SGS NEW TESTAMENT

BIBLE READING TRAINING MATERIAL

SGS NEW TESTAMENT BIBLE READING TRAINING
MATERIAL
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ____________________________________________________________ 3

INTRODUCTION___________________________________________________________________ 1

TRAINING DAY 1 __________________________________________________________________ 2

TIMETABLE FOR NOVEMBER NEW TESTAMENT READING ________________ 2

ABOUT SGS MINISTRY _________________________________________________________ 4

GET UPDATES ABOUT SGS _____________________________________________________ 6

3 MINUTES WITH PETER TAN CHI____________________________________________ 7

TEAM SUB-GROUPS AND TEAM LEADERS __________________________________ 12

FINALLY ________________________________________________________________________ 13

DAY 1 TRAINING QUESTIONS ________________________________________________ 14

TRAINING DAY 2 _________________________________________________________________ 15

LESSON 1: READING __________________________________________________________ 16

LESSON 2: READING STYLES _________________________________________________ 16

LESSON 3: KEEP IT INTERESTING ___________________________________________ 18

DAY 2 TRAINING QUESTIONS ________________________________________________ 21

TRAINING DAY 3 _________________________________________________________________ 22

LESSON 4: MAXIMIZING TIME _______________________________________________ 22

LESSON 5: DISCIPLINE ________________________________________________________ 25

DAY 3 TRAINING QUESTIONS ________________________________________________ 28

TRAINING DAY 4 _________________________________________________________________ 29

 LESSON 6: IMPORTANCE OF READING ______________________________________ 29

LESSON 7. WAR AGAINST THE WORD _______________________________________ 32

DAY 4 TRAINING QUESTIONS ________________________________________________ 36

TRAINING DAY 5 _________________________________________________________________ 37

DO YOU FEEL SLEEPY WHILE READING? ___________________________________ 37

LESSON 8: NOT FOR SHOW, NOT FOR FAVOUR _____________________________ 38

READ YOUR BIBLE BECAUSE YOU LOVE GOD. ______________________________ 40

PLEASE, TREAT OUR LEADERS WITH RESPECT ____________________________ 40

DAY 5 TRAINING QUESTIONS ________________________________________________ 42

TRAINING DAY 6 _________________________________________________________________ 43

LESSON 9: SUPERNATURAL & MIRACULOUS EXPERIENCES ______________ 43

CONCLUSION ___________________________________________________________________ 45

DAY 6 TRAINING QUESTIONS ________________________________________________ 48

TRAINING DAY 7 _________________________________________________________________ 49

MODALITIES ___________________________________________________________________ 49

CLOSING REMARK _____________________________________________________________ 53

DAY 7 TRAINING QUESTIONS ________________________________________________ 55

SGS GIVING CHANNELS _______________________________________________________ 56

CONTACT US:___________________________________________________________________ 56
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INTRODUCTION
Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Here is a
compilation of the materials we have developed over series of editions. We
use this in the first week of training our participants for the SGS New
Testament Bible Reading. We have decided to compile it here for the benefit
to all. You may find some allusions to some past information which may not
be directly related to the present condition. This is because this was prepared
for a particular edition of SGS Reading.

This training has helped thousands, tens of thousands and have continued to
help several thousands in doing the unachievable. It has helped them to read
up their New Testament in a month’s period, which many have been unable
to do even in decades. Many altars have been revived, many lives changed, fire
set in the hearts of many, and what do we say of the miracles and
breakthroughs that God has given to thousands as a result of their committing
themselves to the reading of the Word of God in a way they have never done
before.

Each training day is represented by each chapter of this book. Some

adjustments have however been made to suit readers of all time.

As you read and go through this, it is our prayer that God will cause the same
fire and transformation it has caused in many in you also in Jesus Name. God
bless.

O’Tomisin R. Ajileye
Convener,
Spiritual Growth Steps Ministry (SGS)
(aka: Spiritual Growth Scheme)
April 29, 2023

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TRAINING DAY 1

WELCOME ADDRESS BY SGS CONVENER

Good day, friends,

I'm O'Tomisin Ajileye, married to my beautiful wife, Chika Ajileye. We are by

the grace of God and Divine Providence "The Convener of Spiritual Growth
Scheme.

Today we introduce the program and the training. Participation Training will
therefore continue on Sunday 29th of October, 2023, while Bible reading
commences on Monday, 6th of November, 2023. Please take note.

