Answer: God is the eternal, all-powerful, all-knowing, ever-present Creator of all things, perfectly holy and full of love and truth-existing as one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Scripture:

• Psalm 103:8; Genesis 1:1; Matthew 28:19; Exodus 34:6-7

Prayer:

• God, help me see You clearly and trust You fully.

Reflection:

• What attribute of God most encourages you today?

Deeper Reflection:

• How does God's perfection both comfort and challenge you?

Recommended Reading:

• A.W. Tozer - The Knowledge of the Holy

Answer: God is one in essence but exists in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit-perfectly united in love, purpose, and glory.

Scripture:

• Matthew 28:19; John 14:16-17; 2 Corinthians 13:14

Prayer:

• Thank You for Your perfect unity and love within Yourself.

Reflection:

• How does the Trinity help us understand relationships?

Deeper Reflection:

• What does the Trinity teach us about both unity and diversity?

Recommended Reading:

• New City Catechism Q3

Answer: God reveals Himself through creation, Scripture, and ultimately through Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit illuminating our understanding.

Scripture:

• Romans 1:20; Hebrews 1:1-3; John 1:18; John 14:26

Prayer:

• Thank You for making Yourself known and drawing near to us.

Reflection:

• How is God making Himself known to you right now?

Deeper Reflection:

• What's the difference between knowing about God and knowing God personally?

Recommended Reading:

• J.I. Packer - Knowing God

Answer: The Bible is the inspired, authoritative Word of God, true and trustworthy in all it affirms, given to teach us who God is and how to live.

Scripture:

• 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12; Psalm 119:105

Prayer:

• Help me be shaped by Your Word, not just informed by it.

Reflection:

• What's one passage that's impacted you deeply?

Deeper Reflection:

• How do you distinguish between cultural context and timeless truth in Scripture?

Recommended Reading:

• ESV Study Bible - Introduction to 2 Timothy

Answer: Scripture teaches us who God is, how to follow Him, and how to live with faith, hope, and love-it's our guide for life and godliness.

Scripture:

• Psalm 119:11; Joshua 1:8; Romans 15:4

Prayer:

• Root my life in Your truth and help me treasure Your Word.

Reflection:

• Which spiritual discipline helps you stay connected to Scripture?

Deeper Reflection:

• How does Scripture both comfort and challenge you?

Recommended Reading:

• John Piper - Reading the Bible Supernaturally

Answer: Jesus is the Son of God, fully God and fully human, our Savior and Lord-the eternal Word who became flesh to save us.

Scripture:

• John 1:1-14; Colossians 1:15-20; Philippians 2:5-11

Prayer:

• Thank You for stepping into our world to rescue us.

Reflection:

• How does Jesus' humanity shape your faith?

Deeper Reflection:

• Why was it necessary for Jesus to be both fully God and fully human?

Recommended Reading:

• John Stott - The Cross of Christ

Answer: To reveal God's love, live a sinless life, die as a substitute for our sins, rise again in victory over death, and inaugurate God's kingdom of redemption and restoration.

Scripture:

• Luke 19:10; Mark 1:15; 1 Timothy 1:15

Prayer:

• I praise You for coming to seek and save the lost.

Reflection:

• What part of Jesus' mission speaks to your life today?

Deeper Reflection:

• How do salvation and the Kingdom relate to each other?

Recommended Reading:

• Scot McKnight - The King Jesus Gospel

Answer: The gospel is the good news that through Jesus' death and resurrection, we can be forgiven, made new, and welcomed into God's family by grace through faith.

Scripture:

• 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:16; Ephesians 2:8-9

Prayer:

• Thank You for this good news that changes everything.

Reflection:

• How would you share the gospel with a friend?

Deeper Reflection:

• What makes the gospel "good news" rather than just "good advice"?

Recommended Reading:

• Timothy Keller - The Reason for God

Answer: He died to pay the penalty for our sin so we could be made right with God-taking our punishment and giving us His righteousness.

Scripture:

• Isaiah 53:5; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 3:18

Prayer:

• May I never take Your sacrifice lightly or for granted.

Reflection:

• What does it mean that Jesus took your place?

