1: Salvation
Salvation means deliverance from sin and its consequence. Review and meditate on these truths until you can say with confidence, "I know I am saved ... I have been born into God's family as His child ... I now have eternal life."

1. Circle key words and phrases in the following Scriptures.

"She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." —Matthew 1:21

"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." —Romans 5:8

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast." —Ephesians 2:8-9

"Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." —Romans 10:13

"Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God." —John 1:12-13

* "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." —John 3:16

2. In the above Scriptures, what do we learn about (answer briefly):

• Salvation (Matthew 1:21; Romans 5:8; Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 10:13)
• Becoming God's Child (John 1:12-13)
• Eternal Life (John 3:16)

4. Memorize John 3:16*.

Verse 1 Study Form
Using the suggested memory verse marked with an asterisk (*), complete this verse study form.

1. Verse reference

2. List two key words and define them.

3. What does the verse say?
(Paraphrase — Rewrite the verse in your own words.)

4. How can you apply the truth of this verse to your life today?

Closing (Prayer time and assignment for next week)

1. Circle key words and phrases in the following Scriptures.

"In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace." —Ephesians 1:7

"Who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time." —1 Peter 1:5

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." —Romans 8:38-39

"My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father's hand." —John 10:27-29

"I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life." —1 John 5:13

* "Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." —Philippians 1:6

2. What do we learn about assurance in (answer briefly):

• Ephesians 1:7
• 1 Peter 1:5
• Romans 8:38-39
• John 10:27-29
• 1 John 5:13
• Philippians 1:6

4. Memorize Philippians 1:6*.

Verse 2 Study Form
Using the suggested memory verse marked with an asterisk (*), complete this verse study form.

1. Verse reference

2. List two key words and define them.

3. What does the verse say?
(Paraphrase — Rewrite the verse in your own words.)

4. How can you apply the truth of this verse to your life today?

Closing (Prayer time and assignment for next week)

1. Circle key words and phrases in the following Scriptures.

"Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body." —1 Corinthians 6:19-20

"Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment.'" —Matthew 22:37-38

* "Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this." —Psalm 37:4-5

"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." —Matthew 6:33

"I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." —John 15:5

"Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?" —Luke 6:46

2. From the above passages, what do we learn about (answer briefly):

• New Ownership
• Obedience
• Priorities
• Benefits

4. Memorize Psalm 37:4-5*.

Verse 3 Study Form
Using the suggested memory verse marked with an asterisk (*), complete this verse study form.

1. Verse reference

2. List two key words and define them.

3. What does the verse say?
(Paraphrase — Rewrite the verse in your own words.)

4. How can you apply the truth of this verse to your life today?

Closing (Prayer time and assignment for next week)

1. Circle key words and phrases in the following Scriptures.

"But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers." —Psalm 1:2-3

"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path." —Psalm 119:105

"The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple." —Psalm 119:130

"Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble." —Psalm 119:165

"And how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness." —2 Timothy 3:15-16

* "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says." —James 1:22

2. What do we learn about the value of Scripture in (answer briefly):

• Psalm 1:2-3
• Psalm 119:105
• Psalm 119:130
• Psalm 119:165
• 2 Timothy 3:15-16
• James 1:22

4. Memorize James 1:22*.

Verse 4 Study Form
Using the suggested memory verse marked with an asterisk (*), complete this verse study form.

1. Verse reference

2. List two key words and define them.

3. What does the verse say?
(Paraphrase — Rewrite the verse in your own words.)

4. How can you apply the truth of this verse to your life today?

Closing (Prayer time and assignment for next week)

1. Circle key words and phrases in the following Scriptures.

* "Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete." —John 16:24

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." —Matthew 7:7

"Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know." —Jeremiah 33:3

"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us." —Ephesians 3:20

"If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." —James 1:5

"This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him." —1 John 5:14-15

2. What do we learn about prayer in (answer briefly):

• John 16:24
• Matthew 7:7
• Jeremiah 33:3
• Ephesians 3:20
• James 1:5
• 1 John 5:14-15

4. Memorize John 16:24*.

Verse 5 Study Form
Using the suggested memory verse marked with an asterisk (*), complete this verse study form.

1. Verse reference

2. List two key words and define them.

3. What does the verse say?
(Paraphrase — Rewrite the verse in your own words.)

4. How can you apply the truth of this verse to your life today?

Closing (Prayer time and assignment for next week)

1. Circle key words and phrases in the following Scriptures.

"The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit." —John 3:8

"Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple and that God's Spirit lives in you?" —1 Corinthians 3:16

"The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory." —Romans 8:16-17

"Because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God." —Romans 8:14

* "But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you." —John 14:26

"In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express." —Romans 8:26

2. What do we learn about the Holy Spirit in (answer briefly):

• John 3:8
• 1 Corinthians 3:16
• Romans 8:16-17
• Romans 8:14
• John 14:26
• Romans 8:26

4. Memorize John 14:26*.

Verse 6 Study Form
Using the suggested memory verse marked with an asterisk (*), complete this verse study form.

1. Verse reference

2. List two key words and define them.

3. What does the verse say?
(Paraphrase — Rewrite the verse in your own words.)

4. How can you apply the truth of this verse to your life today?

Closing (Prayer time and assignment for next week)

1. Circle key words and phrases in the following Scriptures.

"'Come, follow me,' Jesus said, 'and I will make you fishers of men.'" —Matthew 4:19

"In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." —Matthew 5:16

* "But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect." —1 Peter 3:15

"For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard. ... Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household." —Acts 4:20; 16:31

"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." —Acts 1:8

"We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God." —2 Corinthians 5:20

2. What do we learn about our responsibility as witnesses in (answer briefly):

• Matthew 4:19
• Matthew 5:16
• 1 Peter 3:15
• Acts 4:20 and 16:31
• Acts 1:8
• 2 Corinthians 5:20

4. Memorize 1 Peter 3:15*.

Verse 7 Study Form
Using the suggested memory verse marked with an asterisk (*), complete this verse study form.

1. Verse reference

2. List two key words and define them.

3. What does the verse say? (Paraphrase — Rewrite the verse in your own words.)

4. How can you apply the truth of this verse to your life today?

Closing (Prayer time)