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Presence, Word, and Identity
Put God first. Learn to hear His voice, stand on His Word and live from your identity in Christ.
52 week journey
The Champions Bible Playbook.
A 52 week journey through Scripture, prayer, leadership and Kingdom purpose. Seek. Strengthen. Lead. Send.
- 52 weeks
- 5 daily readings
- 1 challenge a week
What is the Champions Bible Playbook?
The Champions Bible Playbook is a 52 week plan for reading Scripture and building a life of prayer. Each week gives you one anchor passage, five short daily readings, a prayer, a deep study method and a Champion Challenge to put the Word into action. It is built for men to walk through alone or with a brotherhood.
Four movements
Seek. Strengthen. Lead. Send.
The year moves through four movements of thirteen weeks each.
Weeks 14 to 26
STRENGTHEN
Prayer, Grit, and Character
Build a prayer life and a character that hold under pressure.
Weeks 27 to 39
LEAD
Self, Family, and Legacy
Lead yourself, your marriage, your children and your work with Kingdom purpose.
Weeks 40 to 52
SEND
Witness, Discipleship, and Mission
Carry the Gospel out. Make disciples, serve the least and finish the race.
Core rhythm
Five days. One weekend.
Every week follows the same rhythm, so the plan stays simple and the habit stays strong.
Day 1
Hear
Study: What do you observe? What word, phrase, contrast, command, or promise carries the weight of the passage?
Pray: Ask God for ears to hear and a willing heart.
Day 2
Know
Study: What does this reveal about God, Jesus, the gospel, and the kind of man God is forming?
Pray: Praise God for one truth about His character.
Day 3
Surrender
Study: Where does this confront fear, pride, passivity, sin, unbelief, or self-reliance in you?
Pray: Confess honestly; receive the cleansing and grace of Christ.
Day 4
Obey
Study: What specific act of obedience belongs in the next 24 hours? Who will be affected?
Pray: Ask for courage, wisdom, and power to obey completely.
Day 5
Multiply
Study: Who needs this truth? How can you pray, encourage, serve, or share Jesus with them?
Pray: Intercede by name and ask for an open door.
Go deeper
C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N. deep study prompts
When you want more than a daily reading, use the eight step study method.
- CENTER: What do I need to surrender so I can be fully present with God?
- HEAR: What repeated words, commands, promises, contrasts, people, and outcomes do I observe?
- ANALYZE: Who is speaking and listening? What happened before and after? How does this fit the Bible's larger story?
- MEET GOD: What does this reveal about God, Jesus, the gospel, the Holy Spirit, or the Kingdom?
- PERSONALIZE: What belief, motive, habit, relationship, wound, fear, or responsibility does this truth address in me?
- INTERCEDE: How will I pray this truth over myself, my family, my brothers, my church, my city, and someone who needs Jesus?
- OBEY: What is my specific next act of obedience within the next 24 hours?
- NEXT MAN: Who needs what God showed me, and how will I share, encourage, serve, invite, or disciple him?
Weekend review
Review the film
- What truth from this week do I need to remember?
- Where did I obey? Where did I hesitate or resist?
- How did prayer change my response to this week's circumstances?
- Did I complete the Champion Challenge? What happened?
- What will I carry into next week?
Brotherhood huddle
Do not walk alone
Share one win, one struggle, one act of obedience, and one prayer request. Pray for each other before you leave.
The full plan
All 52 weeks.
Open any week to see its readings, challenge and prayer.
SEEK
Presence, Word, and Identity. Weeks 1 to 13.
