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The First Steps in Faith

Following Christ Faithfully

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 CONTENT

Teacher's guide
Introduction to Christian Life
Step 1 Salvation
Step 2 Security
Step 3 Victory in Temptation
Step 4 Lord of all
Step 5 Living in the Spirit
Step 6 God speaks to me...

Step 7 Talking to God

Step 8 Daily Communion
Step 9 My Church

Step 10 Baptism and Lord's Supper

GUIDE OF
DISCIPLER

You are congratulations for accepting the challenge of 8. Try to make the student think
disciple a new believer using New Life practical implications for your life. Help him a
in Christ as your guide. The results of this find applications and specifics. The tasks
studies can produce eternal fruits. the boxes next to each lesson are
designed for this purpose. Use them.
2. Let the Bible always be your authority.
to answer the questions. The student must 9. Help the student develop the habit of prayer.
search for the biblical passages by yourself e Teach him yourself by praying with him.
search to respond based on what the Bible
says. Some new believers need a 10. É I need to understand that discipleship is very
brief guidance to find the passages but studying the lessons of New Life
in their Bibles. Christ. Discipleship involves a change
due for the disciple. This manual é
This manual can be used for many just a initial help. The student needs
different ways. In most cases, continuous help to seek changes in
They will study a lesson per week, encouraging your character, your way of thinking, your habits,
disciple to perform all tasks of cadalization. etc.

4. Be objective in meetings. 11. É of utmost importance that the disciple

adopt habits such as daily Bible reading,
5. Anime student a answering questions prayer and memorization of Bible verses.
in your own words. Avoid copying. At the beginning of each lesson, set aside a moment.
the words of your Bible. This to review the memorization verse
will help to understand the meaning of the texts previouslye ask how your studies are going
studied. daily biblical. One should not complain except
having fulfilled some of your tasks.
6. Avoid preaching to him. Use questions to But one must encourage doing them.
discover what the student understands e for
stimulate your participative involvement. 12. Be sensitive to what God is doing in life
of the disciple.Take time in each lesson to
7. Prepare well for each study. How answer any question you have e
Professor, you must be familiar with help him face problems in his life
o content and key ideas of each lesson. Your Guys, consider that sometimes it cannot be done.
preparation should include prayer for the studente answer all the lesson questions
a preparation of your healing. lack of time. In these cases, choose them.
most important questions to discuss .

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 Welcome to the family of God
By trusting in Jesus, you begin a new life, an adventure with
Christ. This material seeks to guide you on what the Bible says about the Christian life.
Growing in Christ is a process. Each day we must feed ourselves and walk.
with Christ. The more time we dedicate to our new relationship with Christ,
the faster we get there à maturity.

Summary of how to walk with Christ

Read the Bible every day to know Christ better
2. Converse with God every day through prayer.
3. Allow God to control your life, submitting to His gentle will.
4. Speak about Jesus to others.
5. Seek communion with other believers in a church where Christ is preached.
Look for one or two believers with whom you can pray and talk.
sometimes about successes and failures.
7. Demonstrate your new life through your love and interest in others.

BIBLE
Joshua 1:8

A Life Centered on Christ

We can represent Christian life witho CHURCH
CHRIST
TESTIMONY
format of a cross. Christ is the center of Hebrews 10:24-25
I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Matthew 4:19
our new life. We live in submission
to her. The vertical line represents our
relationship with God through the Bible e
of affection. The horizontal line represents
our relationship with others. We seek
communion with the believers in the church and the
that are not believers in Christ, we should
to testify to them of Christ. PRAYER
Filipenses4:6-7

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 Step 1
Salvation

TO DECIDE
I will always firm my steps in
A PAST LIFE Christ!
1. According to Ephesians 2:1, what was our condition before Christ gave us... a
Eternal life?
Notes
2. According to Romans 3:23, have all sinned? Yes ❏No❏

So: What was our condition before Christ saved us?

3. The Bible says that we were condemned. Why? (John 3:18)

A GOD TREATMENT

4. Ephesians 2:4-5 As it is written a God?

5. Second step: What did God do for us?

6. According to Romans 5:8: How does God show us His love?

7. Read Ephesians 2:8-9. God decided that salvation is not by works (v.9).
In which works do people trust that they will be saved?

We are saved by through the . v.8

Grace means "unmerited favor." In other words, God gave us a gift.
salvation. Even if we did not deserve it.