TIMETABLE FOR NOVEMBER NEW TESTAMENT READING

October 22th: Introductory Training by SGS Convener

October 23rd - October 29th: Settling of participants into Teams

October 29th – November 5th: Continuation of Training

November 6th – December 4th: Reading exercise

I also left you a 1-minute video welcome note online. If you have not seen it,
kindly use the link. https://YouTube/frkGkJxvzoM

WE ARE READING 9 CHAPTERS DAILY, RELYING ON THE HOLY SPIRIT

FOR 29 DAYS.

Difficult right? Yes, with man, but not with God, for with God, nothing shall be
impossible. If it was easy, why will you need God to help you?

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But through God and with God, you can do all things. God has helped Tens of
Thousands before you. He will help you too in Jesus’ name.

As of today, Sunday the 22nd of October, we have over 90,000 entries (from
Nigeria, across Africa and beyond, spread across about 107 WhatsApp
groups) who have registered for the November edition of the New Testament
Bible reading.

These 90,000 people have chosen to take on these 29 days journey to read
the New Testament in one month.

You will not be the first to do this and by the grace of God, you will not be the
last. As we said earlier, through the grace of God about 242,151 believers have
done this before you. Trust God. I'm sure everyone who actively joined this
group did so for this one purpose.

You came because in the midst of no time, you believe that God can help you
to create time to read the Bible massively daily, you came to encounter God
like many others this one month. As you have come to experience God, I pray
that He will encounter you in Jesus’ name.

Let us pray!

Our Father in heaven, we thank You because You love us,

thank You because You have a reason why You brought each
person here.

We may not know each person individually but Father You do.

You have a purpose for their lives, You love them individually
and affectionately.

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As You did in many lives before, in this edition also, as Your

children read their Bibles, Lord we ask that You set them on
fire. Revive them, give gifts, restore gifts, heal the sick,
wrought mighty miracles, provide jobs, open doors, break
chains, fix families, change hearts, repair bridges, give
direction, wrought miracles, do what only You can do in their
lives in Jesus’s name.

No one can come to You except You draw him, never will You
draw anyone for nought. You brought them to show Your
glory.

They have chosen to seek You deliberately at this point, we ask

that You encounter them all.

In the end, it all shall be to the praise and glory of Your name.

In Jesus' Name, we pray. Amen.

For those asking or wondering what SGS means or who we are, kindly read
this:

ABOUT SGS MINISTRY

The full meaning is SPIRITUAL GROWTH STEPS MINISTRY (Also Known As

Spiritual Growth Scheme). SGS is a God-given zeal that began in 2012. We are
saddled with one responsibility:

➢ We desire to Develop Schemes and Platforms that will Help Believers in

Coming to a Personal Relationship with God and The Knowledge of His
Christ.

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➢ To Help Believers to Commit to Seeking God Through the Teaching of the

Word, Godly Discipline, and Accountability to One Another as "Iron
Sharpens Iron"
➢ To Equip Believers all over the World with The Required Tool to Fight the
Deception of The End Time - No Longer Tossed to and fro By the Wind of
Doctrine and Able to Discern Right from Wrong.
➢ To Raise Spirit-Filled, Prayerful and Word-Based Christians That Will
Have Great Impact on Their Homes, Churches, The Society At Large And
Generations Yet Unborn

These are the present channels that you can key into:

➢ NEW TESTAMENT READING CLASS (NT)

God laid it on our hearts to help as many people as possible to read up the
New
Testament in one month. We believe that this will help them continue reading
and studying subsequently; bringing them closer to knowing God personally,
being able to challenge false doctrine and knowing right from wrong.

➢ OLD TESTAMENT READING CLASS (OT)

The OT reading is an initiative that is officially imbibed based on continuous

demand by the successful participants of the NT. OT reading is strictly for
those who have passed through the NT reading. The link is usually made
available about six weeks after each NT edition.

➢ TEACHING PLATFORM (TP)

The Lord led us to begin some systematic teaching series online to bring
people closer to God and grow in the knowledge of Christ, we use YouTube,

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Mixlr and other media to get the Word of God across from 6 pm to 7 pm every
Friday.

If you want to be a part, please follow us on YouTube:

https://youtube.com/@spiritualgrowthscheme7089

If you want to be a part, please follow us on Mixlr:

https://spiritualgrowthscheme.mixlr.com

To get a reminder of our meetings, ask questions and access past messages
in compressed audio files, join the group on Telegram with this link:

https://t.me/joinchat/KkOiRUV-RyYGa6qY-5wvCQ

➢ PRAYER DRILL (PD)

Just as you are strengthened by the Word, we want to help believers to

equally get strength and capacity through individual prayers. Hence,
participants will be praying on their own in the Spirit for 24 hours spread
over a period of three weeks. If you are interested, stay connected to our
platforms for the announcement of the next edition. It comes up once in two
months as well.

