Harlan Park Winter Journal for 2022-2023
Family Group Daily Disciple Guide: “Explore the Bible”
This semester we are using for our curriculum “Explore the Bible Daily Disciple Guide” by Lifeway. This guide helps participants in the family groups to grow in their love for Scripture personally, gain new knowledge about what the Bible teaches, develop biblical disciplines, and internalize the Word in a way that impacts daily life. The guide also contains five daily directed devotionals that help reinforce the main points of the Bible passage during the following week. An electronic version is also available at www.lifeway.com. Leader Helps are in the back of each guide for those desiring further study. The “HPBC Journal” will supplement and align with materials in the curriculum.
Bible Reading Plan 2023
For those who desire to read the Bible through in 2023, we are following “Our Daily Bread” plan as found at www.odb.org. “Our Daily Bread” booklets can be picked up in our church Welcome Center, or downloaded as a free app. If you miss a day of reading, don’t worry, just begin reading at the current date for today. This is one of the challenges of the Spiritual Growth Challenge, click here to accept the challenge, Spiritual Growth Challenge 2023.
Bible Memory Verses
We are learning verses from the NIV Topical Memory System. We also recommend the Bible memory app “Scripture Typer.”
“...be transformed by renewing your mind.”
ROMANS 12:1-2
Memorize AND review Bible verses weekly.
2 TIMOTHY 3:16
“All Scripture is inspired by God…”
ROMANS 12:1-2
Memorize AND review Bible verses weekly.
2 TIMOTHY 3:16
“All Scripture is inspired by God…”
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WEEK
January 1-7 January 8-14 January 15-21 January 22-28 January 29-February 4 February 5-11 February 12-18 February 18-25 February 26-March 4 |
TOPIC
His Strength His Faithfulness His Faithfulness His Peace His Peace His Provision His Provision Help in Temptation Help in Temptation |
VERSE(S)
Philippians 4:13 Lamentations 3:22-23 Numbers 23:19 Isaiah 26:3 1 Peter 5:7 Romans 8:32 Philippians 4:19 Hebrews 2:18 Psalms 119:9, 11 |
D-Group Get Connected Accountability Questions
These accountability questions are derived from 1 THESSALONIANS 5:23 (NAS): “Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely, and may your Spirit and Soul and Body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Spirit
- Have you spent daily time in Scriptures and prayer?
- Are you fully obedient to what God is teaching you there?
- Are you progressing towards Christ-likeness as a disciple?
- How many times have you shared the Gospel and with whom?
- How many spiritual conversations or church invitations?
- Who are the people you are “discipling”?
- What is your approach and how is that going?
Soul
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- Have you spent quality relationship time with family and friends?
- Have you done your 100% best in your work?
- Have you told any half-truths or outright lies, putting yourself in a better light to others?
- Have you allowed any person or circumstances to rob you of your joy?
Body
- Have you taken care of your body through daily physical exercise and proper eating and sleeping habits?
- Are there things you need to change in this area to better honor God?
- Is there any area where you are currently disobedient to God?
- Have you lied on any of your answers today?
God’s Plan of Salvation
Your heart tends to run from God and rebel against Him. The Bible calls this "sin" (ROMANS 3:23). Yet God loves you and wants to save you from your sin, offering you a relationship with Him (JOHN 10:10). To give you this gift of salvation, God sent His Son, Jesus, to pay the penalty for your sins (ROMANS 5:8). You receive this gift by faith alone (EPHESIANS 2:8). Faith involves trusting that God alone can save you and turning away from a life of sin (ROMANS 10:9; MARK 1:15).
If you want to trust that Jesus died for your sins and receive new life through Him, pray a prayer similar to this to express your repentance and faith in Him:
“God, I know I am a sinner. I believe Jesus, in love, died to pay for my sins. Today I turn from my sin and choose to accept Your offer of eternal life. Thank You for Your love for me and for Your forgiveness of my sins. Thank You for my new life. From this day forward, help me live for You!"
If you have trusted Jesus as your Savior, share your decision with a Christian friend or pastor. If you are not already attending church, find one where you can worship and grow in your faith. Following Christ’s example, ask to be baptized by immersion as a public expression of your faith.
Our pastor would love to talk with you about your decision and help you answer any questions you may have.
If you want to trust that Jesus died for your sins and receive new life through Him, pray a prayer similar to this to express your repentance and faith in Him:
“God, I know I am a sinner. I believe Jesus, in love, died to pay for my sins. Today I turn from my sin and choose to accept Your offer of eternal life. Thank You for Your love for me and for Your forgiveness of my sins. Thank You for my new life. From this day forward, help me live for You!"
If you have trusted Jesus as your Savior, share your decision with a Christian friend or pastor. If you are not already attending church, find one where you can worship and grow in your faith. Following Christ’s example, ask to be baptized by immersion as a public expression of your faith.
Our pastor would love to talk with you about your decision and help you answer any questions you may have.