9. In whom must we have faith in order to be children of God?

(Galatians 3:26)

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 10. Say in your own words what it means to have faith in Christ.
TO GROW

Memorize
A NEW LIFE
Because of Grace
sauce, spirit
dafé 11. But what purpose did Jesus come for? John 10:10
and this does not come to you;

é God does not come

the works for what
no one boasts. 12. What does God offer to those who receive Jesus? John 1:12

For you are saved by

Grace, through faith, this
I don't come to you, gift of 13. According to John 5:24: What happens to those who receive Jesus?
é
God; not porobras, for
nobody's glory
NVI
According to Ephesians 2:10, why are we created in Christ?

Note that we are not saved by works but by good works.

15. Read 2 Corinthians 5:17 Being "in Christ" means having accepted Him as

16. Second part of vs. 17 speaks of life change. Give some

examples of:

PastLife:

NewLife:

SUMMARY

In your own words, summarize the content of the study.

1 How my life was without Christ

2. What Jesus did for me

?

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3. How should the new life that God has given be shown in daily life?

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 Step 2
Security

TO THANK
GOD GIVES ME SECURITY
According to John 10:28-29 you
1. Read Romans 8:38-39. Once we have accepted Christ, there is it is in the hands of Jesus Christ e
in turn in the hand of the Father.
Is there any way to separate us from the love of God?
Imagine how protected it is.
your life between these hands!
Read John 10:27-29 and answer the following questions:
One can rightly say that
no one will be able to snatch it away from you

2. O What does Jesus offer us? (v.28) from there.

3. Who dieda eternal life?(v.28)

Can something é endless?

O the verb tense 'to give' is present. This indicates that we already have
eternal life. Eternal life does not begin when we die, but a
parting from the moment we accepted Christ as our savior
people.

5.When will we perish? (v.28)

Is there a possibility that someone can separate us from Christ? v.28

PARAMEDITATE

7. Could anyone snatch us out of our Father's hand? v. 29 To sin means to do, to speak
think of something against one's will
of God. Although Godme
love, he gets upset with me
Agoraleia Ephesians 1:13-14 answer the following questions: sin.

Think and write down two reasons

8. What is the work that God has done in us? (v.13) through which do you consider that
the Christian must avoid sin:

9. When are we sealed? (v.13) 1.

God gave us the Holy Spirit as a guarantee ('seal') of what is to come.
we belong until the coming of Christ to us.

2.

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 10. Read 1 John 5:11-12. Do you have eternal life?

Notes How can we know if we have eternal life ora not?

GOD GAVE ME A WARNING

11. We saw in Romans 8: 38-39 that God sees us with eyes of love. r.
But now that I am saved, why should I not play with sin?
Read Romans 6:1-2

Read Hebrews 12:5-10 and answer the following questions:

12. God is gentle. Why does He discipline me? (v.6)

13. Why does God discipline me? (v.10)

GOD GAVE ME AN ALTERNATIVE

John 10:27-28 It is not God's desire for you to sin. But as human beings, we
we are, we are subjected to temptation. This means that we still have struggle.
My sheep hear against sin.
my voice, and I know them,
e they mess with us; e dou-
eternal life, e never What happens when you sin? You do not lose salvation. But
have to perish, e nobody loses the communion with God. God, as the loving Father He is, gives
o
took my Escape temptation ise also the way we should approach Him.
hands.
if we sin. We will study this better in Step 3
My sheep listen
my voice; I recognize it,
e they follow us. I love them
give eternal life, they e TO DEEPEN
they will never perish; no one
will be able to tear away my girl

hand. Read 1 Corinthians 3:11-15.

Tthe Christian will be judged. Not to know if he is saved, but rather

prove your works. If they are pleasing to God, you will receive a
reward. If they haven't, they will lose the special reward.
The prize is not salvation, for they already have it, according to o v.15).

VWill you have these rrewards or will you be saved only by penalties?
 Step 3
Victory in Temptation

IN THE FIGHT
DEEPEN

A The Bible says that God is not the one who tempts us (James 1:13). Tall the attempted ones but this
doesn't mean we have to fall
sinned. There are three truths in
So who are our spiritual enemies? 1 Corinthians 10:13:

Second IagoT 4:4 1. É normal feeling, but é

possible to overcome it.

Galatians 5:17
God sets limits to temptations;
We can resist them.
3. According to 1 Peter 5:8
3. In the face of each temptation, God
How can we respond to each enemy? it always gives an exit.

4. Aomundo: Romans 12:2

5. A the sinful nature (of the flesh): Galatians 5:16

6. Aodiabo: (James 4:7)

THERE IS VICTORY

7.Who é greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world? (1 John 4:4)

8.Who lives in the believer? (1 Corinthians 3:16)

9.Who gave us victory?

a (1 Corinthians 15:57)
God is in the believer. He gives us the resources to win in this struggle.
So, to avoid falling into temptation: What should we do? TO REAFFIRM

The Christian can overcome temptations.

