?

Acts 13:38-39

Romans 6:14-23

2 Corinthians 3:14

Hebrews 9:15

Colossians 2:20-23

SEEK THE TRUTH

Jeremiah 29:12-14, Matthew 7:7-8 Seek God with all your heart.

John 16:13 Seek Gods Spirit who guides us into truth.

Hebrews 4:12 Seek the truth in Gods Word.

FREEDOM Receive the truth

GOD WANTS US TO BE FREE

[Read John 8:31-32] How does Jesus teaching change our lives?

[Read 1 Timothy 2:3-6] Who is Gods truth and freedom for?

God loves us and wants us to be totally free from sin, death, and all the lies that would hurt us. As we seek Gods truth in His Word and apply it to our lives, we will experience greater and greater freedom and we will be able to share this freedom with others.

KNOW THE TRUTH

How can we know the truth? Read the following verses and answer.

Psalm 119:45

John 14:6

2 Corinthians 3:16-18

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JOHN 8:32 NIV"Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

Can you share a story of experiencing freedom? (How did you find the truth? From what were you set free?)

What would you like to be free from? How?

How can we become freer everyday?

How can we help others to find freedom?

Lord Jesus, I thank You for setting me free from sin, death and the lies of the devil. I receive Your truth that makes me free. Please continue to teach me from Your Word.

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BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT

[Read Matthew 3:11, Luke 24:49] Who sent and baptizes us in the Holy Spirit?

[Read John 14:16-17, 26] What did Jesus say about the Holy Spirit?

[Read Acts 1:8] Why was the Holy Spirit sent?

Read the following verses from Acts and fill in the chart.

ACTS Who?

How did they receive the Holy Spirit?

What happened?

e.g. 2:1-4 All the believers They prayed together Spoke in tongues

8:14-17

9:17-18

10:44-47

19:5-6

RECEIVING THE HOLY SPIRIT[Read John 20:21-22] How do we receive the Holy Spirit?

We receive this gift by faith. This means, by asking, expecting to receive, and speaking out in faith (Matthew 7:7-8).

OUR HEARTS FOR LOST PEOPLE

Before Jesus went back to heaven He told His disciples to wait for the Holy Spirit. Those that waited and prayed were filled with heavenly power. They began to speak in other languages and to tell others about Jesus. This baptism is for all who want to receive it.

BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT Powerful blessing for all

We read in Acts 2:4 that the people began to speak in tongues, as the Holy Spirit enabled them to. The Holy Spirit gives us the words to say and we speak them out. It is a gift, a special prayer language.

[Read 1 Corinthians 14:1-25] What are the benefits of praying in tongues?

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JOHN 14:16-17 NIV"And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you foreverthe Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you."

Can you share about your baptism in the Holy Spirit?

Do you have any other questions about baptism in the Holy Spirit?

How can you receive Baptism in the Holy Spirit?

Would you like to be baptized in the Holy Spirit? Take this opportunity to receive prayer. (1 Corinthians 14:5)

Lord Jesus, I thank You for sending the Holy Spirit to us. Please baptize me in the Holy Spirit. I want to receive the gifts You have for me. Please fill me with Your power so that I can tell more people about You, and please use me in Your plan to reach out to many people.

[Read Luke 11:13] How can we be sure that we will receive the Holy Spirit?

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FORGIVING OTHERS Freedom from hurt

JESUS STORY ABOUT FORGIVING OTHERS

[Read Matthew 18:21] Why do you think Peter asked Jesus this question?

[Read Matthew 18:27] Why did the king forgive the mans debt?

[Read Matthew 18:32-33] What was wrong with what the man did?

[Read Matthew 18:21-35] What was Jesus trying to teach Peter?

WHY SHOULD WE FORGIVE OTHERS?

[Read Matthew 6:14-15] What is the relationship between Gods forgiveness of us andour forgiveness of others?

[Read Luke 6:37, Romans 12:17-19] Why should we never judge others or take revenge?

[Read Luke 23:34] How can we follow Jesus example?

[Read Mark 11:25] How does not forgiving others affect our lives and our relationships?

[Read Luke 6:31, Colossians 3:13] How can these verses help us to understand about forgiving other people?

