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Studying the Bible: Nine Ready-Made Courses

These nine Bible-study courses provide six weeks of structured programing with appropriate and progressive theme/subject sessions for problem-solving reading, seeking answers for problems or questions arising from daily life, including both personal and interpersonal situations, personal goals, health, and healing. This type of reading and study is used in counseling and involves correlating passages dealing with the type of problem presented and applying these passages in a practical way. This type of study can be done individually or in a group.

Each course has six sessions. Each session has four options from which one can choose for a particular sitting. Choose either the Old Testament option or the Gospel Story option, and one other option because they have ready-made built-in agendas to follow.


COURSE 1


The Session's Six Themes--Course 1

DISCOVERING MY IDENTITY

1. My Self Image
2. My Values
3. My Strengths
4. My Desires
5. My Past
6. My Heritage


Option 1--Old Testament Story

God Created -- Ge 1:1-2:3
Job Tested -- Job 1
Samson's Secret -- Jdg 16:1-22
Jacob Con Artist -- Ge 25;27
Jacob Wrestling -- Ge 32:9-32
Moses Adopted -- Ex 2:1-10


Option 2--Psalm Devotional

Ps 8
Ps 26
Ps 27
Ps 73
Ps 78
Ps 67


Option 3--Gospel Story

Conceited -- Lk 18:9-14
Foolish -- Lk 12:13-21
Talents -- Mt 25:14-30
Ambitions -- Mk (10:35-45
Forgiven -- Lk 7:36-50
Peter Restored -- Jn 21:15-25


Option 4--Epistle Study

Competent -- II Co 2:12-3:6
Forsaken -- Php 3:1-11
Weakness -- II Co 12:1-10
Striving -- Php 3:12-4:1
Dead or Alive -- Eph 2:1-10
Most Blessed -- Eph 1:1-14


COURSE 2


The Session's Six Themes--Course 2

WORKING THROUGH MY PROBLEMS

1. Self-worth
2. Procrastination
3. Quitting
4. Rejection
5. Fear of Failure
6. Will Power


Option 1--Old Testament Story

Grand Tower -- Ge 11:1-9
Balaam's Ass -- Nu 22:21-35
Jonah Flees -- Jnh 1
Why a King -- I Sa 8
Moses' Fear -- Ex 3:1-15
Gideon's Fleece -- Jdg 6


Option 2--Psalm Devotional

Ps 44
Ps 90
Ps 42-43
Ps 60
Ps 46
Ps 62


Option 3--Gospel Story

Small Man -- Lk 19:1-10
Belated Guests -- Lk 14:15-24
It's Not Over -- Lk 24:13-35
Why Not Jesus -- Lk 4:14-30
Peter's Fear -- Mt 14:22-36
Gethsemane -- Mk 14:32-42


Option 4--Epistle Study

Gifted Body -- I Co 12:12-27
Slow Learners -- Heb 5:11-6:12
Finish the Race -- II Ti 3:20-4:8
Chosen -- Ro 11:1-10
Timothy's Fear -- II Ti 1:1-2:13
Working It Out -- Php 2:12-18


COURSE 3


The Session's Six Themes--Course 3

LEARNING THE BASICS

1. Sin
2. Redemption
3. Law
4. Grace
5. Atonement
6. Lordship


Option 1--Old Testament

Cursed -- Ge 3:2-23
From Egypt -- Ex 14:21-31
Ten Commandments -- Ex 20:3-17
Grace Renewed -- Jos 24:1-27
By a Holy God -- Isa 6
Abraham Submits -- Ge 22


Option 2--Psalm Devotional

Ps 6
Ps 90
Ps 42-43
Ps 60
Ps 46
Ps 62


Option 3--Gospel Story

Caught -- Jn 7:53-8:11
From Condemnation -- Jn 3:1-21
Law Not Enough -- Lk 18:18-30
Gracious Father -- Lk 15:11-32
On the Cross -- Mt 27:45-56
Peter Confesses -- Mt 16:13-28