10. Second Psalm 119:11 from your spiritual enemies.
Could you recall a case
Matthew 26:41 recently attempted
and won with the help of God?
12. Second Proverbs 4:14-15

Second 2 Timothy 2:22

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PARACORRECT
14. According to 1 John 1:8 Would there be believers who never sin?
I have to confess my sin a
God (Psalm 32:5). I will acknowledge my sin
in which this is not enough.

When sinning, the communion between God and the believer is broken.
If I have my sin
affected another person, I must God is not happy, and despite loving, He will not listen.
find her and ask for forgiveness your supplications as long as you do not confess your sin.
also. (James 5:16;
Matthew 5:23-24) 15. What should we do to be forgiven? (read 1 John 1:9)
Apostle John
How can I be good with
God, whom I do not see, if I am
How should I confess?
bad with my neighbor, whom
Do you see?
To confess is not only to say 'I sinned'.
True confession requires several things:
TO DO
Be sincere.
This week ask God b. To be regretful (to wish not to commit the sin again).
in prayer for some friend,
your companion or neighbor c. Be specific (tell God specifically what it consists of)
needs to know Jesus Christ. sin).
immediately. Not only do I realize that I have sinned, I must
. confess
This week I will pray for: Otherwise, I will be subject to falling into more sin.
Do it with humility (ask for forgiveness from the people you turned to)
affected by my sin
f. Accept forgiveness. We should not incriminate ourselves for sins already
confessed. If God has forgiven us, we must accept His forgiveness.
1 John 1:9 e thank you for that.

We will confess our sins

sins, He is faithful and just to
we forgive our sins e us 16. According to 1 John 1:9, what happens when I confess my sin?
purify from all injustice.
RC a.

We will confess our

b.
sins, He is faithful and just to
forgive us our sins
and cleanse us from all
summary
injustice.
1 Who are our spiritual enemies?

2.What courses do we have to take to overcome them?

3. If we sin, what should we do to be forgiven?

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Lord of All

WHO É O MY LORD?
TO EXAMINE
One of the most commonly used titles to refer to Christ is 'LORD'. There are many things that not
Although the world today lives in rebellion against God, one day we represent badly in itself, but
every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ they can take the place chees
he is the Lord. (Philippians 2:10-11). Christ should occupy our
lives.

What does the expression mean: Jesus Christ is the Lord of mine Mark below obstacles
for the work of Christ in his
life? life

2. What is the right that Jesus has over my life? Belongings ❏ Friends
❏ Ambitions ❏ Twork
For in him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers❏or Entertainment
authorities— all things were created through him and for him.
❏ Habits
❏ Character ❏ Family
2 Corinthians 5:15 ❏ Others

A Who does my life belong to now?

MYANSWER

3. If Christ is my Lord, how should I respond to Him according to...

2 2 Corinthians 5:15

4. Read Galatians 2:20. This verse gives a summary of the most essential.
Christian life. Explain the following sentence: PARETHINK

...I live, not I, but Christ lives in me What specific areas are needed
delivered on control of
Christ?

To be "crucified with Christ" means that my past life

died, or was left behind. Now I have new life in Christ, with
power to overcome sin.

5. How should I live this new life in Christ? See the second part of
Galatians 2:20.

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OVERCOMING FEAR 6. Write a good way to know if Christ is my Lord.

Are you afraid to deliver your

life? Luke 6:46
entirely a Christ?

Here are some reasons for 7. Why is it so necessary to surrender control of my life to Christ?
which people are afraid
to deliver a Jesus.
✓ I cannot serve two masters. É I need to decide if I serve God or not.
Serve one master. I cannot be well with both (Luke 16:13).
Mark the reasons that affect
a you:
✓ Without Jesus in control of my life, I am a slave to sin.
❏ Maybe Christ doesn't understand (Romans 6:16).
my problems.
❏ Maybe Christ commands
✓ One day I will have to present myself before the tribunal of Christ e
account for our actions. (2 Corinthians 5:10).
do something that I cannot
to fulfill.
❏ Maybe Christ does not me
allows to marry witha
WHO IS MORE SUITED TO CONTROL MY LIFE?
person who will make me happy.
❏ Maybe God will take me I Jesus
friends and my fun. Who always wishes the best for my life? ❏ ❏
❏ Maybe I really can't Who knows what is best for my life? ❏ ❏
fulfill my commitment. Who can do the best for my life? ❏ ❏
Now read 1 Peter 5:6-7.

