"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9 (NASB) Name Church The Kingdom Warrior Bible Study. Every scripture, highlight, picture, underline, arrow & box, circled word, bold text, questions & even the cadence were written in such as way to help us reflect & Kingdom think of Biblical Warrior principles. So, don't just answer the questions, get to really know what the Lord is trying to teach us! 1 Written by Bob McCarter, with theme & thoughts from Ryan Carpenter
A Kingdom warrior is prepared! A Kingdom warrior is ready! A Kingdom warrior knows the plan! A Kingdom warrior knows the direction! A Kingdom warrior has the mind-set! A Kingdom warrior has a strategy! A Kingdom warrior understands instructions! A Kingdom warrior takes a stand! A Kingdom warrior advances! A Kingdom warrior keeps up godly virtues! A Kingdom warrior serves the King of kings! A Kingdom warrior knows the right side! A Kingdom warrior knows what's in his arsenal! A Kingdom warrior knows he's never alone! A Kingdom warrior is not ashamed! A Kingdom warrior enlists others! A Kingdom warrior keeps faith in God! A Kingdom warrior knows how to evade capture! Read Joshua 1:1-9 See if you can answer these 4 questions. 1. What 3 same or similar words or phrases did the LORD say to Joshua. 2. What 'direction' was Joshua to take God's people? (hint: look at verse 7 closely and you'll understand what the answer is) 3. What was to not to leave God's people? 4. What were they to do day and night and why is it important? 2
Bible Study 1 A Kingdom warrior knows God's plan, has experienced God's plan, and shares God's plan! 1. -In the next 60 seconds, think about WHO YOU ARE? Can you verbalize it? -Who or what would you like to be? -How do you think God sees you? 2. Who are we? a. Are we young men or old men? What's the difference? b. Are we believers or unbelievers? c. Are we Christians or non-christians? d. What is the difference between a Christian and someone who isn't a Christian? How can you tell the difference? e. Who gets us from our unbelieving condition to the believing condition? Read John 14:6 ("I am ) Read John 6:44 ("No man ) f. What does a person have to do to go from unbelieving to believing? e s o o h c t s i r h C unscramble the word for a hint 3. Every man, woman, boy, or girl has to make a choice as to who and what they believe AND there is a consequence attached to our choice! Not choosing is a choice! What does "consequence" mean? Some "consequences" are good some are not! 4. Jesus said that He is the only way, how can we know that way? 3
Hebrews 1:1-2 tells us that God speaks thru His Son John 1:1-5 tells us about the "Word" Hebrews 4:12 tells us that the word of God is living John 3:16 Romans 5:8 Romans 3:23 Romans 6:23 2 Corinthians 5:21 Romans 10:9-10 Romans 10:13 check out these verses This is part of God's plan, don't you think a Kingdom warrior should know the plan? 5. Why is choosing important for a Kingdom warrior? 2 Corinthians 4:4 Mark 1:15 in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 2 Corinthians 4:4 " The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel." Mark 1:15 (Jesus' words) 4
6. Read Joshua 24:14-15. "Now, therefore, fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and truth; and put away the gods which your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. "And if it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve: whether the gods which your fathers served which were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." Why do you think Joshua said:"choose for yourselves today " Did Joshua know the plan? Was he experiencing God's plan? How Was he sharing God's plan? what do you think this means for a Kingdom warrior? Gotta share the plan! Memorize God's Word 1. "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:16 2. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 3. for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 3:23 4. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 5. He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. 2 Cor 5:21 6. that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved; for with the heart man believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation. Romans 10:9-10 7. for " WHOEVER WILL CALL UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED." Romans 10:13 8. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast. Eph 2:8-9 Go to page 19 too for scripture memory. 5
Bible Study 2 A Kingdom warrior understands God's strategy, knows the difference between the darkness and light, and keeps faith in God. 1. Unscramble this word and write in on line: y g e t a r t s 2. What does mean? 3. Read this passage of scripture. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being by Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. John 1:1-5 a. Read the "highlighted" part again, what does it mean?? think hard reflect on what God is saying 4. When it comes to part of God's plan or strategy read: Luke 19:10 "For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost." John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. 1 Peter 5:8 Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. what do you see here what do you see here? are they getting anywhere? what happens when we go in opposite directions of God? 6
