DBS STORY SETS

DBS Story Sets are samples of teachings that have been used throughout the world to lead many to Christ and establish many multiplying churches. The list is suggestive, not required. Many of the stores are imported from the WAHA app. 

Starter Set

  1. Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man Mark 2:1-12
  2. ​Jesus Anointed by a Sinful Woman Luke 7:36-50
  3. Jesus Calms the Storm Mark 4:35-41
  4. Jesus Walks on Water Matthew 14:22-33
  5. Parable of the Lost Son Luke 15:11-24
  6. Jesus Heals Ten Lepers Luke 17:11-19
  7. Jesus and Zacchaeus Luke 19:1-10
  8. God's plan for parenting. Deuteronomy 6:4-9
  9. The Death of Jesus John 19:28-42
  10. The Resurrection of Jesus John 20:1-29
  11. The Basics of Salvation Romans 3:22-25
  12. The Practices of the Church Acts 2:37-47

Foundation Story Set

the basics of following Jesus Christ 
  1. Repent and Believe: A Sinful Woman (Luke 7:36–50) 
  2. Be Baptized: The Ethiopian Eunuch (Acts 8:26–39) 
  3. Pray: The Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9–13) 
  4. Make Disciples: The Samaritan Woman (John 4:4–42) 
  5. Love: The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37) 
  6. Worship: Paul and Silas (Acts 16:25–34)
  7. Celebrate: Lord’s Supper (Luke 22:7–20; 1 Corinthians 11:23–29) 
  8. Give: The Generous Widow (Mark 12:41–44) 
  9. Gather: The First Church (Acts 2:36–47)
the life of Jesus Christ
  1. John Testifies of the Savior: Mark 1:1-8, John 1:29-34
  2. Temptation and Ministry of Jesus: Luke 4:1-22
  3. Jesus Heals and Forgives: Luke 5:17-32
  4. Jesus’ Power: Mark 4:35-5:20
  5. Forgiveness and Sacrifice: Luke 18:9-30
  6. Love God and Love Your Neighbor: Luke 10:25-37, Luke 6:27-31
  7. God Seeks the Lost: Luke 15:1-24
  8. Different Responses to God: Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23, Matthew 13:44-46
  9. Jesus’ Power Over Death: John 11:1-44
  10. Jesus’ Humility: John 13:1-17
  11. Passover with the Disciples: Matthew 26:17-30
  12. Jesus Arrested: Matthew 26:36-56
  13. The Crucifixion: Luke 23:32-56
  14. The Resurrection and Ascension: John 20:11-31, Luke 24:50-52
  15. Jesus in Heaven: Revelation 7:9-17
creation to christ
  1. Creation: Genesis 1:1-25
  2. Creation of Humans: Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:7-9, Genesis 2:15-25
  3. Humans Disobey God: Genesis 3:1-24
  4. God Destroys Evil Humanity: Genesis 6:5-6, Genesis 6:9-22, Genesis 7:17-24
  5. Tower of Babel: Genesis 11:1-9
  6. Abraham Trusted God: Genesis 12:1-7, Genesis 15:1-6
  7. Abraham Obeyed God: Genesis 22:1-19
  8. God’s Call to Moses: Exodus 2:23-3:14, Exodus 7:1-5
  9. The Passover Sacrifice: Exodus 12:1-3, Exodus 12:21-31, Exodus 12:40-42
  10. The Ten Commandments and Sacrifice: Exodus 20:1-17, Leviticus 6:1-7
  11. Cycle of Disobedience: Judges 2:10-23
  12. The Suffering Servant of God: Isaiah 52:13-53:12
  13. The Promised Savior: Isaiah 9:1-7, Luke 1:26-38
  14. The Birth of Jesus: Luke 2:1-20
jesus is lord
  1. Who is Jesus?  John 1:1-18
  2. What does Jesus offer you and ask you? John 14:1-7, John 14:23-27
  3. What is the result of faith in Jesus? John 3:3-21
  4. What is the price of following Jesus? Matthew 10:37-39, Mark 8:34-38
  5. Should we expect persecution? John 15:18-23, Matthew 10:16-22
  6. What is your response? Acts 2:36-41, Psalm 32:1-5, Romans 10:9-10
  7. What does baptism mean? Romans 6:1-4, Galatians 3:26-28, Acts 10:44-48
  8. What does communion mean? 1 Corinthians 11:23-34
  9. What are his promises for his followers? Ephesians 2:1-10, Romans 5:1-5
  10. How will God help us? John 14:15-27
  11. What does he tell us to do? Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 1:3-8
being disciples 
  1. Disciples Love God and Love Others: Matthew 22:36-40, Deuteronomy 6:4-9
  2. Disciples are Forgiven: Luke 7:36-50
  3. Disciples are Children of God: Ephesians 1:3-8, Galatians 3:26-4:7
  4. Disciples Seek our Father: Luke 11:1-13
  5. Disciples Rely on God’s Word: Psalm 19:7-14, Matthew 7:24-27
  6. Disciples are Led by God: Psalm 23:1-6
  7. Disciples Obey Jesus and Fish for People: Luke 5:1-11
