Day 1- OUR GREAT HOPE

Read 1 Peter 3:15 and write it out:
This is the theme verse as you study Christian Apologetics this year. Today, your simple task is to memorize this verse.

Day 2- DIVINE DEFENSE

Apologetics is a big theological word. To fully understand what you will be studying this year, look at the definition…

Day 1- THE PARABLE

Always start your Bible study with a prayer for the Holy Spirit to give you understanding of God’s Word. Jesus gives us a parable to explain the different types of people who hear the gospel. There will be many times you will be asked to think for yourself in this study. If you want to defend or share the gospel, you…

Day 1- GOD IS HOLY

If defending the gospel should lead to sharing the gospel, then it is important for you to have practice in sharing the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This week there are verses that explain the message of the Gospel. Use these verses and others to help you form the way you will share the gospel of Jesus…

Day 1- FRUIT

Before you commit your life to being one who makes a defense of the gospel, you must first make sure you are an example of the gospel. This week you will read the verses and look into your own heart. Are you living out the good news of Jesus Christ?
Read Galatians 5:22-23. Does your life show the fruits of the Spirit? What…

Day 1- BELIEF DEFENDED

Read 1 Peter 3:15
Write down the three instructions God gives you in this verse.
Before you make a “defense” of your faith, you must know what you believe. This week, you are simply going to read verses concerning the three instructions God gives in 1 Peter 3:15. Every day, read the verses and then write out (in the space provided or a…

Day 1- REASON TO HOPE

Read 1 Peter 1:3-9
List all the reasons this passage gives you hope. There are many reasons listed here so take your time and read it a few times.
Do you hope in these things? What do you learn about your inheritance?
Can you hope in trials? How can you hope in God’s power?
What does hoping in these things mean for your…

Day 1- GENTLENESS AND RESPECTFUL

Read Mark 12:28-31
When God says your “neighbor”, He means everyone around you.
How can you love the people around you? List who is around you.
Are your “neighbors” always believers?
How can you love your “neighbor” who is opposed to the gospel?
How can you love your “neighbor” as you defend the gospel in front of him/her?

GIVE IT A…

Day 1- GOD’S WORD

Read 2 Timothy 2:15
What does God ask of you here? How can you accurately handle the truth?
What are you currently doing to handle the truth of God?
How can accurately handling the truth prepare you to defend the gospel?

Day 2- GOD’S WORD

Read 2 Timothy 3:16-17
What is God’s Word useful for? How can…

Day 1- CASE STUDY #1 PETER AND JOHN

Read Acts 4:1-31
This week you are going to read this passage each day and use Peter and John’s example as a “case study” to defend your faith. After Jesus ascended into heaven, His disciples started to preach the gospel in Jerusalem. Remember that just 50 days earlier the people in Jerusalem, including the Jews, put Jesus on…

Day 1- CASE STUDY #2- STEPHEN

This week you will read what happened to Stephen, the first martyr for Christ. You most likely will not be martyred for your defense, but you need to understand that your opponents may respond in an evil way. It is not easy to defend the gospel but if your hope is in your eternal life and your desire is…

Day 1- OUR GREAT HOPE

Read 1 Peter 3:15 and write it out:
This is the theme verse as you study Christian Apologetics this year. Today, your simple task is to memorize this verse.

Day 2- DIVINE DEFENSE

Apologetics is a big theological word. To fully understand what you will be studying this year, look at the definition…

Day 1- THE PARABLE

Always start your Bible study with a prayer for the Holy Spirit to give you understanding of God’s Word. Jesus gives us a parable to explain the different types of people who hear the gospel. There will be many times you will be asked to think for yourself in this study. If you want to defend or share the gospel, you…

Day 1- GOD IS HOLY

If defending the gospel should lead to sharing the gospel, then it is important for you to have practice in sharing the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This week there are verses that explain the message of the Gospel. Use these verses and others to help you form the way you will share the gospel of Jesus…

Day 1- FRUIT

Before you commit your life to being one who makes a defense of the gospel, you must first make sure you are an example of the gospel. This week you will read the verses and look into your own heart. Are you living out the good news of Jesus Christ?
Read Galatians 5:22-23. Does your life show the fruits of the Spirit? What…

Day 1- BELIEF DEFENDED

Read 1 Peter 3:15
Write down the three instructions God gives you in this verse.
Before you make a “defense” of your faith, you must know what you believe. This week, you are simply going to read verses concerning the three instructions God gives in 1 Peter 3:15. Every day, read the verses and then write out (in the space provided or a…

Day 1- REASON TO HOPE

Read 1 Peter 1:3-9
List all the reasons this passage gives you hope. There are many reasons listed here so take your time and read it a few times.
Do you hope in these things? What do you learn about your inheritance?
Can you hope in trials? How can you hope in God’s power?
What does hoping in these things mean for your…

Day 1- GENTLENESS AND RESPECTFUL

Read Mark 12:28-31
When God says your “neighbor”, He means everyone around you.
How can you love the people around you? List who is around you.
Are your “neighbors” always believers?
How can you love your “neighbor” who is opposed to the gospel?
How can you love your “neighbor” as you defend the gospel in front of him/her?

GIVE IT A…

Day 1- GOD’S WORD

Read 2 Timothy 2:15
What does God ask of you here? How can you accurately handle the truth?
What are you currently doing to handle the truth of God?
How can accurately handling the truth prepare you to defend the gospel?

