MY NEXT 8 DAYS SPIRITUAL JOURNEY BY SMS (FOLLOW UP 5)

BEGINNING YOUR NEW LIFE IN GOD’S WORD

INTRODUCTION

Recap the Key Lessons from Follow Up#4 before starting this lesson

Remember, you need to help your contacts grow in their relationship with Christ.

Encourage them to read the verses given below and reflect on the questions.

Ask them to send you their thoughts via SMS. If you are working with a group, you can do a Conference Call to Summarize the Lesson

Day 1

The Bible

The bible is God’s inspired Word to man. Through it you can discover whom God is and His plan for you. Read 2Tim3:16.Where is the Bible from?

Day 2

Right Attitude to Reading the Bible: “Lord this is Your personal letter of love and instruction to me to understand and obey” Read John14:21.Why obedience?

Day 3

Preparation

You need Bible,pen, jotter and a quiet place to study.Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to guide you in your study.Read John16:12-13.Why the Holy Spirit?

Day 4

Procedure:

Using John 15:7-12 as an example.

  1. Read the passage once to get an overview of the passage. What is the main theme/summary of the passage?

Day5

2.Study:Read it slowly.Who is speaking?Who is being addressed?What event is reported?What does the passage say abt God the Father,the Son and the Holy Spirit?

Day6

3.Application:

Ask yourself the following questions

S-Does this passage teach me about any Sins I should confess?

P-Are there Promises to claim?

Day7

A-Does it shows any Attitude I should change?

C-Are there Commands to obey?

E-Is there an Example to follow?

Remember the questions by using the word SPACE

Day 8

  1. Write: Write your discovery and application from the study.
  2. Obey: Put into action what God has shown you from His word. Read James1:22-25. Why obedience?