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Self-Study Guide

Theme: Foundations of Christian Living

Week 1 – Knowing God Personally

Focus: God’s love and salvation through Jesus.

Readings:

  • John 3:16–21

  • Romans 5:6–11

  • Ephesians 2:1–10

Reflection Questions:

  1. What do these passages teach you about God’s love?

  2. How does the Bible describe our condition before Jesus?

  3. According to these verses, what did Jesus do for us?

  4. What does “grace” mean to you personally?

  5. In your own words, how would you explain salvation to a friend?

Memory Verse: John 3:16

Application: Write down one way you will thank God daily this week for His gift of salvation.

Week 2 – Growing through God’s Word & Prayer

Focus: The importance of Scripture and prayer.

Readings:

  • 2 Timothy 3:14–17

  • Psalm 119:9–16

  • Matthew 6:5–13

Reflection Questions:

  1. Why is God’s Word described as “useful”?

  2. What habits can help you build consistency in reading the Bible?

  3. In the Lord’s Prayer, what stands out to you the most? Why?

  4. How can prayer deepen your relationship with God?

  5. What time of day works best for you to read and pray regularly?

Memory Verse: 2 Timothy 3:16

Application: Commit to reading at least one chapter of the Bible and praying daily this week. Write your thoughts in a journal.

Week 3 – Living by Faith & Obedience

Focus: Trusting God and walking in His ways.

Readings:

  • Hebrews 11:1–12:2

  • James 1:22–25

  • Galatians 5:16–25

Reflection Questions:

  1. What does Hebrews 11 teach you about faith?

  2. Why is it important not just to hear God’s Word but to obey it?

  3. Which “fruit of the Spirit” do you want to grow in most?

  4. What challenges keep you from fully trusting God?

  5. How can obedience to God bring freedom rather than restriction?

Memory Verse: Galatians 5:22–23

Application: Choose one area of your life where you need to trust God more. Write a prayer surrendering that to Him.

Week 4 – Living in Community & Sharing Your Faith

Focus: Fellowship, encouragement, and witnessing.

Readings:

  • Acts 2:42–47

  • Hebrews 10:23–25

  • Matthew 28:18–20

Reflection Questions:

  1. What did the early church devote themselves to, and why was that important?

  2. How does Christian fellowship encourage spiritual growth?

  3. What does it mean to “spur one another on toward love and good deeds”?

  4. How does Jesus describe our mission in Matthew 28?

  5. Who in your life could you begin praying for and sharing your faith with?

Memory Verse: Matthew 28:19–20

Application: Reach out to one believer this week to encourage them, and one non-believer to show God’s love through words or actions.

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