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Lesson OneSeeking God

1. Read Psalm 5:3; Psalm 63:1-4. David started his day with God. What does the model and words of David teach about the importance of seeking God?

2. Read Lamentations 3:23-25. Everyday God reveals something new of His love for us. What is the danger of not seeking God daily?

3. Read Daniel 6:10. Daniel was intentional about seeking God. How does Daniel model seeking God?

4. Read Mark 1:35-39. Jesus was never too busy to spend time with God. Why was it important for Jesus to get up early and spend time with God?

5. Read Mark 3:14. First and foremost, Jesus calls us to be with Him before we represent Him. Why is it important to be with Jesus?

The Main Question:

· How am I seeking God?

Lesson TwoThe Principles and Practices of a Daily Devotional Life

1. Read Psalm 34:1-3. As Christians, our daily devotional lives should include ascribing to God the adoration and glory due His name. What is the principle and practice of adoration? Why is it important to adore God?

2. Read 1 John 1:9. As Christians, our daily devotional lives should include the confession of our sins to Almighty God.

3. Read 1 Chronicles 16:34. As Christians, our daily devotional lives should include giving thanks to God for what God has done and is doing. What is the principle and practice of giving thanks to God? Why is it important to give thanks to Almighty God?

4. Read John 15:7. As Christians, our daily devotional lives should include reading the Word of God. What is the principle and practice of reading the Word of God? Why is it important to read the Word of God?

5. Read Matthew 7:7-11. As Christians, our daily devotional lives should include prayer. What is the principle and practice of prayer? Why is it important to be in prayerful communication with Almighty God?

Lesson Three

A Practical Discussion on Developing a Daily Devotional Life

1. What is your plan on developing a daily devotional life?

2. What obstacles do you need to overcome to develop a daily devotional life?

3. What resources are you going to use to spend daily time with God?

4. What are the blessings and benefits of having a daily devotional life?

5. If you spend 30 minutes with God every morning and every night, how do you envision your life being different than it is right now?

6. With Jesus Christ as my example and the Holy Spirit being my Helper, I will commit to establishing the daily habit of spending time with Almighty God.

Signed:________________________________________Date:___________________

Resources for your daily devotional life

Developing a daily walk

A Daily Devotional Guide

Day/Date: __________________Yesterday’s Weather: ____________

· Today’s Adoration of God: Praise God for who He is, His attributes, character, and nature.

Almighty God, today, I adore you because you are…

· Today’s Confession: Ask God to search your heart and bring to your heart and mind issues, grudges, offenses, and shortcomings you need to confess to God.

Almighty God, today, I confess…

· Today’s Bible Study: ______________________

What is God saying to me in His Word?

· Today’s Thanksgiving: Thank God for the many blessings in your life and ask God what you need to be thankful for.

Almighty God, today, I am thankful for…

· Today’s Supplication: Pray for God to work in your life, to reveal His will and help you to do it. Bring any needs and requests to God that are on your heart.

Almighty God, today, I am asking and interceding for…

Reflections:

How have I related to people?

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Who do I need to pray for?

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Do I owe anyone an apology?

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What promises do I need to keep?

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What prayers has God answered?

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Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father, Almighty,

maker of heaven and earth;

And in Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son, our Lord;

who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,

born of the Virgin Mary,

suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, dead and buried.

He descended into hell.

The third day he rose again from the dead.

He ascended into heaven,

and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.

From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Ghost,

the Holy worldwide church,

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body,

and the life everlasting. Amen.

The Fellowship of the Unashamed

I am a part of the “Fellowship of the Unashamed.”

The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line.

The decision has been made. I am a disciple of

Jesus Christ. I won’t look back, let up, slow down,

back away, or be still. My past is redeemed, my present

makes sense, and my future is secure.

I am finished and done with low living, sight walking,

small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams,

chintzy giving, and dwarfed goals.

I no longer need pre-eminence, prosperity, position,

promotions, plaudits, or popularity. I now live by

presence, lean by faith, love by patience,

lift by prayer, and labor by power. My pace

is set, my gait is fast, my goal is Heaven, my

road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions few,

my Guide reliable, my mission clear. I cannot be bought,

compromised, deterred, lured away, turned back,

diluted, or delayed.

I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the

presence of adversity, negotiate at the table of the enemy,

ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander

in the maze of mediocrity.

I am disciple of Jesus Christ. I must go until

Heaven returns, give until I drop, preach until all know,

and work until He comes. And when He comes to get

His own, He will have no problem recognizing me.

My colors will be clear.

Great is thy FaithfulnessRead, reflect, and meditate on the lyrics

“Great is Thy faithfulness,” O God my Father,There is no shadow of turning with Thee;Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail notAs Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be.

“Great is Thy faithfulness!” “Great is Thy faithfulness!”  Morning by morning new mercies I see;All I have needed Thy hand hath provided—    “Great is Thy faithfulness,” Lord, unto me!

Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest,Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above,Join with all nature in manifold witnessTo Thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love.