Day 2- GOD’S WORD

Read 2 Timothy 3:16-17
What is God’s Word useful for? How can…

Day 1- CASE STUDY #1 PETER AND JOHN

Read Acts 4:1-31
This week you are going to read this passage each day and use Peter and John’s example as a “case study” to defend your faith. After Jesus ascended into heaven, His disciples started to preach the gospel in Jerusalem. Remember that just 50 days earlier the people in Jerusalem, including the Jews, put Jesus on…

Day 1- CASE STUDY #2- STEPHEN

This week you will read what happened to Stephen, the first martyr for Christ. You most likely will not be martyred for your defense, but you need to understand that your opponents may respond in an evil way. It is not easy to defend the gospel but if your hope is in your eternal life and your desire is…

Day 1-PAUL’S DEFENSE BEFORE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES

Paul, who before following Christ was named Saul and persecuted believers, is one of the great defenders of the gospel. This week you are going to read his defense before Festus and Agrippa. If you have time you can read the entire account of what happens to Paul in Acts 21:15 – chapter 26. Here is the summary of…

Day 1- PHILIP AND THE ETHIOPIAN

The past three weeks you have seen examples of people who had to defend their faith among opponents of the gospel. This week you are going to look at examples of men who had the opportunity to share the gospel, including Jesus Himself. You will see that in each situation the people don’t know the gospel and are ready…

Day 1- THE WORDS OF GOD

This week you are going to study what the Bible claims to be.
Read 2 Timothy 3:16-17. How is Scripture described? What is it used for?
The Bible claims to be inspired by God. In the original translation, the Greek word for inspired or God-breathed is “theopneustos.” This literally means the exhale of God. God’s Word claims to be God’s actual…

Day 1- BIBLICAL TRUTH

This week we will focus on how archeology proves the Bible’s historical reliability. If the Bible aligns with history, then it is a credible source. Please know there is no way we can do this extensively in one week, but use what you learn to inspire you to dig deeper into learning how to defend the Bible alongside history.
Read Luke 16:17
What…

Day 1- THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS

One of the biggest archeological finds that confirms the Bible to be true are the Dead Sea Scrolls. The opponents of the Bible do not have much to go on in refuting the New Testament because of the things you learned last week. There are thousands of New Testament manuscripts. But the Old Testament is a different beast. The…

Day 1- JESUS BELIEVED SCRIPTURE WILL COME TRUE

This week you are going to read how Jesus confirms God’s Word to be true. Jesus was not one to let lies go quietly into the night. If there was false teaching, He confronted it or addressed it (Matthew 23, Matthew 5, Matthew 6, Matthew 7, Matthew 16:23, Matthew 11, Matthew 12, John 3, and John 8…

Day 1- KNOW GOD’S ATTRIBUTES

The problem that exists among non-believers, but also believers in Jesus, is that people pigeon-hole God to be defined by only a few attributes. Usually the attribute in which you define God is the one you have experienced. People also define God using words never attributed to him because they don’t understand something He claims to be. For example, Charles…

Day 1- GOD IS GOOD

Man tries to be the one who defines good, but when we step back and let God define what is good, our perspective in life will change. You need to know as a believer, what you believe to be “good” will be different than what the opponents to the gospel believe to be “good.” This is because they do not…

Day 1- GOD IS ALL POWERFUL

Read Matthew 19:26, Job 42:2. What do these verses say about God?
Do you believe God is all powerful? He claims to be over and over in the Bible.
Read Matthew 8 & 9 and see how Jesus shows He is all-powerful.
What all does He do here? Read how God shows He is all powerful in the Old Testament.
Exodus 14:21 and…

Day 1- GOD IS THREE IN ONE

This is a very hard thing to explain to those who have not experienced God. There are many religions that claim to believe in God but don’t believe in the trinity. This means that they don’t believe Jesus or the Holy Spirit is God. We are going to focus a little more on this in month 7 but…

Day 1- BIBLICAL TRUTHS BRINGS FREEDOM

This month you are going to start the process of being able to defend the Bible’s explanation of creation. The Bible claims that God is the creator of the heavens and the earth and all that is in it. The defense of your faith in any subject takes a lifetime of reading God’s Word and allowing the Holy Spirit…

Day 1- ABSOLUTE TRUTH

Let’s take a moment to get some definitions straight.
Fact: an observation; something that is clear, certain and can be observed and tested.
Hypothesis: A guess, based on no evidence, concerning the explanation of an observation. A hypothesis is usually a scientist’s starting point of research.
Theory: An explanation of an observation based on supporting evidence. The evidence may not be enough to confirm…

Day 1- SOUND DOCTRINE

God tells us that His creation is the most visible thing mankind has to know He exists. (Romans 1:20). This is why Biblical creation has been under scrutiny for so many years. Most opponents to creation have a problem with God outside of the creation doctrine.
If they can prove Biblical creation is wrong, then they have an excuse to discredit God.
If…

Day 1- WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT CREATION

Take time this week to read the verses below and formulate your belief on creation based on what the Bible has to say. Genesis 1 explains the how. Other verses in the Bible describe the “hows” and “whys”.
Read the following verses:
Hebrews 11:3
Colossians 1:16
Revelation 4:11
Job 37:5
Hebrews 1:10
2 Peter 3:5
Isaiah 42:5
Revelation 22:13
John 1:3
Read what happened before time:
1 Corinthians 2:7
2…

Day 1- VIRGIN BIRTH

The entire Old Testament speaks to the coming Messiah. There are hundreds of prophecies in the Bible about the Messiah given to different men over thousands of years. These men lived on earth at different times and the written Word wasn’t mass-produced. They simply got a word from the Lord and wrote it down. The reality is Jesus fulfilled over 300…

Day 1- JESUS CLAIMS TO BE GOD

There is so much archaeological evidence of the events of Jesus’ time that it is rare for a person to be bold enough to say that Jesus didn’t exist as a person. The gospel writers were eyewitnesses! Most people believe He walked the earth. There are many who just don’t believe Jesus is God. Many different religions claim…

Day 1- JESUS HEALS THE LEPER

In the Old Testament, the law explains that a man was unclean if he was found to have leprosy. The priest determined if the man in fact had leprosy. There was no cure for leprosy and the time that it was healed in the Old Testament was a supernatural healing from God. The Jews believed only God could heal…

Day 1- THE MUSTARD SEED

The proof of truth of the gospel is to see the results of the gospel throughout mankind.
Read Matthew 13:31-32. How does Jesus Himself describe the kingdom of God?
The gospel started with 12 men who believed in Jesus. Read the first couple chapters of Acts after Jesus’ ascension into heaven to see how the parable of the mustard tree starts to…

Day 1- SATAN’S DELUSION

Many people turn from the Gospel because they can’t reconcile a loving God and an evil world. Again, you will just touch the surface of the answer to this question but hopefully this week’s study will provide a foundation for your defense of the gospel. First and foremost you must believe that God is a good God.
Read James 1:17. Do you…

