What do I need?

1. A Bible of your own. If you don’t have one, get one. In the course of your study there will be times where you will have to make outlines and marks on your own Bible. So it is important for you to own and not borrow one. Before you purchase one, please consult your discipler or pastor for particulars.
2. A notebook. During the course of your study you will be bombarded with tons of great practical and spiritual insights. It would help you a great deal to write them down. They will aid you, not only to remember for yourself, but also to help you when the time comes for you to teach others. So pick a good notebook or journal. One that you will love to keep and bring with you every time.
3. A good pen and highlighter.
4. To make time for the study. If you don’t have time, then you need to make time. Remember, you should finish what you’ve started. Do not be passive, but rather, active. Take the initiative along the burning passion to finish the race. You probably have a hectic schedule, but there is always a way.

How do I properly begin?

1. Secure all that have been listed above. Do that before proceeding on from this point.

2. Read: Matthew 23:8-10
You can go through the course in two ways: by yourself or with someone discipling you. Either way, there is only one true Teacher that should be present: the Lord Jesus Himself. To properly begin every lesson we should always take the time to pray wholeheartedly for His guidance. You can begin doing that right now. Please pray a short wholehearted prayer asking Him to guide you in your study. Acknowledge His presence and He will make Himself known. Humble yourself before Him and He will supply the grace to lift you up and give you understanding. Please take the time to pray starting now if you haven’t done that yet.

Done? Proceed...

We Assume...

Before you begin to use or study this manual we would like you to know a few of the assumptions we have made while writing the material.

1. We assume that you have already had an initial encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ before.
2. We assume that you have decided to study this material based on your own free will.

It is important for you to understand these basic assumptions: the material has not been written to introduce you to the Lord Jesus for the first time, but rather, to fill in the gaps of knowledge in order to answer basic questions and to strengthen your spiritual foundations.

Yes, we do assume that you are interested and determined to finish the course for your own good. That you were not forced to comply, but rather, motivated by the touch of God in your life accompanied by your own passion and devotion to know Him more.

In case you belong to none of the above mentioned assumptions, well then, we hope and pray that this material will somehow aid you in finding your place in the heart of God. God loves you and He has a plan for you other than your own. Using this material is only one of the many effective ways to guiding you to having a firm and sound understanding about God and the role He plays in our lives. By knowing more of Him we can discover the deeper treasures that God has buried deep within ourselves. Blessed journey...