When we do something wrong we can say sorry to God or to other people but what do we do when someone does something wrong against us? The Bible says that we must forgive others just as we have received forgiveness from God. This is how we can stay right with God and be healed from hurt caused by others.

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COLOSSIANS 3:13 NIV"Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you."

Can you share a story of forgiving someone? Why and how did you forgive that person? How was this blessing to you?

How can unforgiveness affect and limit our lives?How do we forgive someone? What steps should we take to change our thinking and our actions?

(If you would like to talk in more detail about an issue of forgiveness, organize a time with your leader).

Lord Jesus, I thank You for forgiving me. And now I forgive everyone who has hurt me. Please bless those people. I thank You that You heal my hurts and release me from unforgiveness.

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FAITH IN GOD

Why shouldnt we be afraid? Read the following verses and answer.

Psalm 56:3-4

Proverbs 19:23

Matthew 10:28-30

1 John 4:4

[Read 2 Timothy 1:7] What has God put in us? What does this mean for our lives?

[Read 1 John 4:18] What affect does Gods perfect love have on us?

Psalm 23:4

Psalm 91:3-7

Psalm 112:7

Proverbs 3:24-26

Proverbs 31:25

Matthew 10:28-31

Acts 18:9-10

Hebrews 2: 14-15

1 John 4:17

We dont have to be afraid! God is powerful! He is with us and He looks after us! As we study His Word our faith grows and we can overcome fear!

Bad news

People

Dark / Difficult times

Death

Danger / Disease

Future

Judgment

Speaking

Disaster

OVERCOMING FEARWith faith

FAITH IN GODS WORD

[Read Joshua 1:8-9] What should we do with Gods Word? Why should we have courage?

Match the fear with the truth from Gods Word.

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2 TIMOTHY 1:7 NIV"For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline."

Can you share a story of overcoming fear? How did you do it?

What other fears do we have? How can we overcome them?

[Read Mark 4:39-40] Why do we still fear? What should we do?

What fear do you want to overcome this week?

How can we encourage other people when they are afraid of something?

Heavenly Father, You are powerful and good, and I thank You that You are with me. I thank You that through believing in Your Word I dont have to be afraid of anything.

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THE WORD OF GOD

How do the following verses encourage and challenge you to read Gods Word?

Psalm 1:1-3

Matthew 4:4

Hebrews 4:12

HEARING FROM GOD

Everyday we need to be hungry to receive a fresh Word from God for that day. God will speak to our hearts through His Word as we wait on Him.

Read the verses below. What should reading the Bible involve? Give examples of how we can do this.

Joshua 1:8

Psalm 38:15

Matthew 7:24-27

Mark 4:9

JOURNALING ACTIVITY

1. Before reading the Bible, it is a good idea to pray!

Pre-journaling prayer model

Lord Jesus, Please speak to me today through Your Word. My heart is open and ready to receive. Please show me what to do in my life.

God wants us to grow as He speaks to us everyday through His Word. We should expect God to be teaching us every day, as we make a habit of reading the Bible and journaling.

JOURNALINGGrowing in Gods Word

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MATTHEW 13:23 NIV"But the one who received the seed that fell on good soil is the man who hears the word and understands it. He produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown."

What theme did God speak to you about through the passage?

What do you need to do to make journaling a part of your daily routine?

Use this prayer time to pray about what you learnt from Gods Word today.

2. Read the text, and start to make notes below.

Date:Theme: (write last)Text: Matthew 13:1-23ThoughtsSummaryPrayer

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LOOKING FORWARD

[Read Titus 2:11-13, Ephesians 5:15-16] How should we live while we wait for Jesus return?

Why can we look forward to Jesus return?

John 14:2-3

1 Corinthians 15:51-57

Colossians 3:4

1 Thessalonians 5:9-11

2 Peter 3:13

JESUS IS COMING BACK!Looking forward to the end

JESUS RETURN

[Read Acts 1:9-11] What happened after Jesus left earth?

Jesus said that before He comes, many will claim to be Him, and that it will be a time of many wars and natural disasters, and a time when there will be a lot of sin in the world (Matthew 24).

We know that Jesus will come back in the same way in which He left (Acts 1:11), and that He will come in glory (Matthew 25:31).