two plans, totally opposite, one good & one bad one evil, one righteous where do they lead? 5. A Kingdom warrior needs to know what the difference is between darkness and light, do you know? what does combat mean? What is darkness? How do we combat darkness? a. Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness; Who substitute bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Isaiah 5:20 Who would do this? Why would they do this, call evil good and good evil? b. "And this is the judgment, that the light is come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the light; for their deeds were evil. " For everyone who does evil hates the light, and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. "But he who practices the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be manifested as having been wrought in God." John 3:19-21 Why would men love darkness rather than light? How do men love darkness? WHAT IS "DARKNESS"? c. And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. 2 Corinthians 11:14 Why is it so hard to tell the difference between darkness and light sometimes? What kind of things seem like light but are really dark? Do we ever avoid the light? 7
d. So, how do we combat darkness? yb gnieb ni eht thgil unscramble these 5 words What is light? Why have light? What do we do with light? A Kingdom warrior has gotta know who the Light is, why we have the Light, and what to do with the Light! e. Again therefore Jesus spoke to them, saying, " I am the light of the world; he who follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life." John 8:12 Who is the light? Why have the light? What does the light do in us? What does the light do for us? What does the light do through us? What are the sources of the light? f. How can a Kingdom warrior see? You gotta have light to see right? Look up Psalm 119:105 What's this telling us? g. If we are a Kingdom warrior, then we're part of God's plan but how are we light? Read these verses. "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. " Nor do men light a lamp, and put it under the peck-measure, but on the lampstand; and it gives light to all who are in the house. "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:14-16 8
What are you? Can you be hidden? Why light a lamp then hide it? What does your light do? What should your light be doing? what about your light What does Jesus mean when He says: "in such a way" What is your light suppose to light up? What does your light do for God? 6. KEEP THE FAITH! HOW? FIX Read Hebrews 12:1-3 What did Jesus pray for Peter in Luke 22:32 pray Bible Study 3 A Kingdom warrior knows what's in his arsenal and how to use what's in it, and who the enemy is! 1. What does "arsenal" mean? What is kept in an arsenal? 2. What does the word "defenseless" mean? Have you ever felt defenseless? Why? 3. Read Joshua 1:1-9. How many times do you hear the words: "strong" and "courageous"? Why? a. What does "strong" mean? "not easy to break" b. What does "courageous" mean? "having and showing courage" c. Is being strong & courageous easier said than done? depends on who you have faith and trust in d. Are the words "strong and courageous" easier said than done? Easier said than done is give up talk! e. How can we be strong and courageous? WHY? Because God never gives up on you, He never leaves you alone and He never leaves you defenseless! 9
There is a though! What do you think it is? YOU GOTTA KNOW WHAT'S IN THE ARSENAL AND HOW TO USE IT - WHY? BECAUSE EACH AND EVERY KINGDOM WARRIOR WILL BE D E K C A T T A unscramble this word THE - WE GOTTA LEARN TO ACCESS THE ARSENAL 4. In a Kingdom warrior's arsenal is The Armor of God! 10-Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might. 11- Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. 12-For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13-Therefore, take up the full armor of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. 14-Stand firm therefore, HAVING GIRDED YOUR LOINS WITH TRUTH, and HAVING PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, 15-and having shod YOUR FEET WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE; 16-in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming missiles of the evil one. 17-And take THE HELMET OF SALVATION, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18-With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints, 19-and pray on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, 20-for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in proclaiming it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. Ephesians 6:10-20 5. What is this saying? 10