  8. Disciples Abide and Bear Fruit in Jesus: John 15:1-17
  9. Disciples Live by the Spirit: Romans 8:1-18
  10. Disciples Suffer For Christ: Philippians 1:12-30
  11. Disciples Cannot be Separated from God’s Love: Romans 8:26-39
being the church
  1. The Church is the Body of Christ: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31
  2. The Church is the Bride of Christ: Ephesians 5:25-32, Revelation 19:6-9
  3. The Church is God’s Family: Matthew 12:46-50, Ephesians 1:3-10
  4. The Church is a Spiritual Temple and Priests: 1 Peter 2:4-10
  5. The Church is United: John 17:9-26
  6. The Church is Guided by the Spirit: John 15:26, John 16:5-15
  7. The Church is God’s Community: Acts 2:36-47
  8. The Church Praises God: Psalm 145:1-21
  9. The Church Serves One Another: Mark 10:42-45, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
  10. The Church Does Signs and Wonders by the Spirit: John 14:12-14, Acts 5:12-29
  11. The Church Gives Generously: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
  12. The Church Baptizes Believers: Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:41, 8:12, 10:47-48; Romans 6:3-4
  13. The Church Remembers Christ’s Sacrifice: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32
being leaders
  1. Jesus as Servant: Philippians 2:1-11
  2. Jesus Talks about Leadership: Matthew 23:1-12
  3. What do good leaders do? 1 Peter 5:1-11
  4. What do bad leaders do? Ezekiel 34:1-16
  5. Jesus’ Example as the Good Shepherd: John 10:1-18
  6. Paul’s Example: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-7, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12
  7. Faithfulness and Multiplying: 2 Timothy 2:1-7
  8. Equipping the Disciples: Ephesians 4:1-7, Ephesians 4:11-16
  9. Paul’s Instructions to Leaders: Acts 20:17-38
  10. A Sacrificed Life: Romans 12:1-21
  11. Leadership Qualifications: Titus 1:5-9
  12. Multiple Leaders: Acts 14:21-23, Acts 20:17, Acts 20:28, Philippians 1:1-6
growing as disciples
  1. Disciples Seek God: Mark 1:35, Luke 5:16, Luke 6:12, Luke 10:38-42
  2. Disciples Are Blessed by God: Matthew 5:1-12
  3. Disciples Seek God’s Kingdom: Matthew 6:19-34
  4. Disciples Will Sacrifice to Follow Jesus: Luke 9:23-26, Luke 9:57-62
  5. Disciples God into the Harvest: Matthew 9:35-10:1, Matthew 10:5-20
  6. Disciples Go with Jesus’ Authority: Acts 3:1-10, Act 13:6-12
  7. Disciples Fight with God’s Word: Matthew 4:1-11
  8. Disciples Live by the Spirit’s Power: Galatians 5:16-25
  9. Disciples Put Off the Old, Put on the New: Colossians 3:1-17
  10. Disciples Confess Sins: 1 John 1:5-2:2
  11. Disciples Forgive Others as the Lord Forgives Them: Matthew 18:21-35
  12. Disciples Put on God’s Armor: Ephesians 6:10-20
growing as a church
  1. The Church Belongs to God: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15, 21-23
  2. The Church is the Household of God: Ephesians 2:11-22
  3. The Church Praises God: 1 Chronicles 16:8-36
  4. The Church Helps Each Other: Galatians 6:1-10
  5. The Church Serves Each Other: Acts 6:1-7
  6. The Church Prays Together: Acts 4:23-31
  7. The Church Prays for Each Other: James 5:13-20
  8. The Church Gives Sacrificially: Acts 4:32-37, 2 Corinthians 8:1-15
  9. The Church Cannot Lie to God: Acts 5:1-11
  10. The Church Deals with Sin: Matthew 18:15-17, 1 Corinthians 5:1-13
  11. The Church Serves Others: Matthew 25:31-46
  12. The Church Sends Workers Out: Acts 13:1-4, Romans 15:16-21
growing as leaders
  1. Leaders Point People to Jesus: John 1:19-37, John 3:26-30
  2. Leaders Obey God in Everything: Matthew 3:11-17
  3. Leaders Obey and Teach Others to Obey: Matthew 5:13-20
  4. Leaders Pray for Followers: Ephesians 3:14-21
  5. Leaders Judge Rightly: Matthew 7:1-5, Matthew 7:15-23
  6. Leaders Follow God’s Wisdom: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
  7. Leaders are Good Stewards: Matthew 25:14-30
  8. Leaders Sometimes Stumble But Can Still Serve: Luke 22:54-62, John 21:13-17
  9. Leaders Warn and Encourage: 1 Timothy 4:1-16
  10. Leaders Communicate Across Cultures: Acts 17:16-34
  11. Leaders Have Faith and Endurance: James 1:2-18
  12. Leaders Give Up Their Rights: 1 Corinthians 9:16-27

