LESSON 1

Holiness Is for You

1. Read chapters 1 and 2 of The Pursuit of Holiness. Record below the major observations, illustrations, or questions that come to your mind as you read the chapters.

2. Look again at the three reasons why we do not experience more personal holiness (pages 16–18). Which of them applies most to your life? Can you think of other reasons?

3. Look up the following verses and meditate on what each one says about God’s holiness. Copy from your Bible the verse or verses which are the most meaningful to you, and explain why they are.

Exodus 15:11; Leviticus 19:1–2; Psalm 89:35; Isaiah 57:15; 1 Peter 1:14–16

4. Write a sentence for each of the following verses telling what it teaches about God’s holiness.

Habakkuk 1:13

Zechariah 8:17

James 1:13

5. (For additional study) Look up the following verses, analyzing what each one teaches about God’s holiness or holiness in the Christian. Copy from your Bible the passages which are most helpful to you, and explain why they are.

1 Samuel 13:13–14; Psalm 51:4; Isaiah 6:1–5; 40:25; Jeremiah 51:5; Ezekiel 39:7; Romans 6:14; 1 John 1:5; Revelation 4:8; 22:11

6. In your own words write a definition of holiness.

7. What application of the truths of this lesson do you want to make in your life?

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LESSON 2

Holiness Is Not an Option

1. Read chapter 3 of The Pursuit of Holiness. Record below the major observations, illustrations, or questions that come to your mind as you read the chapter.

2. What do the following verses teach about our holy standing before God? (Note: The word sanctified, used in some Bible versions, means “made holy.”)

Romans 5:19

Hebrews 10:10

1 Peter 3:18

3. What do the following verses teach about holy living?

Ephesians 4:1, 30

1 Thessalonians 4:7

Titus 2:11–12

4. Look up the verses below. From each one write a brief statement on why holiness is not optional for a Christian.

Psalm 66:18

Romans 8:13–14

2 Timothy 2:21

1 John 1:6

5. Consider Hebrews 12:14. What further efforts do you need to make toward holiness in your life?

6. (For additional study) Look up the following verses, analyzing what each one teaches about our holy standing before God and the need for holy living. Copy from your Bible the passages which are the most helpful to you, and explain why they are.

Psalms 15:1–5; 32:3–4; Isaiah 64:6–7; Matthew 1:21; 7:21–23; 1 Corinthians 1:2; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 1:4; James 2:14–26; 1 John 3:2–5

7. What application of the truths of this lesson do you want to make in your life?