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 CONGRATULATIONS!
YOU’VE JUST MADE THE BEST DECISION OF
YOUR LIFE BY CHOOSING TO FOLLOW JESUS
TODAY!
Today you have chosen Jesus. This is the best choice you could
possibly make and we are so incredibly excited for you.

You are not alone in this new journey, as your church family we
are ready to walk this road with you. Lean into this new support
structure and let us help guide and love you in this process.

Now that you have made this choice, take the next step! As we
work through this new believer pack, we encourage you to get
involved in the life of the church. Join a life group, volunteer, or just
attend any event you feel you want to get connected with.

In the next couple of weeks, you will grow in your understanding of

the Bible, strengthen your faith and build relationships that last.

WELCOME TO GOD’S FAMILY!

GET THE BEST FROM THIS

BOOKLET
1. Find somewhere quiet
2. Ask God to help you learn and grow a bit more today. (Don’t worry if you
don’t know how to pray, just speak to God as you would a friend.)
3. Find and read the Bible verses that are mentioned for the day.
4. Answer the questions for the day. This will help you to begin
understanding God’s pathway for you.
5. Each week there is a verse for you to memorise. Doing this will strengthen
your Christian life and help you to trust God more!

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 A CHRISTIAN IS:
Any man, woman or child who, as a lost sinner, turns to God and
receives Jesus Christ as their personal saviour, who surrenders
WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN?

control of their life to Jesus as Lord is spiritually born again, and

now obediently lives to please God in everything day by day.

A BELIEVER one who believes in Jesus (Acts 4:32)

A CHILD OF GOD one who is born again (John 1:12-13)
A DISCIPLE one who follows Christ (Acts 11:26)
HAS A PURPOSE to be set apart for God (Romans 1:7)

YOU BELONG HERE!

You belong to God’s family, which means you belong to the local
church. Get plugged into our church life here and be part of the
Barn family. When we start something new it can be a little
uncertain at rst. This is normal, but any awkwardness will soon
wear off as you begin to understand what a new life in Christ
really means.

“Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his
name, he gave the right to become children of God— children
born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a
husband’s will, but born of God.”
1 John 1:12-13

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 WEEK ONE:
BECOMING A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST
When you make a personal decision to accept Jesus as your Saviour, your life
begins to change. Three ways God changes our lives is:
• By believing in the Word of God. (John 3:5; Ephesians 5:26 and 1 Peter
1:23-25)
• By the work of the Spirit of God. (John 3:5)
• By the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ on our behalf. (John 3:14-16)

4 Steps you take when receiving Jesus:

STEP 1: Confess your sin. (1 John 1:9)
STEP 2: Repent (turn away) from your sin. (Luke 13:3)
STEP 3: Believe in Jesus. (Acts 16:30-31
STEP 4: Receive Jesus personally. (John 1:12-13)
STEP 5: Follow Jesus daily. (Matthew 4:19)

When you make this decision and have followed these 4 important steps, you:
• Are fully accepted by God (Ephesians 1:6)
• Are forgiven (Acts 10:43)
• Become a new person (2 Corinthians 5:17)
• Are an adopted son or daughter and heir of God (Romans 8:15-17)
• Have eternal life (John 3:16)

What happens when you follow Christ?

When you give your life to Christ your perspective of life and eternity changes.
Some people don’t always understand it, it takes a while for things to become
clear.
1. YOU REALISE YOUR NEED FOR GOD
You realize this because you want to start living differently. Your thoughts and
habits are challenged as well as your perspective on money, time and talents.
You start to want to use your time, money, and talents on things that now will
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please God. Your thoughts become more conscious to become purer than
they were before.

2. YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT JESUS DID

Jesus died on the cross so that we won’t be de ned by our sin and separated
from God any longer. When we understand the beauty of what Jesus did for
us by sacri cing His own life so that we won’t have to perish, our hearts
change. “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we
might become the righteousness of God.” (2 Corinthians 5:21)
We begin to understand the grace we have received, the eternal life we are
promised, and the forgiveness we now have access to. When we understand
what Jesus did for us we can acknowledge and feel the love God has for us.
The Bible says,  “you see, at the right time, when we were still powerless,
Christ died for the ungodly… God demonstrates His own love for us in this -
while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:6-8)

3. YOU REPENT FROM SIN

When you give your life to live for God, you repent. One of the rst steps in
becoming a follower of Christ is praying to God and asking Him to forgive you
of your sin and turning away from that sin. As a follower we don’t just do it
once and then never ask for forgiveness again, it is a lifestyle. As we live our
lives we see that each day we may stumble but the beautiful part of God’s
grace is that we are always welcomed to repentance, acknowledging our sin,
getting up again and doing it better next time.

4. YOU DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT

When following Christ, there is a need to want to be part of something bigger.
That is why we have our church family, it’s a place to be an active part of
God’s family with other believers.
Next steps after making your commitment:
• Become a member of your local church.
• Serve and get involved in the life of the church.

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 • Pray and read your Bible daily, growing deeper in His Word.
• Make your faith public - get baptised.
• Pray to be lled with the Holy Spirit.
You come to a place of understanding of what your need is, is a result of sin.
You then recognise that Jesus died for you to bring you into a loving
relationship with the Father. That is when you make the decision to accept
Him as your Lord and Saviour.

