Lesson 1: God's Word - Discipleship Training

God's Word: the foundation

⏱ Estimated study time: 1 - 2 hours

Look up the texts below and answer the questions.

Reading: Read John 1 in its entirety. Write down what touches you the most.

Tip: use the Start of the Day poster to begin each morning with God's Word!

Take out your physical Bible! Look up the texts and underline them.

Or read online in the World English Bible.

Question 1: Name the four things for which Scripture is profitable. (2 Tim. 3:16)

Question 2: By whom were the writers of God's Word moved? (2 Pet. 1:20-21)

Question 3: How long does God's Word stand firm and where? (Ps. 119:89)

Question 4: What should newborn children in the faith long for? (1 Pet. 2:2)

Question 5: What does man not live by alone, and what else does he need? (Matt. 4:4)

Question 6: With what does Job compare God's words? (Job 23:12)

Question 7: How does a young man keep his path pure? (Ps. 119:9)

Question 8: Why did the psalmist treasure God's Word in his heart? (Ps. 119:11)

Question 9: Why are the young men strong and have they overcome the evil one? (1 John 2:14)

Question 10: What weapon did Jesus use against the devil? (Matt. 4:7, 10)

Question 11: What does Paul call God's Word in the armor? (Eph. 6:17)

Question 12: With what does the psalmist compare God's Word? (Ps. 119:105)

Question 13: What are God's words to those who find them? Name two things. (Prov. 4:20-22)

Question 14: What did God send out to heal His people? (Ps. 107:20)

Question 15: With what does Christ cleanse His church? (Eph. 5:26)

Question 16: What did Jesus call God's Word in His prayer? (John 17:17)

Question 17: Who loves Jesus? (John 14:21)

Question 18: What does God grant us through His promises? (2 Pet. 1:4)

Learn these three texts by heart:

2 Tim. 3:16-17 — Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, that each person who belongs to God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Ps. 119:105 — Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.
Ps. 119:9 — How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.