This free Bible study on spiritual disciplines will help your students learn how to establish God-honoring practices in their daily routines.
HERE IS HOW THIS FREE BIBLE STUDY ON HOLY HABITS BREAKS DOWN:
The Sabbath
We start with the most overlooked of all spiritual disciplines — Sabbath rest. Why is it overlooked? It’s not active; it’s passive. Sabbath is not about a date circled on the calendar though, it’s about the state of your heart. The Holy Habit of Sabbath helps you operate at your fullest potential. When you intentionally rest, you are setting yourself up for more success and less stress. Thankfully, it’s all for your benefit. God will do greater things through you in six days than you can do with seven on your own.
Scripture: Matthew 5:6; Exodus 20:8-11
Bible Study
Just like food is essential for your physical health, the Bible is essential for your spiritual health. Do you want a full and fulfilled life? Nourish your soul with scripture. It’s not a luxury, it’s a necessity. Notice that Jesus said we are to “live by” every Word that comes from God. He didn’t merely say to read it or get it tattooed on our arms. Jesus commanded us to live by the word of God. Without food, you become physically weak. Without God’s word, you become spiritually weak.
Scripture: Luke 4:1-4
Meditation
Since our world wears busyness like a badge of honor, it’s countercultural to slow down. There is power in pausing. We must learn to swim against the cultural current by slowing down. How do we experience slow moments in a culture that demands hustle? By embracing the spiritual discipline of meditation. Meditation helps us hear God’s voice despite the noise, slow down when life is speeding by, and connect with God despite all the commotion. When our culture demands hustle, God suggests stillness.
Scripture: Psalm 46:10-11
Fasting
Simply put, fasting is refraining from something physical to gain something spiritual. When Daniel was overwhelmed, he strived to fix his focus. How did he do it? With fasting. When we fast, it allows us to focus on God. It will help you focus on him more, which will change your perspectives and outlook. When you focus on what you cannot have, you will quickly lose sight of your primary focus — growing closer to Jesus.
Scripture: Matthew 6:16-17
This small group Bible Study is based on a free sermon series on spiritual disciplines! Click here to view the Holy Habits Sermon Series. You might also like these free Bible Studies for youth.
Most of our series have been recorded and are available in our free video library! You can access those Bible study videos by clicking here.
THIS FREE BIBLE STUDY ON SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES INCLUDES:
–Small group guide (intended for stand-alone small group)
–Graphics to reinforce this content on social media
–Bonus devotional eBook on the Lord’s Prayer
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