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Faith Roots

Becoming rooted and established in your faith by journeying through God's Word verse by verse and chapter by chapter

Join a group of other believers in journeying through the Bible day by day and verse by verse.

Bible study resources

Resources designed to equip Disciple-makers as they lead discipling groups

Psalms

This study explores how selected Psalms give voice to Israel’s grief, questions, and longing during the Babylonian exile. Through honest prayer and remembrance, they reveal how God’s people preserved their faith, covenant identity, and hope for restoration.
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Daniel

The Book of Daniel calls us to remain faithful in a culture that opposes God. Through stories of courage and visions of the future, it reveals God’s sovereignty over our past, present and future.
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Ezekiel

Ezekiel calls God’s people to persevere in faith and identity during the fire of exile, reminding them that God is holy, just, and present even among the nations. Though Israel’s sin brings judgment, God promises restoration, a new heart, and the return of His glory among His people.
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Lamentations

Lamentations mourns the destruction of Jerusalem and the painful consequences of sin, yet it points to God’s unfailing mercy and the hope of returning to Him.
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Malachi

Malachi calls God’s people to return to sincere worship, faithful obedience, and wholehearted repentance. The book reminds believers that God desires honour from the heart and restores those who return to Him.
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Nehemiah

In the book of Nehemiah, a Persian cupbearer steps out in faith to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls in just 52 days despite intense opposition. Through prayer and obedience, he restores the city, its worship, and God’s people—showing how the Lord empowers us to rebuild our lives and faith.
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Support for Leaders

Every believer can play a part in helping others grow in faith. We offer practical resources to support you as you disciple a small group, whether you are a pastor, group leader or simply a believer helping others follow Christ.

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Support for Participants

Together with the resources for group leaders, we also provide resources for individual participants to help you grow in your own personal devotion by following simple spiritual practices like bible reading, memorisation, prayer and meditation on scripture.

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Why use these studies?

Discipleship Focus

These resources are designed to help disciple-makers support people as they follow Christ and navigate the challenges they may face along the way.

Life Transformation

The goal of the resources is to bring about lasting life transformation - not just head knowledge. We want you to be an agent of change!

Group fellowship

These study materials are designed for use in a group setting. Using them in a group you will experience meaningful Christian community - growing together in following Christ.

Bible Centred

These studies are specifically focussed on Scripture. The Bible isn’t “just a story” - God will speak to you as you faithfully read, reflect and study passages from his Word.

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The study methodology

Faith Roots is a method of Bible study designed to help groups of disciples become rooted in the Word of God and to empower them to move from merely hearing the Word to actively living it (James 1:22-25).

These studies aim to systematically bring theological education (understanding of the Creator) to individuals, peers, families, small groups, and the entire church by reading through the Bible verse by verse and chapter by chapter, fostering deep understanding and lasting transformation.

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Field tested

These materials are being used by caregivers and groups throughout Sub-Saharan Africa!

Through local partners we offer Discipleship training seminars and cohorts.

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How to use these studies

These lessons are designed as short, 25-minute studies based on Bible truths, and meant for self-learning or small group study. The study sets systematically cover different books of the Bible. 

Each lesson follows a simple structure:

  • Introduction (Including the outline and objectives)
  • Step 1: Connecting
  • Step 2: Comprehending
  • Step 3: Committing
  • Step 4: Communicating

These sections include questions to help you reflect on the bible passage and how it applies to your life. 

Use these lessons to disciple others by journeying together over time and allowing God’s word to penetrate your heart and bring transforming change to your life. As a leader, pray for wisdom in leading and for modelling the truths in your own life.

Sharing offline

  • Mobile Friendly PDF
  • Print Friendly PDF
  • Full Study PDF

Each lesson has three buttons allowing you to download a easily saveable and shareable PDF version of the study. You can choose either a Mobile-friendly PDF version, and Print-friendly PDF version, or a print version of the Full Study PDF (for example all the lessons in the current book of the Bible).

These are free and can be easily copied and shared from one person to another!

Gathering a Small Group

Start small to build a safe space for sharing and growth.

  • Pray first: Ask God to show you 3-6 people who need encouragement in faith, like family, neighbors, or fellow believers facing hardship.
  • Invite personally: Meet one-on-one, explain how the lessons are designed to help people grow in their faith and knowledge of God and his Word.
  • Keep it simple: Meet in a home or quiet spot; no need for fancy setup – just willing hearts.
  • Aim for consistency: Suggest weekly meetings, but be flexible for busy lives or safety concerns in persecuted areas.

Trust helps everyone open up, reflect, and apply truths without fear.

  • Start with sharing: In the first meeting, share simple stories of your own faith struggles to show vulnerability.
  • Set ground rules: Agree to listen without judging, keep stories private, and focus on encouraging each other.
  • Build bonds: Begin each session with a short prayer or song inviting God to be present with you.
  • Be patient: Trust grows over time – encourage quiet members gently, and celebrate small steps of honesty.

Good preparation makes the lesson flow and helps discipleship.

  • Read ahead: Study the lesson before; pray over the Bible passage and think how it fits your group’s challenges.
  • Adapt for the group: Use simple words; if literacy is low, read aloud slowly and explain questions or stories.
  • Gather basics: Have a Bible (in your language) and paper for notes.
  • Reflect personally: Ask yourself the study questions first – lead from your own growth and experience.
  • Pray: Pray for your group members.

Guide the group through the lesson structure to encourage discovery and commitment.

  • Step 1 – Connecting: Start the group meeting by praying together. Thank God for his Word and ask for open hearts to receive it. Read the Bible passage together (Read it aloud twice; ask someone to repeat in their words.)
  • Step 2: Comprehending: Use the provided questions to help you grapple with the truth of the Bible passage.
  • Step 3 – Committing: Consider how the passage might apply to your lives and what simple steps of obedience you can commit to. The goal of these studies if life-change! Not just knowledge!
  • Step 4 – Communicating:  Think of who you can share the truths you have learned with.
  • Close with Prayer: Let group members pray short prayers of thanks or commitment. Pray for one another.

For many of the lessons, there is a short summary teaching voice-note at the end of the lesson (together with a text summary). This is designed to be a recap and reminder of the key lessons you should have learned through the lesson. 

As a leader, you might like to use these summary teaching resources to help you in preparation for leading your group, though ideally not before you have spent time prayerfully reflecting on the passage.

This is an ongoing discipleship journey aiming to transform lives and help people to live victorious Christian lives. Focus on growth, not just finishing lessons.

  • Meet regularly: Join together at least once a week. Review past actions at each start to build accountability.
  • Encourage reflection: Between meetings, urge personal time with the lesson – read, pray, and try complete commitments made.
  • Support one another: If your group members are facing challenges, use lessons to pray together and share burdens; become “agents of change” by helping others in your community.
  • Multiply groups: As trust grows, encourage members to start their own small groups with family or friends.
  • Keep it short: Stick to 15 – 25 minutes per lesson to fit busy, challenging lives.
  • Handle challenges: If fear or hardship arise, encourage members by always pointing back to God’s love. 
  • Stay safe: In persecuted areas, meet discreetly; focus on heart change over big displays.
  • Celebrate progress: Note how people have grown in faith; allow time for sharing testimonies of what God has done. Take note of what you pray for, and give thanks when God answers prayer.

Final encouragement

Leading these lessons is serving like Jesus – humble, loving, and truthful. As you journey together, God will build growing faith into each person’s life. Pray often, and watch lives transform!

If you would like to share stories of faith from your own communities, please get in touch with us!