6. Look at what a Kingdom warrior is up against! "Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12 "the flaming missiles of the evil one" Ephesians 6:16b Note: Satan is known by many names: Devil-slanderer (used 35 times), Satan-adversary (used 52 times), prince of the power of the air (Eph.2:2), god of this age (2Cor.4:4), king of death (Heb.2:14), prince of this world (John 12:31), ruler of darkness (Eph.6:12), the dragon (Rev.12:7), the deceiver (Rev.20:10), Lucifer - light bearer, shining one (Isa.14:12), angel of light (2Cor.11:14-15), a liar (John 8:44; Gen.3:4-5), the wicked one (Matt.13:38), the tempter (1Thes.3:5), the accuser of the brethren (Rev.12:10), a murderer (John 8:44), a roaring lion (1Pet.5:8), the enemy (Matt.13:39, Apollyon - destroyer (Rev.9:11), Beelzebub - prince of demons (Matt.12:24), Belial - vileness, ruthlessness (2Cor.6:15), Leviathan - dwells in the sea of humanity (Isa.27:1). 7. Read this verse: Therefore, take up the full armor of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Ephesians 6:13 a. What is the "evil day"? In part, the day of evil is today or any day that we sense an attack from Satan. Satan will not give up trying to make you do sin, so each day we must be prepared. b. What are "flaming missiles"? In part, they are things, situations and circumstances that bring hurt upon us; they are temptations that lead to sin; they are attitudes that attack us, they are those things Satan does to try and destroy us. What are some of your flaming arrows or missiles? Are they arrows or do they seem like missiles sometimes? What's the difference? 11
8. What is the full armor The Roman soldier used his belt to hold his weapon. Truth is the foundation of our Christian life which is the opposite of Satan who is the father of lies. You must know the truth. Jesus said, I am the Truth. You need to know the truth and live the truth. Read John 14:6 The breastplate was armor that covered the front and protected vital organs like the heart. God s breastplate of righteousness symbolizes that we are protected by Christ s righteousness that is if we are born again and if we are then we should be living a righteous life. What kind of life are you living? Read Romans 10:10 what do you see on the bottom of the shoe? what are they for? Feet fitted means be ready to share the gospel. To do this we must first know the gospel. The gospel is Christ died for our sins, was crucified and buried but rose like He said he would and is coming back for His people. If we know the gospel we'll also be able to "take a stand" for it. Always be ready to share your faith, your testimony which will lead to you sharing the gospel. Read Romans 1:16 The shield of faith helps to quench Satan s lies and deceit. Satan creates doubt, we are a people of faith. And we grow in faith through all our trials. Satan attacks us in all directions, the shield can be moved around in all directions. Keep faith in God! Read Hebrews 11, James 2:17-18 The helmet covers your head, "mind". The helmet of salvation tells us to not only be saved but learn about God, His ways, His will, His word. It also protects around the face so you can keep your eyes focused forward. Read Genesis 3:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, Hebrews 12:1-3 12
The sword of the Spirit IS the Word of God. Hebrews 4:12 says, For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. The Spirit cuts through to our heart with God s word convicting us of sin and unrighteousness. Always be sensitive to the Holy Spirit. The word of God is all the word or word of God in the Bible. The Bible is kind of like an armory. Every verse is kind of like a sword. You can t hold your bible up in the air and wave it around and say I m protected; you must learn what it says and the principles of the word, try hard to commit verses to your memory so when you are attacked by Satan God s word comes back to you. When Jesus was tempted by Satan He quoted the word, scripture verses from the Old Testament. (Look in Matthew chapter 4 and find the words it is written and see what Jesus quoted, you ll also see how Satan tempted Jesus) Commit God's word to your heart and mind by memorizing verses. Psalm 119:11 Do you have the desire to do that? Why or why not? WHY IS THERE ONLY 1 OFFENSIVE WEAPON? Compare the Roman armor that the apostle Paul talks about with the modern day armor that we see. Do you see any similarities? Do you see any differences? 13
A K i n g d o m w a r r i o r can expect to be attacked - John 15:18-19, 1 Peter 5:8 is set apart from the world - 1 Peter 2:9 is prepared - 1 Peter 3:14-16 is not ashamed of the gospel - Romans 1:16-17 is never alone in his task - Joshua 1:9 Bible Study 4 A Kingdom warrior knows who he strives to be, how he is to be, and what he's suppose to do! 1. First, think about this thought: we're either a warrior for God or a captive Read Galatians 4:1-7, 5:1, 5:13, Romans 6:17-18, 8:1-2, 2. A Kingdom warrior is a: t n a v r e s unscramble the word and write it on the line above read - think - understand a. "If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there shall My servant also be; if anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him. John 12:26 14
b. Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men. Philippians 2:3-7 what "form" did Jesus take c. Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men; knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve. Colossians 3:23-24 3. A Kingdom warrior strives to be: e l p m a x e unscramble the word and write it on the line above a. "For I gave you an example that you also should do as I did to you. John 13:15 b. Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe. 1 Timothy 4:12 c. in all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified, sound in speech which is beyond reproach, in order that the opponent may be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us. Titus 2:7-8 WHY BE AN EXAMPLE 15