In light of this passage, you

I believe there is a basis for this.
O WHAT SHOULD I DELIVER TO CHRIST?
Fears? Yes ❏ No ❏
8. Some areas of my life that I should surrender
a Jesus:
Memorize Galatians Romans 12:1
I am already crucified with Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Christ; I live, not I anymore,
but Christ lives in me; and a
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.
life that now I live in the flesh
vivo-ana faith of the Son of
God, who surrendered himselfa yes 2 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.
mesmopor mim

Crucified with Christ.

So, I am no longer me who
A DAILY DELIVERY A CHRIST
live, but Christ lives in
the life I now live
in the body, alive-calls faith Romans 12:1 exhorts us to offer our bodies to Christ.
Son of God, who loved me The following prayer can serve as a model for this.
and he delivered himself for me. daily delivery.

Lord, I surrender myself to You.

Take in all that I think.
Take me, look at what I see.
Take my ears or what I hear.
Take my lips and what I say.
Take my heart and see my attitudes.
Tomaminhas, what do I do?
Take my feet, wherever I go.
Take my body, for it is your temple.
Fill me with your Holy Spirit.
I want to obey you, only to do your will.

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 Step 5
Vsell spirit

A INITIAL WORK OF THE SPIRIT OF HOLY

PARADESCOVER
Upon ascending to the Father in heaven, Christ Jesus sent the Holy Spirit.
Truth) to testify about him. But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me.
According to 1 Corinthians 6:11
Who is the Holy Spirit?
According to John 16:8-9What work does the Holy Spirit do?
nonbeliever?

2. The Spirit causes to be born again anyone who accepts Christ. John 3:3-8
But Peter said, 'Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land? While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? Why is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to man but to God.'

What does "being born again" mean to you?

We have seen what the Spirit does in believers. What is there at the moment of
accept Christ? Here are the questions a to follow

3. According to Ephesians 1:13 What happens when someone hears and believes in it

Gospel?

Being "sealed" with the Spirit means that the new believer is secure.
from God as soon as one believes.
OVERTHINKING
4. According to 1 Corinthians 3:16 The Christian is the temple of God and the Spirit
Saint in her. This means that the Spirit lives reallye Knowing that our body é
permanently non-Christian. temple of the Spirit of God,
how we should keep ourselves
body?
INITIAL SUMMARY OF THE SPIRIT:
✓ Conviction of sin ✓ Seal forever
✓ Born again ✓ We live in our body
✓ Baptized in the Body of Christ

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 A CONTINUED WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Notes 5. What Christ promised regarding spiritual knowledge
second
John 14:26

What joy to know that the same Spirit of Christ teaches us!

6. Although we are Christians, we are fragile. What does the Holy Spirit do?
Help us with Romans
r, 8:26-27?

Romans 8:14 says that the Spirit guides the Christian. To be guided by
Holy Spirit we must:

According to Ephesians 5:18

Galatians 5:16

Being filled with the Spirit or walking in the Spirit means that the Christian
é controlled guided by him. This is seen in the aforementioned.
Galatians 5:22-23.

HOW TO BE A PIN SPIRIT?

✓ When realizing that you have sinned, confess.

a
God. Do not wait to accumulate sin.
(1 John 1:9). Furthermore, it is necessary
to accept by faith the forgiveness that God gave
offers.

✓ Present yourself to God. Allow Him to control your life.

submitting to His will (Romans 6:13).
See the prayer at the end of the previous lesson. r.

✓ By faith, receive tenderness from the Holy Spirit, that is, believe.
He is controlling you. Start acting and living accordingly.
with sauce.

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 Step 6
God speaks to me

O WHAT IS THE BIBLE?

What does 2 Timothy
T 3:16 say about the origin of the Bible?
Notes

In your opinion, what does 'inspired' mean?

This verse says that " the Scriptures are inspired by God

Could there be some error in the Bible?

2. How to differentiate the Bible from other books? Hebrews 4:12

3. Explain how the Bible can serve as a sword in your life (Hebrews 4:12)

O PURPOSE OF THE BIBLE

4. The Bible nourishes us spiritually (1 Peter 2:2).

How does it compare
é to the Bible?
a
What happens to the Christian who stops reading the Bible?

5. The Bible guides daily life (Psalm 119:105).

What is the Bible compared to?

What does a lamp serve for?

We live in a time of confusion. There are many 'masters', churches e

friendswho want to advise us. How do we know who has the
True? God gave us the Bible precisely for this, to illuminate.
our minds helpe us evaluate the advice given to us.

6. Is the Bible the final authority in your life? Read Acts 17:10-11
What custom of the believers in Berea can we imitate?