Week 1: Seek First
Matthew 6:25 to 34SEEKWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form seek first in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Matthew 6:25 to 34
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Matthew 6:33
- Day 2, KnowRead Psalm 63:1 to 8
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Jeremiah 29:11 to 13
- Day 4, ObeyRead Colossians 3:1 to 4
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Proverbs 3:5 to 6
Champion Challenge
Put your first 15 minutes with God on the calendar every day this week.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of seek first in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 2: The Fear of the Lord
Proverbs 1:1 to 7SEEKWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form the fear of the lord in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Proverbs 1:1 to 7
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Proverbs 1:7
- Day 2, KnowRead Proverbs 9:10
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Psalm 111:10
- Day 4, ObeyRead Ecclesiastes 12:13 to 14
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Isaiah 33:5 to 6
Champion Challenge
Name one area where reverence for God must become greater than fear of people.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of the fear of the lord in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 3: A Heart That Hears
1 Samuel 3:1 to 10SEEKWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form a heart that hears in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
1 Samuel 3:1 to 10
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead 1 Samuel 3:9 to 10
- Day 2, KnowRead John 10:1 to 5
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Psalm 25:4 to 5
- Day 4, ObeyRead Isaiah 30:19 to 21
- Day 5, MultiplyRead James 1:19 to 22
Champion Challenge
Practice five minutes of silence after prayer and record what Scripture brings to mind.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of a heart that hears in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 4: Built on the Word
Matthew 7:24 to 27SEEKWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form built on the word in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Matthew 7:24 to 27
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Matthew 7:24 to 25
- Day 2, KnowRead 2 Timothy 3:14 to 17
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Psalm 119:9 to 16
- Day 4, ObeyRead Joshua 1:7 to 9
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Hebrews 4:12 to 13
Champion Challenge
Choose one verse to memorize and obey before the week ends.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of built on the word in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 5: Abide, Don't Strive
John 15:1 to 11SEEKWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form abide, don't strive in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
John 15:1 to 11
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead John 15:4 to 5
- Day 2, KnowRead Psalm 46:10
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Galatians 5:16 to 25
- Day 4, ObeyRead Matthew 11:28 to 30
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Isaiah 40:28 to 31
Champion Challenge
Remove one unnecessary demand and use that space to abide with Christ.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of abide, don't strive in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 6: Identity in Christ
Ephesians 1:3 to 14SEEKWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form identity in christ in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Ephesians 1:3 to 14
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead 2 Corinthians 5:17
- Day 2, KnowRead Ephesians 1:3 to 8
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Romans 8:14 to 17
- Day 4, ObeyRead Colossians 2:9 to 15
- Day 5, MultiplyRead 1 Peter 2:9 to 10
Champion Challenge
Write five truths Scripture says about who you are in Christ; speak them daily.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of identity in christ in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 7: Qualified by the Blood
Hebrews 9:11 to 15SEEKWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form qualified by the blood in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Hebrews 9:11 to 15
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Romans 3:21 to 26
- Day 2, KnowRead Hebrews 9:11 to 14
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Ephesians 2:11 to 18
- Day 4, ObeyRead Revelation 12:10 to 11
- Day 5, MultiplyRead 1 John 1:5 to 9
Champion Challenge
Confess what you have hidden and thank Jesus specifically for cleansing and access.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of qualified by the blood in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 8: Sonship, Not Slavery
Romans 8:1 to 17SEEKWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form sonship, not slavery in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Romans 8:1 to 17
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Romans 8:1 to 4
- Day 2, KnowRead Romans 8:14 to 17
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Galatians 4:4 to 7
- Day 4, ObeyRead Luke 15:11 to 24
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Hebrews 12:5 to 11
Champion Challenge
Replace one orphan-minded thought with a truth about your Father's character.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of sonship, not slavery in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 9: Renew Your Mind
Romans 12:1 to 2SEEKWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form renew your mind in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Romans 12:1 to 2
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Romans 12:1 to 2
- Day 2, KnowRead Philippians 4:8 to 9
- Day 3, SurrenderRead 2 Corinthians 10:3 to 5
- Day 4, ObeyRead Ephesians 4:20 to 24
