FIXING ME FIRST: THE NECESSITY OF DISCIPLING SELF
WEEK 1: YOU CAN CHANGE BIBLICALLY
LESSON 1: THE NEED FOR SELF-CORRECTION
Main Theme: God uses honest self-examination to begin real spiritual change.
Key Truth: Spiritual growth begins when believers are willing to examine themselves honestly before God.
Scripture Reading: Psalm 139:23–24; Proverbs 28:13; James 1:22–25
Introduction: Just as a doctor cannot heal a patient who refuses to admit symptoms, God’s healing work begins when we acknowledge our spiritual condition.
Bible Discovery Questions: Answer directly from Scripture. Write references where possible.
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According to Psalm 139:23, who initiates the deepest heart-examination?
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What does David ask God to reveal in Psalm 139:24?
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What two responses to sin are contrasted in Proverbs 28:13?
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What promise is given to the one who confesses sin?
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How does James define self-deception in James 1:22?
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What illustration does James use in verses 23–24?
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What happens to the one who forgets what the Word reveals?
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What blessing is promised in James 1:25?
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Why is hearing alone insufficient for spiritual growth?
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What prevents honest self-confrontation in the believer’s life?
Personal Reflection: These questions are for private consideration. Sharing is optional.
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What is one area where you tend to avoid self-examination?
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Pray Psalm 139:23–24 in your own words.
Group Discussion: Be ready to discuss the following topics with Scripture-based answers.
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Why is self-confrontation often resisted?
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How can a small group encourage biblical honesty without condemnation?
Weekly Practice: Complete this assignment before the next meeting.
Spend five minutes each day asking God to reveal attitudes or behaviors that need correction. If God reveals something to you, search the Scriptures to see what He wants you to do.
Memory Verses
Ephesians 2:8-10
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Matthew 7:1
Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Matthew 7:5
Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye.
Bible Books
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
FIXING ME FIRST: THE NECESSITY OF DISCIPLING SELF
WEEK 1: YOU CAN CHANGE BIBLICALLY
LESSON 2: GOD'S WORD - THE ONLY OBJECTIVE STANDARD
Main Theme: The Bible, not feelings, culture, or experience, is the final authority for truth and change.
Key Truth: Feelings and opinions shift, but God’s Word is the unchanging standard for truth and growth.
Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 3:16–17; Hebrews 4:12; John 17:17
Introduction: A crooked ruler produces inaccurate measurements. When believers use feelings instead of Scripture, self-evaluation becomes distorted. Try to remember a time in the past that you were off just by a little bit, but in the end it turned out to be a lot.
Bible Discovery Questions: Answer directly from Scripture. Write verse references where possible.
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List the four functions of Scripture found in 2 Timothy 3:16.
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What is the stated purpose of Scripture in verse 17?
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How does Hebrews 4:12 describe the Word of God?
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What does the Word discern that humans often excuse?
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Why is the Word compared to a sword?
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According to John 17:17, what sanctifies the believer?
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Why are feelings unreliable as a spiritual authority?
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How does Scripture correct faulty thinking?
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What happens when Scripture is replaced with opinion?
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How should Scripture govern self-confrontation?
Personal Reflection: These questions are for private consideration. Sharing is optional.
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What sources besides Scripture influence your decisions?
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Write out one verse in the space provided that recently corrected your thinking.
Group Discussion: Be ready to discuss the following topics with Scripture-based answers.
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How can we guard against sharing opinions rather than Scripture?
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Is the church supposed to guard against false opinion? What verses command that?
Weekly Practice: Complete this assignment before the next meeting.
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Commit one verse to memory that addresses a current struggle.
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Wright out Ephesians 2:8-10
Memory Verses
Ephesians 2:8-10
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Matthew 7:1
Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Matthew 7:5
Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye.
Bible Books
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
WEEK 1: LESSON 3 - YOU CAN CHANGE BIBLICALLY
Tuesday's Lesson: God’s Word: The Only Objective Standard
Main Theme: The Bible—not feelings, culture, or experience—is the final authority for truth and change.
Key Truth: Feelings and opinions shift, but God’s Word is the unchanging standard for truth and growth.
Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 3:16–17; Hebrews 4:12; John 17:17
Introduction: A crooked ruler produces inaccurate measurements. When believers use feelings instead of Scripture, self-evaluation becomes distorted. Try to remember a time in the past that you were off just by a little bit, but in the end it turned out to be a lot.
Bible Discovery Questions: Answer directly from Scripture. Write verse references where possible.
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List the four functions of Scripture found in 2 Timothy 3:16.
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What is the stated purpose of Scripture in verse 17?
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How does Hebrews 4:12 describe the Word of God?
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What does the Word discern that humans often excuse?
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Why is the Word compared to a sword?
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According to John 17:17, what sanctifies the believer?