Option 4--Epistle Study

Consequences -- Ro 1:18-31
From Death -- Ro 3:21-31
Faith Alone -- Ro 4
Under Grace -- Ro 6:1-14
One in Christ -- Eph 2:11-22
Lord of All -- Col 1:15-23


COURSE 4


The Session's Six Themes--Course 4

HANDLING CRISIS

1. Moral Failure
2. Family Death
3. Unmet Needs
4. Big Hurdles
5. Left on your Own
6. Outnumbered


Option 1--Old Testament Story

David's Disgrace -- II Sa 12:1-14
Son's Death -- II Ki 4:8-37
Daily Manna -- Ex 16
Shepherd Boy -- I Sa 17
Aaron Panics -- Ex 32
Fighting with 300 -- Jdg 7


Option 2--Psalm Devotional

Ps 51
Ps 30
Ps 23
Ps 52
Ps 91
Ps 3


Option 3--Gospel Story

Peter's Denial -- Mk 14:66-72
Brother's Death -- Jn 11
Daily Bread -- Lk 11:1-13
Good Shepherd -- Jn 10:1-21
Jesus Resists -- Lk 4:1-13
Feeding the 5000 -- Mk 6:30-44


Option 4--Epistle Study

Israel's Unbelief -- Ro 9:30-10:31
God's Comfort -- II Co 1:1-11
Being Content -- Php 4:10-19
Elder Shepherds -- I Pe 5:1-11
Faith Persists -- Eph 6:10-24


COURSE 5


The Session's Six Themes--Course 5

FACING THE ISSUES

1. Money Matters
2. Success vs. Service
3. Social Concern
4. Corruption -- Abuse
5. Tough Decisions
6. Spiritual Renewal


Option 1--Old Testament Story

Wealth & Women -- I Ki 10:23-11:6
King's Service -- Ne 1:1-2:9
Abraham's Plea -- Ge 18:16-33
Josiah's Reform -- II Ki 23:1-25
Solomon's Wisdom -- II Ki 3:4-28
Dry Bones -- Eze 37:1-14


Option 2--Psalm Devotional

Ps 115
Ps 132
Ps 137
Ps 50
Ps 58
Ps 19


Option 3--Gospel Story

Costly Ointment -- Mk 14:1-11
Self Service -- Jn 13:1-17
Samaritan's Purse -- Lk 10:25-37
Jesus's Reform -- Mk 11:12-19
Pilate's Dilemma -- Mt 27:11-26
Spirit Baptism -- Mk 1:1-8


Option 4--Epistle Study

Hilarious Giving -- II Co 9:6-15
Full Service -- Gal 5:13-26
Doing Good -- Gal 6:1-10
James' Reform -- Jas 2:1-13
Caesar's Rule -- Ro 13:1-7
New Life -- Ro 8:1-17


COURSE 6


The Session's Six Themes--Course 6

STRENGTHENING FAMILY TIES

1. Roots
2. Uprooted
3. Dedicated
4. Called
5. Broken Homes
6. Forgiveness


Option 1--Old Testament Story

The First Family -- Ge 2:15-25
Abraham's Family -- Ge 11:27-12:7
Infant Samuel -- I Sa 1
Samuel Listens -- I Sa 3:1-18
Brother's Revenge -- Ge 37:12-36
Merciful Joseph -- Ge 45:1-15


Option 2--Psalm Devotional

Ps 110
Ps 121
Ps 118
Ps 130
Ps 55
Ps 32


Option 3--Gospel Story

Angel's Prophecy -- Lk 1:26-38
Jesus' Family -- Lk 2:1-20
Infant Jesus -- Lk 2:21-40
Disciples Tell -- Jn 1:35-42
Prodigal Returns -- Lk 15:11-32
Unmerciful Servant -- Mt 18:21-35


Option 4--Epistle Study

Adam's Legacy -- Ro 5:12-21
Abraham's Seed -- Gal 3:26-4:4
Child of Promise -- Gal 4:21-31
Paul Receives -- Gal 1:11-24
Earning Respect -- Eph 5:22-6:9
Onesimus Returns -- Phm 8-25


COURSE 7


The Session's Six Themes--Course 7

RESHAPING MY LIFESTYLE

1. Heart Attitudes
2. Clear Conscience
3. Single-Minded
4. Strict Discipline
5. Right Priorities
6. Strong Foundation


Option 1--Old Testament Story

David's Heart -- I Sa 16:1-13
Saul Spared -- I Sa 24:1-22
Defeating "Baals" -- I Ki 18:16-45
No King's Food -- Da 1
Joshua's Choice -- Jos 24:1-27
Faithful Ethics -- Da 6:1-24


Option 2--Psalm Devotional

Ps 23
Ps 18
Ps 135
Ps 125
Ps 15
Ps 14


Option 3--Gospel Story

Beatitudes -- Mt 5:3-10
Paralytic Healed -- Mk 2:1-12
Healing Legion -- Mt 6:25-34
No Crooked Paths -- Mk 1:1-8
Kingdom First -- Mt 6:25 -34
Wise Builders -- Mt 7:24-29


Option 4--Epistle Study

Christ's Attitude -- Php 2:1-11
Conscience-Stricken -- I Co 10:23-11:1
Going "Solo" -- I Co 7
No Hindrances -- Heb 12:1-13
No Earthly THings -- Col 3:1-17
Inspired Scripture -- II Ti 3:10-4:8


COURSE 8


The Session's Six Themes--Course 8

CATCHING A WORLD VISION

1. Worldwide Purpose
2. World of Possibilities
3. World of People
4. World of People
5. World-sized Part
6. World-sized Part


Option 1--Old Testament Story

I Will Bless -- Ge 11:27-12:7
Go and Tell -- Isa 6
Within Our Walls -- Ne 1:1-2:9
Spiritually Dead -- Eze 37:1-14
Majority of One -- I Ki 18:16-45
Take My Life -- Jnh 4


Option 2--Psalm Devotional

Ps 96
Ps 87
Ps 139
Ps 38
Ps 98
Ps 89


Option 3--Gospel Story

Fulfilled in Christ -- Lk 4:14-30
Grace and Truth -- Jn 1:1-18
Cross Cultures -- Jn 4:1-26
Without Christ -- Jn 3:1-21
Fishers of Men -- Lk 5:1-11
Feed My Sheep -- Jn 21:15-25


Option 4--Epistle Study

Fullness in Christ -- Eph 1:15-23
Glory Unveiled -- II Cor 3:7-18
Unreached -- Ro 15:14-33
None Righteous -- Ro 3:9-20
Ambassadors -- II Cor 5:11-6:2
Share Your Life -- II Th 2:1-16


COURSE 9


The Session's Six Themes--Course 9

EXPLORING DEEPER THINGS

1. Evil Things
2. Revealed Things
3. Risky Things
4. Miraculous Things
5. Secret Things
6. Greater Things


Option 1--Old Testament Story

Wickedness -- Ge 6-8
Still Small Voice -- I Ki 19:1-19
Rahab Hides Spies -- Jos 2:1-21
Fire Escape -- Da 3:13-30
Secret Judgment -- Isa 6
Deborah Can Do -- Jdge 4:1-16


Option 2--Psalm Devotional

Ps 69
Ps 29
Ps 138
Ps 116
Ps 115
Ps 68


Option 3--Gospel Story

Temptation -- Lk 4:1-13
Transfiguration -- Mk 9:2-13
Peter Steps Out -- Mt 14:22-36
Wine Aplenty -- Jn 2:1-11
Secret Kingdom -- Mt 13:1-23
Disciples Can Do -- Jn 14:1-14


Option 4--Epistle Study

Lawlessness -- II Th 2:1-12
Anointing -- I Jn 2:18-27
Two Risk-Takers -- Php 2:19-30
Resurrection Body -- I Co 15:35-58
Secret Wisdom -- I Co 2:6-16
Righteous Can Do -- Jas 5:13-20

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