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!

hold to god’s unchanging handsRead, reflect, and meditate on the lyrics

Verse 1

Time is filled with swift transition

Naught of earth unmoved can stand

Build your hopes on things eternal

Hold to God's unchanging hand

Chorus

Hold to His hand

God's unchanging hand

Hold to His hand

God's unchanging hand

Build your hopes on things eternal

Hold to God's unchanging hand

Verse 2

Trust in Him who will not leave you

Whatsoever years may bring

If by earthly friends forsaken

Still more closely to Him cling

Chorus

Verse 3

Covet not this world's vain riches

That so rapidly decay

Seek to gain the heavenly treasures

That will never pass away

Chorus

Verse 4

When your journey is completed

If to God you have been true

Fair and bright the home in glory

Your enraptured soul will view

Chorus

60 day overview of the bible

DAY

THEME

PASSAGE

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1.

In the Beginning

Genesis 1:1 – 2:25

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2.

Sin Enters the Picture

Genesis 3:1 - 24

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3.

Water, Water Everywhere

Genesis 6:1 – 9:29

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4.

God’s Promise to Abraham

Genesis 12:1 – 18:15;20:1 – 22:19

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5.

Good-bye, Sodom and Gomorrah

Genesis 18:16 – 19:29

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6.

Isaac Loves Rebekah

Genesis 24:1 - 67

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7.

Between Brothers

Genesis 25:19 – 34; 27:1 – 33:20

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8.

Joseph’s Egyptian Adventure

Genesis 37:1 – 36; 39:1 – 50:26

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9.

A Man Named Moses

Exodus 1:1 – 7:7

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10.

Escape From Egypt

Exodus 7:8 – 14:31

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11.

Life in the Wilderness

Exodus 15:22 – 18:27

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12.

Ten Commandments

Exodus 19:1 – 20:21

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13.

Calf Worship

Exodus 32:1 - 35

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14.

Assignment From God

Exodus 33:1 – 40:38

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15.

Moses Loses His Cool – and a Lot More

Numbers 20:1- 13

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16.

Joshua Takes Command

Joshua 1:1 – 6:27

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17.

Destination: Promised Land

Joshua 8:1 – 12:24

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18.

Gideon, the Reluctant Leader

Judges 6:1 – 8:35

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19.

The Weak Strong Man

Judges 13:1 – 16:31

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20.

Calling Samuel

1 Samuel 1:1 – 3:21

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21.

Israel Gets Its King

1 Samuel 8:1 – 11:15

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22.

Rejected

1 Samuel 15:1 – 16:23

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23.

David Versus Goliath

1 Samuel 17:1 – 58

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24.

King David

2 Samuel 1:1 – 8:14

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25.

Wise Guy

1 Kings 1:1 – 4:34

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26.

Building the Temple

1 Kings 5:1 – 8:66

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27.

Elijah and the Battle Royale

1 Kings 17:1 – 19:18

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28.

The Exile of Israel

2 Kings 17:1 – 41

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29.

The Fall of Jerusalem

2 Kings 25:1 – 30

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30.

Return of Jerusalem

Ezra 1:1 – 8:36

DAY

THEME

PASSAGE

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31.

Rebuilding the Walls

Nehemiah 1:1 – 7:3

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32.

Esther Saves Her People

Esther 2:1 – 8:17

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33.

Job, the Noble Sufferer

Job 1:1 – 2:10; 42:1 – 17

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34.

The Shepherd’s Psalm

Psalm 23:1 – 6

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35.

A Prayer of Forgiveness

Psalm 51:1 – 19

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36.

The Coming Messiah

Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12

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37.

A Night in the Lions’ Den

Daniel 6:1 – 28

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38.

The Ultimate Fish Story

Jonah 1:1 – 4:11

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39.

The First Christmas

Matthew 1:18 – 2:23; Luke 2:1-52

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40.

The Sermon on the Mount

Matthew 5:1 – 7:29

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41.

Miracle After Miracle

Matthew 8:1 – 9:38; Mark 5:1 – 6:56

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42.

Parable After Parable

Matthew 13:1 – 58: 18:1 – 35; 21:28 – 25, 46

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43.

The Lord’s Prayer

Luke 11:1 – 13

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44.

The Raising of Lazarus

John 11:1 – 44

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45.

The Passion of Christ

John 18:1 – 19:42

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46.

He Lives!

John 20:1 – 21:25

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47.

Welcome, Holy Spirit

Acts 2:1 – 47

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48.

The First Martyr

Acts 6:8 – 7:60

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49.

Saul Sees the Light

Acts 9:1 – 31

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50.

Good News for Gentiles

Acts 10:1 – 11:18

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51.

Hit the Road, Paul

Acts 13:1 – 28:31

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52.

Sin and Salvation

Romans 2:1 – 8:39

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53.

Love Is

1 Corinthians 13:1 – 13

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54.

Arm Yourself

Ephesians 6:10 – 20

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55.

Jesus Is Coming

I Thessalonians 4:13 – 5:11

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56.

The Faith Hall of Fame

Hebrews 11:1 - 40

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57.

Just Do It

James 1:2 – 27

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58.

Love, Love, Love

I John 3:11 – 24

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59.

Judgment Day

Revelation 20: 1 – 15

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60.

Forever and Ever

Revelation 21:1 – 22:21

BIBLE STUDY WORKSHEET

by Rev. Dr. Harry L. White, Jr.

1. What does this passage tell us about Almighty God?

What is God like? What is God doing?

2. What does this text tell us about humanity and human beings?

What/how are we supposed to be? What are we being called to be/do?

3. Is there an example to emulate?

4. Is there a command we should obey?

5. Is there a sin we should avoid?

6. Is there a promise we should embrace?

7. What Good News is there to celebrate?