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Psalm 139:23 to 24
Champion Challenge
Capture one recurring lie and answer it with a written Scripture truth.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of renew your mind in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 10: Free Indeed
John 8:31 to 36SEEKWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form free indeed in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
John 8:31 to 36
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead John 8:31 to 36
- Day 2, KnowRead Romans 6:5 to 14
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Galatians 5:1
- Day 4, ObeyRead 2 Corinthians 3:16 to 18
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Psalm 107:10 to 16
Champion Challenge
Take one concrete step away from a pattern Jesus has already called you out of.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of free indeed in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 11: Grace That Trains
Titus 2:11 to 14SEEKWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form grace that trains in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Titus 2:11 to 14
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Titus 2:11 to 14
- Day 2, KnowRead Ephesians 2:8 to 10
- Day 3, SurrenderRead 1 Corinthians 15:9 to 10
- Day 4, ObeyRead 2 Corinthians 12:7 to 10
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Hebrews 4:14 to 16
Champion Challenge
Receive grace, then apply it to one disciplined act of obedience.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of grace that trains in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 12: Armor Up
Ephesians 6:10 to 20SEEKWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form armor up in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Ephesians 6:10 to 20
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Ephesians 6:10 to 13
- Day 2, KnowRead Ephesians 6:14 to 17
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Ephesians 6:18 to 20
- Day 4, ObeyRead 2 Corinthians 10:3 to 5
- Day 5, MultiplyRead James 4:7 to 10
Champion Challenge
Pray through every piece of God's armor aloud each morning.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of armor up in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 13: Prayer as Relationship
Matthew 6:5 to 13SEEKWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form prayer as relationship in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Matthew 6:5 to 13
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Matthew 6:5 to 8
- Day 2, KnowRead Matthew 6:9 to 13
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Psalm 27:7 to 8
- Day 4, ObeyRead Hebrews 4:14 to 16
- Day 5, MultiplyRead John 17:20 to 26
Champion Challenge
Spend one prayer time enjoying God's presence before asking Him for anything.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of prayer as relationship in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
STRENGTHEN
Prayer, Grit, and Character. Weeks 14 to 26.
Week 14: Pray Like a Champion
Luke 11:1 to 13STRENGTHENWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form pray like a champion in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Luke 11:1 to 13
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Luke 11:1 to 4
- Day 2, KnowRead Luke 11:5 to 13
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Mark 11:22 to 25
- Day 4, ObeyRead 1 John 5:13 to 15
- Day 5, MultiplyRead James 5:13 to 18
Champion Challenge
Pray one bold, specific, Scripture-aligned prayer every day this week.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of pray like a champion in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 15: Praise Before the Battle
2 Chronicles 20:1 to 22STRENGTHENWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form praise before the battle in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
2 Chronicles 20:1 to 22
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead 2 Chronicles 20:3 to 12
- Day 2, KnowRead 2 Chronicles 20:13 to 22
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Psalm 34:1 to 8
- Day 4, ObeyRead Acts 16:22 to 26
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Hebrews 13:15 to 16
Champion Challenge
Lead with praise before reacting to your biggest pressure.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of praise before the battle in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 16: Confession and Cleansing
Psalm 51:1 to 17STRENGTHENWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form confession and cleansing in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Psalm 51:1 to 17
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Psalm 51:1 to 12
- Day 2, KnowRead 1 John 1:5 to 9
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Proverbs 28:13
- Day 4, ObeyRead James 5:16
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Psalm 32:1 to 7
Champion Challenge
Make a clean confession to God and, where wise, to a trusted brother.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of confession and cleansing in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 17: Intercession
1 Timothy 2:1 to 6STRENGTHENWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form intercession in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
1 Timothy 2:1 to 6
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead 1 Timothy 2:1 to 6
- Day 2, KnowRead Ezekiel 22:29 to 31
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Colossians 1:9 to 14
- Day 4, ObeyRead Romans 8:26 to 27
- Day 5, MultiplyRead John 17:6 to 19
Champion Challenge
Make a list of five people and intercede for one each day.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of intercession in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 18: Fasting for Focus
Isaiah 58:1 to 12STRENGTHENWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form fasting for focus in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Isaiah 58:1 to 12