The Bible says that when someone comes to Christ, a change takes place that
is so radical that it can only be described as becoming new person.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation - the old has gone, the
new has come.” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
From then on you have a completely new life to live. You have been set free
from your old life, you are no longer bound by old habits and desires and
things that separated you from God.
“So if the Son sets you free, you will indeed be free.” (John 8:36)
You become a member of God’s family - and He gives you the gift of the Holy
Spirit who lives in your heart and is your Counsellor and Comforter.
“But the Advocate,  the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my
name,  will teach you all things  and will remind you of everything I have
said to you. (John 14:26)”

MEMORY VERSE
GOD AT WORK IN ME

“For God so loved the world that He gave His one

and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall
not perish but have eternal life.”
John 3:16
1. Write out the verse on a card and carry it with you.
2. Learn phrase by phrase, including the title and place in the Bible.
3. Review the verse each day.

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 WEEKLY WORK THROUGH

DAY 1 DAY 2
Read Luke 15:1-7 Read Luke 15:1-7 again

Who rejoices when you become a In which way do you think you
follower of Christ? might’ve been like a sheep straying,
needing to be found?

o is Jesus? Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus?

Why Jesus? Why Jesus? Why Jesus?
I live now? How do I live now? How do I live now?
he choice? Have you made the choice? Have you made the choice
rom here? Where do I go from here? Where do I go from here?
hat mean? What does that mean? What does that mean?
with God? Are you right with God? Are you right with God?
you think? What do you think? What do you think?
ght track?
DAY 3 Am I on the right track?DAY Am 4 I on the right track?
I connect? Where
Read Luke 5:27-32 can I connect? Where Read Lukecan I connect?
5:27-32 again
e do I look? Where do I look? Where do I look?
Look at verse 28. What sort of things What can you do to show that you are
What isdo sin? What is sin? What
you think you may need to leave is sin?
following Jesus?
far away?
behind Why do
to follow I feel so far away? Why do I feel so far away?
Jesus?
an for me? What is God’s plan for me? What is God’s plan for me?
only way? Is Jesus the only way? Is Jesus the only way?
o is Jesus? Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus?
Why Jesus? Why Jesus? Why Jesus?
I live now? How do I live now? How do I live now? S
he choice? Have you made the choice? Have you made the choice
rom here? Where do I go from here? Where do I go from here?
hat mean? What does that mean? What does that mean?
with God? Are you right with God? Are you right with God?
you think? What do you think? What do you think?
ght track? Am I on the right track? Am I on the right track?
I connect? Where can I connect? Where can I connect?
e do I look? Where do I look? Where do I look? 7
What is sin? What is sin? What is sin?
far away? Why do I feel so far away? Why do I feel so far away?



 DAY 5 DAY 6
Read Luke 5:27-32 again Read Luke 6:46-49

Some criticised Jesus for being Jesus told the story of two men each
friends with sinners. What sort of building a house. Which was a good
complaints do you think you will get foundation? How can you begin
for being a follower? building on it?

o is Jesus? Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus?

Why Jesus? Why Jesus? Why Jesus?
I live now? How do I live now? How do I live now?
he choice? Have you made the choice? Have you made the choice
rom here? Where do I go from here? Where do I go from here?
hat mean? What does that mean? What does that mean?
with God? Are you right with God? Are you right with God?
you think? What do you think? What do you think?
ght track? Am I on the right track? Am I on the right track?
I connect? Where can I connect? Where can I connect?
e do I look?
DAY 7Where do I look? Where do I look?
What isRead
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49?
only way? Is Jesus the only way? Is Jesus the only way?
o is Jesus? Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus?
Why Jesus? Why Jesus? Why Jesus?
I live now? How do I live now? How do I live now? S
he choice? Have you made the choice? Have you made the choice
rom here? Where do I go from here? Where do I go from here?
hat mean? What does that mean? What does that mean?
with God? Are you right with God? Are you right with God?
you think? What do you think? What do you think?
ght track? Am I on the right track? Am I on the right track?
I connect? Where can I connect? Where can I connect?
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 WEEK TWO:
GOD’S WORD | THE BIBLE
God’s heart and desire is for us to live in His blessings. His Word, the Bible, is
not only a rule book but a guide to walk in the blessings He has for us. Here
are some things the Bible says about God’s Word:

“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” (Psalm 119:105)

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking,

correcting and training in righteousness,” (2 Timothy 3:16)

For believers, the Bible is the most important book in the world. We must get
to know what it has to say because, through the stories and teachings, we
nd out who God is and what He has to say to us. Without the Bible, we might
easily follow our own ideas, but the Bible tells us God’s heart. The reading the
Bible daily will work in your life in the following ways:

1. IT IS LIKE A MIRROR
As we look into it, it shows us what we are really like. The Bible doesn’t cover
up the weaknesses, problems, and sins of people, even the heroes of the Bible
are shown with all of their failures. It also re ects the potential that we could
be in Christ.

2. IT IS LIKE A LIGHT
Just like a light, the Bible does two things: gives direction and brings
revelation. The Bible is a light that guides us in our lives and reveals things to
us that often, God wants us to see. The Bible is the light we need to help us
through the times where we can’t see the way forward or know what God is
saying to us.