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 7. The Bible helps to not sin (Psalm 119:11). What does it mean to "have
PARAMEDITATE
Joshua 1:8
saved a Wordheart?
to meditate
naBiblioedia
and at night, or
be, in all o The Bible helps to believe. Read 2 3:16-17. A The Bible is useful for:
Timóteo
time. ,
Read the Bible daily e copy ,
a verse on a paper
keep in the pocket, in the wallet
to refute/reprimand: It means to show the sinner their error. o
or in a visible place (refrigerator) offering support to do what is right with love in Christ.
to be able to go over several times Whoever wishes to be guided by the Bible will be entirely prepared.
during o day.
(equipped) for every good work (v. 17).
Upon meditating on this verse,
ask yourself: Be careful when someone says that the Bible is not enough. e
What does God want from me I wanted to add dreams and revelations. The Bible
é completely
to teach? enough to guide you in Christian life!
How should I put emphasis?
this passage is in my 9. Is it hard to have faith sometimes? What is the way to increase our faith?
life?

YOUR CONTENT: It is a collection of 66 books divided into two parts.

ANTIGOTESTAMENTO THE NEW TESTAMENT
39Books 27Books
A Law (Genesis to Deuteronomy) Life of Christ (4 Evangelists)
History of Israel (Joshua to Esther) Growth of the Church (Acts)
Poetry (Job aCantares) Teachings (The Epistles)
Prophecy (Isaiaha Malachi Prophecy (Revelation)

HOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE BIBLE?

Memorize 2 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

Listen to her: Gather in a church where they faithfully teach the Word.
All Escritura divine of God. (Revelation 1:3)
inspired éprofitable for
teach, to stop arguing, for Are you studying it: Are you reading your Bible daily? Write it down in a notebook. o
correct, to instruct What you learn from daily Bible reading (See Appendix 4).
justice, so that man
É It is good to start with the books of John, Acts, 1 John, and Romans.
of God is perfect, e
perfectly instructed to Meditate on it: See 'FOR MEDITATING' in the box to the side.
all good work.
Memorize: Select a verse to memorize the Catholic faith.
All Scripture is inspired É it is very important to complete this task because once you have
For God is useful for teaching,
The memorized verse will be kept in your mind to use it.
for apprehension, for a
nofuturo.
correction for instruction in
justice, so that man
God is suitable e fully Obey her: Read TIago 1:22 and summarize in your own words. o
prepared for everything good thought of this verse:
work.

What did Ezra do with the Scriptures? Ezra 7:10 Point out three things:
1.
2.
3.

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 Step 7
Talking to God

O WHAT IS PRAYER?

To pray is to communicate with God. É as simple and natural as speaking common

Friend. We can talk to God with complete confidence and about any topic.
Prayer is an intimate communication with Him.

1. O thatGodinvitesus a Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.

Praying is a way to express oneself with frankness about everything that is. Notes
heart to a friend who listens to you with great interest.
.
As God promises ranswer a
prayer?

2. Prayer is a means of protecting ourselves. What advice did Jesus give?

to his disciples so that they would not fall into temptation? Matthew 26:41

3. What dangers should we avoid in prayer?

Matthew 6:5

Matthew 6:7

HOW SHOULD WE PRAY?

4. The Psalms give many reasons to pray to God.

For example, what reasons does Psalm 106:1 give us to pray to God?

5. Instead of living worried, what should we do? Philippians 4:6

6. According to Philippians 4:6, with what attitude should one pray to God?

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 When we pray giving thanks to God, we are expressing faith in the answer.
FOR DO. that He gives to the petitions. For this reason, verse 7 says that the Christian can

1 Timoteo2:1 commands us to pray to experiment in your heart when leaving your burdens
for all people. You hands of someone completely capable of helping you.
remember prayer requests of
other people for whom you must
With what attitude should we approach God according to Hebrews 4:16?
to pray?

Make a prayer list in

notebook.
To discuss: In your opinion, 'What is the reason for the level of trust?'
Your list could include the in God?
following categories:
✓ Relatives 8. O What does 'pray without ceasing' mean? (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
✓ Friends
✓ Brothers nafé
✓ Servants of God
seupastor Praying all the time means we can pray anywhere, like
✓ Governors of your for example: At work, traveling, etc.?
country and community
✓ People who have you
causadodano Your prayer should include:
✓ People you wish
win for Christ
Confession of sins so that one does not get lost a
✓ Your goals of
personal growth communion with God.
Worship God for who He is.
Petitions for personal needs and intercession for others.
Thanksgiving for what God has done. Do not be discouraged.
grateful. Express gratitude.