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Matthew 6:16 to 18
- Day 2, KnowRead Isaiah 58:6 to 12
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Joel 2:12 to 13
- Day 4, ObeyRead Acts 13:1 to 3
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Matthew 4:1 to 4
Champion Challenge
Choose a wise fast and turn every craving into a prompt to pray.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of fasting for focus in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 19: Waiting with Faith
Psalm 130STRENGTHENWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form waiting with faith in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Psalm 130
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Psalm 130:1 to 8
- Day 2, KnowRead Lamentations 3:22 to 26
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Habakkuk 2:1 to 4
- Day 4, ObeyRead Romans 4:18 to 21
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Hebrews 10:35 to 39
Champion Challenge
Refuse to force an outcome; write what faithful waiting looks like today.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of waiting with faith in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 20: Praying Scripture
Acts 4:23 to 31STRENGTHENWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form praying scripture in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Acts 4:23 to 31
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Acts 4:23 to 31
- Day 2, KnowRead Psalm 23
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Ephesians 3:14 to 21
- Day 4, ObeyRead Philippians 1:9 to 11
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Numbers 6:22 to 27
Champion Challenge
Turn one Bible passage into a personal prayer every day.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of praying scripture in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 21: Grit in the Trial
James 1:2 to 8STRENGTHENWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form grit in the trial in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
James 1:2 to 8
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead James 1:2 to 8
- Day 2, KnowRead Romans 5:1 to 5
- Day 3, SurrenderRead 1 Peter 1:3 to 9
- Day 4, ObeyRead 2 Corinthians 4:7 to 18
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Hebrews 12:1 to 3
Champion Challenge
Identify the spiritual muscle this trial is training and practice it intentionally.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of grit in the trial in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 22: Courage Over Fear
Joshua 1:1 to 9STRENGTHENWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form courage over fear in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Joshua 1:1 to 9
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Joshua 1:1 to 9
- Day 2, KnowRead Psalm 27:1 to 3
- Day 3, SurrenderRead 2 Timothy 1:6 to 8
- Day 4, ObeyRead Isaiah 41:8 to 13
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Mark 4:35 to 41
Champion Challenge
Do one obedient thing you have delayed because of fear.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of courage over fear in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 23: Integrity in Secret
Psalm 15STRENGTHENWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form integrity in secret in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Psalm 15
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Psalm 15
- Day 2, KnowRead Proverbs 10:9
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Daniel 6:1 to 5
- Day 4, ObeyRead Luke 16:10 to 13
- Day 5, MultiplyRead 1 Thessalonians 4:1 to 8
Champion Challenge
Close one gap between the man people see and the man God sees.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of integrity in secret in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 24: Discipline That Produces Fruit
1 Corinthians 9:24 to 27STRENGTHENWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form discipline that produces fruit in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
1 Corinthians 9:24 to 27
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead 1 Corinthians 9:24 to 27
- Day 2, KnowRead 1 Timothy 4:7 to 10
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Hebrews 12:10 to 13
- Day 4, ObeyRead Proverbs 25:28
- Day 5, MultiplyRead 2 Peter 1:3 to 8
Champion Challenge
Choose one small spiritual discipline and complete it five days in a row.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of discipline that produces fruit in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 25: Humility Is Strength
Philippians 2:1 to 11STRENGTHENWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form humility is strength in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Philippians 2:1 to 11
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Philippians 2:1 to 11
- Day 2, KnowRead Micah 6:8
- Day 3, SurrenderRead John 13:1 to 17
- Day 4, ObeyRead James 4:6 to 10
- Day 5, MultiplyRead 1 Peter 5:5 to 7
Champion Challenge
Serve someone in a way that cannot repay or applaud you.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of humility is strength in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 26: Steward Your Body
1 Corinthians 6:12 to 20STRENGTHENWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form steward your body in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
1 Corinthians 6:12 to 20
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead 1 Corinthians 6:12 to 20
- Day 2, KnowRead Romans 12:1
- Day 3, SurrenderRead 1 Timothy 4:7 to 8
- Day 4, ObeyRead Proverbs 23:19 to 21
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Mark 6:30 to 32
Champion Challenge
Make one body-honoring choice in sleep, nutrition, movement, or purity.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of steward your body in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
LEAD
Self, Family, and Legacy. Weeks 27 to 39.