Truth Story Set

Courage
  1. David and Goliath 1 Samuel 17:4-11, 32-51
  2. Courage with God Numbers 13:1-2, 17-20, 25-33, 14:1, 4-10
  3. Be courageous Joshua 1:1-9
  4. God is our Refuge Psalm 46:1-11
  5. What Can Separate Us? Romans 8:31-39
  6. Why Should I Be Afraid? Psalm 27:1-14
  7. Don't Be Afraid Matthew 10:24-32
faith
  1. Roman Officer Matthew 8:5-13
  2. Fall of Jericho: Joshua 6:1-16, 20
  3. Parting of the Red Sea Exodus 14:5-7, 10-14, 21-29
  4. Fiery Furnace: Daniel 3:8-30
  5. Gideon Judges 7:1-22
  6. Faith of Friends Mark 2:1-12
  7. History of Faith Hebrews 11:1-13
  8. Faith for Salvation 1 Peter 1:3-9
hope
  1. Hope for the Rejected Luke 7:36-50
  2. Hope for the Non-religious Luke 18:9-17
  3. Hope for the Sick and Sinful Mark 2:1-17
  4. Hope for the Religious John 3:1-17
  5. Hope Changes Lives Luke 19:1-10
  6. Hope Forgives Matthew 18:21-35
  7. Hungry for Hope John 4:1-42
  8. Hope is Waiting for You Luke 15:11-32
justice
  1. A Flood of Justice Amos 5:7, 12, 15, 21-24
  2. Do Not Leviticus 19:9-18
  3. Remain Faithful Hebrews 10:32-39
  4. Proverbs About Justice Proverbs 21:3, 24:24-25, 28:5, 29:26, 31:8-9
  5. Love Your Enemies Romans 12:14-21
  6. Blessings Matthew 5:1-12
  7. God Rules With Justice Psalm 91:8-16
  8. Love Mercy Micah 6:2-8
love
  1. Love God: Deuteronomy 6:1-9 
  2. Love God and Your Neighbor Luke 10:25-37
  3. Remain in God's Love John 15:9-17
  4. Runaway Son Luke 15:11-32
  5. Loving One Another 1 John 4:7-20
  6. No Separation from God: Romans 8:31-39
  7. Love is the Greatest 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
  8. Unfailing Love Psalm 103:1-22
obedience
  1. Love and Obey Deuteronomy 6:1-9
  2. If You Love Me Obey Me John 14:15-24
  3. Fruit and Foundations Luke 6:43-49
  4. Hear and Do James 1:22-27
  5. Teach Me Your Decrees Psalm 119:33-40
  6. Four Soils Luke 8:4-15
  7. Cost of Being a Disciple Luke 14:25-35
  8. Slave to Sin or God? Romans 6:5-18
peace
  1. Be Strong 1 Peter 5:6-11
  2. Exalt God: Psalm 34:1-15
  3. Pray About Everything Philippians 4:4-9
  4.  God is our Refuge Psalm 46:1-11
  5. The Lord is My Shepherd Psalm 32:1-6
  6. Future Glory: Romans 8:18-30
  7. Nothing Can Separate Us Romans 8:31-39
  8. Don't Worry Matthew 6:24-34

Challenge Story Set

anger
  1. Controlling the Tongue James 3:2-12
  2. In Your Heart Matthew 5:21-26
  3. Don't Let Anger Control You Ephesians 4:26-27, 4:31-5:2
  4. Slow to Anger: James 1:19-26
  5. Anger Leading to Sin Genesis 4:1-12
  6. Proverbs About Anger Proverbs 15:1, 17:14, 19:11, 22:24-25, 25;28, 29:11
  7. Be Pure 2 Timothy 2:21-26
  8. Do Not Take Revenge Romans 12:14-21
crisis
  1. Perfect Love Casts Out Fear 1 John 4:13-18
  2. Do Not Fear Isaiah 43:1-7
  3. Do Not Worry Matthew 6:25-34
  4. God Works All Things Together For Good Romans 8:22-28
  5. God Will Never Leave You Deuteronomy 31:1-8
  6. God is Our Refuge Psalm 91:1-8
  7. God Will Rescue and Protect Psalm 91:8-16
grief
  1. A Bitter Life Ruth 1:1-22
  2. Mourning a Son Genesis 37:18-36
  3. God Rescues Psalm 34:15-22
  4. Job's Suffering Job 2:1-10
  5. God Will Be With Us Isaiah 43:1-7
  6. God Carries Our Sins Isaiah 53:1-12
  7. Lazarus Raised John 11:1-44
hurt
  1. Man Born Blind John 9:1-39
  2. Paralyzed Man John 5:1-15
  3. A Suffering Woman Mark 5:24-34
  4. Persistent Prayer Luke 18:1-8
  5. No More Hurt Isaiah 65:17-25
  6. Jeremiah Weeps Jeremiah 8:18-22
  7. Love Your Enemies Luke 6:27-36
  8. Sorrow Leading to Repentence 2 Corinthians 7:5-12
reconciliation 
  1. Allow and Forgive Colossians 3:12-17
  2. Jacob and Essau Genesis 27:33-38
  3. Joseph and His Brothers Genesis 37:26-28, 41:14-16, 29-33, 39-40, 42:1-2, 45:1-8, 13-15
  4. Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-32
  5. Forgive Others Matthew 18:21-35
  6. Reconciling Others 2 Samuel 14:1-33
  7. Love Your Enemies Luke 6:27-36
  8. Reconciled to God 2 Corinthians 5:17-6:2
self esteem
  1. Created in God's Image Genesis 1:24-31​
  2. Accepted by God Luke 19:1-10
  3. God Looks at the Heart 1 Samuel 16:1-13
  4. Empowered and Helped by God: Exodus 4:1-17
  5. Give Sacrifically Mark 12:41-44, 2 Corinthians 8:1-5
  6. Be Humble Luke 18:9-17
  7. Jesus' Example Philippians 2:1-11
  8. Trust in the Lord Jeremiah 17:5-10
Stress
  1. Be Strong 1 Peter 5:6-11
  2. Exalt God: Psalm 34:1-15
  3. Pray About Everything Philippians 4:4-9
  4. God is Our Refuge Psalm 46:1-11
  5. The Lord is My Shepherd Psalm 32:1-6
  6. Future Glory: Romans 8:18-30
  7. Nothing Can Separate Us Romans 8:31-39

