Week 4 - LIVING THE BEST LIFE
(Days 19-24)
You are well over half way in your “30 Days to Life” adventure. Don’t give up! Be faithful in your daily time with the Lord. Let Him speak to you. The devil wants you to quit. If you don’t quit, you can beat the devil in every area of your life and God will get the glory! This is not just a book to read, this guide will give you powerful tools from scripture that you can apply to help you in living the best life possible!
Memory Verse: Mark 8:34
”Whoever desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” (NKJV)
Church Attendance (YES or NO)
Church Attended
How many times did you attend church this week?
Met with Prayer Partner (YES or NO)
Did you have the opportunity to share Jesus with anybody?
Name(s)
Prayer Requests
Answered Prayers
Week 4 | DAYS 19-21
DAY NINETEEN — ONLY THE PURE IN HEART
God always looks at our heart. He desires for us to live pure lives before Him and others. Many incredible benefits are promised to those who dare to live with a pure heart. The scriptures we look at today will uncover those special blessings available to us. Get closer to God and He will get closer to you! (James 4:7-8)
1) Find a dictionary and define “pure.”
2) According to Matthew 5:8, what does God promise to those who have a pure heart?
3) Why do you think it is important to live a pure life before those who do not know Jesus like you do?
“A holy life will produce the deepest impression. Lighthouses blow no horns, they only shine.”
—Dwight L. Moody
4) What does Psalm 24:3-5 say will be the benefit for those who live pure before God?
“A holy man is not one who cannot sin.
A holy man is one who will not sin.””
—A.W. Tozer
5) Match the following from 1 Corinthians 6:15-20:
a. Verse 17
b. Verse 19
c. Verse 16
d. Verse 18
e. Verse 20
6) Read 2 Corinthians 7:1
a. What are we to cleanse ourselves from?
b. What are we to perfect?
7) As we can tell, God is serious about purity. In Ephesians 5:3-5, list what is not appropriate for the child of God.
8) According to these passages of Scripture, what can you do to please the Lord?
1 Peter 1:22
1 Peter 2:11
9) What should be our relationship with those who are not concerned with pleasing and obeying God? Proverbs 4:14-15
10) Ephesians 4:22, 23 gives you some helpful advice. What is it?
11) Look closely at 1 John 2:15-16.
a. What are we not to love?
b. List the three things that are in the world.
i.
ii.
iii.
c. In your own words, list several things that might be considered “of the world.”
The temptations you face are very difficult to overcome, but remember Philippians 4:13!
Finally, Read Psalm 51:10. Stop and ask God to do the same in you! Now write how you feel.
DAY TWENTY — I’VE GOT TO TELL SOMEBODY!
Do you find it difficult to keep a juicy secret? Doesn’t it drive you crazy until you are able tell someone? Life with Jesus is the best-kept secret in the world. You have probably been feeling strong urges to tell others about Jesus. This is His way of reaching to others through you. Don’t forget that Jesus wants to do the same in others as He did in you.
1) What is the necessary ingredient in order to become an effective witness for Jesus? Acts 1:8
2) Read 2 Corinthians 5:17-20.
a. What did Jesus do for us? (v. 17, 18)
b. What ministry do you have? (v. 18)
c. What has Christ committed to you? (v. 19)
d. Now that you are saved, you are now what? (v. 20)
e. What does this mean to you?
3) Everybody has a story to tell. When witnessing to your friends or even strangers, you can tell them what your life was like before Jesus, how you came to know Jesus and what He has done in your life since you turned it over to Him.
In John 9 Jesus healed a blind man. Find the verse in the story that describes the three components above.
a. Life before Jesus, verse:
b. How he met Jesus, verse:
c. The change in his life after meeting Jesus, verse:
d. How did the blind man describe his encounter with Jesus? (v. 25)
4) In your own words, explain why you think it is important to tell others about Jesus?
5) According to 1 Peter 3:15, how should we live? Choose YES or NO for each option.
a. Ready to sing
b. Ready to teach
c. Ready to go to church
d. Ready to witness
6) Read 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 carefully.
a. How can we VEIL the Gospel?
b. What happens to those we never tell about Jesus? (v. 3)
c. Who is the “god of this world?” (v. 4)
d. What is he trying to do? (v. 4)
e. What does God want to happen to your friends? (v. 4, 6)
7) What does Proverbs 11:30 say about the one who wins souls?
8) According to Jesus in Matthew 28:19-20, what things are we supposed to be doing?
9) In Acts 1:8, what did Jesus say we would become after receiving the Holy Ghost?
10) List some people in your life to whom God would have you witness.
• Right now, ask God to prepare their hearts to receive Him.
• Furthermore, ask Him to give you the power and boldness to share Christ with them.
• Remember, you hold the keys to eternal life-unlock the door of their heart so they can come to Jesus.
DAY TWENTY-ONE — BE FAITHFUL
God desires faithfulness from each and every believer. When you are faithful, you are committed all the way to the end. There is nothing more honorable than faithfulness. When you are loyal and committed to God, He will bless you abundantly in return. Oftentimes, the cares and temptations of this life will try to pull your loyalty in the opposite direction. However, resist compromise and stay committed to the One who laid down His very life for you.
1) According to Psalm 31:23, what will God do to the faithful?
2) What will God do if you are faithful to him all the days of your life? Revelation 2:10.
3) What is God looking for on the earth according to the following verses?
2 Chronicles 16:9
Psalm 101:6
4) According to Luke 9:62, what does Jesus say about unfaithfulness?
“As you are faithful this one thing is certain, the Lord will show you great and mighty things that you know not now.”
Stanley Frodsham
5) What is the benefit of faithfulness? See Proverbs 28:20.
6) What does God expect from His children? 1 Corinthians 4:2.
7) What does Jesus require from those who wish to follow Him? Matthew 16:24.
8) Read Proverbs 13:17 carefully. Describe the difference between a wicked messenger and a faithful ambassador.
Wicked Messenger:
Faithful Ambassador:
9) Describe God’s servant Caleb. What did God like so much about him? Numbers 14:24.
10) Study Matthew 25:14-30.
a. (vv. 21, 23) How did Jesus reward faithfulness?
b. (vv. 28-30) How did Jesus say unfaithfulness will be rewarded?
• Ask God for the power and strength to remain faithful to Him.
• Pray for the strength to resist all temptations that would cause you to compromise your commitment to Jesus.
• Remember, God desires faithfulness. He loves it when His children are faithful to Him! BE FAITHFUL!