Day 1- BELIEVE

Many people have many views on how you get to heaven. Be ready to have an answer to what the Bible says about eternal life.
Read Ephesians 2:8-10
How, according to this verse, do you not gain eternal life? Who determines this? This mindset seems great at first until you realize you would never, ever be confident and therefore never at peace. This belief…

Day 1- IT IS REAL

There are religions that base their entire theology on avoiding the existence of hell. Usually what happens is the person who forms the religion has a problem with hell and twists Scripture to make what they want come true.
Read 2 Timothy 4:3. What do people do according to this verse?
These people will challenge you by saying the Bible doesn’t say…

Day 1- GOD CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS

We have barely touched the surface on how to defend your faith. Next month you will be asked to use what you know, what you have learned, and further search God’s Word to make your defense. It will stretch you and grow your faith as you prepare to share with others. It is important to really know what you…

Day 1- I AM A BELIEVER

There are no verses listed for you to read but you will need to rely on God’s Word to help you shape your answer. For the next three weeks, pretend you are sitting down to coffee with someone. Each day, there will be a different question or statement that this person will make. These questions are written things many…

Use what you have learned and write a response with a Bible verse referenced.

Day 1- JESUS THE SAVIOR

“I believe Jesus was a great guy, a wonderful teacher, and a great prophet but He is not a Savior.”

Day 2- JESUS IS GOD

“Jesus was the Son of God but He…

Use what you have learned and write a response with a Bible verse referenced.

Day 1- THE TRINITY

“I don’t believe in the trinity. I believe in God, but Jesus and the Holy Spirit are not God.”

Day 2- THE BIBLE’S RELEVANCE

“I believe the Bible is not relevant today like it…

Use what you have learned and write a response with a Bible verse referenced.

Day 1- SIN IS DESTRUCTIVE

“Sin and rebellion are more fun.”

Day 2- GOD CREATED SEX

“Sexual experimentation is a good thing. It helps define who you are and helps you know who you are supposed to be…

Day 1- YOUR ROLE

There might be a time when you need to confront a brother or sister in Christ because they are choosing to live in sin instead of following God. God gives direction on how to confront and help another turn from their sin.
Read Galatians 6:1
What is the responsibility of someone…

Day 1- BEST GIFT EVER

Read Romans 6:23 and write it below.
If you didn’t memorize this verse last week, memorize it now. Sometimes you might not have time to grab your Bible or you might not have it with you. It’s important to have this verse memorized to use anytime.

Day 2- SIN=DEATH

WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE?
CHOOSE THIS DAY WHOM YOU WILL SERVE…
Many people live their entire life never knowing who God is, what He did for them, and how it affects their life. This year, you will get to spend 9 months using God’s Word to figure out who you believe God is and what He has for you. What…

Day 1- Read Genesis Chapters 1-2

Read Genesis 1:26-27

What do thses verses mean to you?

Day 2- Read 1 Corinthians 5:21
Read Psalm 139:1-12

What do thses verses have in common?

Day 3- Read Psalm 139:12-54

Re-write this verse…

Day 1- Read Genesis 2:15-17

Take notes of all God gave Adam and Eve.
Also, take notes of what they were asked to do and not to do.

Day 2- Read Genesis 3:1-13

How did Satan lie to Adam and Eve? How were they tempted?
What…

Day 1- Read Romans 5:12 and 5:17-19

What happened here? What do these verses mean to you?

Day 2- Read Romans 3:10 and 3:23

Re-write each verse in your own words.

Day 3- Read Ephesians 2:1-5

How do these verses describe man’s sin?
…

Day 1- Read Romans 11:33-36

What does verse 33 say about God’s ways and knowledge?
Can you think of anything that compares to the wisdom of God?
Think about this question because your answer will give direction to how you live your life.

Day 2- Read Romans 11:33-36 again

Day 1- Read the following verses:

As you read, write down how the verse describes God’s character.
James 1:17
Malachi 3:6
1 John 4:8
John 17:3
Job 42:2
1 Peter 1:15-16

Day 1- Read John 10:27-30, John 1:1-4, 14; John 14:16, Matthew 1:22-23

How does the Bible make reference to Jesus being God in these verses?
Does Jesus speak about being God in any of these verses?

Day 2- Read Hebrews 13:8

Has Jesus always existed?

DEFINITION

Day 1- Read the following verses:

Romans 8:3-4
John 1:29
1 John 3:5
What do these verses have in common?

Day 2- Read the following verses:

John 6:35
2 Corinthians 5:21
Matthew…

WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE?
CHOOSE THIS DAY WHOM YOU WILL SERVE…
Many people live their entire life never knowing who God is, what He did for them, and how it affects their life. This year, you will get to spend 9 months using God’s Word to figure out who you believe God is and what He has for you. What…

Day 1- Read Genesis Chapters 1-2

Read Genesis 1:26-27

What do thses verses mean to you?

Day 2- Read 1 Corinthians 5:21
Read Psalm 139:1-12

What do thses verses have in common?

Day 3- Read Psalm 139:12-54

Re-write this verse…

Day 1- Read Genesis 2:15-17

Take notes of all God gave Adam and Eve.
Also, take notes of what they were asked to do and not to do.

Day 2- Read Genesis 3:1-13

How did Satan lie to Adam and Eve? How were they tempted?
What…

Day 1- Read Romans 11:33-36

What does verse 33 say about God’s ways and knowledge?
Can you think of anything that compares to the wisdom of God?
Think about this question because your answer will give direction to how you live your life.

Day 2- Read Romans 11:33-36 again

Day 1- Read the following verses:

As you read, write down how the verse describes God’s character.
James 1:17
Malachi 3:6
1 John 4:8
John 17:3
Job 42:2
1 Peter 1:15-16

Day 1- Read John 10:27-30, John 1:1-4, 14; John 14:16, Matthew 1:22-23

How does the Bible make reference to Jesus being God in these verses?
Does Jesus speak about being God in any of these verses?

Day 2- Read Hebrews 13:8

Has Jesus always existed?

DEFINITION

Day 1- Read the following verses:

Romans 8:3-4
John 1:29
1 John 3:5
What do these verses have in common?

Day 2- Read the following verses:

John 6:35
2 Corinthians 5:21
Matthew…

*Read the verses this week and pay attention to the world’s response to Jesus.

Day 1- Read 1 John 4:4 and Ephesians 2:1-2

What does the world follow?