Money Story Set

money and god
  1. God is the Creator and Owner of All Genesis 1:1; John 1:1-4; Psalm 24:1-2
  2. Trust God Not Money 1 Timothy 6:5-11, 17-19
  3. God Gives Success Deuteronomy 8:10-18
  4. Giving Our Best Proverbs 3:9; Malachi 1:6-14
  5. Robbing God Malachi 3:6-12
  6. Giving to God: Romans 11:33-36; Psalm 50:7-12
  7. Rich Man Luke 18:18-30
  8. Treasures in Heaven Matthew 6:9-14
money advice
  1. Content in All Situations Hebrews 13:5; Philippians 4:10-20
  2. Be Satisfied Exodus 20:17; Ecclesiastes 5:10-15
  3. Be Willing to Work 2 Thessalonians 3:6-14
  4. Don't Be Lazy Proverbs 6:6-11
  5. Work and the Curse of Sin Genesis 1:24-2:2
  6. Avoid Greed Luke 12:13-21
  7. Proverbs About Money Proverbs 11:16-18, 13:11, 15:27, 20:17, 21:5-7, 23:4-5, 28:6, 30:7-9
  8. Debt and Taxes Exodus 22:25-27; Proverbs 22:7; Psalm 37:21; Luke 20:25; Romans 13:6-7
  9. Be Good Stewards Matthew 25:14-30
  10. Be Shrewd Luke 16:1-13
giving
  1. Give Sacrifically Mark 2:41-44; 2 Corinthians 8:1-5
  2. Giving Generously to the Needy 2 Corinthians 9:1-15
  3. Giving to the Poor Deuteronomy 14:28-15:18
  4. Caring for Widows 1 Timothy 5:3-10
  5. Giving to Enemies Luke 6:32-38
  6. Giving Privately Matthew 6:1-4
  7. Supporting Leaders Romans 16:1-2; Philippians 4:9-19
  8. Faith Without Deeds is Dead James 2:14-20
  9. Sheep and Goats: Matthew 25:31-46
marketplace
  1. Stay Faithful Genesis 39:1-22
  2. Follow God's Plans Genesis 41:15-40
  3. Taking Responsibility Matthew 25:14-30
  4. Delegating Exodus 18:13-26
  5. Tough Decisions Luke 16:1-13
  6. God and Taxes Mark 12:13-17
  7. Honest or Dishonest? Amos 8:4-7; 1 Samuel 12:1-5
  8. Follow and Fish Luke 5:1-11

People Story Set

man and woman
  1. Man and Woman Genesis 2:4-25
  2. Sin Genesis 3:1-24
  3. Divorce Mark 10:1-12
  4. Serving John 13:1-17
  5. Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
  6. Humility Philippians 2:1-11
  7. Submission Ephesians 5:21-33
  8. Wives and Husbands 1 Peter 3:1-9
men
  1. Created in God's Image Genesis 1:26-28, 2:18-25
  2. Delight in God's Law Psalm 1:1-6
  3. Fear of the Lord Psalm 112:1-10
  4. Courage with God Numbers 13:1-2, 17-20, 25-33, 14:1, 4-10
  5. Lust Leads to Sin-1: 2 Samuel 11:1-27
  6. Rebuked for Sin-2: 2 Samuel 12:1-14
  7. Baptism and Temptation Matthew 3:13-4:11
  8. Endure Suffering 2 Timothy 2:1-13
Parenting
  1. A Father's Love Luke 15:11-32
  2. Teaching About God: Deuteronomy 6:1-9
  3. Don't Play Favorites Genesis 27:1-45
  4. A Mother's Love 1 Kings 3:16-28
  5. Dedicated to God 1 Samuel 1:1-28
  6. Failure to Discipline 1 Samuel 2:12-17
  7. Proverbs About Disciplining Proverbs 14:26, 20:7, 13:24, 19:18, 22:16, 29:17
  8. Discipline is Love Hebrews 12:4-11
singles
  1. Fighting Temptation Matthew 4:1-11
  2. Christ Strengthens Me Philippians 4:10-20
  3. Single or Married to Serve God 1 Corinthians 7:25-40
  4. Feeling Alone 1 Kings 19:1-18
  5. Staying Pure Psalm 119:9-16
  6. God Hears Genesis 21:8-21
  7. God Provides 2 Kings 4:1-7
  8. What Can Separate Us: Romans 8: 31-39. 
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women
  1. Created in God's Image Genesis 1:26-28, 2:18-25
  2. Woman from Shunem 2 Kings 4:8-37
  3. Esther: Esther 4:7-5:2
  4. Mary's Song Luke 1:26-55
  5. A Noble Wife Proverbs 31:10-31
  6. Who Condemns You? John 8:1-11
  7. Only One Thing: Luke 10:38-42, 
  8. No Male or Female Galatians 3:22-29
youth
  1. God Made Me Psalm 139:13-18
  2. God's Masterpiece Ephesians 2:1-10
  3. Be Yourself 1 Samuel 17:22-28
  4. Honor Your Parents Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:1-4; Proverbs 1:8, 13:1
  5. A Mother's Request John 2:1-11
  6. God Looks At the Heart 1 Samuel 16:1-13
  7. Be Humble Luke 18:9-17
  8. Use Your Talents Matthew 25:14-30