Deeper Reflection:

• How does the cross demonstrate both God's justice and His love?

Recommended Reading:

• John Stott - The Cross of Christ

Answer: It means being forgiven of sin, made new by grace, adopted into God's family, and empowered to live for Him.

Scripture:

• John 3:16; Romans 8:15-17; Titus 3:4-7

Prayer:

• Thank You for saving me and making me Your child.

Reflection:

• How has salvation changed your life?

Deeper Reflection:

• What's the difference between being saved and living saved?

Recommended Reading:

• John Wesley - The Scripture Way of Salvation

Answer: We are forgiven, given the Holy Spirit, made new creations, and begin a lifelong journey of following Him in community.

Scripture:

• 2 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 8:9; John 1:12

Prayer:

• Help me live out the new life You've given me.

Reflection:

• What evidence of new life do you see in yourself?

Deeper Reflection:

• How does justification lead to sanctification?

Recommended Reading:

• Jerry Bridges - The Pursuit of Holiness

Answer: Though we don't understand all His purposes, God is sovereign and good. He allows suffering in a fallen world, yet uses it to draw us to Himself, shape our character, and prepare us for glory-while promising to work all things for good.

Scripture:

• Romans 8:28; 2 Corinthians 1:3–4; James 1:2–4

Prayer:

• Help me trust You even when I don't understand.

Reflection:

• How has God met you in a difficult season?

Deeper Reflection:

• What's the difference between God causing suffering and God using suffering?

Recommended Reading:

• Tim Keller – Walking with God through Pain and Suffering

Answer: Obedience is doing what God says with a willing heart, out of love and trust, empowered by His Spirit.

Scripture:

• John 14:15; James 1:22; 1 John 5:3

Prayer:

• Help me obey not out of duty but out of love.

Reflection:

• Where is God asking you to obey right now?

Deeper Reflection:

• What's the difference between legalistic rule-following and loving obedience?

Recommended Reading:

• Richard Foster – Celebration of Discipline

Answer: The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity—God’s personal presence in us—guiding, empowering, transforming us, and bearing witness that we are God's children.

Scripture:

• Romans 8:11; John 14:26; Galatians 5:22–25

Prayer:

• Spirit, guide and strengthen me today.

Reflection:

• How do you listen for the Spirit's voice?

Deeper Reflection:

• How do you distinguish the Spirit's leading from your own thoughts?

Recommended Reading:

• Francis Chan – Forgotten God

Answer: It means becoming more like Jesus in heart, mind, and action through the Spirit's help, community, and spiritual practices.

Scripture:

• Romans 12:2; Ephesians 4:13; 2 Peter 3:18

Prayer:

• Grow in me what I can't grow on my own.

Reflection:

• What practice helps you stay connected to Christ?

Deeper Reflection:

• Why can't spiritual growth happen in isolation?

Recommended Reading:

• Dallas Willard – The Divine Conspiracy

Answer: They help us connect with God regularly, stay rooted in His truth and love, and position ourselves to receive His grace.

Scripture:

• Psalm 1:2–3; Luke 5:16; 1 Timothy 4:7–8

Prayer:

• Help me be consistent in the practices that draw me to You.

Deeper Reflection:

• What happens when disciples becomes disconnected from their source?

Recommended Reading:

• John Mark Comer – The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

Answer: Though sin no longer rules us, we live in a broken world and our old nature still wars against the Spirit, requiring ongoing grace and transformation.

Scripture:

• Romans 7:15–25; Galatians 5:17; 1 John 1:9

Prayer:

• Thank You for meeting me in my weakness with grace.

Reflection:

• How does grace empower your fight against sin?

Deeper Reflection:

• What's the difference between sin's presence and sin's power in a believer's life?

Recommended Reading:

• Sinclair Ferguson – The Whole Christ

Answer: As gifts from God to be stewarded generously for His glory and others' good, holding them loosely while trusting God as our provider.

Scripture:

• Matthew 6:19–21; 2 Corinthians 9:6–8; 1 Timothy 6:17–19

Prayer:

• Help me hold loosely to what You've given me.

Reflection:

• What's one way you could be more generous this week?