When Jesus comes back, He will gather all the living Christians together (Matthew 24:31), resurrect those that have died (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18), and destroy death (1 Corinthians 15:25-26).

[Read 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10] What else will Jesus do when He comes back?

Jesus will come back to earth again! Although no-one knows exactly when He will return, we should live our lives always prepared for His coming. We can do this by living righteous lives and by helping others to know Jesus.

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1 CORINTHIANS 15:52 NIV"in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed."

In what ways are you encouraged about Jesus coming back?

Do you have any other questions about Jesus return?

Based on this truth, what should we do?

What attitude should we have while we are living in this world?

Lord Jesus, I am looking forward to Your return! I want to please you with the way I live. Please help me to tell many people about You.

LOOKING OUT FOR OTHERS

[Read Matthew 28:18-20] What should we be doing for others while we wait for Jesus to come back?

[Read Philippians 1:9-11] How should we encourage other people to live their lives?

[Read Matthew 24:14] What must happen before Jesus comes back? Therefore, what can we do to make that time come sooner? (2 Peter 3:12)

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WORSHIP IS ABOUT GOD

Why do we praise and worship God?

Psalms 48:1

Psalms 92:1

Psalms 147:11

WORSHIP IS A CELEBRATION

There is something special and powerful about worshipping God together (Psalms 34:3, 102:22). What are some ways that we can celebrate and praise God?

Psalm 47:1

Psalm 149:1-3

Psalm 150

WORSHIP IS A LIFESTYLE

Read and discuss the following verses. What does it mean to worship God with your whole life?

Matthew 22:37-38

Romans 12:1

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

John 4:23

Worship is not just singing songs in church. Worship is powerful, it can bless and change your life. As well as being a celebration of Gods people together, it should also be a way of life for every Christian.

WORSHIPA powerful blessing

WORSHIP IS A POWERFUL BLESSING

Worship is a powerful blessing for our lives! God wants us to enjoy His presence (Psalm 16:11). In praising God we can have joy and victory even in difficult times (Isaiah 54:1, 61:3).

[Read Acts 16:25-31] How did praising God change the circumstances for Paul and Silas?

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MATTHEW 22:37 NIV"Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.'"

Why do you enjoy worship?

Have you ever had a breakthrough during worship?

How can worship help your life?

How can you make worship part of your lifestyle?

What are some things that you can worship God for now?

Lord God, I praise You! You are so wonderful! You are number one in my life! I thank you that I can enjoy worshipping you anytime. I love You!

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WHY WE SHOULD TRUST IN GOD

[Read Psalm 33:4, Hebrews 13:8] Why does God deserve our trust?

What will the results be, in our lives, if we continue to trust God?

Psalm 84:12

Proverbs 3:5-6

WHAT DO WE PUT OUR TRUST IN?

Psalm 44:6

Psalm 118:8-9

Psalm 135:15-18

Proverbs 11:28

Proverbs 28:26

Others?

What happens when we put our trust in the wrong things?

God wants us to trust in Him with all of our hearts. This means our relationship with Him is healthy and we can enjoy peace and joy from Him. We need to improve in the areas in which we dont trust in Him enough so that we will continue to grow.

TRUSTING GOD With our whole heart

WHAT STOPS US FROM TRUSTING GOD?

[Read Matthew 6:25-34] What things do we worry about?

[Read Matthew 8:23-26] Jesus rebuked His disciples for not trusting Him enough. What made them worry?

What else makes it difficult for you to grow in trusting God?

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Hebrews 6:19

Hebrews 10:35-36

1 Peter 1:8-9

PROVERBS 3:5-6 NIV"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."

Can you share about how your trust in God has grown?Do you have any other questions about trust?

In John 14:1, Jesus said, Dont be troubled. You trust God, now trust in me. How can we stop our hearts from being troubled?

How can we increase our trust in God?

HOMEWORK

Trust Confessions Meditate on these verses this week. Psalm 28:7, Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 15:13

Dear God, Im sorry that I put my trust in other things. Please show me how I need to change my heart. I thank You that I can trust in You with my whole heart.

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LOVE IS THE REASON

[Read 1 Corinthians 13:1-3] Why is love so important?

