DAY ONE

Paul's Battle

Scripture

Romans 7:18–25

Theme

I Cannot Save Myself

Bible Study Questions

Read Romans 7 slowly.

Answer:

• What struggle was Paul describing?
• Why couldn't Paul do the good he wanted?
• What frustrated him?
• What finally gave him hope?
• What does this teach me about my own struggle?

Writing Assignment

How is Paul's struggle similar to mine?

Write one page.

DAY TWO

David's Broken Heart

Scripture

Psalm 51

Theme

God Loves Honest Repentance

Bible Study Questions

Why did David write Psalm 51?

What sins was he admitting?

What words show humility?

What did David ask God to do?

How does David's prayer help me today?

Writing Assignment

Rewrite Psalm 51 using your own life.

Turn it into your personal prayer.

DAY THREE

The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

Scripture

Luke 18:9–14

Theme

God Honors Humility

Bible Study Questions

Describe each man.

Who impressed people?

Who impressed God?

Why?

Which person do I relate to most?

Why?

Writing Assignment

Write a prayer like the tax collector.

No pretending.

Only honesty.

DAY FOUR

The Woman at the Well

Scripture

John 4:1–30

Theme

Jesus Meets Broken People

Bible Study Questions

What did Jesus already know?

Why didn't He reject her?

How did truth change her?

What happened after she met Christ?

How has Jesus treated me differently than I expected?

Writing Assignment

Imagine you are sitting beside the well.

Write the conversation between you and Jesus.

DAY FIVE

The Prodigal Son

Scripture

Luke 15:11–32

Theme

The Father Runs Toward Broken People

Bible Study Questions

When did the son finally admit he needed help?

What did he expect?

What did the father actually do?

What does this story teach about God?

How does this story change my understanding of Step One?

Writing Assignment

Write yourself into the story.

Who are you?

The younger son?

The older brother?

The father?

Why?

DAY SIX

Jesus Invites the Weary

Scripture

Matthew 11:28–30

Theme

Come To Me

Bible Study Questions

Who is Jesus inviting?

What burdens am I carrying?

What does Jesus promise?

Why is His yoke different?

What burden do I need to give Him?

Writing Assignment

Write a letter to Jesus describing every burden you are carrying.

DAY SEVEN

WEEKLY REVIEW

Theme

What Has God Been Teaching Me?

Bible Review

Review every passage.

• Romans 7
• Psalm 51
• Luke 18
• John 4
• Luke 15
• Matthew 11

Reflection Questions

Which Bible story spoke to me the most?

Which person in Scripture reminds me of myself?

What new truth did I discover about God?

What new truth did I discover about myself?

What verse do I want to memorize forever?

Weekly Project

Choose one Bible character from this week's study.

Write a three-page paper titled:

"My Story Through Their Story."

Describe:

• Their struggle.
• My struggle.
• Their hope.
• My hope.
• What God showed both of us.