THE CHRISTIAN WORKER BIBLE STUDY SERIES

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1 THE CHRISTIAN WORKER BIBLE STUDY SERIES Presented by: Introductory Study Number One Name Date Score

2 THE CHRISTIAN WORKER BIBLE STUDY SERIES In offering the Christian Worker Bible Study Series, we desire to meet the need of those who want to become more acquainted with the Bible. During your time of study we pray that your life will be focused on eternal things and that your purpose for living will become more clear. For some it will be a new beginning, and for others it will a time of renewal and refreshing. This study is basically designed for individual study; however, group study is also encouraged. Many times a deeper search is made into the Bible as several are studying together. The only additional text used is the Bible. Each study contains questions along with blank spaces for your written answer. Comments are added both to clarify and to stimulate interest. The Introductory workbook should be studied first in order to better grasp the full potential of the studies that follow. A small donation is requested for each study to cover basic costs. SUGGESTIONS FOR STUDY: Only your Bible is needed to complete this study. (Note: Additional Bible versions often give you greater insight.) Pray before you begin and ask the Lord to enlighten your spiritual understanding. Read the question carefully and then read the Bible text at least twice. (Reading the text aloud is of great value.) Set aside a specific scheduled time if possible, and work on your study daily. If you lay it aside for too long, you will lose the flow and continuity of the lesson. As you complete each lesson or chapter, mentally summarize what you have just learned. Other helps such as commentaries or devotional books can add greater depth to your studies. A DEFINITE PRINCIPLE IS INVOLVED IN STUDYING GOD S WORD. THE BENEFITS RECEIVED ARE DIRECTLY PROPORTIONAL TO THE TIME AND EFFORT INVESTED. MAY GOD BLESS YOU IN YOUR STUDIES. No part of this material may be reproduced in any form or by any means. 2

3 CONGRATULATIONS! FIRST ON BECOMING A BIBLE STUDENT Fill in the registration form and give it to the person who gave you this study workbook. Complete the Introductory Study workbook. Return this completed workbook to the church, ministry or person who gave it to you. After they correct it, ask that it be return it to you, and that a record of your progress be kept by them. (NOTE: Do not send any completed workbooks to the Christian Worker Bible study office for correcting as they cannot be returned to you.) (Answer Keys are available for the person who will correct your completed studies.) SECONDLY..... ON BECOMING A BIBLE TEACHER Give an Introductory study workbook to a friend or co-worker. Have him fill in a registration form and give it to you. You should then give the completed form to your #1 Link or "Mini-Bible School" Director.(Refer to the Procedure Manual for answers to any questions) When your friend or co-worker has completed the study, have him return it to you, then give him the next workbook for study. If you are a #1 link, use your corrected workbook as your answer key and correct his Bible study. correction, to the one who gave you your workbooks. (Refer to the Procedure Manual) Otherwise return it, for TURN THE PAGE START NOW!! 3

4 Christian Worker Bible Study Series Registration Form Name Date Address City St Zip Phone ( ) Birthdate Have you accepted Jesus Christ as Savior? When? Do you intend to do all of the studies in order to receive a Christian Worker Certificate of Completion? Name of home church Pastor BASIC STUDIES FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Write in date, score and initial when each study is completed. ADVANCED STUDIES Date Score Initial Date Score Initial Introductory Entering Promised Land Christian Living I Minor Prophets I Gospel of John Minor Prophets II Acts I Minor Prophets III Acts II Minor Prophets IV Galatians Minor Prophets V Phil., Col., & Philemon Minor Prophets VI Hebrews & James Ezekiel I Epistles of John & Jude Ezekiel II Ephesians Ezekiel III I Corinthians Life of David I II Corinthians Life of David II I & II Peter Job I & II Thessalonians Jeremiah I Synoptic Gospels I Jeremiah II Synoptic Gospels II Jeremiah III (incl. Lam.) I & II Timothy & Titus Kings I Ruth & Esther Kings II Proverbs Kings III Ezra & Nehemiah Kings IV Gospel of Matthew I Song of Solomon Gospel of Matthew II Joshua Gospel of Mark Samuel & Saul I Gospel of Luke I Samuel & Saul II Gospel of Luke II Judges Psalms I ADVANCED STUDIES Psalms II Bible Prophecy Psalms III Divine Healing Ecclesiastes I Personal Evangelism Ecclesiastes II Holy Spirit Christian Living III Christian Living II The Christian Family I Romans I The Christian Family II Romans II The Christian Family III Genesis The Christian Family IV Exodus The Christian Family V Hebrew Law I Biblical Prayers I Hebrew Law II Biblical Prayers II Numbers Stewardship Deuteronomy Christian Living IV Isaiah I Christian Living V Isaiah II Gospel of the Kingdom Daniel Revelation 4

5 INTRODUCTORY STUDY This study is designed for those who desire to become more acquainted with the Word of God and for those who have a sincere desire to know the Lord Jesus Christ in a deeper way. Jesus said, The words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. We pray that as you study His Word, it will be life to you and that your spiritual being will be renewed and refreshed. 1. What wonderful promise is given to those who believe and trust Jesus, the Son of God? John 3:16 2. Who is the One who can cleanse from all sin? 1 John 1: How did the scriptures (the Bible) come into existence? 2 Timothy 3:16 4. What four ways is the Bible (scriptures) useful and profitable to those who study it and apply its truth to their lives? 2 Timothy 3: Why is it that the natural man (the non-believer), can t understand nor receive spiritual truths? 1 Corinthians 2:14 6. In what way can we deceive or fool ourselves in the study of the Word of God? James 1:22 7. We should study the Bible more than any other book because it is the. 1 Thessalonians 2:13 and John 17:17 8. If we want God s approval, what must we do? 2 Timothy 2:15 9. How long will the Word of God exist? 1 Peter 1: Who are the people that really love the Lord? John 14: Why are the Scriptures written for us? John 20: What will God s word of grace do for an individual? Acts 20: What is said about the gospel of Christ? Romans 1:16,1979, Revised 2009, Global Youth Evangelism 5