[Read: What kind of love is described in 1 John 3:16-18?]

LOVE The greatest reason

GODS LOVE

[Read Romans 5:8] What has God done for us? Why?

[Read Romans 8:38-39] How powerful is Gods love for us?

[Read Ephesians 3:17-19] What does God want us to do?

GODS COMMAND TO LOVE[Read John 13:34-35, 15:12-13] What has Jesus commanded us to do? How will others know that we are His disciples?

[Read Luke 6:32-35] Why is it important to love your enemies?

[Read Ephesians 5:1-2, 2 Peter 1:6-7] How can we become better at loving people?

As we read the Bible we are encouraged about how much God loves us. But God also commands us to have the same love for others even our enemies! Our love for others should be real, not just shown through words but also through our actions, and it should be the reason for everything we do.

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1 CORINTHIANS 13:3 NIV"If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing."

Do you find it easy to love people?

What part of this study do you find the most challenging?

Hebrews 10:24 says, And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. What are some ways that we can show love to people?

HOMEWORK

This week, take some time to meditate on and receive Gods love. Also, evaluate your own motives think, When I did that, was love my motive?

Lord Jesus, I thank You that You love me so much. I thank You that You have put Your love in me. I pray that You would help me to be guided by love in everything I do.

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OUR DEFEATED ENEMY

What does the devil try to do?

John 10:10

Mark 4:13-15

2 Corinthians 4:4

Ephesians 6:16

Why should we be confident that the devil cannot hurt us?

Luke 10:19

2 Corinthians 2:9-11

STANDING YOUR GROUND

From the verses below, what can we do to stand our ground against the devil?

James 4:7-8

1 Peter 5:8

Ephesians 6:10-18

[Read Matthew 4:1-11] What was Jesus strategy for fighting the enemys temptation?

Our enemy, the devil, wants to discourage us by making us doubt Gods Word. We have to realize that our enemy has already been defeated by Jesus and has no real power over us. However, we need to be aware and use some strategies against his schemes.

FIGHTING THE ENEMYStrategies for Victory

FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT

[Read 1 Timothy 1:18, 6:11-12] What advice did Paul have for Timothy about fighting?

[Read 1 John 4:4] Why should we feel confident of victory?

[Read 1 Corinthians 9:24-27] What kind of discipline and training will help you in your fight against Satan?

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EPHESIANS 6:12 NIV"For we are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against those mighty powers of darkness who rule this world, and against wicked spirits in the heavenly realms. '"

Can you share a story of fighting against Satan?

Can you share a story of standing your ground?

Do you have any other questions about the devil?

What is one area in which you are having to stand your ground now? How will you do it?

What is one thing that you have to fight the enemy in now? How will you do it?

Thank You Jesus that You give me victories in my life. I stand my ground in this area of my life: __________. And I come against the devil in this area: __________ and I know that I can overcome by the power of Jesus name, Amen.

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INCREASING JOY

According to these verses, how can we increase our joy?

Psalm 21:6

Luke 10:20

Romans 12:15

1 Corinthians 13:6

Galatians 5:22

Philippians 4:4

JOY! The greatest reason

WHAT IS JOY?

1 Thessalonians 5:16 says, Be joyful always. How is joy different to happiness?

[Read Philippians 4:4] In what way is joy more than a feeling?

In what ways do you think joy keeps us strong?

[Read Habakkuk 3:17-18, 2 Corinthians 6:10] Is it possible to ne joyful in difficult times? How?

[Read James 1:2-4] Why should we be joyful in difficult times?

Joy comes from knowing God, His love for us, and His salvation. It is not a shallow feeling that comes and goes depending on our circumstances. God wants us to have complete joy all the time. We can do this as we take hold of Gods truth and choose to rejoice in Him.

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How has joy helped you through a difficult time?

Do you have any other questions about joy?How can a better understanding of joy help you in your life?

Whats holding you back from having joy everyday?

What can you do this week to practice being joyful and increase the joy in your life?

Lord Jesus, I thank You that You want me to have joy, and I thank You that, through you, I can have it in every situation. I thank You for saving me and that You are always with me.

PHILIPPIANS 4:4 NIV"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!"