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 3. IT IS LIKE FOOD
Just as food is essential to our bodies, so God’s word, the Bible, is essential to
our spiritual life. It feeds us and helps us to grow spiritually, this is why Peter
said, “Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may
grow up in your salvation,” (1 Peter 2:2)

God will speak to you through it and you will grow stronger day by day.
Reading and understanding the Bible is not always easy at times but you will
need to persevere!

MEMORY VERSE

“I have hidden Your word in my heart that I

VICTORY IN GOD’S WORD

might not sin against You.”

Psalm 119:11

1. Write out the verse on a card and carry it with you.

2. Learn phrase by phrase, including the title and place in the Bible.
3. Review the verse each day.

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 WEEKLY WORK THROUGH:

DAY 1 DAY 2
Read Luke 4:14-21 Read Luke 10:38-42

What do you think Jesus meant by In what way can we be like Mary in
“Today this scripture is ful lled in your today’s story?
hearing” (verse 21)?

o is Jesus? Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus?

Why Jesus? Why Jesus? Why Jesus?
I live now? How do I live now? How do I live now?
he choice? Have you made the choice? Have you made the choice
rom here? Where do I go from here? Where do I go from here?
hat mean? What does that mean? What does that mean?
with DAY
God? 3 Are you right with God? DAY Are
4 you right with God?
Read Luke 10:38-42 again Read Luke 14:25-35
you think? What do you think? What do you think?
ght track? AmtooI on
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to listen to track? Amverse
The last I on thetalks
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about hearing.
I connect? Where
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look?
say?
listening to what God has to
Where do I look? to you today?
Where do I look?
What is sin? What is sin? What is sin?
far away? Why do I feel so far away? Why do I feel so far away?
an for me? What is God’s plan for me? What is God’s plan for me?
only way? Is Jesus the only way? Is Jesus the only way?
o is Jesus? Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus?
Why Jesus? Why Jesus? Why Jesus?
I live now? How do I live now? How do I live now? S
he choice? Have you made the choice? Have you made the choice
rom here? Where do I go from here? Where do I go from here?
hat mean? What does that mean? What does that mean?
with God? Are you right with God? Are you right with God?
you think? What do you think? What do you think?
ght track? Am I on the right track? Am I on the right track?
I connect? Where can I connect? Where can I connect?
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 DAY 5 DAY 6
Read Luke 16:19-31 Read Luke 24:28-35

“Moses and the prophets” in today’s Why did Jesus call them “foolish” in
story means the Old Testament verse 25?
scriptures. What “proof” do you think
people today ask for before they will
believe?

o is Jesus? Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus?

Why Jesus? Why Jesus? Why Jesus?
I live now? How do I live now? How do I live now?
he choice? Have you made the choice? Have you made the choice
rom here? Where do I go from here? Where do I go from here?
hat mean? What does that mean? What does that mean?
with God? Are you right with God? Are you right with God?
you think? What do you think? What do you think?
ght track? Am I on the right track? Am I on the right track?
I connect? Where can I connect? Where can I connect?
e do I DAY
look?7 Where do I look? Where do I look?
What is sin?
Read What
Luke isagain
24:28-35 sin? What is sin?
far away? Why do I feel so far away? Why do I feel so far away?
What do you think made the disciples hearts “burn within them” in verse 32?
an for me? What is God’s plan for me? What is God’s plan for me?
only way? Is Jesus the only way? Is Jesus the only way?
o is Jesus? Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus?
Why Jesus? Why Jesus? Why Jesus?
I live now? How do I live now? How do I live now? S
he choice? Have you made the choice? Have you made the choice
rom here? Where do I go from here? Where do I go from here?
hat mean? What does that mean? What does that mean?
with God? Are you right with God? Are you right with God?
you think? What do you think? What do you think?
ght track? Am I on the right track? Am I on the right track?
I connect? Where can I connect? Where can I connect?
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What is sin? What is sin? What is sin?
far away? Why do I feel so far away? Why do I feel so far away?



 WEEK THREE:
TALKING TO GOD | PRAYER
Prayer is an important part of our relationship with God. Talking and listening
to God is essential in building that relationship with Him, and understanding
His will for our lives. All through the Bible, men and women spoke to God in
prayer, Christians today have the same privilege. Here are some things the
Bible says about prayer:

“And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be
glori ed in the Son.  You may ask me for anything in My name, and I will do
it.” (John 14:13-14)

“But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your
Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret,
will reward you. And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans,
for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be
like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.”
(Matthew 6:6-8)

Why do people nd prayer dif cult?

1. PEOPLE DON’T KNOW THE RIGHT WORDS TO USE
There are two things worth mentioning here. Firstly, although we should
speak to God with respect, no special words or language is required. This is
applicable in your personal life, public space, and even praying with other
people. Secondly, God doesn’t mind if your words are stumbling or not as
uent as someone else’s - He looks at your heart.

2. I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO SAY

There are different kinds of prayer focuses:
Praise God
Praise Him for who He is and what He has done
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 Confess to God
Think of your own sinfulness and tell God how sorry you are

Ask God
Think of things to ask for. Try to be speci c, praying for others and yourself.

Thank God
Thank Him for the way He is working in you and others. Thank Him for
answered prayer.

Praying for others

Lift others up in prayer and pray for them. Trusting God that He will work in
their lives because of what you are praying for.