6 14. What is the common sin of people in the world system? John 16:9 15. What is a sinner required to do? Romans 10:9, Jesus is the advocate for the believer. What must one do to have his sins forgiven according to 1 John 1:9? 17. Is everyone a sinner until they accept Jesus as their personal Savior? 1 John 1:8 18. What did Jesus say happens to the believer who is not condemned? John 5: What is the evidence of a born again experience? 2 Corinthians 5: What will happen if we deny Christ? Matthew 10: What determines whether or not we have eternal life? 1 John 5: What must we do to keep our right standing with God? 1 John 1:7 23. What are the wages of sin? Romans 6:23a 24. What is the gift of God? Romans 6:23b 25. For what group of people did the Lord lay down His life? Luke 19: What must we do to have fellowship with Jesus Christ? Revelation 3: What does God say about achieving salvation through a life of good works or personal merit? a. Galatians 2:16 b. Titus 3:5,6 c. Ephesians 2:8,9 d. 2 Timothy 1:9 28. What will Christ do in addition to forgiving our sins when we are saved? 1 John 1:9 6

7 29. From what should we abstain? 1 Thessalonians 5: What is it that cleanses us from all sin? 1 John 1:7 31. Upon what basis are we to approach God in prayer? John 16: What is the basic condition of effective prayer? a. Mark 11:24 b. James 1:6,7 c. Matthew 21: Whose prayers does the Lord hear and listen to attentively? 1 Peter 3: What weakness within us keeps us from prayer? Matthew 26: For what reason did Jesus say we should pray? Luke 22: What often robs prayer of its power? James 4:3 37. When should we pray? Luke 18:1 and Ephesians 6: What are some of the things the Bible says we should pray for? a. James 1:5 b. Matthew 5:44 c. Philippians 4:6 d, James 5: Is it proper to pray and worship the Lord in an audible voice? Acts 4:23, What command did Christ give to all believers? Matthew 28: Why was Jesus baptized? Matthew 3: Who baptized Jesus? Matthew 3:13, What are we to believe with all of our heart before we are baptized in water? Acts 16: Does water baptism alone save us and cleanse us from our sin? What is it that does cleanse us from all sin? 1 John 1:7 45. When do you think a believer should be baptized in water? Acts 16:31, 33 7

8 46. What should a new believer do after he has believed in Jesus? Mark 5: What did Jesus say about telling others about Himself? Matthew 10: Why should we tell others about the Lord Jesus Christ? Romans 6: What did Jesus say He would send, and what did He tell his followers to do? Luke 24: Is there any way a person can be saved other than through the Lord Jesus Christ? John 14:6 and Acts 4: Why did Jesus come into the world? Luke 19:10 and Matthew 20: What sacrifice of the Lord Jesus makes available salvation to all who believe? 1 Peter 1: What was in the heart of God that compelled Him to give His Son for us? John 3:16 and Romans 5:8 54. Did Jesus come to condemn the sinners of this world? John 3:17 Why did He come? 55. Is God willing that anyone should die in their sins? 2 Peter 3:9 Write out the second half of this verse. 56. What did the Lord Jesus say about those who come to Him? John 6: Make a list of some of the things Jesus told us about Himself. a. John 6:51 b. John 8:12 c. John 10:9 d. John 10:11 e. John 11:25 f. John 14:6 8

9 58. What did Jesus say He was anointed to do? Luke 4: Is everyone saved from judgment since Jesus died for the whole world? If not, who will receive salvation (eternal life)? John 3: What must a person do to be saved from eternal judgment and receive forgiveness of sin? a. Acts 16:31 b. Romans 10:13 c. Romans 10:9 Please memorize the following verses and write them from memory: a. 2 Timothy 2:15 b. John 20:31 c. John 3:16 d. Mark 12:30 We trust that this study has produced a spiritual renewal and refreshing to your whole being. 1 Thessalonians 5:23. Our prayer is that you will be encouraged to continue to study the Bible, grow in knowledge and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and go on to even deeper experiences in Him as you study His word. I have answered all questions and memorized each verse to the best of my ability. I used the version of the Bible when doing this study. Name Address Date 9

10 NOW... CAN YOU GIVE AN INTRODUCTORY STUDY TO A FRIEND? or to TWO friends? or to TEN friends? The Christian Worker Bible Study Series is designed not only for your own study of the Bible, but it is also a great tool to help you reach out and share with others! You can be a part of reaching not only your family and friends, but your whole community! But it depends on YOU! If you were to give a study to ten people and then each one of them, were to reach ten... with ten more studies, that's 100! Then if each of the 100 reach ten, that's 1000! Very quickly hundreds and thousands, even your whole city or town, can be reached with the word of God! If you need more Introductory studies to reach your friends and community, contact the person or group who gave you your workbook. More workbooks can be ordered by contacting: 10