Day 2- Read the following verses:

1 John 5:19-20
John 16:33
John 15:18

Day 1- Read the following verses:

Romans 8:3-4
John 1:29
1 John 3:5
What do these verses have in common?

Day 2- Read the following verses:

John 6:35
2 Corinthians 5:21
Matthew…

Day 1- Read the following verses:

Romans 6:23
Romans 5:8
2 Timothy 2:3-6
John 10:10-11
What do these verses teach you?

Day 2- Read the following verses:

John 4:13-14
Romans 10:8-9

Day 1- Read the following verses:

Romans 6:8-11
Matthew 28:18-20
Ephesians 1:19-21
What is God teaching in them?

Day 2- Read the following verses:

Colossians 1:18
Philippians 2:9-11
What do these verses…

Day 1- Read John 14:15-17, 26 and John 16:7-15

Write down anything that you learn about the Holy Spirit from these passages.

Day 2- Read Hebrews 9:14, 2 Corinthians 6:11 and 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

How is the Spirit described in these passages?
Does the Spirit have the same attributes as God?

Day 1- Read Galatians 5:22-26

What does this verse say the Spirit looks like in you?

Day 2- Read 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

What does the Spirit give for the common good?
What do you think this means?

Day 3- Read the following:

Day 1- YOUR ROLE

There might be a time when you need to confront a brother or sister in Christ because they are choosing to live in sin instead of following God. God gives direction on how to confront and help another turn from their sin.
Read Galatians 6:1
What is the responsibility of someone…

Day 1- Read the following verses:

John 8:44
Ephesians 2:2, 6:10-12
2 Corinthians 4:3-4
What do they teach you?

Day 2- Read the following verses:

1 John 3:8
1 Peter 5:8
Matthew…

WEEK 1- WHO IS SATAN?

John 8:44
Ephesians 2:2, 6:10-12
2 Corinthians 4:3-4
What do they teach you?

Day 2- Read the following verses:

*Read the verses this week and pay attention to the world’s response to Jesus.

Day 1- Read 1 John 4:4 and Ephesians 2:1-2

What does the world follow?

Day 2- Read the following verses: (0066b1 BKG) (#ffffff Font)

1 John 5:19-20
John 16:33
…

Day 1- Read Hebrews 1:14

What does the Bible say about the purpose of angels?
Read Luke 15:8-10. In this parable, Jesus tells of the lost coin.
The lost coin that is found represents a sinner who comes to know Jesus.
What does Jesus say the angels do when…

*This week you get to see God’s heart for mankind. Read the verses and spend some time sorting out what you believe God’s heart and purpose is for you. Pick one verse to memorize this week. Try writing it on a notecard and keeping it with you all week.

Day 1- Read the following verses and take notes

Deuteronomy 7:9

Day 1- Read Psalm 51:4

Who do we sin against when we sin?
Read Isaiah 64:6. What are you infected by?
How are your righteous acts described in Isaiah 64:6?
The Bible is saying that your good deeds are about as clean as gross, filthy rags if you have…

Day 1- Read John 15:18-21

What is the problem with the world according to this passage?

Day 2- Read John 3:19-20

What does this passage say the problem is with the world? What is the world’s fear? Can you relate?

Day 3- Read Philippians 2:21

Do you believe the…

Day 1- Read 2 Corinthians 5:21 and 1 Peter 2:24

Did Jesus sin? Why did Jesus become sin according to 2 Corinthians 5:21?
Why did Jesus bear our sin according to 1 Peter 2:24?
According to these verses, what does Jesus want for us?
After Jesus did all the work…

Day 1- Read Ephesians 1:7 and Ephesians 2:8-9

What are the two things you have because of the blood of Jesus that are in these verses?
According to this verse, God’s forgiveness comes from the riches of His… what?
God’s riches are not money or things… what does He have an unlimited amount of?

Day 1- Read John 10:27-29 and 2 Corinthians 5:17

A shepherd’s job was to guide and protect his flock. God is the True Shepherd.
What does His flock do?
Does the Shepherd know His flock? Do you think God knows your weaknesses?
What does Jesus give His flock?

Day 1- Read Ephesians 1:13-14 and 1 Peter 1:3-4

Whom are you sealed with when you believe in Jesus? In Bible times, a belonging would have a “seal.” What is the seal?
What is reserved for you? What will not fade away?
What cannot be defiled (in other words “tainted with sin/impurity”.

Day 1- Read Psalm 62:1-2 and Ephesians 2:8-9

Who gives salvation in Psalm 62:1-2? Does it list anyone else?
According to Ephesians, is there anything you can do to be saved?
Do you believe salvation comes from you?

Day 2- Read John 14:6, Titus 2:11 and 2 Corinthians 5:21

Day 1- Read Psalm 50:14-15, Ephesians 6:18, and 1 Thessalonians 5:17 

What do you learn from these verses?

Day 2- Read 1 Timothy 2:1-2 and James 5:13-16

Who are we to pray for? According to James 5:16, are the prayers of believers effective?

Day 3- Read Philippians 4:6

According…

*Take notes on these verses and think about why serving others is important.

Day 1- Read the following verses and take notes. 

Acts 20:35
Galatians 5:13-14
Mark 9:35
Luke 6:38
1 Corinthians 9:19

Day 2- Read the…

Day 1- Read the following verses and take notes:

Hebrews 10:17
1 John 1:9
Colossians 1:13-14

Day 2- Read the following verses:

Ephesians 4:31-32
Luke 17:4
What does God command us to do?

Day 1- Read Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:15-16, and Romans 10:17

What are we commanded to do according to these verses?

Day 2- Read Psalm 96:3 and Romans 1:16

What do these verses say should be your attitude toward the gospel?

GIVE IT A TRY!

Testimony (n) : proof or…

Day 1- BEST GIFT EVER

Read Romans 6:23 and write it below.
If you didn’t memorize this verse last week, memorize it now. Sometimes you might not have time to grab your Bible or you might not have it with you. It’s important to have this verse memorized to use anytime.

Day 2- SIN=DEATH

Day 1- Read Luke 6:45 and Hebrews 9:27

Are these verses true of mankind in any generation?
Does the Bible give us promises/truth on these subjects?

Day 2- Read Romans Chapter 1

This was written hundreds of years ago. Does man still do these things today?
…

Day 1- Read the following verses:

Deuteronomy 6:17
Isaiah 55:10-11     
1 Thessalonians 2:13
1 Corinthians 2:13
John 17:17
Do these verses claim that scripture is God’s Word?
WRITE YOUR THOUGHTS

Have…

Day 1- Read Proverbs 30:5-6, Deuteronomy 12:32, Revelation 22:18-19

How do these verses help us trust the accuracy of the Bible?

Day 2- Read 1 Peter 1:22-25 and Psalm 12:6

Does the Bible claim to be accurate?

Day 3- Read Numbers 23:19 and Matthew 5:17-18

What do these verses…

Day 1- Read 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and 1 Peter 1:22-25

Day 1- Read James 1:2-4, 12

What should be our attitude in trials? Will we be rewarded for enduring them?
Read John 15:18-20
How does this verse explain why life is sometimes hard here on earth?

Day 2- Read 1 Peter 1:3-9

How can trials make…

Day 1- Read Psalm 119:37

What are we to turn our eyes away from? How are we supposed to desire to live – according to God’s ways or ours? Read 1 John 3:3.
Are God’s ways pure?

Day 2- Read Matthew 5:8 and Matthew 6:24

Why does…

Day 1- Read Proverbs 13:20 and 1 Corinthians 15:33

How do others you surround yourself with affect you?

Day 2- Read Proverbs 27:17 (#0066b1 BKG) (#ffffff Font)

Why is it important to have a core group of friends who are fellow believers?

Day 3- Read Proverbs 19:20 and Proverbs 11:14 (#00b193 BKG) (#ffffff…

This week is simple. Read the verses and write down what God’s Word says about spiritual growth and accountability. There will not be many questions. Just let God’s Word speak to you about how being discipled will help you grow spiritually. 

Day 1

READ VERSES: 
1 Peter 1:2 
1 Peter 4:2 

Day 1 – READ JOHN 17

What are the author’s main points in this passage? 
Why are these verses in the Bible? 
How is God specifically challenging you through studying this passage? Day 2 – READ JOHN 18Be honest as you answer… 
If you…

Day 1 – READ MATTHEW 8:34

This year you are going to learn the importance of discipleship. You will be challenged to commit to a lifetime of being a disciple of Christ, to be active in being discipled by another, and to step out as one who is willing and able to disciple others. What is a disciple? Let’s dig in and look at the…

Day 1 – READ MATTHEW 9:9 AND LUKE 5:27-28

What was Levi’s (aka Matthew) profession? Where did Jesus find Matthew? What was Matthew’s response?
Tax collectors were hated by the people because they would take more money than was required by the Roman Government and keep some for themselves. The Jews especially hated the tax collectors because the Romans were…

Day 1 – READ MATTHEW 6:34

What can keep you from serving God?
If you put “wealth” then you have misread the verse. Look closely; “serving money” will keep you from following God and serving Him. The problem isn’t wealth. There are many people who follow God who have wealth. The problem comes when you serve wealth. In other words,…

Day 1 – READ LUKE 14:25-33

This week you are going to read the same passage a few times and consider the cost of being a disciple of Jesus Christ. How is the Kanakuk value of God first, other’s second, and yourself third supported by this verse? Who should you love above all others?

Day 2 – READ LUKE 14:25-33

Day 1 – READ MATTHEW 28:19-20

Each day this month you will read a true account from the Gospels. The Master’s class was always in session and with every act of compassion, miracle, teaching, rebuke, or action Jesus was teaching His pupils about the His kingdom, how to enter it and what it meant to be a part of it. Have you ever read the…

Day 1 – READ MATTHEW 5:1-11

This week you are going to simply be Jesus’ disciple. Jesus sat His disciples down and taught them what His kingdom was like. What the benefits of His kingdom would be, what the King would ask of those who chose to be a part of it and the heart of how we serve Him. This is what theologians called…

Day 1 – READ MATTHEW 6

Write down what Jesus teaches about the following:
Praying | Fasting | Giving | Forgiving | Worry | Wealth
Write down any questions you have and keep them in a place where you can come back to them. Why do you think Jesus wanted His disciples to know the…

Day 1 – READ MATTHEW 8:28

What happened in this account of Jesus? What was the demon’s response to Satan? What did Jesus show His disciples about Himself?
The wonderful thing about the Master’s class of discipleship is that the class is always in session, even when He isn’t teaching with His words. This is part of being a disciple….

Day 1 – READ MATTHEW 8:34

This year you are going to learn the importance of discipleship. You will be challenged to commit to a lifetime of being a disciple of Christ, to be active in being discipled by another, and to step out as one who is willing and able to disciple others. What is a disciple? Let’s dig in and look at the…

Day 1 – READ MATTHEW 9:9 AND LUKE 5:27-28

What was Levi’s (aka Matthew) profession? Where did Jesus find Matthew? What was Matthew’s response?
Tax collectors were hated by the people because they would take more money than was required by the Roman Government and keep some for themselves. The Jews especially hated the tax collectors because the Romans were…

Day 1 – READ MATTHEW 6:34

What can keep you from serving God?
If you put “wealth” then you have misread the verse. Look closely; “serving money” will keep you from following God and serving Him. The problem isn’t wealth. There are many people who follow God who have wealth. The problem comes when you serve wealth. In other words,…

Day 1 – READ LUKE 14:25-33

This week you are going to read the same passage a few times and consider the cost of being a disciple of Jesus Christ. How is the Kanakuk value of God first, other’s second, and yourself third supported by this verse? Who should you love above all others?

Day 2 – READ LUKE 14:25-33

Day 1 – READ MATTHEW 28:19-20

Each day this month you will read a true account from the Gospels. The Master’s class was always in session and with every act of compassion, miracle, teaching, rebuke, or action Jesus was teaching His pupils about the His kingdom, how to enter it and what it meant to be a part of it. Have you ever read the…

Day 1 – READ MATTHEW 5:1-11

This week you are going to simply be Jesus’ disciple. Jesus sat His disciples down and taught them what His kingdom was like. What the benefits of His kingdom would be, what the King would ask of those who chose to be a part of it and the heart of how we serve Him. This is what theologians called…

Day 1 – READ MATTHEW 6

Write down what Jesus teaches about the following:
Praying | Fasting | Giving | Forgiving | Worry | Wealth
Write down any questions you have and keep them in a place where you can come back to them. Why do you think Jesus wanted His disciples to know the…

Day 1 – READ MATTHEW 8:28

What happened in this account of Jesus? What was the demon’s response to Satan? What did Jesus show His disciples about Himself?
The wonderful thing about the Master’s class of discipleship is that the class is always in session, even when He isn’t teaching with His words. This is part of being a disciple….