God Story Set

father
  1. God's Children Romans 8:12-30
  2. Pray to Your Father Matthew 6:5-18
  3. A Father's Love Luke 15:11-32
  4. Father to the Fatherless Psalm 68:3-6, 19-20
  5. Chosen Romans 8:12-30
  6. Alive in Us 2 Corinthians 6:15-18
  7. Our Inheritance Ephesians 1:2-14
  8. Love One Another 1 John 3:1-11
son
  1. Word and Light John 1:1-18
  2. Bread of Heaven John 6:22-58
  3. Light of the World John 1:5-9
  4. Gate and Good Shepherd John 10:1-15
  5. Resurrection and Life John 11:1-44
  6. Way, Truth, Life John 14:1-14
  7. True Vine: John 15:1-10
  8. Humbled and Honored Philippians 2:3-11
  9. Visible and Supreme Colossians 1:15-22
holy spirit
  1. Spirit and Jesus Isaiah 11:1-5; Matthew 1:18-25
  2. Born Again John 3:1-8
  3. Jesus Promises the Spirit John 14:15-27
  4. Baptism of the Spirit Matthew 3:11-17
  5. Holy Spirit Comes Acts 1:8, 2:1-18
  6. Lying to the Spirit Acts 4:32-5:11
  7. Gifts of the Spirit 1 Corinthians 12:1-12
  8. Living by the Spirit Galatians 5:16-26
3 in 1
  1. Sent by God John 3:31-36
  2. Father and I Are One John 10:25-38
  3. Discerning Spirit: 1 John 4:1-6
  4. Spirit and Adoption Romans 8:1-17
  5. Future Glory: Romans 8:18-30
  6. Spirit Promised John 14:15-26
  7. Great Commission Matthew 28:16-20
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bible
  1. All Scripture Inspired 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2
  2. Alive and Powerful Hebrews 4:12-16
  3. Word Proceeds Fruit Isaiah 55:6-11
  4. Holy Spirit Inspired 2 Peter 1:15-21
  5. Reviving the Soul Psalm 19:7-14
  6. Fight Temptation with Scripture Luke 4:1-13
  7. Messiah in Scripture Luke 24:13-32
KINGDOM
  1. Kingdoms of God and Satan: Luke 11:14-23
  2. Lord's Prayer Matthew 6:9-14
  3. Seeds and Yeast Mark 4:26-32
  4. Weeds Among Crops Matthew 13:24-30
  5. Treasure and Pearl: Matthew 13:44-46
  6. Great Banquet Matthew 22:1-14
  7. Talents: Matthew 25:14-30
  8. Sheep and Goats: Matthew 25:31-46
mission
  1. Blessing Abraham Genesis 12:1-8
  2. Great Commission Matthew 28:16-20
  3. Sharing the Good News Acts 8:26-40
  4. Unless Someone Is Sent Romans 10:1-4, 9-18
  5. Paul and the Gentiles: Romans 15:13-21
  6. Compelled 1 Corinthians 9:16-27
  7. Cross-cultural Witness Acts 17:16-34
  8. Soldiers for God 2 Timothy 2:1-13
  9. God's Ambassadors 2 Corinthians 5:11-21
prayer
  1. Prayer and Fasting Matthew 6:5-18
  2. Persistent Prayer Luke 18:1-8
  3. Confession Psalm 51:1-19
  4. Remain in God John 15:4-10
  5. Rejoice Philippians 4:4-9
  6. Spiritual Growth Ephesians 3:12-21
  7. Keep Asking Luke 11:5-13
  8. Nehemiah's Prayer Nehemiah 1:1-11
  9. Faith and Endurance James 1:2-17
  10. Power of Prayer James 5:13-18

