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Study Guide: Ask and Know the Truth

Focus:

In-depth exploration of individual Scriptures with practical applications and challenges.

Purpose:

To encourage personal reflection and spiritual growth through detailed study of specific Bible verses.

Structure:

1. Primary Scripture: John 8:32
   • “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
   • Supporting Verses:
     • Psalm 119:45: “And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.”
     • Galatians 5:1: “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free.”
   • Practical Application: Reflect on areas in your life where you seek truth. Write down any misconceptions or lies you believe and contrast them with biblical truths.
   • Challenge: This week, identify one false belief and replace it with the truth from Scripture.
2. Primary Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17
   • “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.”
   • Supporting Verses:
     • Hebrews 4:12: “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword.”
     • Romans 15:4: “For whatsoever was written aforetime was written for our learning.”
   • Practical Application: Commit to a daily reading plan. Choose a book of the Bible and outline what you learn.
   • Challenge: Share a significant insight from your reading with a friend or family member.
3. Primary Scripture: James 1:5
   • “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
   • Supporting Verses:
     • Proverbs 2:6: “For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”
     • Matthew 7:7: “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find.”
   • Practical Application: Create a prayer journal where you ask God for wisdom in specific areas of your life.
   • Challenge: Actively seek God’s guidance this week in a decision you need to make.
4. Primary Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15
   • “And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us.”
   • Supporting Verses:
     • Philippians 4:6: “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
     • Psalm 37:4: “Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”
   • Practical Application: Reflect on your prayers. Are they aligned with God’s will? Journal your thoughts on how to align your desires with His.
   • Challenge: Pray for clarity about God’s will for a specific aspect of your life this week.
5. Primary Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8
   • “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”
   • Supporting Verses:
     • Luke 11:9-10: “And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”
     • Jeremiah 29:13: “And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.”
   • Practical Application: Identify what you are seeking in your spiritual life and set aside time to seek God through prayer and Scripture.
   • Challenge: Make a list of things you wish to seek from God and dedicate time daily to pursue them through prayer.

Benefits:

• Provides detailed insights into each Scripture.
• Offers actionable steps and challenges to facilitate spiritual growth.
• Encourages personal application and reflection.

Teaching Guide: Ask and Know the Truth

Focus:

Provides a broader narrative on embarking on a spiritual journey, contrasting seeking to belong with a life of confident faith.

Purpose:

To inspire and invite readers into a transformative journey of faith, highlighting the continuous nature of spiritual growth.

Structure:

1. Introduction: The Journey Begins
   • Discuss the inherent human desire to belong versus the fulfillment found in knowing and trusting God. Introduce the concept of truth as foundational to spiritual identity.
2. Thematic Element: Seeking to Belong vs. Confident Faith
   • Seeking to Belong:
     • Many seek acceptance in worldly things (social media, peer groups) but often find emptiness.
     • Use John 8:32 to illustrate how knowing the truth provides true freedom.
   • Confident Faith:
     • Confidence comes from knowing who you are in Christ. Emphasize 1 John 5:14-15, showing that prayer and trust lead to assurance in faith.
3. Practical Applications: Living the Truth
   • Encourage the audience to engage with the Scriptures as their source of truth and guidance.
   • Highlight the importance of community in spiritual growth; encourage group discussions based on the study guide.
4. Invitation to Total Redemption
   • Offer a call to action for deeper faith and commitment to God.
   • Incorporate a moment for reflection and prayer, inviting attendees to consider their personal relationship with truth and faith.
5. Conclusion: The Ongoing Journey
   • Remind everyone that the spiritual journey is continuous. It’s about growth, seeking, and knowing God more deeply. Use Philippians 1:6 to reassure them of God’s faithfulness in completing the work He has begun in them.

Benefits:

• Offers a narrative approach that ties together various Scriptures into a cohesive journey.
• Encourages readers to see their spiritual journey as ongoing, rather than a series of discrete steps.
• Provides a motivational and holistic view of the spiritual path, focusing on transformation and redemption.

Luke 18:1 – And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint.

Proverbs 3:5 – Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Hebrews 11:1 – Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

2 Timothy 3:16 – All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.

Mark 16:16 – He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.