Stepping Out in Faith | Dr. Conrad Vine

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Introduction

This study guide is designed for small groups or individual reflection, exploring the key themes from Dr. Conrad Vine’s message on Joshua 1. Each session includes Scripture reading, discussion questions, personal reflection, and practical application.

Session 1: The Call to Step Out in Faith

Key Scripture: *Joshua 1:1-3*

Opening Discussion:

  • Share a time when you felt God calling you to step into something new or unfamiliar. How did you respond?

Key Points from Dr. Vine’s Message:

  1. God commanded Joshua to move forward after Moses’ death.

  2. Dr. Vine related this to his own journey to Azerbaijan—facing the unknown with faith.

  3. God’s promise: “Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon, I have given you.”

Reflection Questions:

  1. What “Jordan River” (unknown challenge) are you facing right now?

  2. How does Joshua 1:2-3 encourage you in this season?

  3. What fears or doubts might be holding you back from stepping out in faith?

Application:

  • Write down one step of obedience God is calling you to take this week. Pray for courage to follow through.

Session 2: The Promise of God’s Blessing

Key Scripture: *Joshua 1:3-5*

Opening Discussion:

  • Share a testimony of a time when God blessed you after you stepped out in faith.

Key Points from Dr. Vine’s Message:

  1. God’s promises to Joshua were the same as those given to Moses—His faithfulness is unchanging.

  2. Dr. Vine’s testimony: After 30 years, “not one of God’s promises has failed.”

Reflection Questions:

  1. How does knowing God’s promises are for you (not just biblical heroes) change your perspective?

  2. Read *2 Corinthians 1:20*. How does this verse reinforce Joshua 1?

  3. Are there areas where you struggle to believe God will bless your obedience?

Application:

  • Memorize Joshua 1:5 and remind yourself of it when facing uncertainty.

Session 3: The Power of Meditating on God’s Word

Key Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Opening Discussion:

  • What does “meditating on Scripture” look like in your daily life?

Key Points from Dr. Vine’s Message:

  1. Meditation (hagah in Hebrew) means “chewing” on Scripture—not just reading it quickly.

  2. Dr. Vine compared it to chewing gum: the more we “turn over” God’s Word, the more flavor (insight) it releases.

  3. The result: “Then you will have good success.”

Reflection Questions:

  1. How can you incorporate deeper meditation into your Bible study?

  2. What’s one Scripture you’ve “chewed on” that changed your perspective?

  3. How does *Psalm 1:1-3* connect with Joshua 1:8?

Application:

  • Pick one verse to meditate on this week. Write it down and reflect on it at different times of the day.

Session 4: The Command to Be Courageous

Key Scripture: *Joshua 1:6-9*

Opening Discussion:

  • Share a time when you had to choose courage over fear.

Key Points from Dr. Vine’s Message:

  1. God repeated “Be strong and courageous” three times (vv. 6, 7, 9)—because Joshua needed to hear it!

  2. Dr. Vine faced language barriers, cultural differences, and danger—yet God was with him.

  3. Jesus’ promise in Matthew 28:20 echoes Joshua 1:9.

Reflection Questions:

  1. Why do you think God emphasized courage so much to Joshua?

  2. What fears are you battling today? How can Joshua 1:9 help?

  3. How does God’s presence change the way we face challenges?

Application:

  • Identify one area where you need courage this week. Pray Joshua 1:9 over that situation.

Session 5: The Faithfulness of God

Key Scripture: Joshua 21:45, 23:14

Opening Discussion:

  • Share a “stone of remembrance” (a moment when God proved faithful in your life).

Key Points from Dr. Vine’s Message:

  1. After decades of ministry, Dr. Vine could say, “Not one of God’s promises has failed.”

  2. Joshua declared the same to Israel (Joshua 23:14).

  3. Our faith grows when we look back at God’s faithfulness.

Reflection Questions:

  1. How has God been faithful to you in past challenges?

  2. Why is it important to remind ourselves of God’s past faithfulness?

  3. How can we cultivate a lifestyle of thankfulness for God’s promises?

Application:

  • Make a list of 3-5 ways God has been faithful to you. Thank Him in prayer.

Group Activity (Optional):

  • Faith-Stretching Exercise: Each person shares a step of faith they’re taking and commits to praying for one another throughout the week.

Closing Challenge:

  • Just as Joshua 1 became Dr. Vine’s personal covenant with God, write your own “Joshua 1 covenant” based on:

    1. Step out in faith → “I will bless you.”

    2. Meditate on My Word → “I will guide you.”

    3. Be strong and courageous → “I will be with you.”

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