Week 27: Lead Yourself
1 Timothy 4:11 to 16LEADWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form lead yourself in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
1 Timothy 4:11 to 16
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead 1 Timothy 4:11 to 16
- Day 2, KnowRead Proverbs 4:20 to 27
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Galatians 6:4 to 5
- Day 4, ObeyRead Luke 9:23 to 25
- Day 5, MultiplyRead 1 Corinthians 11:1
Champion Challenge
Set one personal standard that makes it easier for others to follow Christ through you.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of lead yourself in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 28: Lead Your Family
Deuteronomy 6:4 to 9LEADWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form lead your family in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Deuteronomy 6:4 to 9
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Deuteronomy 6:4 to 9
- Day 2, KnowRead Joshua 24:14 to 15
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Psalm 78:1 to 8
- Day 4, ObeyRead Ephesians 6:1 to 4
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Genesis 18:17 to 19
Champion Challenge
Initiate one unhurried spiritual conversation or prayer with your family.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of lead your family in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 29: Love Your Wife Sacrificially
Ephesians 5:21 to 33LEADWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form love your wife sacrificially in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Ephesians 5:21 to 33
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Ephesians 5:21 to 33
- Day 2, KnowRead 1 Corinthians 13:4 to 8
- Day 3, SurrenderRead 1 Peter 3:7
- Day 4, ObeyRead Colossians 3:12 to 19
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Song of Songs 8:6 to 7
Champion Challenge
Ask your wife, or a future-wife mentor if single, what sacrificial love looks like in practice.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of love your wife sacrificially in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 30: Father with Purpose
Psalm 127LEADWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form father with purpose in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Psalm 127
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Psalm 127
- Day 2, KnowRead Malachi 4:5 to 6
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Luke 15:20 to 24
- Day 4, ObeyRead Colossians 3:20 to 21
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Proverbs 22:6
Champion Challenge
Speak a specific blessing over a child or younger person.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of father with purpose in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 31: Brotherhood and Accountability
Ecclesiastes 4:9 to 12LEADWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form brotherhood and accountability in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Ecclesiastes 4:9 to 12
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Ecclesiastes 4:9 to 12
- Day 2, KnowRead Proverbs 27:5 to 17
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Hebrews 10:23 to 25
- Day 4, ObeyRead James 5:16
- Day 5, MultiplyRead 1 Samuel 18:1 to 4
Champion Challenge
Tell a trusted brother the truth about where you need prayer and accountability.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of brotherhood and accountability in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 32: Honor
Romans 12:9 to 21LEADWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form honor in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Romans 12:9 to 21
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Romans 12:9 to 21
- Day 2, KnowRead Exodus 20:12
- Day 3, SurrenderRead 1 Peter 2:13 to 17
- Day 4, ObeyRead Philippians 2:3 to 4
- Day 5, MultiplyRead 1 Samuel 24:1 to 12
Champion Challenge
Honor someone publicly and serve them privately.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of honor in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 33: Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Matthew 18:21 to 35LEADWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form forgiveness and reconciliation in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Matthew 18:21 to 35
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Matthew 18:21 to 35
- Day 2, KnowRead Ephesians 4:25 to 32
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Colossians 3:12 to 15
- Day 4, ObeyRead Romans 12:17 to 21
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Matthew 5:23 to 24
Champion Challenge
Release one debt in prayer and take a wise step toward peace.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of forgiveness and reconciliation in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 34: Words That Build
James 3:1 to 12LEADWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form words that build in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
James 3:1 to 12
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead James 3:1 to 12
- Day 2, KnowRead Proverbs 18:20 to 21
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Ephesians 4:29
- Day 4, ObeyRead Colossians 4:2 to 6
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Proverbs 15:1 to 4
Champion Challenge
Replace criticism with a specific word that gives grace.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of words that build in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 35: Work as Worship
Colossians 3:22 to 24LEADWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form work as worship in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Colossians 3:22 to 24
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Colossians 3:22 to 24
- Day 2, KnowRead Genesis 2:15
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Proverbs 22:29
- Day 4, ObeyRead 1 Thessalonians 4:9 to 12
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Matthew 25:14 to 30
