Bible Study Plan
Day 1
Scripture: Genesis 39:7-12
Devotional:
Joseph’s story is a powerful example of integrity in the face of intense temptation. When Potiphar’s wife tempted him, Joseph didn’t just say no—he recognized that yielding would be sinning against God Himself. Your fight is not just against fleshly desire but a spiritual battle against what dishonors God’s holiness. Like Joseph, you must cultivate a fear of God that outweighs fear of consequence or personal loss.
Questions:
- How often do I remember that my actions are ultimately before God?
- What temptations have I rationalized that I now see as sin against God?
- How can I cultivate a deeper reverence for God’s holiness?
- What specific “Joseph moments” might I be called to stand firm in today?
- Am I prepared to accept consequences rather than compromise?
Prayer Prompt:
Ask God for a spirit of integrity and courage to stand firm like Joseph.
Application:
Identify one situation or trigger where you will “flee” or refuse to compromise your purity today.
Day 2
Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30
Devotional:
Jesus calls us to radical holiness. Lust isn’t just a thought; it’s sin that needs to be dealt with decisively. Cutting out what causes you to sin might be painful but is necessary for true freedom. This challenge is about refusing to tolerate the “little sins” that open doors to bondage.
Questions:
- What are my “right eye” and “right hand” – the triggers and habits?
- Am I willing to take radical steps to remove these from my life?
- How does this passage challenge any complacency I have with lust?
- What changes can I make immediately?
- How can I rely on God’s power for this radical transformation?
Prayer Prompt:
Pray for the strength to take radical action against anything that leads to lust.
Application:
Make a practical list of one or two things to remove or change immediately.
Day 3
Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-23
Devotional:
Wisdom warns us against the seductive power of sin. It calls us to guard our path carefully, avoiding even the “doorways” that lead to temptation. Lust steals life and joy—God’s wisdom invites you into a life marked by faithful delight, not fleeting pleasure.
Questions:
- What doorways to temptation do I approach?
- How has lust affected my relationships?
- What boundaries do I need to establish now?
- How can I cultivate a heart that treasures wisdom?
- Who will help me stay accountable?
Prayer Prompt:
Ask God for wisdom and discipline to guard your path.
Application:
Establish one new boundary today that helps avoid temptation.
Day 4
Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12
Devotional:
David’s heart-breaking plea for mercy shows us how to approach God in repentance. It’s not enough to fix behavior—we need a clean heart and a renewed spirit. True freedom comes from God’s cleansing, not self-effort.
Questions:
- How honest am I before God about my struggles?
- Do I ask God for a clean heart or only try to fix behavior?
- What does a “right spirit” look like for me?
- Am I willing to surrender control to God daily?
- How do I respond to God’s forgiveness?
Prayer Prompt:
Confess your sin fully and ask God for a clean heart.
Application:
Spend quiet time asking God to renew your spirit today.
Day 5
Spiritual Challenge #1 — Fasting + Digital Fast
Commit to 24 hours of fasting (health permitting) and avoid all non-essential digital content, especially anything that triggers lust. Use this time to pray and journal your struggles and God’s faithfulness.
Day 6
Scripture: Romans 6:12-23
Devotional:
Sin is a master that enslaves, but Christ’s resurrection breaks that slavery. Your life now belongs to righteousness. Offering your body as an instrument of righteousness is a daily choice that marks your new identity.
Questions:
- Who am I serving in my daily choices?
- How do my habits show who my master is?
- What does it look like practically to offer my body to God?
- What sinful patterns must I “put to death”?
- How can I live out my new identity?
Prayer Prompt:
Ask God to help you live as a servant of righteousness.
Application:
Identify one habit to replace with a righteous one today.
Day 7
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18
Devotional:
The battle against lust is spiritual. God gives you armor — truth, righteousness, readiness, faith, salvation, Word, and prayer. Each piece protects you from the devil’s schemes. Pray for the strength and discipline to put on this armor daily.
Questions:
- Which piece of the armor do I neglect?
- How do I “gird my waist with truth”?
- What lies need confronting today?
- How is prayer part of my battle?
- What is one concrete way to stand firm?
Prayer Prompt:
Pray through the armor of God, putting it on piece by piece.
Application:
Create a daily reminder to “put on the armor” each morning.
Day 8
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20
Devotional:
You are God’s temple, bought at a price—Christ’s sacrifice. Lust defiles this temple. Purity honors the One who owns you. Treat your body as God’s holy possession.
Questions:
- How does God’s ownership affect my behavior?
- How can I flee sexual immorality practically?
- How does lust dishonor God?
- What does honoring God’s temple look like?
- What daily habits reflect God’s ownership?
Prayer Prompt:
Thank God for buying you and ask for help to honor Him.
Application:
Identify one way to better care for your body as God’s temple.