Jesus Story Set

miracles: Part 1
  1. Water into Wine John 2:1-11
  2. Healing a Son John 4:43-54
  3. Driving Out Evil Spirit Mark 1:21-27
  4. Healing a Fever Mark 1:29-31
  5. Healing Many Mark 1:32-34
  6. 1st Miraculous Catch of Fish Luke 5:1-11
  7. Healing a Leper Mark 1:40-45
  8. Healing a Servant Matthew 8:5-13
  9. Healing a Paralytic Luke 5:17-26
  10. Healing a Hand Matthew 12:9-14
  11. Raising a Son to Life Luke 7:11-17
  12. Calming a Storm Matthew 8:23-27
  13. Casting Out Many Demons Mark 5:1-20
  14. Healing a Bleeding Woman Mark 5:25-34
  15. Raising a Daughter to Life Luke 8:40-42, 49-56
  16. Healing Two Blind Men Matthew 9:27-31
  17. Healing a Mute Man Matthew 9:32-34
  18. Healing an Invalid John 5:1-15
  19. Feeding 5,000 John 6:1-15
miracles: part 2
  1. Walking on Water John 6:16-21
  2. Many Healed by Touching His Robe Mark 6:53-56
  3. Exorcism for a Gentile Daughter Matthew 15:21-28
  4. Healing a Deaf and Mute Man Mark 7:31-37
  5. Feeding 4,000 Matthew 15:32-39
  6. Healing a Blind Man Mark 8:22-26
  7. Healing a Man Born Blind John 9:1-12
  8. Exorcism for a Little Boy Mark 9:14-29
  9. Temple Tax from a Fish: Matthew 7:24-27
  10. Exorcism for a Blind, Mute Man Matthew 12:22-23
  11. Healing of a Crippled Woman Luke 13:10-17
  12. Healing on the Sabbath: Luke 14:1-6
  13. Healing Ten Lepers Luke 17:11-19
  14. Raising Lazarus to Life John 11:1-45
  15. Healing Blind Bartameus Luke 18:35-43
  16. Withering a Fig Tree: Matthew 21:18-21
  17. Healing a Severed Ear Luke 22:50-51
  18. 2nd Miraculous Catch of Fish John 21:4-11
parables: Part 1
  1. New Cloth and Wine Matthew 9:16-17
  2. Jesus and Demons Luke 11:14-26
  3. Salt and Light Matthew 5:13-16
  4. Wise and Foolish Builders Luke 6:46-49
  5. Two Debtors Luke 7:41-43
  6. Rich Fool Luke 12:16-21
  7. Faithful Servant Luke 12:35-48
  8. Barren Fig Tree: Luke 13:6-9
  9. Sower Luke 8:5-15
  10. Growing Seed Mark 4:26-29
  11. Weeds Among Crops Matthew 13:24-30
  12. Yeast Matthew 13:33
  13. Hidden Treasure Matthew 13:44
  14. Pearl: Matthew 13:45-46
  15. Fishing Net Matthew 13:47-50
  16. Homeowner Matthew 13:52
  17. Shepherd and Sheep John 10:1-15
  18. Master and Servant Luke 17:7-10
  19. Unforgiving Servant Matthew 18:23-35​
parables: part 2
  1. Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37
  2. Friend at Night Luke 11:5-8
  3. Wedding Feast Luke 14:7-14
  4. Counting the Cost Luke 14:28-33
  5. Lost Sheep: Luke 15:4-7
  6. Lost Coin Luke 15:8-9
  7. Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-32
  8. Unjust Steward Luke 16:1-13
  9. Rich Man and Lazarus: Luke 16:19-31
  10. Workers in Vineyard Matthew 20:1-16
  11. Unjust Judge Luke 18:1-8
  12. Pharisee and Tax Collector Luke 18:9-14
  13. Two Sons Matthew 21:28-32
  14. Wicked Tenants Matthew 21:33-41
  15. Invitation to Wedding Matthew 22:2-14
  16. Budding Fig Tree: Matthew 24:32-35
  17. Ten Virgins Matthew 25:1-13
  18. Talents: Matthew 25:14-30
  19. Sheep and Goats: Matthew 25:31-46
teachings: Part 1
  1. Jesus Teaches with Great Authority Mark 2:21-28
  2. The Law Matthew 5:17-20
  3. Anger: Matthew 5:21-26
  4. Lust Matthew 5:27-30
  5. Divorce Matthew 5:31-32
  6. Vows Matthew 5:33-37
  7. Retaliation Matthew 5:38-42
  8. Loving Enemies Luke 6:27-36
  9. Giving to the Needy Matthew 6:1-4
  10. Prayer Matthew 6:5-15
  11. Fasting Matthew 6:16-18
  12. Money Matthew 6:19-24
  13. Worry Matthew 6:25-34
  14. Criticizing Others Luke 6:37-42
  15. Asking, Seeking, Knocking Matthew 7:7-12
  16. Way to Heaven Matthew 7:13-14​
teachings: Part 2
  1. Fruit in People's Lives Matthew 7:15-20
  2. Inner Purity Mark 7:1-23
  3. Warning Against Wrong Teaching Mark 8:13-21
  4. Relating to a Believer Who Sins Matthew 18:15-20
  5. My Yoke Is Easy Matthew 11:28-30
  6. Prayer Luke 11:1-13
  7. Light Within Luke 11:33-36
  8. Spiritual Blindness: John 9:35-41
  9. Entering the Kingdom Luke 13:22-30
  10. Seeking Honor Luke 14:7-14
  11. Cost of Being a Disciple Luke 14:25-35
  12. Coming of the Kingdom of God Luke 17:20-37
  13. Marriage and Divorce Matthew 19:1-12
  14. Serving Others Mark 10:35-45
  15. Holy Spirit John 16:5-15
  16. Sadness to Joy John 16:16-33