Champion Challenge
Complete one overlooked responsibility with excellence as an offering to God.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of work as worship in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 36: Kingdom Finances
Matthew 6:19 to 24LEADWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form kingdom finances in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Matthew 6:19 to 24
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Matthew 6:19 to 24
- Day 2, KnowRead Deuteronomy 8:11 to 18
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Proverbs 3:9 to 10
- Day 4, ObeyRead 1 Timothy 6:6 to 10
- Day 5, MultiplyRead 2 Corinthians 9:6 to 11
Champion Challenge
Review your spending and make one change that reflects Kingdom priorities.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of kingdom finances in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 37: Generosity
2 Corinthians 8:1 to 9LEADWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form generosity in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
2 Corinthians 8:1 to 9
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead 2 Corinthians 8:1 to 9
- Day 2, KnowRead 2 Corinthians 9:6 to 11
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Luke 21:1 to 4
- Day 4, ObeyRead Acts 4:32 to 35
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Proverbs 11:24 to 25
Champion Challenge
Give time, encouragement, or resources in a way that costs you something.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of generosity in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 38: Legacy
Psalm 112LEADWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form legacy in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Psalm 112
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Psalm 112
- Day 2, KnowRead Psalm 145:4 to 7
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Proverbs 13:22
- Day 4, ObeyRead 2 Timothy 2:1 to 2
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Hebrews 11:8 to 16
Champion Challenge
Write the three faith marks you want your family to remember.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of legacy in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 39: A House of Prayer
Isaiah 56:6 to 8LEADWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form a house of prayer in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Isaiah 56:6 to 8
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Isaiah 56:6 to 8
- Day 2, KnowRead Joshua 24:15
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Acts 10:1 to 4
- Day 4, ObeyRead Luke 19:45 to 48
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Psalm 84:1 to 4
Champion Challenge
Establish a consistent place and time for prayer in your home.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of a house of prayer in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
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Witness, Discipleship, and Mission. Weeks 40 to 52.
Week 40: Restore the Family
Nehemiah 4:13 to 20SENDWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form restore the family in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Nehemiah 4:13 to 20
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Nehemiah 4:13 to 20
- Day 2, KnowRead Joel 2:25 to 27
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Isaiah 58:9 to 12
- Day 4, ObeyRead Luke 1:16 to 17
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Acts 16:25 to 34
Champion Challenge
Pray by name for one broken relationship and one restored future.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of restore the family in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 41: Quarter Three Review: Leading
Psalm 101SENDWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form quarter three review: leading in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Psalm 101
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Psalm 101
- Day 2, KnowRead 1 Timothy 3:1 to 7
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Proverbs 20:7
- Day 4, ObeyRead John 13:12 to 17
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Psalm 90:16 to 17
Champion Challenge
Ask: Is my private life producing the public leadership God can trust?
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of quarter three review: leading in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 42: The Great Commission
Matthew 28:16 to 20SENDWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form the great commission in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Matthew 28:16 to 20
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Matthew 28:16 to 20
- Day 2, KnowRead Acts 1:6 to 8
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Luke 24:44 to 49
- Day 4, ObeyRead Romans 10:9 to 15
- Day 5, MultiplyRead 2 Corinthians 5:17 to 21
Champion Challenge
Write the name of your one and pray daily for an open door to share Jesus.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of the great commission in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 43: Live Unashamed
Romans 1:14 to 17SENDWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form live unashamed in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Romans 1:14 to 17
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Romans 1:14 to 17
- Day 2, KnowRead 2 Timothy 1:7 to 12
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Mark 8:34 to 38
- Day 4, ObeyRead Acts 4:13 to 20
- Day 5, MultiplyRead 1 Peter 3:13 to 16
Champion Challenge
Share one clear sentence about what Jesus has done in your life.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of live unashamed in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 44: Your Testimony Is a Weapon
Revelation 12:10 to 11SENDWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form your testimony is a weapon in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Revelation 12:10 to 11
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Revelation 12:10 to 11