Day 9
Spiritual Challenge #2 — Accountability and Confession
Share your struggles honestly with a trusted accountability partner or group. Commit to transparency and receive prayer. Journal temptations and how you handled them.
Day 10
Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16
Devotional:
God’s Word is your safeguard. It teaches how to live pure, guards your heart, and renews your mind. Loving Scripture is key to resisting lust.
Questions:
- How much time do I spend meditating on Scripture?
- How does God’s Word protect me?
- How can I delight more in God’s commands?
- What distracts me from Scripture?
- How will I use Scripture against temptation?
Prayer Prompt:
Ask God to make His Word your delight and defense.
Application:
Memorize one verse from today’s passage.
Day 11
Scripture: Job 31:1
Devotional:
Job made a covenant with his eyes, setting strict personal boundaries. Making this covenant helps guard the mind and heart against lust.
Questions:
- What would my covenant with my eyes look like?
- How do I guard my gaze daily?
- What rules will protect me?
- How does Job inspire my discipline?
- Who can hold me accountable?
Prayer Prompt:
Ask God for discipline to guard your eyes.
Application:
Create a personal “covenant” statement for your eyes.
Day 12
Scripture: James 1:13-15
Devotional:
Temptation comes from our own desires. Recognizing the progression from desire to sin empowers you to stop it early. God is not the tempter.
Questions:
- How do I view temptation?
- What lures entice me?
- At what point do I usually give in?
- How can I interrupt this cycle?
- What truth helps me resist?
Prayer Prompt:
Pray for wisdom to recognize and resist temptation early.
Application:
Journal recent temptations and your responses.
Day 13
Spiritual Challenge #3 — Prayer of Deliverance
Pray aloud using Ephesians 6, Psalm 51, and Romans 6. Declare freedom in Christ. Journal what you experience.
Day 14
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8
Devotional:
Sanctification is God’s will: to abstain from immorality. Purity is more than avoidance; it’s a heart set apart for God.
Questions:
- How well do I know God’s will?
- What does sanctification mean for me?
- How do I cooperate with God?
- What habits show my sanctification?
- Where do I compromise?
Prayer Prompt:
Ask God to sanctify you fully.
Application:
Identify one habit to sanctify this week.
Day 15
Scripture: Proverbs 4:23
Devotional:
Guard your heart above all else because it shapes everything. Feeding your heart on God’s truth is essential to overcoming lust.
Questions:
- How do I guard my heart?
- What is unguarded?
- What disciplines help?
- What do I feed my heart daily?
- How can I delight in God?
Prayer Prompt:
Pray for a vigilant, guarded heart.
Application:
Set up one new heart-guarding practice.
Day 16
Spiritual Challenge #4 — Worship Immersion
Spend 30+ minutes worshiping. Focus on God’s holiness and grace. Journal insights.
Day 17
Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26
Devotional:
Walking by the Spirit produces fruit that destroys lust’s power. Choose to live in the Spirit daily.
Questions:
- How do I walk by the Spirit?
- What fruit am I growing?
- How do I overcome the desires of the flesh?
- How do I cooperate with the Spirit?
- What steps can I take today?
Prayer Prompt:
Pray to live by the Spirit’s power.
Application:
Identify one fruit to cultivate.
Day 18
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2
Devotional:
Run with endurance, fixing eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith. Perseverance means daily commitment, even when tempted to quit.
Questions:
- What slows my endurance?
- How can I fix my eyes on Jesus?
- What encourages me to keep running?
- How do I run with others?
- What will I do to persevere?
Prayer Prompt:
Ask Jesus to help you run the race faithfully.
Application:
Plan one endurance practice (journaling, prayer, etc.).
Day 19
Spiritual Challenge #5 — Journaling Victory and Struggles
Write a letter to God describing your journey so far. Include victories and failures. Offer thanks and ask for continued grace.
Day 20
Scripture: Psalm 34:18-22
Devotional:
God is close to the brokenhearted and saves those crushed in spirit. Even in failure, He restores and strengthens you.
Questions:
- How do I respond to failure?
- Do I believe God’s restoration is real?
- How do I experience His nearness?
- What hope do I have in struggle?
- How will I encourage others?
Prayer Prompt:
Thank God for His closeness in weakness.
Application:
Reach out to encourage someone else struggling.
Day 21
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
Devotional:
God’s power is made perfect in weakness. Your struggles become opportunities for His grace and strength to shine. Keep leaning into His sufficiency.
Questions:
- How do I view my weaknesses?
- How have I seen God’s strength in my struggles?
- What grace do I need today?
- How will I depend on God daily?
- How will I celebrate God’s work in my life?
Prayer Prompt:
Pray for grace to embrace weakness and power in God.
Application:
Celebrate your journey. Plan how to continue with God beyond 21 days.