Ken does a great job taking the reader through a variety of steps and disciplines for getting the most out of gods word. How does alcoholics anonymous compare with the bible. Features contemporary recovery profiles, extended discussion of. Recently, ive had the great pleasure of meeting dick b. Christian 12 step program walking the 12 steps with jesus christ step 2. Conquering addiction biblical 12step study eureka, mo. We admitted we were powerless over our addictions and compulsive behaviors. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, i will try to carry this message to others and i will try to practice these principles in all of my affairs. What we are trying to do in step 1 is finding the beginning and the end of the passage. Biblical interpretation of the twelve steps step one i know nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature.
For i have the desire to do what is good, but i cannot carry it out. Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. Alcoholics anonymous aa was founded in 1935 by bill wilson and dr. Thirty meditations from scripture for each step in recovery. But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation. The life recovery bible the bible for people in 12step. Scriptural principles come into clear focus as you study the 12 steps in a firm biblical context. The biblical principles in the 12 steps of recovery. The biblical principles in the 12 steps of recovery kenyon. The twelve steps have long been a great help to people in recovery.
Complete 12 step bible studies are available for immediate download. I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. The gospel of matthew chapter 19 verse 28 talks about the twelve tribes of israel. But just two days later, i received a note from another woman who became suicidal attending a 12 step group, because it failed to offer her any hope. But because the bible is a decidedly jewish book learning biblical hebrew will also give you new insight into the meaning of new testament writings. Resources for a bible based christian 12 step recovery are you a mental health worker, pastor or counselor and want a better way to do recovery. This 12 week practical study series from crossway orients the student to the near and far context, key questions, gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, and theological and practical implications for every section of the book of matthew.
But just two days later, i received a note from another woman who became suicidal attending a 12step group, because it failed to offer her any hope. This session discipleship program takes people to the root of sin and suffering in order to embrace the freedom found only in christs redemption. Dec 15, 2015 so what are some steps to approaching biblical books as whole units. Frank buchman, a lutheran minister from pennsylvania dutch heritage, was the founder of the oxford group. Where to use it by yourself, with another person, or in a group you find this book invaluable to your future recovery for yourself and for those you help of his power.
But because the bible is a decidedly jewish book, and the authors of both testaments were all jews familiar with the hebrew language and jewish thought, learning biblical hebrew will also give you new insight into the meaning of new testament writings. Although the twelve steps were originally based on biblical principles, they are being presented to people in aa and al anon as principles using any god, the god as we understood him. Discover the biblical principles behind the twelve steps with these readings drawn from the new testament, psalms and proverbs. It combines recovery and spirituality to give christians an effective way to work a twelvestep program with jesus christ as their higher power. Find the beginning and the end of the passage slide 1 lets go through each of the steps of phrasing.
But again, let me emphasize just a couple of things about what step 1 is about. This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that. In step two, take a look at the river and look for significant differences between our situation today and the situation of the biblical audience. The twelve steps used in the life recovery workbook have been adapted with permission from the twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous. In the book of revelation chapter 21 verse 21 there are twelve gates to the new jerusalem. Conquering addiction biblical 12step study eureka, mo patch. I tried al anon and got some good directions but was getting the message that they are moving away from christianity. A biblical guide through the 12 steps 97814143283 by stephen arterburn, david stoop. To personalize the step for your study and action in the here and now, however, you may wish to rephrase it as.
Read the whole book straight through, ignoring chapter and verse divisions. This 12 step guide has been written to be a resource for those who are identifying their higher power and are looking for support. Still with or without a sponsor i need direction and this companion workbook is excellent for guided biblical stepbystep journey through the 12 steps to find god. What makes this bible study different from other bible studies is that it can be used daily in ones home and then weekly with a small group. A biblical analysis of the twelve steps ministrymaker. At first, i pretty much knew from instinct, and from previously studying the bible, that a. This is a terrific study that will help men in their daily bible studies. Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of jesus christ.