Deeper Reflection:

• How does your spending reveal what you truly value?

Recommended Reading:

• Randy Alcorn – Money, Possessions, and Eternity

Answer: The Church is the body of Christ, made up of all who trust in Jesus, gathered for worship, community, discipleship, and mission to the world.

Scripture:

• Ephesians 4:4–6; Acts 2:42–47; 1 Corinthians 12:12–27

Prayer:

• Thank You for making me part of Your people.

Deeper Reflection:

• What's the difference between attending church and being the church?

Recommended Reading:

• Andy Stanley – Deep and Wide

Answer: To worship God, grow in faith, care for one another, celebrate the sacraments, and be equipped to love and serve the world.

Scripture:

• Hebrews 10:24–25; Ephesians 4:11–16; Acts 2:46–47

Prayer:

• Unite us as Your people when we gather.

Deeper Reflection:

• What happens when you gather that you can't get alone?

Recommended Reading:

• Marva Dawn – Reaching Out without Dumbing Down

Answer: To glorify God by making disciples of Jesus in every nation, demonstrating His love through word and deed, starting in our own communities.

Scripture:

• Matthew 28:19–20; Acts 1:8; 2 Corinthians 5:18–20

Prayer:

• Help me join You in what You're doing in the world.

Reflection:

• Where are you being sent?

Deeper Reflection:

• How do evangelism and social justice relate to each other?

Recommended Reading:

• Christopher Wright – The Mission of God's People

Answer: They are God-given abilities meant to build up the Church, serve others, and advance His kingdom for the common good.

Scripture:

• 1 Corinthians 12:4–7; Romans 12:6–8; 1 Peter 4:10–11

Prayer:

• Help me discover and use my gifts with joy and humility.

Reflection:

• How has God wired you to serve others?

Deeper Reflection:

• How do spiritual gifts differ from natural talents?

Recommended Reading:

• C. Peter Wagner – Discover Your Spiritual Gifts

Answer: It means to humbly lay down our pride and comfort to meet the needs of others with compassion, especially the vulnerable and marginalized.

Scripture:

• John 13:12–17; Philippians 2:5–7; Mark 10:43–44

Prayer:

• Make me a servant in Your image.

Reflection:

• Who is God inviting you to serve this week?

Deeper Reflection:

• How does serving others shape our own hearts?

Recommended Reading:

• Henri Nouwen – In the Name of Jesus

Answer: Baptism and communion are visible signs given by Jesus to the Church that communicate God's grace. Baptism signifies our union with Christ in His death and resurrection; communion reminds and nourishes us as we remember His sacrifice and anticipate His return.

Scripture:

• Romans 6:3–4; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26; Acts 2:41–42

Prayer:

• Thank You for these visible reminders of invisible grace.

Reflection:

• How do these practices strengthen your faith?

Deeper Reflection:

• Why did Jesus give us physical symbols for spiritual realities?

Recommended Reading:

• Leonard Vander Zee – Christ, Baptism and the Lord's Supper

Answer: In Christ, I am deeply loved, fully forgiven, forever secure, adopted as God's child, and called to live with purpose for His glory.

Scripture:

• 2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 2:10; Romans 8:15–17

Prayer:

• Help me live from Your truth about me, not others' opinions.

Reflection:

• What truth about your identity is hardest to believe?

Deeper Reflection:

• How does knowing your identity in Christ change your relationships?

Recommended Reading:

• David Benner – The Gift of Being Yourself

Answer: A disciple is someone who trusts in Jesus, follows His way, learns from Him, and helps others do the same.

Scripture:

• Luke 6:40; John 13:35; Matthew 11:29

Prayer:

• Make me a faithful follower and a loving guide.

Reflection:

• Who are you helping grow in faith?

Deeper Reflection:

• What's the difference between a convert and a disciple?

Recommended Reading:

• Greg Ogden – Discipleship Essentials

Answer: Every disciple is called to love God with all their heart, love others as themselves, and live out their faith in every part of life.

Scripture:

• Matthew 22:37–40; Colossians 3:17; 1 Corinthians 10:31

Prayer:

• Show me how to live with purpose in every place You've put me.

Reflection:

• How is God calling you to show up right now?