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FRUITFUL LIFE Growing in character

GODS PROMISE AND COMMAND

[Read Psalm 1:1-3] What are the results of righteous living?

[Read John 15:1-8] What does God want us to do? What is His promise for us?

[Read Colossians 1:9-10] What kind of life does God want us to lead?

FRUITFUL CHARACTER

[Read: The following questions are based on Galatians 5:16-25.]

How does the sinful nature influence our character?

How does the Holy Spirit influence our character?

What kind of character do we have when we follow our sinful nature?

What kind of character do we have when we are directed by the Holy Spirit? What are some examples?

God wants us to be blessed and to lead fruitful lives. Our lives will be more blessed as our characters develop and we will experience greater victory over sin. The Holy Spirit leads and empowers us to become better people.

GROWING IN CHARACTER

Read each verse and answer. How can I improve my character?

Luke 8:15

1 Corinthians 15:33

Galatians 5:25

Ephesians 5:1-2

James 1:2-4

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COLOSSIANS 1:10 NIV"And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God."

Can you share from your life about improving your character?

Do you have any questions from this study?

Can you share about one way in which you would like to change your character? How will you do it?

In what ways will you be more blessed when your character is better?

HOMEWORK

Take time regularly to reflect on your character. What can you do to improve your character?

Holy Spirit, I thank You that You want my life to be fruitful in every way. Please guide me every day and help me to improve my character.

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A REAL, ETERNAL HOME IN HEAVEN

[Read Luke 23:43] How does Jesus describe heaven?

Why can we look forward to heaven?

Matthew 6:20-21

John 14:2

2 Corinthians 5:1-2

Colossians 3:1-2

1 Peter 1:4

Revelation 21:1-5

GOD'S INVITATION, OUR CHOICE

Although God wants everyone to go to heaven, we cannot go to heaven unless our relationship with God is right (2 Peter 3:9, Matthew 5:20).

[Read Mark 9:47-48, Matthew 13:40-43] What kind of place will we go to if we dont go to heaven?

[Read Matthew 7:13-14] In what way is it our choice whether we will go to heaven or hell? What does it mean to follow the narrow path? (John 14:6)

Heaven is a real and wonderful place! For those that accept Gods invitation by believing in Jesus, Heaven is a paradise and a future home where we will be able to live in Gods presence forever. The truth about how to get to heaven is so wonderful that we should share it with others.

HEAVENOur eternal home

TELLING OTHERS

[Read Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 4:20] Why would it be wrong for us not to tell others about heaven and how to get there?

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[Read Luke 16:19-31] Does this story motivate you to tell others about Jesus? Why?

[Read Matthew 5:11-12] What can we look forward to as a result of following Jesus and telling others about His Good News?

2 CORINTHIANS 5:1-2 NIV"Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. 2Meanwhile we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling."

Heavenly Father, I thank You that there is a real, eternal home for me in heaven. I ask for opportunities to help other people to enter heaven. And I look forward to spending eternity praising You!

How can you be sure that you will go to heaven?

Do you have any other questions about what happens when we die?

What can we do to help other people get to heaven?

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LIGHT OVER DARKNESS Living in Gods truth

LIVING IN DARKNESS

What does, darkness, make you think of?

[Read John 3:19-20] Why do some people prefer to stay living in darkness?

[Read 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, Ephesians 4:17-19] What are the results of living in darkness?

WHAT IS THE LIGHT?

[Read John 8:12] How does Jesus refer to himself? What do you think this means?

[Read Psalm 119:105] How can Gods Word be a light for us?

Jesus, the light, will expose the hidden and dark parts of our lives so that He can bring healing, forgiveness and life! (1 Corinthians 4:5, Luke 12:2-3)

LIVING IN THE LIGHT

[Read Colossians 1:13, 1 Peter 2:9] What has God done for us?

What can we learn from the following verses about living in Gods light?

Isaiah 58:10

Luke 11:33

Luke 12:3

Ephesians 5:8-14

1 John 1:5-10

God has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and welcomed us into His Kingdom of light! In every area of our lives we need to walk in His light, letting Him challenge and heal our hidden hurts and sins.

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JOHN 8:12 NIV"When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.' "

SHINING OUR LIGHTS FOR OTHERS

Isaiah prophesied that as Gods light shines on us, we will stand out in this dark world, and many people will want to come into this light (Isaiah 60:1-3).

[Read Matthew 5:14-16] Why should we let our lights shine?

[Read Acts 26:17-18] What does God want us to do?

Can you share a story about God shining His light in your life?

What can you do to live continuously in Gods light?

What areas of your life do you need to bring into Gods light?

Lord Jesus, I thank You for rescuing me from darkness. Please show me areas in my life that I need to bring into Your light. Thank you for changing me and for guiding me everyday.

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THE MINDThinking Gods thoughts

CHANGE YOUR THINKING

[Read Romans 8:5] How does what controls us affect our thinking?

[Read Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:23-24] How does God transform us? What do we need to do?

[Read 2 Timothy 1:7] What has God given us to help us with our thinking?

GODS THOUGHTS[Read 1 Samuel 16:7, Isaiah 55:8-9] How is Gods thinking different to ours?

[Read Psalms 139:13-18, Jeremiah 29:11] What are Gods thoughts about us?

GOOD THINKING[Read Matthew 6:25-34] Why should we not worry?

When we think Gods way we will have His peace and we will know His will.(Philippians 4:9, Romans 12:2)

Gods Word has a lot to say about our minds and our thinking. God has given us new lives as well as a new way of thinking. We have to let Gods truth determine how we think and live.

Psalm 1:2-3

Psalm 119:148

Philippians 2:4

Philippians 4:8-9

Colossians 3:2

Hebrews 10:24

Heaven /eternity

Gods Word

Gods promise

Other people

Encouraging others

Good things

Match the following verses with the things we should be thinking about.

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ROMANS 12:2 NIV"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will ishis good, pleasing and perfect will."

Can you share a story of changing your thinking?

What can you do to stop thinking the wrong way?

Father God, thank You for giving me new life and a new way of thinking. Please help me to change the way I think as I study Your Word.

[Read Psalm 139:23] What part of your thinking do you need to change?

What verse can you apply to the areas that you need to change?APPLICATION

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BEING A GREAT FRIEND

What can we learn from these Proverbs about being a great friend?

Proverbs 16:28

Proverbs 17:9

Proverbs 17:17

Proverbs 18:24

Proverbs 27:9

Proverbs 27:17

[Read 1 Corinthians 15:33] What can we learn from this verse about choosing friends, and about being a good friend?

GREAT RELATIONSHIPS Putting others first

PRINCIPLES FOR GREAT RELATIONSHIPS

[Read Luke 6:31] How should we act towards others?

[Read Philippians 2:3-4] What should we do to have good relationships?

BEING A GREAT FAMILY MEMBER

God promises a blessed life for those who honor their parents (Ephesians 6:1-3)

[Read Proverbs 23:22-25] What can we do to make our parents happy?

Through the Bible, God teaches us how to have great relationships. Of course, its not about changing others, but about changing ourselves to become better family members, friends or life partners. We have to learn to think of others as being more important than ourselves.

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BECOMING A GREAT LIFE PARTNER

[Read Ephesians 5:21-33] What kind of characteristics do we need to be a great husband or wife?

[Read 1 Timothy 5:1-2] How should we treat other men and women that are not our partner?

PHILIPPIANS 2:3-4 NIV"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others."

Can you share a story about something you have done to fix a family relationship?

Do you have a story about something you did to improve a friendship?

Do you have any other questions about relationships?

What can you do to improve the relationships you have?

What can you do this week to be a good friend?

How can we make new friends?

What can you do to prepare to be a good life partner?

HOMEWORK

Try some of the things from the application section and report back on these to the group next week.

Dear God, I thank You that You want me to have great relationships and that in the Bible You have shown me how to have them. I commit all of my relationships to You.

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THE BLUE BOOKBible Words

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Salvation Our sin separates us from God, and this means that when we die we wont be able to be with God in Heaven. Jesus took the punishment for our sin when He died on the cross. When we believe in Jesus, we are saved and we receive eternal life (Acts 4:12, Ephesians 2:8).

Faith Having trust and confidence in God, believing in something even though we cannot see it (Hebrews 11:1).