I recommend this book to anybody who is serious about using the bible in their recovery. Ken includes some homework exercises that are well suited to either private study or group discussions. By placing the 12 steps of recovery into a firm biblical context, the workbook brings scriptural principles into personal focus. This includes book introductions, big picture outline, bottom line historical information and recovery. In the gospel of mark chapter 3 verse 14 god chose twelve disciples to follow him. This is only an introduction to the spiritual riches of the big books directions to the 12 steps. It combines recovery and spirituality to give christians an effective way to work a twelve step program with jesus christ as their higher power.
Gospelcentered recovery bible study book includes smallgroup experiences and discussion guides for sessions, individual study, applicable scripture, and personal assessments. Lessons 46 see top page corners of study guide for lesson numbers. My response is not one made in haste, nor is it a mere. Begin by reading a simple introduction to the biblical book you are about to study. Center for 12 step recovery the national association for christian.
Discover how they connect to scripture to find the true source of wisdom, the word of god. As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any device with the free kindle app. Historians have traced the genesis of the 12 step programs in alcoholics anonymous back to the oxford group, an evangelistic movement from the early 1900s. This 12week practical study series from crossway orients the student to the near and far context, key questions, gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, and theological and practical implications for every section of the book of matthew. Author of over 15 booksincluding living by the book, a handbook on how to study the bible effectivelyhendricks is finally scaling back for health reasons. Far more than just teaching about the 12 steps, the workbook is a guide to an indepth working of the steps, making the principles of recovery come alive for one day at a time living. Knowing biblical hebrew enables you to engage deeply and richly with the old testament in its original language. Bible comparison with aa big book alcoholics anonymous 12 step. As you read and study, highlight with a highlighter, pen or pencil significant statements, thoughts, and ideas. Their personal stories appear in alcoholics anonymous, known by a. Step study team study guide this study guide has proven helpful in providing structure and guidance for learning to work the twelvestep program, as it is described in the book alcoholics anonymous, in small groups of 812 persons. As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance. We admitted we were powerless over our addictions and compulsive behaviors, that our lives had become unmanageable. Features contemporary recovery profiles, extended discussion of each step, and openended study questions.
Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. If studying an old testament passage, also identify significant theological differences that came as a result of the life and work of jesus christ. The twelve step life recovery devotional david stoop, stephen arterburn. See our online resources for more bible studies, curriculums and articles. Potentially lifechanging experiences are brought about. Although some aa members will refer to the aa big book as the bible for their. A powerful resource for merging the practical wisdom of the twelve steps with the spiritual truths of the bible. Howard hendricks 4 bible study steps bible study magazine. Wilson and smith developed aas twelve step program of spiritual and character development, which they believed was the key to breaking the bondage to alcohol. All of my courses are built on the basic pattern of observation, interpretation, application and. Based on biblical teachings, revised edition 9780941405577 by friends in recovery. Dec 01, 2014 1 corinthians 10 12 step 12 step friendly therapist 12 step recovery 12 steps 12step abuse accident accountability partners addiction addictions and night meetings. Step study team study guide this study guide has proven helpful in providing structure and guidance for learning to work the twelve step program, as it is described in the book alcoholics anonymous, in small groups of 8 12 persons.
This is a repentance and reconciliation course and biblical 12 step study that meets weekly for 15 consecutive weeks. Celebrate recovery 12 steps and biblical comparisons 1. She believes the 12 steps are based on biblical principles and cites a specific verse for each step. This 12 day plan takes you through each of the twelve steps with recovery meditations and related recovery scriptures. Contemporary recovery profiles, expanded descriptions of each of the 12 steps, and openended questions work in unison with the life recovery bible. I admit that i am powerless over alcoholthat my life has. We hope this manual is useful throughout recovery, whether one is working the steps for. Simple introductions are found in study bibles or bible handbooks. So what are some steps to approaching biblical books as whole units. This 12day plan takes you through each of the twelve steps with recovery meditations and related recovery scriptures. Step 1 asks us to confront the chaos and the unmanageability of our dependent lifestyles. That is what the authors of the big book and millions before you did. As you work through this bible study you will not only discover the biblical background of the 12 steps, but you will also be changed for the better by them. Although the twelve steps were originally based on biblical principles, they are.