3. I FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE PRAYING

This is quite natural at rst but after a few days, your discomfort will go as you
become used to prayer. Take a few minutes a day to talk to God, if possible
nd a place where you can be alone and undisturbed. Whether you pray
aloud of silently, inside or outside, it doesn’t matter.

4. I CAN’T STAY FOCUSED WHEN I PRAY

This is a common problem. Try keeping a little book in which you jot down
prayer items, you can then glance at it when your mind wanders. You may
want to start a prayer journal where you write out your prayers in a journal
and later re ect on answered prayer. If the situation lets you pray out loud
rather than just in your mind. Pray standing up or walking. Closing your eyes
is not helpful to everyone, especially at the end of the day.

5. I NEVER FEEL GOD IS LISTENING

God promises that He always listens. He loves to hear His children talking to
Him. Whether we feel like He is or He isn’t the Bible tells us that God always
hears. (1 Peter 3:12)

6. HOW OFTEN SHOULD I PRAY?

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Just like you are talking to a friend there is never a set amount of time you
should or shouldn’t be speaking to them. God wants to be involved in our
everyday lives and so pray as often as you need to. There is no limit on time,
short or long when pursuing God in prayer.

7. WHERE SHOULD I PRAY?

There is no set place for you to pray, it is an intimate and signi cant
conversation with God. Wherever you are in your car, at home or at work; it
doesn’t matter as long as you pray, sincerely talking to God.

8. HOW DOES GOD ANSWER PRAYER?

God always answers our prayers. His answer may not be in the way we
thought it would be, in our own timing or what we prayed for exactly; but He
is always listening. The question here is: are we always listening to His
response? The Bible tells us that His voice is "a still small voice.” To listen to a
whisper you have to shut out the external noise and focus on the sound of the
whisper. The way we can hear God’s answer to our prayers is: to earnestly seek
Him through His word, spend time praying to Him by ourselves and also
asking others around us to pray for us, God also speaks through His people.
When listening, know that God will never contradict His word - this is how we
know He has answered us.

The Goal of Prayer

Prayer is to build a relationship with God and not necessarily what we can get
out of Him. There are times when God answers what you prayed for (your
heart’s desire) but the foundation of prayer is to build intimacy with God.

This week we have learned several things about prayer. Prayer includes praise
and thanksgiving as well as asking for things. It is important that we pray in a
humble attitude and not a proud or sel sh one. We have seen that God will
hear us when we want His will more than our own.

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 MEMORY VERSE
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in
every situation, by prayer and petition, with
thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
Philippians 4:6

1. Write out the verse on a card and carry it with you.

2. Learn phrase by phrase, including the title and place in the Bible.
CONFIDENCE IN PRAYER

3. Review the verse each day.

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 WEEKLY WORK THROUGH:

DAY 1
Read Luke 18:9-14

In this story Jesus told, list words that describe the attitude the Pharisee had when
He prayed.

o is Jesus? Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus?

Why Jesus? Why Jesus? Why Jesus?
I live now? How do I live now? How do I live now?
he choice?
DAY 2 Have you made the choice? Have you made the choice
romReadhere?LukeWhere do I go from here? Where do I go from here?
18:9-14 again
hat mean? What does that mean? What does that mean?
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you think? What do you think? What do you think?
ght track? Am I on the right track? Am I on the right track?
I connect? Where can I connect? Where can I connect?
e do I look? Where do I look? Where do I look?
What is sin? What is sin? What is sin?
far away? Why do I feel so far away? Why do I feel so far away?
an for me? What is God’s plan for me? What is God’s plan for me?
only way? Is Jesus the only way? Is Jesus the only way?
o is Jesus? Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus?
Why Jesus?
DAY 3 Why Jesus? Why Jesus?
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you think? What do you think? What do you think?
ght track? Am I on the right track? Am I on the right track?
I connect? Where can I connect? Where can I connect?
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 DAY 4

Prayer is more than asking God for things. Read the following verses and write
down one word to describe the type of prayer they speak about.

Luke 9:16

Luke 22:32

Luke 24:53

o is Jesus?
DAY 5
Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus?
Why Jesus?
Read Luke Why Jesus? Why Jesus?
22:39-46
I live now? How do I live now? How do I live now?
This incident took place before Jesus dies. What does it tell us about Jesus’ attitude
he choice? Have you made the choice? Have you made the choic
when He prayed? (Look at verse 42)
rom here? Where do I go from here? Where do I go from here?
hat mean? What does that mean? What does that mean?
with God? Are you right with God? Are you right with God?
you think? What do you think? What do you think?
ght track? Am I on the right track? Am I on the right track?
I connect? Where can I connect? Where can I connect?
e do I look? Where do I look? Where do I look?
What is sin? What is sin? What is sin?
DAY 6
far away? Why do I feel so far away? Why do I feel so far away?
Read Luke 22:39-46 again
an for me? What is God’s plan for me? What is God’s plan for me?
onlyJesus
way? toldIs
theJesus the
disciples only
twice way?
to “pray Is will
that you Jesus the
not fall intoonly way?
temptation” (verses
40 and 46). Is there an area of temptation you need to pray about?
o is Jesus? Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus?
Why Jesus? Why Jesus? Why Jesus?
I live now? How do I live now? How do I live now? S
he choice? Have you made the choice? Have you made the choic
rom here? Where do I go from here? Where do I go from here?
hat mean? What does that mean? What does that mean?
with God? Are you right with God? Are you right with God?
you think? What do you think? What do you think?
ght track? Am I on the right track? Am I on the right track?
I connect? Where can I connect? Where can I connect?
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 DAY 7
Read Luke 18:1-8

Jesus told this story to show that we should not give up praying. Are there things
you used to pray about but have forgotten? Write them down here to remind you

o is Jesus? Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus?