Deeper Reflection:

• How does your work/school/family become a place of ministry?

Recommended Reading:

• Os Guinness – The Call

Answer: Yes. God meets us in our weakness and grows us in grace, even as we wrestle with struggles—His strength is made perfect in our weakness.

Scripture:

• 2 Corinthians 12:9–10; Romans 8:26–27; James 5:16

Prayer:

• Thank You for using even my pain and weakness to grow me.

Reflection:

• What grace have you found in struggle?

Deeper Reflection:

• How does brokenness actually position us to help others?

Recommended Reading:

• Pete Scazzero – Emotionally Healthy Spirituality

Answer: Regular practices of prayer, Scripture, community, worship, and remembering God's love help root me in truth and keep me connected to the Vine.

Scripture:

• Psalm 1:2–3; John 15:5; Colossians 2:6–7

Prayer:

• Root me in You so I can grow strong and bear fruit.

Reflection:

• Which rhythm is God inviting you to return to?

Deeper Reflection:

• What happens when disciples become disconnected from their source?

Recommended Reading:

• Rich Villodas – The Deeply Formed Life

Answer: Doubts are part of the journey of faith. We can bring them honestly to God and community—He's not afraid of our questions and uses them to deepen our faith.

Scripture:

• Mark 9:24; Psalm 73; John 20:24–29

Prayer:

• Help me be honest about my doubts and trust You through them.

Reflection:

• What questions about faith are you wrestling with?

Deeper Reflection:

• How can doubt actually strengthen faith when handled well?

Recommended Reading:

• Timothy Keller – The Reason for God

Answer: Our hope is in Christ's return, the resurrection of the dead, God's final victory over evil, and eternal life with Him in the new heaven and earth.

Scripture:

• Revelation 21:1–5; 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18; 1 Corinthians 15:20–26

Prayer:

• Anchor my life in the hope of eternity with You.

Reflection:

• How does eternity shape your daily life?

Deeper Reflection:

• How does eternal perspective change your current priorities?

Recommended Reading:

• N.T. Wright – Surprised by Hope

Answer: Jesus will return to judge the world with justice, defeat evil fully, raise the dead, and make all things new—establishing His kingdom forever.

Scripture:

• Matthew 25:31–46; Revelation 20:11–15; 2 Thessalonians 1:6–10

Prayer:

• Help me live ready and faithful for Your return.

Reflection:

• Does His return stir fear or joy in you? Why?

Deeper Reflection:

• How does the promise of justice comfort those who suffer?

Recommended Reading:

• Wayne Grudem – Systematic Theology (Ch. 55–57)

Answer: Heaven is God's presence fully experienced—a place of eternal joy, peace, and perfect love where we worship Him and enjoy Him forever in resurrection bodies.

Scripture:

• John 14:2–3; Revelation 21:3–4; 1 Corinthians 13:12

Prayer:

• Help me long for heaven while faithfully serving on earth.

Reflection:

• What are your hopes and questions about heaven?

Deeper Reflection:

• How does the promise of “new earth” shape how we care for this one?

Recommended Reading:

• Randy Alcorn – Heaven

Answer: God will raise our bodies to new, imperishable life—just as Jesus was raised—giving us perfect bodies for eternal life with Him.

Scripture:

• 1 Corinthians 15:42–44; Philippians 3:20–21; Job 19:25–27

Prayer:

• Thank You for the promise of resurrection and perfect restoration.

Reflection:

• How does this shape your view of suffering, aging, or death?

Deeper Reflection:

• Why is the resurrection of the body better news than just “going to heaven when we die”?

Recommended Reading:

• N.T. Wright – The Resurrection of the Son of God

Answer: We live with faith, love, and faithful purpose—trusting Jesus, loving others, making disciples, and serving faithfully until He returns.

Scripture:

• 2 Peter 3:11–14; 1 Corinthians 15:58; Matthew 24:14

Prayer:

• Let me be faithful and fruitful in the waiting.

Reflection:

• What does it look like to wait well?

Deeper Reflection:

• How does knowing the end of the story change how you live today?

Recommended Reading:

• John Piper – Don't Waste Your Life