Day 1 – READ ACTS 4:8-13

What did Peter do? Re-read verse 13 and write it down. How were Peter and John described? Why were the people amazed? Peter and John were ordinary humans but their mark of greatness was being with Jesus. Being with Jesus is the mark of a great disciple.
This month you are going to just…

Day 1 – READ JOHN 6

What is Jesus teaching you? Why is this important for His disciples to know and believe? What does this mean for your life?
How could God use you to share this truth with someone else? How could God use you to be an example of this truth to someone who God wants to learn…

Day 1 – READ JOHN 12

Is God teaching you anything new or specific? Is God asking you to stop or start doing anything in your life? How is God preparing you to live more effectively for Him?

Day 2 – READ JOHN 13

What is Jesus teaching you? Why is this important for His disciples to…

Day 1 – READ JOHN 17

What are the author’s main points in this passage? 
Why are these verses in the Bible? 
How is God specifically challenging you through studying this passage? Day 2 – READ JOHN 18Be honest as you answer… 
If you…

Day 1 – READ EXODUS 6:6-7

Write down the five promises God gives to the Israelites. (Hint, each promise starts with “I will”) Everything in the Old Testament anticipates Christ. The passage you read is what God promised to the Israelites while they were in slavery in Egypt. It is right here in these verses that God shares His will for all of mankind. Have…

This week is simple. Read the verses and write down what God’s Word says about the goal of discipleship. There will not be many questions. Just let God’s Word speak to you about why you should be discipled and why you should disciple others.

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READ VERSES:
Isaiah 54:13
Isaiah…

This week is simple. Read the verses and write down what God’s Word says about spiritual growth and accountability. There will not be many questions. Just let God’s Word speak to you about how being discipled will help you grow spiritually. 

Day 1

READ VERSES: 
1 Peter 1:2 
1 Peter 4:2 

Day 1

READ VERSES:
2 Timothy 2:2
Acts 2:42

Day 2

READ VERSES:
2 Timothy 2:4
John 13:34-35

Day 3

Day 1

Day 1

This month we are going to dig deep into what it means to be discipled. Remember the goal of discipleship is to walk intimately with the Lord. Walking with the Lord has to do with believing, knowing and daily trusting and experiencing Him. Walking with the Lord is also about serving Him. He has prepared for you to do something great.

Day 1 – READ ACTS 4:13

How were the disciples known? Were the disciples special according to the world’s standards? Why were they special?
When you pick someone to disciple you, don’t use the world’s standards. Pick someone who is walking with Jesus; someone who is living their life daily striving to spend time and be like Him. Read 1…

Day 1 – READ ACTS 9:26-36

Who was Paul trying to associate with in Jerusalem? (Hint, these are the eleven men who had spent time with Jesus)
Why did the disciples not want to meet with Paul? Why were they scared of Paul? Who stood up for Paul? How did Barnabas know Paul was safe?
…

Day 1 – READ MATTHEW 4:18-24

Many of the verses you will read this month you already read as you learned from Jesus’ example of discipleship or what it looks like to have someone disciple you. This month you are going to take another look and learn what it means for you to disciple others.

What are the exact words of…

Are you someone who commits to teaching sound doctrine?

How are you committed to grow in learning sound doctrine?

Do you strive to accurately handle the Word of God? How can you set yourself up to do so while you teach it to others?

Remember a good teacher remains a good pupil. Think about ways you can…

Day 1 – READ LUKE 10:2-3

What is plentiful? What is few? How does Jesus say He is sending out His disciples?

You must know that while discipleship is the most rewarding thing you can do, it will also come with persecution and hard circumstances. You must know that you will face a few forces against you as you help a…

Day 1

One thing you cannot deny is that God has commanded His followers to make disciples. One of the benefits you will experience in doing so is the blessing of obedience. How is believing a blessing? The first reason is obedience shows you love God.

Read John 14:15

Love brings a sense of belonging, meaning and…

Day 1 – READ ACT 16

This month you will spend your time looking at the discipleship relationship between Paul and Timothy. You will do this by being challenged to study the Word for yourself. If you want to guide others in Scripture, you need to be able to allow the Spirit of God to teach you the Word without the commentary of man. How…

Day 1 – READ 1 Timothy 2 and 3 –  MAIN THEME

Highlight anything that stands out to you. What is the main theme of the chapter?

Day 2 – READ 1 Timothy 2 and 3 – MAKE LISTS

Make a list of what you learn from Paul and Timothy, then make a list of what you’ve…

Day 1 – READ 1 Timothy 5 –  MAIN THEME

Highlight anything that stands out to you. What is the main theme of the chapter?

Day 2 – READ 1 Timothy 5 – MAKE LISTS

Make a list of what you learn from Paul and Timothy, then make a list of what you’ve learned about discipleship relationships.

Day 1 – READ 1 Timothy 6 –  MAIN THEME

Highlight anything that stands out to you. What is the main theme of the chapter?

Day 2 – READ 1 Timothy 6 – MAKE LISTS (#f1665f BKG) (#ffffff Font)

Make a list of what you learn from Paul and Timothy, then make a list of what you’ve…

Day 1 – READ 2 Timothy 1 –  MAIN THEME

Highlight anything that stands out to you. What is the main theme of the chapter?

Day 2 – READ 2 Timothy 1  – MAKE LISTS

Make a list of what you learn from Paul and Timothy, then make a list of what you’ve learned about discipleship relationships.

Day 1 – READ 2 Timothy 2 –  MAIN THEME

Highlight anything that stands out to you. What is the main theme of the chapter?

Day 2 – READ 2 Timothy 2  – MAKE LISTS

Make a list of what you learn from Paul and Timothy, then make a list of what you’ve learned about discipleship relationships.