4. A Kingdom warrior strives to be: y l o h unscramble the word and write it on the line above a. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; because it is written, " YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY." 1 Peter 1:14-16 b. I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:1-2 5. A Kingdom warrior helps to: e c n a v d a e h t m o d g n i K unscramble the words and write in on the line above a. "but you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth." Acts 1:8 b. And He said to them, " Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Mark 16:15 c. And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, " All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. " Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching 16
them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Matthew 28:18-20 6. A Kingdom warrior knows how to evade capture! No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, that you may be able to endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. James 4:7 Who is the One leading us? Who is the One helping us? By "submitting" to God your letting Him lead and help you Who tries to capture us and take us away? Resist not entertain Resist not play with Resist not see how far I can go Resist not see what I can get away with Resist and don't give in to the evil one How do we evade the enemy? 7. A Kingdom warrior knows where/who his mission is! write on the boxed lines where you might think your mission is 17
8. Read Joshua 1:1-9 and find the words, "for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go", then under underline and circle them. Joshua 1:1-9 1 Now it came about after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD that the LORD spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' servant, saying, 2 "Moses My servant is dead; now therefore arise, cross this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am giving to them, to the sons of Israel. 3 " Every place on which the sole of your foot treads, I have given it to you, just as I spoke to Moses. 4 " From the wilderness and this Lebanon, even as far as the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and as far as the Great Sea toward the setting of the sun, will be your territory. 5 " No man will be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I have been with Moses, I will be with you; I will not fail you or forsake you. 6 " Be strong and courageous, for you shall give this people possession of the land which I swore to their fathers to give them. 7 "Only be strong and very courageous; be careful to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may have success wherever you go. 8 " This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success. 9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." a. Have you ever been or felt alone? b. Read verse 9 again, what is God telling us? c. What might it mean if we tremble or are dismayed? d. Who else might tremble? Is there a difference? James 2:19 e. How is God with us? What helps us? (hint: verse 8) 18
Memorize God's Word 1. "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9 2. Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls about like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 3. "And this is the judgment, that the light is come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the light; for their deeds were evil. " For everyone who does evil hates the light, and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. "But he who practices the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be manifested as having been wrought in God." John 3:19-21 4. "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. " Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Matthew 28:18-20 5. " I am the light of the world; he who follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life." John 8:12 6. "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 7. And let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we shall reap if we do not grow weary. Galatians 6:9 8. Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. Ephesians 6:11 9. Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. James 4:7 10. No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 11. because it is written, " YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY." 1 Peter 1:16 12. And He said to them, " Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Mark 16:15 Go to page 5 too for scripture memory. 19
Cadence Calls for the Kingdom Warrior Left or right just ain't the way Straight with God will make my day God's great plan included me Now I'll take it through the streets I've been told and now I know God will win and satan won't Never never let it go God's great word is in my soul Dark ain't dark though some may say His light His light will lead MY way I'm strong I'm strong in heart and soul For God is with me this I know His sword His sword is what I got It lives it lives inside my heart Fear ain't something that's in me His spirit is and this you'll see Strong and fearless I will be God's light I'll carry all will see The word I read the word I'll know Connect with God and I will grow Jesus Jesus is His name Always always He's the same Resist resist is what I'll do Trust in God to see me through Cadence is a rhythm to which we march, it helps us on longer marches. How do you march or walk thru life? What keeps you going? Each cadence comes from the Word. Can you think of a verse where they might come from? 20