AY Honor Bible Discovery IV Requirements

Bible Discovery IV

Skill Level

2

Year

2026

Version

19.02.2026

Approval authority

General Conference

1. While completing this honor, take time to pray for God’s guidance before each Bible study session. Keep a simple journal or prayer log that includes: (a) when you prayed, (b) what you prayed about, and (c) one insight or discovery that came during or after your study. At the end of the honor, review your journal and write a short reflection (3–5 sentences) about how prayer shaped your Bible discovery journey.

2. Define, explain or illustrate the following terms within a Biblical context during the time of the early church (A.D. 34 - A.D. 90):

a. Apostle

b. Deacon

c. Laying on of hands

d. Spiritual gifts

e. Missionary

f. Tent-maker evangelist

g. Imprisonment

h. Martyrdom

3. Choose six individuals from the list below to research/read their story (or selected parts of it in the case of Peter or Paul). For each, write one or two sentences explaining their significance in the Bible narrative and what you personally learn from their example. If working in a group, divide the list so each member contributes and then share your findings with one another.

a. Peter

b. Stephen

c. Philip

d. Cornelius

e. Saul/Paul

f. Lydia or the Philippian jailer

g. Pricilla & Aquila

h. Timothy or Luke

i. Herod, Felix, Agrippa, Nero

j. Jewish religious rulers

4. Memorize Acts 1:8. Find one story in the book of Acts that illustrates each of the three levels of mission work described in this passage. Retell the story briefly in your own words.

5. Discover what Christianity meant in the New Testament Church (and what it means today) by completing the following tasks (or their equivalent as determined by your instructor):

a. Outline or summarize as a result of group study and discussion.

i. What Christianity is.

ii. The marks of a true disciple.

iii. The forces involved in becoming a Christian.

b. Arrange a minimum of 5 passages in order for a “Gospel Presentation.” Mark your Bible in such a way that you are able to go smoothly from one passage to another during your explanation. Key passages may include:

i. Romans 3:23

ii. Romans 6:23

iii. Acts 3:19

iv. Romans 10:9-10

v. Acts 16:31

vi. Philippians 4:13

vii. 1 John 5:11-12 (1 John 3:16, John 3:16)

viii. 1 John 1:9

ix. 1 John 4:11; 1 Corinthians 13

c. Practice giving a 3-5 point “Gospel Presentation.” If possible, find an appropriate opportunity to give this presentation to a non-Christian friend.

d. Discover or create a metaphor that explains the sinner’s need for a Savior. Share that metaphor with your instructor or group.

6. On a map drawn of the Biblical era during the times of the early church, outline the four Pauline missionary journeys. Choose and summarize what you believe to be a “key story” for each of the four trips (four stories). Explain to another the value of the story to the current Christian experience.

7. Do one of the following:

a. Learn about how the Holy Spirit helps people and helps us grow spiritually. Read or listen to a few Bible stories or verses about the Holy Spirit. Then, choose a fun way to show what you learned—this could be a short skit, poster, group talk, drawing, or even a simple video or slideshow. Suggested passages include:

i. Acts 1:12-Acts 2:41

ii. John 14:15-31

iii. Romans 8:26-27

iv. 1 Corinthians 12:1-13

v. 1 Corinthians 2:9-16

b. Read one of the following chapters from at least two translations. Then, write a letter to a friend imagining yourself as a character in the story. Explain what has happened that has affected you during the events of that chapter and give an evaluation of what is happening and its importance/significance to you. Your letter should include a greeting, the summary and evaluation, a farewell, and a signature.

i. Acts 2 - Pentecost & Peter’s sermon to many language groups

ii. Acts 8 - Ethiopian eunuch converted by Philip

iii. Acts 9 - Saul becomes a Christian

iv. Acts 10 - Sheet vision/Cornelius converted

v. Acts 12 - Peter freed from prison

vi. Acts 16 - Lydia, the fortune-teller, and the Philippian jailer become Christians

vii. Acts 27-28 - Paul shipwrecked on Malta, bitten by a poisonous snake

8. Do one of the following:

a. Discuss how the Christian can possess the fruit of the Spirit as described by Paul in his letter to the Galatians (5:22-23). Self-evaluate which parts of the fruit of the Spirit you have started to acquire, and those you need God’s help to learn. Journal about your experience.

b. Complete an online or print Spiritual Gifts Inventory (preferably one “for youth”). Evaluate its description of what the tool lists as your possible spiritual gifts. Come up with two ways to try out a new ministry based on your discovery.

c. Using creative media (such as clay, diorama, or natural materials), share what the Bible means when it talks about Christian unity (Philippians 2:2-3, Ephesians 4:11-13, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Galatians 3:28, Acts 4:32)