9. According to John 14:13, we must ask in the name of whom?

10. What more do we learn about prayer in the following passages:

Psalm 66:18
Philippians 4:6-7

Do not be anxious about

nothing; rather the
your petitions be in
all known beforehand
God, by prayer e supplications
with thanksgiving. E a peace Matthew 21:22
of God, who exceeds everything
understanding, will keep the
What does the first part of Ephesians 3:20 say that encourages you to pray?
your hearts and your
sentiments in Christ
Jesus.

Do not be anxious
for no reason, but
in everything, by prayere
supplications, and with action of

thanks, present your

I ask God. E the peace of
God, who exceeds all
understanding, will guard
o
heart and I love you
in Christ Jesus. NIV

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 Step 8
In Daily Communion

O WHAT IS DEVOTIONAL TIME?

PARATHINK
É daily moment with God. It must be daily because it requires time.
to develop your relationship with Him. Maturity does not come in an instant, Hebrews 4:12 compares the Bible
with a "two-edged sword"
yes, cultivating it day after day. gums.
Tomorrow, you will hear my voice, ó Sir;
In the morning I will present my request to you, and I will wait expectantly... Psalm sometimes,
5:3 the reading us
uncomfortable because it penetrates

Devotional time can be called 'quiet hour' because it is a our lives to show -
I know that we are, and what
time to wait before God, so that He may speak to us through His Word,
we need to correct.
and then answer rejoicing.
Have you ever given thanksa
ITS IMPORTANCE God for this characteristic
so necessary of the Sacred
Writings?
What importance does devotional time have?

Joshua 1:8 ________________________

________________________
Psalm 63:1 ________________________
Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.

Would you say that a daily meeting with God is a necessity or just?
Are you going to ask about time?

WHEN E WHERE TO DO YOUR DEVOTIONAL?

The best time to work is in the morning. This allows you to start the day.
God. Men like David and Christ set aside a special time for the
morning (Psalm 5:2 and Mark 1:35).

Obviously, this means that you will have to get up earlier than you are.
used to. But it's worth it. One should seek a quiet place where
spend this time uninterrupted. Sometimes, to seek this
privacy, it is necessary to get up before everyone else, close the doors of your
fourth or go to the backyard.

Right now, set a time and a place for your devotional.

Time: You will rise me:
Place:

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 O WHAT NEEDS TO BE INCLUDED IN YOUR DEVOTIONAL TIME?
PLANODE
BIBLICAL READINGS
Preparation of your heart:
We suggest starting your reading.
in the New Testament. Read With what attitude should one present oneself before God?
daily a book until Psalm 139:23-24
finish it. We suggest that
start reading the books of the Bible Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.
in the following order of the New
O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you and watch.
Will.
Hebrews 4:16

Studying the Word of God

John 5:39 commands us to study the Scriptures thoroughly. This implies not only
I am reading. I am also studying with the purpose of discovering what
God wants to communicater.

To begin, study short passages (no more than one chapter).

Perhaps it is better to read a short passage several times than to
read many chapters at once. This way you can analyze well r.

How to Study the Bible

Passage:

O What catches your attention

a in this passage?

Joshua 1:8
Don't part from your mouth
the book of this law; before,
e
midnight meditated, for
be careful to do
according to all that is in it
it is written; because, then,
What's the main idea?
you will make prosper
o yours
roadway, then, prudent -
you will conduct yourself.

Don't forget to speak

words of this Book of the Law
e
meditation pillows of day and What does this mean in my life? What does God want me to do?
night, so that you fulfill
today?
truly all that is in it
It is written. Only then the

your paths will prosper

e you will be successful.

NVI

Consider the following questions, as they will help you make better use.
Is there an order to obey?
Is there an example to follow?

Is there a sin to avoid?

Is there a promise to take office?

✎ Buy a notebook today to use in your devotional time.

Use the method from the above table when studying your Bible, taking notes.
suspensions in the notebook