Theology Story Set

For each of these studies, read the verse(s) and ask what it says about the topic you are studying. For instance, "What does this passage say about the Holy Spirit?" 
The bible
  1. 2 Timothy 3:15-17
  2. 2 Peter 1:16, 20-21
  3. Revelation 22:18-19
  4. John 17:17; Psalm 119:43, 151, 160
  5. Deuteronomy 8:1-5
  6. Hebrews 4:12; Jeremiah 23:29; 1 Thessalonians 2:13
  7. Psalm 19:7-8; Romans 15:4
  8. Romans 1:16-17; James 1:21; Psalm 119:11
  9. 1 Corinthians 10:6,11; Acts 5:1-11; Psalm 119:67-71
  10. James 1:22-27; Matthew 7:24-27
god
  1. Hebrews 11:6; Psalm 14:1
  2. Psalm 90:2, 102:27; 1 Timothy 1:17
  3. Revelation 4:11; Psalm 24:1-2
  4. Malachi 3:6; Numbers 23:19
  5. Psalm 103:19; Isaiah 46:10
  6. Psalm 7:11; Acts 17:31
  7. Psalm 99:3-5, 9; Revelation 15:4
  8. Psalm 86:5; John 3:16
  9. Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 3:23-25
  10. Jeremiah 10:7; 1 Samuel 2:2, Psalm 97:9
  11. Psalm 119:51; Deuteronomy 4:7; Acts 17:27
Jesus Christ
  1. Colossians 1:15; Hebrews 1:3
  2. Colossians 1:16; 1 Corinthians 8:6
  3. John 1:1; Titus 2:13
  4. Matthew 1:18; Isaiah 7:14
  5. Luke 7:21-22; John 21:25
  6. Hebrews 4:15; 2 Corinthians 5:21
  7. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 1 Peter 2:24; 1 Corinthians 6:14
  8. John 14:6; 1 Timothy 2:5
  9. Acts 1:9-11; Matthew 16:27
  10. Romans 8:34; Hebrews 7:25
the holy spirit
  1. Acts 5:3-4; Psalm 139:7
  2. 2 Thessalonians 2:13; Galatians 5:16
  3. John 16:7-11
  4. Titus 3:5; 1 Corinthians 6:11
  5. 1 Corinthians 12:13
  6. 1 Corinthians 6:19; Romans 8:11
  7. Ephesians 1:13-14, 4:30
  8. 1 Corinthians 12:7-10; Ephesians 4:11, 1 Peter 4:10-11; Romans 12:6-8
  9. Ephesians 5:18; Galatians 5:22-23
  10. Romans 8:14-16
  11. Romans 8:26-27
  12. 1 Corinthians 2:10-13; 1 John 2:27
angels
  1. Acts 23:8; Matthew 26:53
  2. Revelation 22:8-9, 19:10
  3. Psalm 103:20-21; Hebrews 1:7
  4. Daniel 12:1; Luke 1:19
  5. Romans 8:38; Isaiah 14:13-17; Ezekiel 28:11-19
  6. Matthew 25:41; 2 Peter 2:4
  7. John 8:44; 2 Corinthians 11:3
  8. Ephesians 6:10-18
  9. James 4:7, 1 John 1:9
man
  1. Genesis 2:7; Psalm 100:3
  2. Genesis 1:27; Hebrews 2:8
  3. John 5:28-29; Daniel 12:2
  4. 1 Thessalonians 5:23; Matthew 22:37
  5. Romans 3:10-19, 23
  6. Ephesians 2:1-3; Romans 2:1-3
  7. Ecclesiastes 3:11; Romans 1:20
  8. Joshua 24:15; Proverbs 1:29
  9. Psalm 95:6; 96:9
  10. Hebrews 4:13; Ecclesiastes 12:14 
sin
  1. 1 John 3:4; Proverbs 21:4
  2. Romans 3:23; Proverbs 20:9
  3. Romans 5:12; Genesis 3:6-7
  4. Psalm 51:5; Ephesians 2:13
  5. Romans 6:16-23
  6. 2 Corinthians 4:3-4
  7. John 8:34; 2 Peter 2:19
  8. Romans 8:2; Psalm 119:11
salvation
  1. Colossians 1:13; Romans 6:7
  2. 2 Timothy 3:15; Romans 1:16
  3. Romans 3:28; 4:3-5
  4. 1 Thessalonians 5:9; 1 Timothy 2:5
  5. Acts 13:38; Luke 1:77
  6. Ephesians 2:4-5; Titus 3:5
  7. John 10:28-29; Hebrews 7:25
  8. Hebrews 2:3; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 3:24-25, 28, 5:1, 8:15
  9. 1 Peter 2:2: 2 Peter 3:18
  10. Ephesians 1:4-5; Galatians 1:15
  11. 2 Corinthians 6:2; Acts 4:12; Romans 10:13; Acts 26:20
the church 
    1. Acts 2:37-47
    2. Ephesians 3:21; 3:10
    3. Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 5:23
    4. Philippians 1:1; 1 Timothy 3:1-6
    5. 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Matthew 28:19
    6. Matthew 22:37-29, 28:16-20
End times
  1. 1 Peter 4:7, 1 John 2:18
  2. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18
  3. 2 Corinthians 5:10; Romans 14:12
  4. Matthew 24:21; Daniel 12:1
  5. Revelation 16:16; 19:11-21
  6. Revelation 20:2-6; Daniel 7:14
  7. Revelation 20:11-15; John 5:28-29
  8. Revelation 21:1; Revelation 22
  9. End Times Chart

