Creation to Christ Discovery Bible Study
A Simple Next Step for New Believers and Spiritually Open People
At Harvest Movement, one of the questions we ask often is:
What is the next step after someone says yes to Jesus?
Or even:
What should I do if someone is spiritually open and wants to learn more?
That is where the Creation to Christ Discovery Bible Study can be so helpful.
The Creation to Christ Discovery Bible Study is a simple, reproducible way to walk someone through the story of scripture so they can understand who God is, what went wrong in the world, what Jesus came to do, and what it means to follow Him. It is a strong first-step discipleship tool for people who are newly following Jesus, spiritually hungry, or exploring faith.
At Harvest Movement, we see the Creation to Christ Discovery Bible Study as an excellent introductory discipleship next step. It helps people build a biblical foundation, hear from God through His Word, and begin walking in obedience.
Why Use the Creation to Christ Discovery Bible Study?
The Creation to Christ Discovery Bible Study helps people see the big story of the Bible, not just isolated verses. Many people need more than a quick explanation of salvation. They need to understand:
that God created the world with purpose
that sin brought brokenness and separation
that God has always had a plan of redemption
that Jesus is the fulfillment of that plan
that each person must respond to Him
This makes the Creation to Christ Discovery Bible Study a great tool for:
new believers
people who have recently accepted the Lord
people coming out of addiction, crisis, or brokenness
people who are spiritually curious
one-on-one discipleship
small groups
house churches
missional communities
follow-up after gospel conversations
How to Use This Resource
The Creation to Christ Discovery Bible Study is meant to be simple.
Meet with someone and read one passage at a time. After reading, ask simple questions like:
What does this passage teach us about God?
What does this passage teach us about people?
What stands out to you?
Is there something here to obey?
Who could you share this with?
This keeps the Creation to Christ Discovery Bible Study relational, reproducible, and obedience-based. The goal is not just information. The goal is transformation and simple discipleship.
When to Use the Creation to Christ Discovery Bible Study
You can use the Creation to Christ Discovery Bible Study:
right after someone gives their life to Jesus
when someone wants to begin learning scripture
after a gospel conversation with someone who is open
as a discipleship pathway for early follow-up
as a tool to help someone understand the full story of redemption
At Harvest Movement, we want simple next steps that real people can use right away. The Creation to Christ Discovery Bible Study is one of those tools.
The Full Creation to Christ Discovery Bible Study Scripture List
Below is the full Creation to Christ Discovery Bible Study scripture journey:
Creation
Genesis 1:1–25 — The Creation Story: God Created the World
Genesis 2:4–24 — The Creation Story: The Creation of Man
The Fall
Genesis 3:1–13 — The Fall: The First Sin and Judgment
Genesis 3:14–24 — The Fall: Judgment of a Sinful World
Genesis 6:1–9:17 — The Fall: The Flood
Redemption Begins
Genesis 12:1–8; 15:1–6 — Redemption: God’s Promise to Abram
Genesis 22:1–19 — Redemption: Abraham Offers Isaac as a Sacrifice
Exodus 12:1–28 — Redemption: The Promise of Passover
Exodus 20:1–21 — Redemption: The Ten Commandments
Leviticus 4:1–35 — Redemption: The Sacrificial System
Isaiah 53 — Redemption: Isaiah Foreshadows the Coming Promise
Jesus Comes
Luke 1:26–38; 2:1–20 — Redemption: The Birth of Jesus
Matthew 3; John 1:29–34 — Redemption: Jesus Is Baptized
Matthew 4:1–11 — Redemption: The Temptation of Christ
John 3:1–21 — Redemption: Jesus and Nicodemus
John 4:1–26, 39–42 — Redemption: Jesus and the Woman at the Well
Luke 5:17–26 — Redemption: Jesus Forgives and Heals
Mark 4:35–41 — Redemption: Jesus Calms the Storm
Mark 5:1–20 — Redemption: Jesus Casts Out Evil Spirits
John 11:1–44 — Redemption: Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead
The Cross and Resurrection
Matthew 26:26–30 — Redemption: The First Lord’s Supper
John 18:1–19:16 — Redemption: Jesus Is Betrayed and Condemned
Luke 23:32–56 — Redemption: Jesus Is Crucified
Luke 24:1–35 — Redemption: Jesus Conquers Death
Luke 24:36–53 — Redemption: Jesus Appears and Ascends
The Invitation to Respond
John 3:1–21 — Redemption: We Have a Choice
A Simple Way to Start This Week
If you want to begin using the Creation to Christ Discovery Bible Study, here is a simple starting point:
1. Pray
Ask the Lord to show you one person who is open, spiritually hungry, or ready for a next step.
2. Invite
Ask them if they would like to read through a simple set of scriptures with you that explains the story of God and who Jesus is.
You could say something like:
“Would you want to read through a simple Bible study with me that walks through the story from creation to Christ?”
3. Read One Passage at a Time
Do not rush. The Creation to Christ Discovery Bible Study works best when people have time to process, ask questions, and respond.
4. Help Them Obey
Ask what God may be saying and what step of obedience they can take.
5. Encourage Them to Share
From the beginning, help them understand that what they are receiving can also be shared with others.
How This Fits Into the Harvest Movement Pathway
At Harvest Movement, we want to make disciples in a simple, biblical, and reproducible way. The Creation to Christ Discovery Bible Study fits naturally as an early next step in the pathway of discipleship.
It connects well with our disciple-making culture because it helps people:
hear God through scripture
understand the gospel story
respond in obedience
grow in relationship with Jesus
begin discipling others in simple ways
The Creation to Christ Discovery Bible Study is not meant to be complicated. It is meant to be used.
Final Encouragement
You do not need to have all the answers to start discipling someone.
If someone is open, hungry, or has just given their life to Jesus, you can begin with something simple. Open the Word. Read together. Ask questions. Pray. Obey. Keep going.
The Creation to Christ Discovery Bible Study is a powerful tool because it helps people encounter the story of God in scripture and begin following Jesus with real foundation.
If you are looking for a simple next step for someone in your life, this is a great place to start.