Why Jesus? Why Jesus? Why Jesus?
I live now? How do I live now? How do I live now?
he choice? Have you made the choice? Have you made the choice
rom here? Where do I go from here? Where do I go from here?
hat mean? What does that mean? What does that mean?
with God? Are you right with God? Are you right with God?
you think? What do you think? What do you think?
ght track? Am I on the right track? Am I on the right track?
I connect?
NOTES Where can I connect? Where can I connect?
e do I look? Where do I look? Where do I look?
What is sin? What is sin? What is sin?
far away? Why do I feel so far away? Why do I feel so far away?
an for me? What is God’s plan for me? What is God’s plan for me?
only way? Is Jesus the only way? Is Jesus the only way?
o is Jesus? Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus?
Why Jesus? Why Jesus? Why Jesus?
I live now? How do I live now? How do I live now? S
he choice? Have you made the choice? Have you made the choice
rom here? Where do I go from here? Where do I go from here?
hat mean? What does that mean? What does that mean?
with God? Are you right with God? Are you right with God?
you think? What do you think? What do you think?
ght track? Am I on the right track? Am I on the right track?
I connect? Where can I connect? Where can I connect?
e do I look? Where do I look? Where do I look? 19
What is sin? What is sin? What is sin?
far away? Why do I feel so far away? Why do I feel so far away?



 WEEK FOUR:
THE JOURNEY AHEAD
It is amazing to serve God and follow Him, but Jesus did say this journey won’t
be easy but most de nitely is worth it. In facing life’s challenges don’t get
discouraged when they come along. Remember - even in the worst times
Jesus is with you. Here are some things the Bible says:

“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a
roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing rm in the
faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world
is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.” (1 Peter 5:8-9)

When facing challenges, Jesus said that the road that leads to life is
sometimes narrow and hard, and so it may be confusing when you face
problems for the rst time in your Christian life. Remember, as Christians, we
don’t need to carry our problems on our own, we are to cast them onto Jesus
(1 Peter 5:7).

Potential stumbling blocks in the journey ahead:

1. TEMPTATION (James 1:12)
Everyone gets tempted. There never has been a person on earth who was not
tempted - although He never sinned, even Jesus was tempted. So you are in
good company! Remember temptation is not a sin - it only becomes sin when
you give in. After becoming a Christian you will still be tempted in areas of
your life. The best way to deal with temptation is by removing things that
cause temptation in your life. To battle temptation, you will need to equip
yourself with the Word of God.

2. DOUBT (James 1:6)

As a new believer, you may sometimes doubt having faith in Christ. The devil
creates doubt in our lives and so we need to put our faith in God’s Word. When

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 you do face doubt, surround yourself in your church family and the Word of
God.

3. OPPOSITION (Matthew 5:10-12)

When you become a Christian, it doesn’t mean that all your friends will
immediately understand, Some may laugh or criticize or make life dif cult.
Jesus always told His followers that some would misunderstand or persecute
them. In some parts of the world, new Christians are in danger of losing their
lives! However, don’t let their change of attitude make you reject them. It is
not actually the things we say that in uence people the most but the things
we do. So aim to show love even to those who have turned against you. Be
encouraged, don’t be swayed by opposition and persecution.

MEMORY VERSE
“No temptation has overtaken you except
VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION

what is common to mankind. And God is

faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond
what you can bear. But when you are
tempted, He will also provide a way out so
that you can endure it.”
1 Corinthians 10:13

1. Write out the verse on a card and carry it with you.

2. Learn phrase by phrase, including the title and place in the Bible.
3. Review the verse each day.

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 WEEKLY WORK THROUGH:

DAY 1 DAY 2
Read Luke 4:1-12 Read Luke 4:1-12

Jesus faced strong temptation. What was What do you think would be today’s
His strategy for being victorious? See equivalent temptations to those Jesus
verses 8-10 faced?

o is Jesus? Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus?

Why Jesus? Why Jesus? Why Jesus?
I live now? How do I live now? How do I live now?
he choice? Have you made the choice? Have you made the choice
rom here? Where do I go from here? Where do I go from here?
hat mean? What does that mean? What does that mean?
with God? Are you right with God? Are you right with God?
you think? What do you think? What do you think?
ght track? Am I on the right track? Am I on the right track?
I connect? Where can I connect? Where can I connect?
e do I look? Where do I look? Where do I look?
What is sin? What is sin? What is sin?
farDAY
away?
3 Why do I feel so far away? Why do I feel so far away?
Read Luke 7:1-10
an for me? What is God’s plan for me? What is God’s plan for me?
only way?
What was itIs Jesus
that the
showed only
Jesus thatway? Is Jesus
the centurion thefaith?
had great only way?
(See verses 7-9)
o is Jesus? Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus?
Why Jesus? Why Jesus? Why Jesus?
I live now? How do I live now? How do I live now? S
he choice? Have you made the choice? Have you made the choice
rom here? Where do I go from here? Where do I go from here?
hat mean? What does that mean? What does that mean?
with God? Are you right with God? Are you right with God?
you think? What do you think? What do you think?
ght track? Am I on the right track? Am I on the right track?
I connect? Where can I connect? Where can I connect?
e do I look? Where do I look? Where do I look? 22
What is sin? What is sin? What is sin?
far away? Why do I feel so far away? Why do I feel so far away?