Romans Story Set

sin
  1. Romans 1:16-32
  2. Romans 2:1-16
  3. Romans 2:17-29
  4. Romans 3:1-8
  5. Romans 3:9-20
  6. Romans 3:21-25
salvation
  1. Romans 3:27-31
  2. Romans 4:1-27
  3. Romans 5:1-11
  4. Romans 5:12-21​
sanctification
  1. Romans 6:1-14
  2. Romans 6:15-23
  3. Romans 7:1-6
  4. Romans 7:7-23
  5. Romans 8:1-13
  6. Romans 8:14-30
  7. Romans 8:31-39
sovereignty 
  1. Romans 9:1-13
  2. Romans 9:14-29
  3. Romans 9:30-10:13
  4. Romans 10:14-21
  5. Romans 11:1-10
  6. Romans 11:11-24
  7. Romans 11:25-36
service
  1. Romans 12:1-8
  2. Romans 12:9-21
  3. Romans 13:1-12
  4. Romans 14:1-12
  5. Romans 14:13-23
  6. Romans 15:1-13
  7. Romans 15:14-33
  8. Romans 16:1-16
  9. Romans 16:17-27

Mobilization Story Set

the waha disciple making course
the seven practices of a disciple that multiplies
  1. Be Hearers and Doers of the Word James 1:22-25, Matthew 7:24-27
  2. Multiply Prayer Mark 11:20-25
  3. Engage the Lost Acts 16:11-15
  4. Find People of Peace Luke 10:1-12
  5. Help Discovery Groups Start Matthew 9:9-13
  6. Coach and Multiply Churches Acts 2:37-47
  7. Coach and Multiply Leaders 2 Timothy 2:1-3
growing as a church: a disciple making TEam (DMT) Part 1
  1. Vision Habakkuk 2:14; Psalm 67:1-7
  2. Obedience Matthew 7:24-27; John 14:21-24
  3. Living Intentionally and Filtering Colossians 4:2-6
  4. Extraordinary Prayer Nehemiah 1:1-11, 4:4, 15-16; Acts 4:23-31; Matthew 9:37-38
  5. The Great Commission Matthew 28:16-20
  6. Trusting God and Trusting Scripture John 6:43-45; Hebrews 4:12-13
  7. Jesus' Strategy in Sending His Disciples to the Lost Luke 10:1-17
  8. A Focus on Natural Communities (Oikos) Matthew 9:9-13; Acts 10:22-48
  9. Being Like Jesus in Their Context 1 Corinthians 9:19-23
  10. Barnabas (Finding and Empowering New Leaders Acts 9:26-28, 11:25-26, 12:25-13:12, 13:42-14:11; 1 Corinthians 9:6
  11. Multiple Generations Multiplying Growth 2 Timothy 2:2; Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23
  12. Being the Church Acts 2:37-47
  13. Evaluating and Planning Galatians 6:9, Proverbs 15:22, 16:1,3,9, 20:18
growing as a church (dmt) Part 2
  1. Overcoming Fear 1 Peter 3:12-17; Acts 5:27-32
  2. Access to the Lost Luke 9:1-6; 8:38-39; Acts 10:1-16, 18:1-3, 17:22-34
  3. God Uses Ordinary People Acts 4:13-20; Mark 1:16-18, 2:13-15; 1 Corinthians 1:26-31
  4. Women in DMM Acts 16:11-15; John 4:4-30, 39-42; Galatians 3:25-29
  5. Biblical Disciple Making Matthew 28:16-20; 2 Timothy 2:1-7
  6. The Critical Role of Accountability 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15; Galatians 2:1-2; Romans 14:10-12
  7. Miracles, Healings, Dreams and More Matthew 4:23-25, 10:7-8; Acts 9:32-42
  8. Engaging the Community with Service and Compassion Matthew 14:1-21; Acts 3:1-10; Galatians 6:9-10
  9. Sharing from the Beginning John 1:43-46; Acts 18:24-28
  10. Live for Him, Expect Fruit from Hard Places Jonah 1:1-3, 3:1-10; 1 Corinthians 16:5-9; Acts 9:10-19
  11. Spiritual Resistance Ephesians 6:10-20; 1 Peter 5:6-11
  12. Persecution John 15:18-21; James 1:2-4; Matthew 5:43-48
growing as a church (dmt) Part 3
  1. Becoming Like Jesus in Our Ministry Galatians 2:20; 1 John 3:2-6; John 13:13-17; Luke 9:23-25
  2. Courage and Wisdom to do the Extraordinary 1 Samuel 17:4-11, 16, 32-33, 38-50; Esther 4:15-16; Acts 14:19-20
  3. Connected to the Vine: John 15:1-5; Luke 10:38-42
  4. Allowing them to Study and God to Reveal Isaiah 55:10-11; James 1:5; Hebrews 4:12-13
  5. Lay Leadership Acts 4:1-20, 14:21-23; Luke 6:12-13
  6. Extraordinary Kingdom Opportunities Acts 16:25-34, 8:26-40 
  7. Love Luke 6:27-36, 10:25-37; John 13:34-35
  8. Trusting the Holy Spirit to Work Mark 13:10-11; John 16:7-15; Romans 8:26-27
  9. Storytelling Matthew 13:33-35; Mark 4:1-9; Luke 7:36-50
  10. Obedience #2 John 15:9-17; Acts 5:25-29; Deuteronomy 11:26-28
  11. Biblical Disciples Mark 8:34-38; Philippians 3:7-14; John 8:31-32
  12. Cultural Engagement Acts 17:16-32, 21:40-22:2, 19:9-15, 19-20, 34-35

Resources


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  6. Watch What is Waha? (1:23)
  7. Watch Discovery Bible Study (3:00)
  8. Watch Discovery Bible Study Overview (7:58)

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