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PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS
Prayer
1. Separate the time
necessary for you
Now referring to the studied biblical passage. Talk to God
devotional. Do not have commenting that you understood this passage. Include it in your
press prayer
2. Prioritize yourself
daily encounter with God. ✓ Confession upon realizing all the impurity in your life.
Do not let any be missing ✓ Worship for who God is (the Psalms can help enrich)
day. However, if they fail adoration).
day, do not get discouraged. Do not ✓ Pray for the requests on your prayer list.
let it be missing the next day. ✓ Thanksgiving for what God has given to you.
3. Try to read a chapter
diary. Sometimes, it is better Sing to the Lord
read less to study
better . The music lifts your spirit and helps create an environment of
adoration in your devotional time. Sing or listen to praises
4. Mark your Bible,
underlining verses
and hymns regularly, not just in the moment of devotion, but
keys to find them during the day. Ephesians 5:19 If you prefer, you can sing while playing.
after.
Put into practice what you learned
5. Rewrite some
verses with yours
own words for TJames 1:22 warns us to be 'doers of the word, not merely
understand better. listeners. Reading the Bible and applying it in your life is like looking in a mirror.
mirror and go out without washing your face. It would not make sense to read the Bible if not.
If it's difficult
concentration, read aloud is willing to submit to what he/she says.
high or standing. Don't do it
your meditation on the bed, Meditatee Memorize
to avoid falling asleep
as you meditate. Request. Copy a verse from the passage read on a piece of paper.
to Godconcentration. meditate throughout the day. Try to memorize. This way
7. Have a notebook for God will help you resist sin.
record the results of
your biblical study
prayer requests, etc.

REVIEWING: A SIMPLE PLAN FOR YOUR TIME WITH GOD

Prepare security . 4. Sing to the Lord:
Do a self-examination. Sing an anthem. The music will uplift you.
Confess your sin. spirit and will help you to speak with God.
Request understanding.
5. Apply what you learned.
2. Study the Bible, noting:
What will you do today to put into practice?
What impressed you the most? softness?
What is the main idea?
What does it mean for your life? 6.Meditate e memorize
3. Pray to the Lord: After reading, choose a verse to
that can meditate and memorize. Point it out
✓ Or referring to the studied passage,
Commenting with God. I put it in a notebook or on a paper to
✓ Confess your sin to God. take it with you during o day.
✓ Praise and worship God for who He is.
✓ Use your prayer request list.
✓ Thank God for what He has done.

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 Step 9
MyChurch
.

What is the Church?

Christ said that He would build His church, and we have the firm conviction of that.
True. The church is the community of those who have been redeemed by the blood.
Of Christ on the Cross. His Body.

1. What is the church compared to? 1 Cor. 12:27 ________________________

_____________________________________________________________
2. Who makes up this body (the church)? PARADESCOVER

The church is made up of all believers in Jesus Christ, those who God gives each believer a
for we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body. (1 Cor. 12:13) spiritual home. Romans 12,
And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,
they speak of the dreams.
3. What does God give to the members of the church? Romans 12:4-8
______________________________________________________________ For example, some of the
The mentioned gifts are:

Service
4. Who is the head of the church? Ephesians 4:15 ___________________________ Teaching
Exhortation Faith
According to Ephesians 1:12, what is the purpose of the church? Contribution Wisdom
Evangelism Pastorate
_____________________________________________________________ Mercy Administration
What is the mission of the church? Matthew 28:18-20_____________________ Do you know what they are?
dons?

If your answer is no, then

The LOCAL CHURCH could you know
praying, serving in the church and
asking
to the brothers who say that
The local church is a group of born-again people, baptized and skills observe
organized to glorify God, build each other up, and proclaim
you.
o Gospel.
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 7. Read Hebrews 10:24-25. What does the phrase 'to stimulate us to love'
e mean?
FOR
THINK asgoodasnew
Make a list of pretexts that
some people use paranão
go to the hearings.
A Does the Bible teach that a believer should participate in a local church?
YesNoWhy?
❏ ❏

8. What other things did the believers in the church of Jerusalem do together?
Acts 2:42
What is the real reason for it?
which brothers stop going
to the worship services? Hebrews 10:25
9. By becoming a member of the church, you must help it. How could you do that?
help your church?

Galatians 6:2
Galatians 6:10

to intercede 1 Pedro 4:10

Make a list of the leaders 2 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
your church and pray every day
week for them.

In 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-7, the Bible establishes requirements.

for the leaders who govern the church. Read these passages.
Even if you do not yet think about being a leader, every Christian must
to aspire to the characteristics mentioned in these verses.

10. Since the leaders are called by the Lord, what should be the attitude
Hebrews 10:24-25 correct for them?
Let's consider ourselves 1 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to recognize those who labor among you and preside over you in the Lord and admonish you; and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.
others, to stimulate ourselves
à charity and good deeds
not leaving our
a Hebrews 13:17
congregation, as é costume
from some; before,
warning us
others; e just as much as 11. Talk about one of the responsibilities of the church toward its members.
hunting is approaching
thatDay". RC Galatians 6:1-2

Let's reconsider a safe place

others to encourage us
to love and good works. 12. When correcting a wayward brother, with what attitude should you do it?
Let us not fail to unite
as church, according to
o costume of some, but
let's encourage ourselves
us to each other, even more
The church, being a family, has the responsibility to look after the well-being.
when you see each other
“Approaching Day.” NVI to be among its members. There are times when discipline is necessary
to preserve the testimony and the purity of the church. É an act of love e
concern for the church members. Discipline is one of the things
that God uses "to stimulate us to love and good works."