 DAY 4
Read Luke 9:57-62

Sometimes we face problems because we don’t put Jesus as rst place in our lives.
What things might take the place He should have in our lives?

o is Jesus?
DAY 5 Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus? DAY 6
hy Jesus? Why
Read Luke 17:1-6Jesus? Why Jesus?Read Luke 18:18-30

live now?
What doHow do I say
these verses liveabout
now? HowWhy do do I live now?
you think Jesus told the ruler to
he choice? Have you made the choice? Have you
causing other people to sin? sell everything he had?made the choice
om here? Where do I go from here? Where do I go from here?
at mean? What does that mean? What does that mean?
with God? Are you right with God? Are you right with God?
ou think? What do you think? What do you think?
ght track? Am I on the right track? Am I on the right track?
connect? Where can I connect? Where can I connect?
do I look? Where do I look? Where do I look?
hat is sin? What is sin? What is sin?
far away? Why do I feel so far away? Why do I feel so far away?
n for me? What is God’s plan for me? What is God’s plan for me?
only way? Is Jesus the only way? Is Jesus the only way?
o is Jesus? Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus?
DAY 7 Why Jesus? Why Jesus?
hy Jesus?
Read Luke 22:54-62
live now? How do I live now? How do I live now? S
he choice? Have
Why do you thinkyou
Peter made the
was afraid choice?
to own up that heHave you of
was a friend made
Jesus? the choice
om here? Where do I go from here? Where do I go from here?
at mean? What does that mean? What does that mean?
with God? Are you right with God? Are you right with God?
ou think? What do you think? What do you think?
ght track? Am I on the right track? Am I on the right track?
connect? Where can I connect? Where can I connect?
do I look? Where do I look? Where do I look? 23

hat is sin? What is sin? What is sin?

far away? Why do I feel so far away? Why do I feel so far away?



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 WEEK FIVE:
GOD’S FAMILY | THE CHURCH
One of the joys of being a Christian is sharing in the family of God’s people, the
church. Much of the New Testament is made up of letters to the churches, so
the Bible has a lot to say about the importance of church life and how we
participate in it. Here are a few of the things the Bible says about the church:

“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave
himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with
water through the Word,” (Ephesians 5:25-26)

“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and
good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of
doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day
approaching.” (Hebrews 10:24-25)

1. SHOULD I GO TO CHURCH? (Hebrews 10:25)

Yes, it is important. Although every Christian is a member of God’s church in
the big sense, we should also be a member of a local church. A church
meeting lets you meet other Christians, people that may be in a similar
circumstance to you, or that have been where you are and can encourage
you. Also, sometimes the Bible can be dif cult to understand. A pastor is
educated in Biblical teaching and is there to help you understand the
message in the scriptures and can guide you in how to apply it in your life. In
church, people share their experiences in life and how they came to know
Jesus. Even your own testimony can help others In their walk with Jesus.

2. WHICH CHURCH SHOULD I JOIN?

You may already belong to a church, but if you are trying to decide which to
join, join a church that helps you grow spiritually. Find a church that helps you
feed on God’s word, the Bible. Lots of activity is not as important as spiritual
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 life and growth, which comes from spiritual feeding. Also, join a church that
welcomes you and provides you with Christian friendship. In the Bible, the
church is described as being like a body, a family, etc. each picture
emphasises the relationship of individuals. Christians need each other.
Don’t expect to nd a perfect church, and don’t keep changing from one
church to another.

3. HOW SHOULD I BEHAVE IN CHURCH?

• Be enthusiastic and encouraging.
• Attend the services regularly.
• Take friends along.
• Get to know the leaders.
• Join a life group
• Get involved
The Bible tells us to encourage one another.

MEMORY VERSE
ENCOURAGING ONE ANOTHER

“And let us consider how we may spur one

another on toward love and good deeds, not

giving up meeting together, as some are in
the habit of doing, but encouraging one
another—and all the more as you see the Day
approaching.”
Hebrews 10:24-25

1. Write out the verse on a card and carry it with you.

2. Learn phrase by phrase, including the title and place in the Bible.
3. Review the verse each day.

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 WEEKLY WORK THROUGH:

DAY 1
Read Luke 6:37-42

It is easy to be critical of other Christians and churches. What is the main thing Jesus’
words teach us about in verses 41-42?

o is Jesus? Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus?

Why Jesus? Why Jesus? Why Jesus?
I liveDAY
now?2 How do I live now? How do I live now?
he choice?
Read LukeHave
6:37-42 you
again made the choice? Have you made the choice
romFrom here? Where do I go from here? Where do I go from here?
these verses write down three attitudes we should have toward those we spend
hat mean?
time with,What does
such as other thatmembers.
church mean? What does that mean?
with God? Are you right with God? Are you right with God?
you think? What do you think? What do you think?
ght track? Am I on the right track? Am I on the right track?
I connect? Where can I connect? Where can I connect?
e do I look? Where do I look? Where do I look?
What is sin? What is sin? What is sin?
far away? Why do I feel so far away? Why do I feel so far away?
an for me? What is God’s plan for me? What is God’s plan for me?
onlyDAYway?3 Is Jesus the only way? Is Jesus the only way?
Read Luke 10:1-7 and 16
o is Jesus? Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus?
Why Jesus?
Jesus sentWhy
out hisJesus? Why
72 followers Jesus?
in pairs. What advantages can you think of in serving
I live now? How do I live now? How do I live now?
Jesus with others rather than by yourself?
S
he choice? Have you made the choice? Have you made the choice
rom here? Where do I go from here? Where do I go from here?
hat mean? What does that mean? What does that mean?
with God? Are you right with God? Are you right with God?
you think? What do you think? What do you think?
ght track? Am I on the right track? Am I on the right track?
I connect? Where can I connect? Where can I connect?
e do I look? Where do I look? Where do I look? 26
What is sin? What is sin? What is sin?
far away? Why do I feel so far away? Why do I feel so far away?



 DAY 4
Read Luke 22:24-27

In these verses Jesus was teaching the difference between what most people think of
as signs of greatness and what God thinks of as real greatness. What do you think the
main differences are?

DAY 5
Read Luke 22:24-27

o is Write
Jesus? downWho is Jesus?
three practical waysWho
you can isserve
Jesus?
in your local church.
Why Jesus? Why Jesus? Why Jesus?
I live now? How do I live now? How do I live now?
he choice? Have you made the choice? Have you made the choice
rom here? Where do I go from here? Where do I go from here?
hat mean? What does that mean? What does that mean?
with God? Are you right with God? Are you right with God?
you think? What do you think? What do you think?
ghtDAY 6
track? Am I on the right track? Am I on the right track?
Read Luke 24:36-43
I connect? Where can I connect? Where can I connect?
e do Look
I look? Where
at verses 37 anddo I look?
42. What was itWhere do Ithe
that changed look?
disciples’ meeting from fear
to joy? How does this apply today when Christians meet together in church?
What is sin? What is sin? What is sin?
far away? Why do I feel so far away? Why do I feel so far away?
an for me? What is God’s plan for me? What is God’s plan for me?
only way? Is Jesus the only way? Is Jesus the only way?
o is Jesus? Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus?
Why Jesus? Why Jesus? Why Jesus?
I liveDAY 7
now? How do I live now? How do I live now?
Read Luke 24:44-53 S
he choice? Have you made the choice? Have you made the choice
romWhy here? Where
do you think thedo I godidn’t
disciples from here?
become Where
miserable dowhen
again I goJesus
fromwenthere?
back
to heaven? (Verse 51)
hat mean? What does that mean? What does that mean?
with God? Are you right with God? Are you right with God?
you think? What do you think? What do you think?
ght track? Am I on the right track? Am I on the right track?
I connect? Where can I connect? Where can I connect?
e do I look? Where do I look? Where do I look? 27
What is sin? What is sin? What is sin?
far away? Why do I feel so far away? Why do I feel so far away?



 WEEK SIX:
USING GOD’S GIFTS | SERVICE
As Christians to serve God is a tremendous privilege. The ways we can serve
are almost limitless, each Christian's contribution is just as important as that
of someone else’s. Here are some things the Bible says:

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your
good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16)

“Do nothing out of sel sh ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility

value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each
of you to the interests of the others. In your relationships with one another,
have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:” (Philippians 2:3-5)

A natural response to salvation is wanting to serve God. God has gifted each
one of us is to be an important part of His body (His church), our outworking of
this is in whatever we do, we do it for Him.

We can serve God in our personal life, local church, and community
outreaches.

There are many areas in which Christians can be used by God. But whatever
your gifts and abilities, there are some areas in which we are called to share
with others.

Called to share by:

1. WITNESSING (Mark 15:15-16)
The power of your testimony is a wonderful tool to tell people about your
relationship with God and how God has changed your life forever.
Everyday there are opportunities to tell your friends, family, and those
you work or study with what has happened to you. Sometimes this will
be easy and sometimes dif cult, but Jesus has promised to be with us
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 when we do. Take the opportunity to invite friends to church and events
where they too can hear the good news about Jesus. Of course, you
won’t always know the answers to the questions they ask, but don’t let
that worry you. Those who have been Christians longer than you have
will be able to help you.

Above all, let others see what Jesus has done for you by the love you show
them and the way you live.

2. SHARING WHAT WE HAVE (Hebrews 13:16)

As a believer, everything you have has been given to you by God and so
belongs to Him. Set aside 10% of your income to give to the Lord as part
of your service, you can do this through giving/tithing at your church.

Remember we serve the Lord, the greatest reward of all will be to hear Jesus
Himself say one day: “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

MEMORY VERSE
“Do nothing out of sel sh ambition or vain
ATTITUDE IN SERVICE

conceit. Rather, in humility value others

above yourselves, not looking to your own
interests but each of you to the interests of
the others.”
Philippians 2:3-4

1. Write out the verse on a card and carry it with you.

2. Learn phrase by phrase, including the title and place in the Bible.
3. Review the verse each day.

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 WEEKLY WORK THROUGH:

DAY 1
Read Luke 12:35-40

When Jesus spoke about the servants being ready in the night, it was when most
people would be unwilling to serve. What do you think this teaches us about our
attitude towards serving Jesus?



o is Jesus? Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus?