Day 1 – READ 2 Timothy 3 –  MAIN THEME

Highlight anything that stands out to you. What is the main theme of the chapter?

Day 2 – READ 2 Timothy 3  – MAKE LISTS

Make a list of what you learn from Paul and Timothy, then make a list of what you’ve learned about discipleship relationships.

Day 1 – READ 2 Timothy 4 –  MAIN THEME

Highlight anything that stands out to you. What is the main theme of the chapter?

Day 2 – READ 2 Timothy 4  – MAKE LISTS

Make a list of what you learn from Paul and Timothy, then make a list of what you’ve learned about discipleship relationships.

Day 1 – READ EPHESIANS 5:13-25

What does God charge you to do here? God has forgiven your sin, but do you use it as freedom to do what you want or as freedom from the damage and slavery of sin?

Do you think walking by the Spirit is a one-time thing?

Day 2 – READ COLOSSIANS…

Day 1 – READ 2 PETER 1:11-15

What does Peter say he will do for the people he is writing?

How does this fit within the role of one who serves others and disciples another?

Day 2 – READ PHILIPPIANS 1:21-25

What is Paul’s purpose for living? How does this show that Paul…

Day 1 – READ 1 PETER 5:1-11

Even if you don’t think you will have the role of a leader, know that at some point you will! It looks different for every person. You might be an upfront leader someday. You might lead a ministry. Maybe you will just lead one person in a discipleship relationship. Guys will grow up to be a dad and…

Day 1 – READ 2 PETER 1:1-15

Look at verse 15. How does Peter say he will prepare his disciples?

Is Peter encouraging them in a way that they will be able to walk with God on their own?

What can you learn from Peter about leaving a legacy?

Day 2 – READ…

Day 1 – DEFINE IT.

The world will push you to “look out for #1.” The world defines “#1” as you. Serve yourself and you will be successful and valued during your life on earth. The Bible is going to challenge you to re-define your #1 . If you listen, God proves worthy enough to take yourself out of the top spot and look out…

Day 1- SERVANT SCHOOL

Celebrities employ people to help them do their jobs. They have agents, accountants, and publicists. A celebrity doesn’t just pick anyone to be his/her employee. If they are a musician, their agent must know the music business. The personal assistant must know their schedule. Their hairstylist must know their style. To be a “servant,” you must learn how to be a…

Day 1- A BONDSERVANT

Read Philippians 2:5-7
A bondservant is a specific type of servant. The New Testament was originally written in Greek and later translated to English so you could read it. The original word for “bondservant” is the Greek word “Doulos.”
Doulos: (n) the disregard of one’s own interests to be devoted to…

Day 1- HOLD ON TIGHT

In Jeremiah’s time, Israel had every reason to serve God, but they chose to serve other gods and idols. They had become servants to evil things. Today you are going to read a true story where God asked one of His servants to do something that seemed crazy. God wanted to teach a man named Jeremiah an important lesson.

Day 1 – SERVING PEOPLE = SERVING GOD

If you wholeheartedly serve God then there is no way you will not serve others. Jesus taught His disciples about His kingdom and explained doing things for people in the kingdom is the same as doing things for the King.
Read Matthew 25:34-40
How did the people…

Day 1- BETTER THAN YOU

Read Philippians 2:2-4
How should you view others compared to yourself?
How does considering others better than yourself help you to be selfless?
Read Psalm 139: 13-14. How are you made?
Read Jeremiah 29:11 and Philippians 1:6

Day 1- CONTROL IT

Selfless acts have two important character qualities: humility and self-control.
The challenge is to learn the value of self-control and then we will dig a little deeper later on this week. Read each verse and take notes:
Proverbs 25:28, Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Peter 1:5-7, 2 Timothy 1:7, Proverbs 16:32

Day 1- PAUL

At the beginning of his life, Paul was living for himself. After believing in Jesus, Paul lived for God. He wrote these words to the believers in Philippi while in prison for sharing the gospel in Rome. Read Philippians 1:20
What was Paul not ashamed of? Who did Paul want exalted in his body?

Day 1 – ENTER THE THRONE ROOM

Prayer is our direct line to God Himself. This week you are going to learn about prayer and how it is a vital part of serving God and serving others.
Read Hebrews 4:16
Where are you to draw near? Who gives grace and mercy?

Day 1- THANK GOD

Read Matthew 6:9-13
Praising God first gives you the ultimate attitude check. Simply getting your mind off yourself or your circumstances or earthly things helps put your prayers in perspective.
Read Matthew 6:9. What is the first part of Jesus’ prayer?
Why do you think Jesus…

Day 1 – DEFINE IT.

The world will push you to “look out for #1.” The world defines “#1” as you. Serve yourself and you will be successful and valued during your life on earth. The Bible is going to challenge you to re-define your #1 . If you listen, God proves worthy enough to take yourself out of the top spot and look out…

Day 1- SERVANT SCHOOL

Celebrities employ people to help them do their jobs. They have agents, accountants, and publicists. A celebrity doesn’t just pick anyone to be his/her employee. If they are a musician, their agent must know the music business. The personal assistant must know their schedule. Their hairstylist must know their style. To be a “servant,” you must learn how to be a…

Day 1- A BONDSERVANT

Read Philippians 2:5-7
A bondservant is a specific type of servant. The New Testament was originally written in Greek and later translated to English so you could read it. The original word for “bondservant” is the Greek word “Doulos.”
Doulos: (n) the disregard of one’s own interests to be devoted to…

Day 1- HOLD ON TIGHT

In Jeremiah’s time, Israel had every reason to serve God, but they chose to serve other gods and idols. They had become servants to evil things. Today you are going to read a true story where God asked one of His servants to do something that seemed crazy. God wanted to teach a man named Jeremiah an important lesson.

