Bible Study Plans

"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you."

Reflect · What situation are you facing right now where you need to simply ask? Write a short prayer asking God for wisdom.

"For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding."

Reflect · Where have you been looking for answers instead of going to the source? Ask God to be your first stop, not your last resort.

"The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding."

Reflect · What would it look like to pursue wisdom the way you pursue other goals? What might it cost you?

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."

Reflect · How does honoring God shape the way you make decisions? Journal about one area where reverence for Him needs to lead.

"So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong."

Reflect · Solomon asked for a discerning heart rather than riches. What would you ask for if you knew God would grant it?

"We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the spiritual wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives."

Reflect · Who in your life could you pray this over today? Write their name and this prayer for them.

"Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding."

Reflect · Look back over this week—where have you found wisdom growing in you? Thank God for it.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."

Reflect · Where are you leaning on your own understanding instead of trusting God? Name it and hand it to Him.

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord."

Reflect · What is one thing you wish God would explain right now? Write down how you might trust Him without the explanation.

"I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted."

Reflect · Job said this after wrestling with unanswered questions. What confidence can you hold onto today, even without answers?

"The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever."

Reflect · What secret thing are you tempted to chase down instead of resting in what God has already revealed?

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

Reflect · Recall a past hardship where you later saw God’s good purpose. Let that memory anchor your trust today.

"But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content."

Reflect · What would it look like for you to be quiet and content before God today, without needing every answer?

"Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior."

Reflect · Even when circumstances don’t change, choose one reason to rejoice in God today. Write it down.

"But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil."

Reflect · Discernment grows with practice. Where have you had to train yourself to recognize what's truly good?

"And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best."

Reflect · Pray this over yourself today—ask for insight to discern not just what is good, but what is best.

"Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God."

Reflect · What voices or messages have you accepted without testing them against God’s Word? Take one to examine today.

"The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps."

Reflect · Where in your life could you slow down and think more carefully before believing or acting?

"So God said to him, "Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself... but for discernment in administering justice.""

Reflect · What would it mean for you to value discernment above comfort, wealth, or ease this week?

"The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out."

Reflect · What is one source of godly counsel or knowledge you could actively seek out this week?

"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."

Reflect · Who in your life sharpens you? Thank God for them, or ask Him to bring someone like this into your life.

"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity."

Reflect · Is there a friend you could show up for today, especially in a hard season?

"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up."

Reflect · Think of your last few conversations. Were your words building others up? Ask God to guard your speech today.

"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."

Reflect · Is there a tense relationship where a gentle answer could change the tone? Practice one today.

"Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone."

Reflect · Who do you need to extend forgiveness to? Ask God for the grace to bear with them.

"Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice."

Reflect · Write a note of encouragement or heartfelt advice to a friend who needs it this week.

"The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit."

Reflect · What kind of fruit have your words been producing lately? Ask God to help you speak life today.

"Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones."

Reflect · Who could use a gracious, healing word from you today? Reach out to them.

"Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry."

Reflect · Where do you need to practice listening more and speaking less this week?

"The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing."

Reflect · Recall a moment your words pierced instead of healed. What would you say differently now?

"May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer."

Reflect · Make this verse your prayer today before you speak to anyone.

"Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord."

Reflect · What are you currently waiting for? Ask God to strengthen your heart while you wait.

"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles."

Reflect · Where do you feel weary in your waiting? Ask God to renew your strength today.

"The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him."

Reflect · How have you seen God's goodness even in the waiting? Write down one example.

"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens."

Reflect · What season do you sense you’re in right now? Ask God to help you embrace it instead of rushing it.

"I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope."

Reflect · What promise from God’s Word can you cling to during this season of waiting?

"My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart."

Reflect · What command of God have you been forgetting lately? Write it down and keep it near you today.

"Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says."

Reflect · What is one thing God’s Word has told you to do that you’ve been putting off?

"Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path."

Reflect · How has God’s Word guided a recent decision? Where do you need its light right now?

"See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse—the blessing if you obey the commands of the Lord your God."

Reflect · What blessing might be on the other side of your obedience today?

"If you love me, keep my commands."

Reflect · How does obedience flow from love, rather than obligation, in your walk with God?

"Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise."

Reflect · Who has given you godly instruction that you’ve resisted? Consider receiving it with an open heart today.

"You have searched me, Lord, and you know me… you are familiar with all my ways."

Reflect · God Sees You. Name what feels unseen in your life today and hand it to Him.

"Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you."

Reflect · God Sustains You. Write down what you're carrying — then release each one in prayer.

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you."

Reflect · God Gives You Peace. Sit still for two minutes and receive the peace He's already offering.

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith."

Reflect · Understanding Grace. Consider how you've been forgiven. How does that soften you?

"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."

Reflect · Releasing the Burden. Name the weight forgiveness has been carrying — give it to God.

"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free."

Reflect · Walking in Freedom. What does living free of that grudge look like this week?

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding."

Reflect · Where have you been leaning on your own understanding?

"For I know the plans I have for you… plans to give you hope and a future."

Reflect · Write a prayer of trust for something you cannot yet see.

"Seek first his kingdom… therefore do not worry about tomorrow."

Reflect · What can you seek first today, and trust Him with the rest?

"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made."

Reflect · Speak this over yourself out loud, slowly.

"I can do all this through him who gives me strength."

Reflect · Where do you need His strength — not your own — today?

"Our competence comes from God."

Reflect · Name one place you'll trust His competence instead of doubting yours.

"You are a chosen people… God's special possession."

Reflect · Identity. Who does God say you are? Write it down.

"For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works."

Reflect · Purpose. Name one small good work in front of you today.

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."

Reflect · Healing. What tender place are you inviting Him into?

"Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence."

Reflect · Confidence. Approach Him boldly today — with everything.

"Do not merely listen to the word… do what it says."

Reflect · Obedience. What is God asking of you that you already know?

"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see."

Reflect · Faith. Where are you being invited to believe before you see?

"Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on."

Reflect · Walking Forward. What is one small step forward today?

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted."

Reflect · Where do you need His nearness today?

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you."

Reflect · Name the waters you're passing through. He is in them.

"In all things God works for the good of those who love him."

Reflect · What might God be doing in what feels undone?

"Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day."

Reflect · How is God renewing you inwardly right now?

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."

Reflect · Return to Him as refuge today — even for one minute.

"Consider it pure joy… whenever you face trials of many kinds."

Reflect · Where is God growing perseverance in you?

"He will wipe every tear from their eyes."

Reflect · Rest in the ending He's already written.

"Pray continually."

Reflect · Pray one short sentence at each transition of your day.

"Go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen."

Reflect · Find a small quiet place today. Show up.

"In every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."

Reflect · Write out your requests — and your thanks — beside them.

"The Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans."

Reflect · Pray with fewer words today. Just presence.

"The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."

Reflect · Pray for someone specific by name today.

"Lord, teach us to pray."

Reflect · Ask Him to teach you. Then listen.

"This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven…"

Reflect · Pray the Lord's Prayer slowly, line by line.

"God is love."

Reflect · How does love — as He defines it — sit with your heart today?

"The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love."

Reflect · Where do you most need His slow-to-anger heart?

"He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just."

Reflect · What in your life needs a Rock today?

"Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?"

Reflect · Sit with the truth that you cannot outrun His nearness.

"His compassions never fail. They are new every morning."

Reflect · What did yesterday not disqualify you from today?

"He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak."

Reflect · Where is God's strength meeting your weakness?

"I the Lord do not change."

Reflect · What unchanging thing about God do you need to hold onto?

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."

Reflect · Name one wound. Invite Him into it.

"…to bestow a crown of beauty instead of ashes."

Reflect · What ashes are you ready to hand over?

"I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord."

Reflect · Where do you need to hear the word restore today?

"Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me."

Reflect · Write your prayer for help — simple and honest.

"By his wounds we are healed."

Reflect · Rest in what has already been paid for.

"If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come."

Reflect · What old thing is God gently making new?

"I am making everything new!"

Reflect · Speak this promise over your tender places tonight.