Why Jesus? Why Jesus? Why Jesus?
I liveDAY
now?2
How do I live now? How do I live now?
he choice?
Read LukeHave
12:42-46you made the choice? Have you made the choice
rom here? Where do I go from here? Where do I go from here?
Write down one word that describes the manager who the master put in charge of
hat mean? What does that mean? What does that mean?
his servants.
with God? Are you right with God? Are you right with God?
you think? What do you think? What do you think?
ght track? Am I on the right track? Am I on the right track?
I connect? Where can I connect? Where can I connect?
e do DAY
I look?
3 Where do I look? Where do I look?
WhatReadis sin?
LukeWhat
19:1-10 is sin? What is sin?
far away? Why do I feel so far away? Why do I feel so far away?
When Jesus came to Zacchaeus’ home, Zacchaeus demonstrated his changed life by
an for me? money
returning Whatthat is he
God’s planIs for
had taken. thereme? What
a way you need is God’s plan
to demonstrate for
your life me?
onlyhasway? Is Jesus
been changed by the only way? Is Jesus the only way?
Jesus?

o is Jesus? Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus?

Why Jesus? Why Jesus? Why Jesus?
I live now? How do I live now? How do I live now? S
he choice? Have you made the choice? Have you made the choice
rom here? Where do I go from here? Where do I go from here?
hat mean? What does that mean? What does that mean?
with God? Are you right with God? Are you right with God?
you think? What do you think? What do you think?
ght track? Am I on the right track? Am I on the right track?
I connect? Where can I connect? Where can I connect?
e do I look? Where do I look? Where do I look? 30
What is sin? What is sin? What is sin?
far away? Why do I feel so far away? Why do I feel so far away?

 
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DAY
Read Luke 19:11-27

What do you think the main point of Jesus’ story is for you today?

DAY 5
Read Luke 22:1-4

o is Jesus? Who
What does is Jesus?
the incident Whohow
tell us about is Jesus?
Jesus sees our giving?
Why Jesus? Why Jesus? Why Jesus?
I live now? How do I live now? How do I live now?
he choice? Have you made the choice? Have you made the choice
rom here? Where do I go from here? Where do I go from here?
hat mean? What does that mean? What does that mean?
withDAYGod?6 Are you right with God? Are you right with God?
you think? What
Read Luke 14:15-24do you think? What do you think?

ght track?
How can Am
you beI like
onthe
the rightintrack?
servants Amtold?
the story Jesus I on the right track?
I connect? Where can I connect? Where can I connect?
e do I look? Where do I look? Where do I look?
What is sin? What is sin? What is sin?
far away? Why do I feel so far away? Why do I feel so far away?
an for me? What is God’s plan for me? What is God’s plan for me?
onlyDAY
way?7
Is Jesus the only way? Is Jesus the only way?
o is Jesus? Who
Read Luke is Jesus? Who is Jesus?
12:27-31
Why Jesus? Why Jesus? Why Jesus?
I liveWhat
now?do these verses tell us about how much our Heavenly Father cares for you?
How do I live now? How do I live now? S
he choice? Have you made the choice? Have you made the choice
rom here? Where do I go from here? Where do I go from here?
hat mean? What does that mean? What does that mean?
with God? Are you right with God? Are you right with God?
you think? What do you think? What do you think?
ght track? Am I on the right track? Am I on the right track?
I connect? Where can I connect? Where can I connect?
e do I look? Where do I look? Where do I look? 31
What is sin? What is sin? What is sin?
far away? Why do I feel so far away? Why do I feel so far away?

 WEEK SEVEN:
WAYS TO CONNECT @THE BARN.CO.ZA
GET PLUGGED IN
LIFE GROUPS:
Our Life-groups are small groups of fellow believers who do life together. Life-
groups support, encourage and grow in God together. Join a group today and
get connected to a family within the church family.
INTEREST GROUPS:
If you would like to get connected to our church regularly, why not join an
interest group?
MINISTRY GROUPS
We have ministry groups to help you grow, be supported and stay connected
that are catered to all life stages. Check out our website for men, women,
marriage, young adults ministries and so many more.
THE BARN YOUNG ADULTS:
We have a Young Adults ministry which caters for 24 -30 years old. Connect
with us through our website.
THE BARN STUDENTS
We have our Student ministry that meets every Tuesday night catering for
students in University from 19-24 years old. Come and connect with us as we
navigate life together.
THE BARN YOUTH:
We have Youth life groups happening every Tuesday, Youth programs on a
Friday night at the church, and Teen Church on a Sunday at 10 am. Come
through and join the vibe at any of our programs.
THE BARN KIDS:
The Barn Kids consists of 5 different groups: Kiddie Kingdom, Kids Club, Kids
Church, Ablaze and Anchored. These groups cater for any child between the
ages of 2 to 13 years old.
COURSES:
We run a variety of courses designed to help you grow spiritually. For more
information check out our website.
SUPPORT GROUPS:
If you are struggling in a speci c area we have support groups you can join.
Our Counselling House is also available to help with working through tough
situations.

Sign up for anything on our website:

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