Day 1 – SERVING PEOPLE = SERVING GOD

If you wholeheartedly serve God then there is no way you will not serve others. Jesus taught His disciples about His kingdom and explained doing things for people in the kingdom is the same as doing things for the King.
Read Matthew 25:34-40
How did the people…

Day 1- BETTER THAN YOU

Read Philippians 2:2-4
How should you view others compared to yourself?
How does considering others better than yourself help you to be selfless?
Read Psalm 139: 13-14. How are you made?
Read Jeremiah 29:11 and Philippians 1:6

Day 1- CONTROL IT

Selfless acts have two important character qualities: humility and self-control.
The challenge is to learn the value of self-control and then we will dig a little deeper later on this week. Read each verse and take notes:
Proverbs 25:28, Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Peter 1:5-7, 2 Timothy 1:7, Proverbs 16:32

Day 1- PAUL

At the beginning of his life, Paul was living for himself. After believing in Jesus, Paul lived for God. He wrote these words to the believers in Philippi while in prison for sharing the gospel in Rome. Read Philippians 1:20
What was Paul not ashamed of? Who did Paul want exalted in his body?

Day 1 – ENTER THE THRONE ROOM

Prayer is our direct line to God Himself. This week you are going to learn about prayer and how it is a vital part of serving God and serving others.
Read Hebrews 4:16
Where are you to draw near? Who gives grace and mercy?

Day 1- THANK GOD

Read Matthew 6:9-13
Praising God first gives you the ultimate attitude check. Simply getting your mind off yourself or your circumstances or earthly things helps put your prayers in perspective.
Read Matthew 6:9. What is the first part of Jesus’ prayer?
Why do you think Jesus…

Day 1- THROUGH THE ROOF

Day 1- THE LORD IS WITH YOU

Most people believe God is distant and too big to deal with the details of their life.
It can be encouragement to others knowing He is near and cares.
Read Joshua 1:9
How does this verse bring encouragement to you?…

Day 1- YOUR ROLE

There might be a time when you need to confront a brother or sister in Christ because they are choosing to live in sin instead of following God. God gives direction on how to confront and help another turn from their sin.
Read Galatians 6:1
What is the responsibility of someone…

Day 1 – GOD FIRST FORGAVE YOU

Day 1- JESUS

God planned for Jesus to experience (in the most horrific way) people wronging Him to show us He can give you the strength to forgive.
Read Luke 23:1-34
Using what you have read here and what you have read before about the gospel, how did the people “wrong” Jesus?

Day 1- LOVE YOUR ENEMIES

Read Luke 6:35-37
What does God ask you to do towards your enemies?
In verse 35, what are a few practical ways you can love your enemies?
Are you to forgive them for something in return? Who will reward you?
…

Day 1- SEEK GOD’S FORGIVENESS

Have you truly experienced God’s forgiveness? If not, spend some time today asking God to forgive you of your sins. If you need more direction, seek out a godly mentor or family member to walk you through this. If you have experienced God’s mercy and forgiveness, then take some time today to thank Him for forgiving your sin.

Day 1 – THE ULTIMATE GIVER

Read James 1:17
List everything that is good in your life. According to the Bible, who gave you these things?
Read Matthew 7:9-11
What do earthly fathers do for their children? What is the point that God is trying to make with this analogy?…

Day 1- JESUS FEEDS THE 5,000

Read Matthew 14:14-21
Spend the end of your quiet time today thanking God for being so amazing.
Write out a prayer that you would get to experience His unexplainable greatness and power to meet others’ needs through you.

Day 2- GOD IS MORE THAN…

Day 1- GIVE YOUR ALL

Read Luke 21:1-4
What did Jesus see the poor widow do?
How did Jesus compare her giving to the giving of the rich? How much did the widow give to God?
The widow showed up at the temple with all the money that she…

Day 1- GO ABOVE AND BEYOND

Day 2- GO ABOVE AND BEYOND… FOR YOUR ENEMIES?

Read Matthew 5:38-48
The Old Testament law required equal payment when someone wronged you.
How did Jesus change it up?
If someone hits you on the cheek, what should you…

Day 1 – WHO IS YOUR EXAMPLE?

Read 1 Timothy 4:12
What are the four areas that you have the opportunity to be an example to others?
Does it matter how old you are?
Read Ephesians 3:17-19
Look back on your life and think of…

Day 1- SELF-CONTROL

Read Titus 2:6-7
What are you to urge those younger than you to do?
Why is the example of self-control important for your peers?
What value does self-control have as a part of your character?
Has anyone been an example of self-control…

Day 1- ENCOURAGING WORDS

The word “edification” means building others up. Do your words build others up?
Read Ephesians 4:29
What are the types of words that should not come out of your mouth?
How can your words be more encouraging to your family?
How…

Day 1- WHAT IS PURITY

As God’s servant, you have the opportunity to be an example of a person who pursues purity in all areas. Impurity is sin. Sin takes on many forms, but God is the only one who can give you a fresh start.
Read Psalm 51:10. What does God do for you?
…

Read 1 John 2:15-16. Where does the desire of your flesh come from?

Day 1 – PLANT SOME SEEDS

God uses the analogy of a harvest to explain how spreading the gospel works. He creates the land and provides the sun, rain, and nutrients in the soil. A seed can’t grow without Him, but He uses the farmers to plant the…

Day 1- SIN SEPARATES

The Romans Road are verses from the book of Romans that help people understand 5 things:
01 All of mankind needs a Savior
02 Why a Savior is needed
03 How God gives man salvation
04 How to get salvation

Day 1- THE VALUE OF YOUR STORY

Your personal story has meaning. It is not boring. It is a combination of God’s actions that define who He has made you to be. You believe in Him and He gives you hope.
Read Luke 8:39. God healed a man in the Bible who was demon possessed. What did God tell the…

Day 1- HOW

Brainstorm ways you want to serve your friends. Come up with three ways you can serve your friends this year. Be specific and write them out here.

Day 2- PURPOSE

Think about and write a verse that gives a reason why you want to serve your friends.

Day 3- WHAT…

Day 1- HOW

Brainstorm ways you want to serve your family. Pick three that you want to focus on. Write out your ideas here.

Day 2- PURPOSE

Write a verse supporting why you want to serve your family. Think about this and write your purpose in the form of a mission statement.

Day…

Day 1- HOW

Think about ways you want to serve in your school. Pick two or three that you want to focus on. Write out your ideas on how you want to serve them.

Day 2- PURPOSE

Write a verse supporting why you want to serve in your school.
Think about this…

Day 1- HOW

Think about ways you want to serve in your community. Pick two or three that you want to focus on. Write out your ideas on how you want to serve them.

Day 2- PURPOSE

Write a verse supporting why you want to serve in your community. Think about this and write your purpose in…