- Day 2, KnowRead John 9:1 to 25
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Mark 5:18 to 20
- Day 4, ObeyRead Acts 22:1 to 16
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Psalm 66:16 to 20
Champion Challenge
Write and practice your three-minute before-Christ, met-Christ, since-Christ story.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of your testimony is a weapon in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 45: Compassion for the Lost
Matthew 9:35 to 38SENDWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form compassion for the lost in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Matthew 9:35 to 38
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Matthew 9:35 to 38
- Day 2, KnowRead Luke 15:1 to 10
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Jonah 4:1 to 11
- Day 4, ObeyRead Romans 9:1 to 3
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Jude 20 to 23
Champion Challenge
Ask God to let you feel His compassion for someone you usually overlook.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of compassion for the lost in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 46: Make Disciples
2 Timothy 2:1 to 7SENDWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form make disciples in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
2 Timothy 2:1 to 7
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead 2 Timothy 2:1 to 7
- Day 2, KnowRead Matthew 4:18 to 22
- Day 3, SurrenderRead John 15:12 to 17
- Day 4, ObeyRead 1 Thessalonians 2:7 to 12
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Titus 2:1 to 8
Champion Challenge
Invite one person into a consistent rhythm of Scripture, prayer, and obedience.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of make disciples in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 47: Serve the Least
Matthew 25:31 to 40SENDWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form serve the least in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Matthew 25:31 to 40
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Matthew 25:31 to 40
- Day 2, KnowRead Isaiah 58:6 to 10
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Luke 10:25 to 37
- Day 4, ObeyRead James 2:14 to 17
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Proverbs 19:17
Champion Challenge
Meet one practical need without making yourself the center of the story.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of serve the least in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 48: Unity in the Body
John 17:20 to 23SENDWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form unity in the body in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
John 17:20 to 23
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead John 17:20 to 23
- Day 2, KnowRead Ephesians 4:1 to 6
- Day 3, SurrenderRead 1 Corinthians 12:12 to 27
- Day 4, ObeyRead Psalm 133
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Romans 15:5 to 7
Champion Challenge
Pray for and encourage a believer outside your usual circle.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of unity in the body in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 49: Empowered by the Spirit
Acts 2:1 to 21SENDWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form empowered by the spirit in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Acts 2:1 to 21
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Acts 1:4 to 8
- Day 2, KnowRead Acts 2:1 to 21
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Luke 11:9 to 13
- Day 4, ObeyRead Galatians 5:22 to 25
- Day 5, MultiplyRead 1 Corinthians 12:4 to 11
Champion Challenge
Ask the Holy Spirit for power to witness and fruit to represent Jesus well.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of empowered by the spirit in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 50: Faith That Multiplies
Acts 6:1 to 7SENDWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form faith that multiplies in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Acts 6:1 to 7
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Acts 6:1 to 7
- Day 2, KnowRead Acts 9:31
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Acts 12:24
- Day 4, ObeyRead Acts 19:18 to 20
- Day 5, MultiplyRead 2 Timothy 2:1 to 2
Champion Challenge
Identify what God has taught you this year that you must now teach someone else.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of faith that multiplies in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 51: Finish the Race
2 Timothy 4:1 to 8SENDWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form finish the race in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
2 Timothy 4:1 to 8
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead 2 Timothy 4:1 to 8
- Day 2, KnowRead Acts 20:22 to 24
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Hebrews 12:1 to 3
- Day 4, ObeyRead Philippians 3:12 to 14
- Day 5, MultiplyRead 1 Corinthians 15:58
Champion Challenge
Finish one God-given assignment you have allowed to remain incomplete.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of finish the race in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
Week 52: Give God the Next Year
Romans 12:1 to 2SENDWeekly objective
Let God use His Word to form give god the next year in your beliefs, prayers, choices, relationships, leadership, and witness.
Anchor passage
Romans 12:1 to 2
Core rhythm
- Day 1, HearRead Romans 12:1 to 2
- Day 2, KnowRead Psalm 116:12 to 14
- Day 3, SurrenderRead Joshua 24:14 to 15
- Day 4, ObeyRead Philippians 1:3 to 6
- Day 5, MultiplyRead Numbers 6:24 to 26
Champion Challenge
Write and sign your covenant for the next year; share it with your brotherhood.
Weekly prayer
Father, form the truth of give god the next year in me. Teach me to hear Your voice in Scripture, depend on the Holy Spirit, obey with courage, lead with love, and point others to Jesus. Amen.
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