Grace Even though we deserve punishment from God, He loves us and gives us forgiveness and healing (Romans 5:8).

Sin Any wrong thoughts, words or actions against God, others or ourselves (Romans 3:23, 6:23).

Repentance Changing from going our own way to going Gods way, changing our thinking and behaviour (2 Corinthians 7:9-10).

Righteous Being right with God, having a good relationship with God (Romans 3:22, James 2:23).

Prayer Conversation with God (Matthew 6:5-13, 1 Thessalonians 5:17).

Water Baptism Being immersed in water as an outward, public sign of the inward, personal change of believing in Jesus and becoming a Christian (Acts 2:38, Romans 6:3-4).

Church People meeting together to encourage each other and praise God (Matthew 18:20, Hebrews 10:25).

Trinity A unity of three-in-one. There is only one God. There are three distinct persons of God: the Father; the Son (Jesus); and the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19).

Resurrection Three days after Jesus was killed He came back to life (Mark 16:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:12-32).

Easter Usually in March or April, Easter is the remembrance and celebration of Jesus death and resurrection and what it achieved for us (Matthew 26:1-28:20).

Christmas December 25th, when we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, and that God became a person like us (Luke 1:26-2:40).

Christian A follower of Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 11:1).

Evangelism Sharing the good news about Jesus and what He has done for us with other people (Matthew 28:18-20).

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Reading and thinking about Gods word daily helps us to grow stronger and closer to God. A journaling model like the one below will help you to make a habit of Bible reading and to apply Gods word to your life everyday.

A Bible reading plan will help you to decide purposefully what to read, there is an example over the page. Take opportunities to look back at what God has been saying to you, and be ready to share Gods fresh word with your friends.

How To Journal

JOURNALING MODEL

1. Write the date.

2. Write Theme next to the date, but leave it blank till later.

3. Note the Bible text that you will read for that day.

4. Write some thoughts from the passage, noting a key thought.

5. Write a one-line prayer from the key thought.

6. Go back and fill in the Theme using just a phrase.

After a few weeks you will see patterns in what God is saying to you for your life.

Look at the next page for examples of journaling.

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1 15 33 11:17-57 15 43-44 7

16 44-45 2 16 34-35 12:1-19 16 45-46 8

17 46-47 3 17 36-37 12:20-50 17 47-48 9

18 48-49 4 18 38-40 13:1-30 18

DA

NIE

L

1-2 10

19 50-51 5 19 41-43 13:31-14:14 19 3-4 11

20 52-53 6 20 44-47 14:15-31 20 5-6 12

21 54-56

2 T

IMO

TH

Y 1 21 48-49 15:1-17 21 7-8 13:1-1022 57-58 2 22 50-51 15:18-16:16 22 9-10 13:11-14:20

23 59-60 3 23 52 16:17-33 23 11-12 15

24 61-63 4 24

LA

M 1-2 17 24 HAGGAI 1625 64-66

JOH

N

1:1-18 25 3-4 18:1-27 25

ZE

CH

AR

IAH 1-3 17

26

MIC

AH 1-3 1:19-51 26

EZ

EK

IEL

1-2 18:28-19:16 26 4-6 18

27 4-5 2 27 3-4 19:17-42 27 7-8 19:1-10

28 6-7 3:1-21 28 5-7 20:1-18 28 9-11 19:11-21

29 NAHUM 3:22-36 29 8-10 20:19-31 29 12-14 2030 HABAKKUK 4:1-26 30 11-12 21 30

MA

L 1-2 2131 ZEPHANIAH 4:27-54 31 3-4 22

90

Two Month Reading Plan of Mark

MONTH ONE

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

1:1-8

1:9-13

1:14-20

1:21-34

1:35-39

1:40-45

2:1-12

2:13-22

2:23-3:6

3:7-19

3:20-30

3:31-35

4:1-20

4:21-34

4:35-41

5:1-20

5:21-24, 35-43

5:25-34

6:1-6

6:7-13

6:14-29

6:30-44

6:45-56

7:1-13

7:14-23

7:24-30

7:31-37

8:1-10

8:11-21

8:22-26

8:27-38

MONTH TWO

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8