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Why are feelings unreliable as a spiritual authority?
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How does Scripture correct faulty thinking?
-
What happens when Scripture is replaced with opinion?
-
How should Scripture govern self-confrontation?
Personal Reflection: These questions are for private consideration. Sharing is optional.
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What sources besides Scripture influence your decisions?
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Write out one verse in the space provided that recently corrected your thinking.
Group Discussion: Be ready to discuss the following topics with Scripture-based answers.
-
How can we guard against sharing opinions rather than Scripture?
-
Is the church supposed to guard against false opinion? What verses command that?
Weekly Practice: Complete this assignment before the next meeting.
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Commit one verse to memory that addresses a current struggle.
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Wright out Ephesians 2:8-10
Memory Verses
Ephesians 2:8-10
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Matthew 7:1
Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Matthew 7:5
Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye.
Bible Books
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
FIXING ME FIRST: THE NECESSITY OF DISCIPLING SELF
LESSON 2: GOD'S WORD: THE ONLY STANDARD
WEEK 1: LESSON 4 - YOU CAN CHANGE BIBLICALLY
Tuesday's Lesson: God’s Word: The Only Objective Standard
Main Theme: The Bible—not feelings, culture, or experience—is the final authority for truth and change.
Key Truth: Feelings and opinions shift, but God’s Word is the unchanging standard for truth and growth.
Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 3:16–17; Hebrews 4:12; John 17:17
Introduction: A crooked ruler produces inaccurate measurements. When believers use feelings instead of Scripture, self-evaluation becomes distorted. Try to remember a time in the past that you were off just by a little bit, but in the end it turned out to be a lot.
Bible Discovery Questions: Answer directly from Scripture. Write verse references where possible.
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List the four functions of Scripture found in 2 Timothy 3:16.
-
What is the stated purpose of Scripture in verse 17?
-
How does Hebrews 4:12 describe the Word of God?
-
What does the Word discern that humans often excuse?
-
Why is the Word compared to a sword?
-
According to John 17:17, what sanctifies the believer?
-
Why are feelings unreliable as a spiritual authority?
-
How does Scripture correct faulty thinking?
-
What happens when Scripture is replaced with opinion?
-
How should Scripture govern self-confrontation?
Personal Reflection: These questions are for private consideration. Sharing is optional.
-
What sources besides Scripture influence your decisions?
-
Write out one verse in the space provided that recently corrected your thinking.
Group Discussion: Be ready to discuss the following topics with Scripture-based answers.
-
How can we guard against sharing opinions rather than Scripture?
-
Is the church supposed to guard against false opinion? What verses command that?
Weekly Practice: Complete this assignment before the next meeting.
-
Commit one verse to memory that addresses a current struggle.
-
Wright out Ephesians 2:8-10
Memory Verses
Ephesians 2:8-10
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Matthew 7:1
Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Matthew 7:5
Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye.
Bible Books
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
WEEK 1: LESSON 5 - YOU CAN CHANGE BIBLICALLY
Tuesday's Lesson: God’s Word: The Only Objective Standard
Main Theme: The Bible—not feelings, culture, or experience—is the final authority for truth and change.
Key Truth: Feelings and opinions shift, but God’s Word is the unchanging standard for truth and growth.
Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 3:16–17; Hebrews 4:12; John 17:17
Introduction: A crooked ruler produces inaccurate measurements. When believers use feelings instead of Scripture, self-evaluation becomes distorted. Try to remember a time in the past that you were off just by a little bit, but in the end it turned out to be a lot.
Bible Discovery Questions: Answer directly from Scripture. Write verse references where possible.
-
List the four functions of Scripture found in 2 Timothy 3:16.
-
What is the stated purpose of Scripture in verse 17?
-
How does Hebrews 4:12 describe the Word of God?
-
What does the Word discern that humans often excuse?
-
Why is the Word compared to a sword?
-
According to John 17:17, what sanctifies the believer?
-
Why are feelings unreliable as a spiritual authority?
-
How does Scripture correct faulty thinking?
-
What happens when Scripture is replaced with opinion?
-
How should Scripture govern self-confrontation?
Personal Reflection: These questions are for private consideration. Sharing is optional.
-
What sources besides Scripture influence your decisions?
-
Write out one verse in the space provided that recently corrected your thinking.
Group Discussion: Be ready to discuss the following topics with Scripture-based answers.
-
How can we guard against sharing opinions rather than Scripture?
-
Is the church supposed to guard against false opinion? What verses command that?
Weekly Practice: Complete this assignment before the next meeting.
-
Commit one verse to memory that addresses a current struggle.
-
Wright out Ephesians 2:8-10
Memory Verses
Ephesians 2:8-10
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Matthew 7:1
Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Matthew 7:5
Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye.
Bible Books
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy