How to Study This With Someone

A simple guide for reading Knowing Christ with a friend, family member, or small group.

A note before you begin This guide is for anyone who wants to walk through the five-lesson study with another person. It is not a course syllabus or a rigid program. It is an invitation to read Scripture together, think carefully, and keep your attention on Christ.

Before Each Session

  • Pray before you begin. Ask God to open hearts to His word.
  • Choose a quiet place with enough time — at least 45 to 60 minutes per lesson.
  • Bring a Bible. The Scriptures are the foundation, not the guide.
  • Read the lesson's purpose and Big Idea together at the start.

How to Use Each Lesson

  1. Begin with prayer. Ask God for open hearts and clear minds.
  2. Read the purpose and Big Idea. This sets the focus for the session.
  3. Read the Key Scriptures aloud. Let the word of God be heard, not just scanned.
  4. Walk through the lesson together. Pause at Scripture quotations. Ask: "What does this say?" before "What does this mean?"
  5. Use the Check Your Understanding questions. These are not a test. They are tools to help both of you think clearly.
  6. Discuss the Reflection Questions. Allow honest answers. There is no pressure to arrive at the right conclusion immediately.
  7. Close with prayer. Pray for each other in response to what you have read.

Principles for the Facilitator

  • Do not argue or pressure. Your role is to help the person see what Scripture says, not to win a debate.
  • Move slowly. It is better to finish one section well than to rush through everything.
  • Ask open questions. "What do you notice here?" "What does this phrase mean to you?" "What does this ask of us?"
  • Let the person answer honestly. Do not fill the silence immediately. Give space for thought.
  • Keep the focus on Christ. Every lesson points toward Jesus. Bring conversation back to Him.
  • Pray with them, not only for them. Prayer is part of the study, not an afterthought.

What This Study Is Not

  • It is not a church membership class.
  • It is not a theological examination.
  • It is not a sales pitch for any tradition or denomination.
  • It is a simple, humble invitation to come to Jesus Christ — to know who He is, why He came, and how to follow Him.

"Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28

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