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 A guide to prepare your personal testimony
1. "Before receiving Christ, I lived and thought like this..."

What was your life like before meeting Jesus?

Include both the good aspects (for example, the desire for improvement, for education, for concern for others, the
work, etc.) as the bad aspects (selfishness, inferiority complex, anxiety for solutions, strong genius
Moreover, greed, etc.). Be honest and avoid "decorations or exaggerations" just to make your testimony more dramatic.
Try to be as interesting as possible.

So I received a Jesus...
How did you receive Jesus Christ? It should include what you understood at the moment of receiving Christ (the plan of salvation).
clear and objective), what was your action.

Can you explain where and with whom you accepted Christ? Describe the feeling, but emphasize the authority.
biblical (example: "Guilherme shared with me what the Bible says.")

3. "After accepting a Christ...

How has your life changed after accepting Christ? Mention two or three personal benefits of being a Christian.

Additional suggestions
1. Prepare your testimony to present it casually, as if you were conversing. Avoid poetic phrases. Use a
easy, common vocabulary.
Share, don't preach.
3. Avoid religious words and phrases. Use your normal vocabulary.

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 Step 11
Baptism and Communion
of the Lord

THE BAPTISM

1. Before ascending to the Father in heaven, Jesus instructed to make disciples of FOR REFLECTION
all nations. According to Matthew 28:19-20, when someone becomes
disciple of Christ, what should the next step be? Read Romans 6:1-4.
at first sight, this passage
it seems to talk about baptism
water. Without a doubt, here
actually the word
O Baptism is not optional, but a mandate to be obeyed. baptism to talk about our
cadacreek. identification with Christ.

2. Baptism is not a requirement for salvation, but rather the result of it. Upon accepting the Cristonos
I am already saved. In the case of the Philippian jailer, what is the only requirement? we identify with Him in His
death, your grave is yours
for salvation? Acts 16:30-31 resurrection. Thus, in
In Christ, we are new creations.

Baptism in water symbolizes

How did the jailer and his family give testimony of their faith? Acts 16:33 a transformation
it happened at the moment of
our salvation.

Verse 33 indicates that the whole family believed, not just the jailer. First, to Downward water symbolizes
our identification with Christ
to be saved, they believed. Then, they were baptized to bear witness to their faith.
in his death burial.
The rising of the water symbolizes
With baptism, we publicly give testimony that we are already saved. our resurrection for a
new life
3. According to Acts 2:41, after receiving the word (the Gospel),
they were And about three thousand joined the church.
people in a soda. TO OBEY

Baptism was the way to identify with the church in Jerusalem. If you have already accepted Christ,
participating in your activities, such as preaching, communion,
a is obeying it being
the supper and the prayer (v. 42). In the same way, we, to be baptized, we baptism?
we publicly identified with the local church. Yes ❏ No ❏

If you haven't been baptized, speak today.

Some have misconceptions about baptism. with the pastor of your church
to mark the due date
Therefore, it is important to know that:
baptism.
Baptism does not save us.
2. Neither, a step towards salvation. É a testimony
public of what we are.
Baptism does not make us more holy, it only motivates us to live.
emsantidade.

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 A HOLY COMMUNION
Notes
The Last Supper was instituted by Lord Jesus Christ on the night he was
betrayed, as a sign of the commitment of the new pact is sacred and special.
But it is not a sacrament or something magical.

4. Please read 1 Corinthians 11:23-26. According to verse 26,

What do we announce? .
When?

5. What does it mean to do this 'in remembrance of me'? v.24-25

This passage teaches us the meaning of the Holy Supper. É ummemorial

of the work of Christ, his sacrifice on the cross for us and his second coming.

6. According to verses 24 and 25, what do the bread and the cup symbolize?

O bread

The Chalice

7. Now, read 1 Corinthians 11:27-31. Verse 28 says that before

to participate in the supper, each one must examine themselves. For you,
What does station mean?

1 Corinthians 10:16-17 emphasizes another aspect of the Lord's Supper

é that
a communion.É a moment of communion with Christ and with our
Nafe brothers.

What does it mean to have communion?

Memorize Matthew 28:19

Therefore, go, teach

all nations, baptizing-
in the name of the Father, Amen

Son, and of the Holy Spirit

RC

Therefore, go and do
disciples of all
nations, baptizing them in
in the name of the Father and of the Son
e
of the Holy Spirit

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