GET UPDATES ABOUT SGS

Our Website: Our website is now fully available and functional which serves
as a one-stop centre to know everything about SGS, the leaders, history
access all SGS programs and more:

https://www.sgsministry.org

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YouTube: we have wonderful contents that will bless your life on YouTube.
You can also listen to our teachings old and new here. Subscribe and turn on
notifications:
https://youtube.com/@spiritualgrowthscheme7089

Telegram: You should follow our information centre on Telegram:

https://t.me/sgsinformationcentre

Facebook: Like our page on Facebook to access many of our written teaching
series over the years and get updates from SGS:
https://www.facebook.com/SpiritualGrowthSchemeSgs/

Instagram: Like our page on Instagram:

https://instagram.com/spiritualgrowthscheme

Twitter: Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/growthSGS?s=09

SGS TESTIMONIES

Read testimonies, miracles and words of encouragement from several

participants of SGS Bible reading from across the world to boost your faith.

Telegram: https://t.me/sgsbiblereadingtestimonies

Previous Edition Testimonies on Facebook:

https://bit.ly/SgsNT-Fb-Testimonies-Mar23

3 MINUTES WITH PETER TAN CHI

Please, take 155 seconds of your time to go through this video and message
by

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Peter Tan Chi. I tell you it will bless you tremendously: YouTube/x6K0qH-PwUA

It may be the best 3 minutes investment ever.

You may read the "scripted video" by Peter Tan Chi below if you are unable to
access the video. I tell you it will bless you tremendously.

I noticed there are many men: if they do not want to do God's

will, they don’t want to do their part, they start giving
excuses after excuses

No 1. Excuse is this: I don’t have time. Have you heard of such

excuse?

Why are you not attending a small group? I don’t have time.

Why don’t you come and worship on Sunday? I don’t have

time. Have you heard of those excuses?

“Kung ayawgawin, maraming dahilan.”(Filipino meaning: if

you don't want to do it, there are many reasons.)

The people are doing the same, we are the problem. We will
not do it anymore.

I was explaining to a group of leaders this week. I explain to

them the myth of lack of time. It’s a lousy excuse and I will
not allow you from now on to have that excuse

What do I mean?

Exhibit A: I know of a president of a multinational company.

For the longest time, we wanted to invite him to be part of a
small group to study the bible and be accountable.
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You know his excuse? You know, which is valid: I'm busy, I
have meetings, I run a big organization.

One day, during his regular physical check-up, the doctor

said, "I see something in your lungs. I think you have cancer".
The moment he heard the word "cancer", suddenly he has
time.

Time for what? Go and see the doctor; Physical check-up;

Bible study; Prayer time...

Why? Let me tell you why. Facing death has an amazing

power to alter your priorities.

"The myth of no time" is a lie. If a father will not give enough

time to his children, it's simply because for the father the
children are not that important. If you don’t have time to
worship God on a regular basis, that means you are not
giving it priority. if you don’t have time for bible study, for
prayer, it tells me one thing: it is not important.

So do not ever deceive yourself to say you don’t have time.

You will make time for what is important and you will not
have time for what is not important.

If you have gone over it, May I ask, Is the Bible important enough to get your
attention for the next one month?

We are all busy. Do not think our leaders are bunches of lazy people who have
no job. We own businesses, many times on the road, working Sunday to
Sunday, morning till evening, and even some late nights and midnights. Apart

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from the duties to church, ministry and to family. Among our leaders are
several fulltime business owners, professionals, professors, architects,
medical doctors, lawyers, pastors and many more, from nearly all age groups
and works of life across nations. It's all about priority!

We needed to say that before we consider ourselves "Mr or Mrs busy" like
many of us do to excuse ourselves from the things we don't consider
important. Don't be deceived!

This "I-am-busy" syndrome that prevents us from fellowshipping with God

will die here in Jesus’ name. THAT IS WHY WE ARE HERE!!!

AS FROM SUNDAY, 29th of October, 2023, we will continue to prepare you

for this one-month journey.

You will be hearing from one of our "Platoon Leaders" early in the morning
of each day. (Definitely Nigerian time. Those outside this time zone should
kindly adjust to it. You are definitely covered. No cause for alarm)

THE JOURNEY SO FAR!

In our first edition: 53 joined, 38 finished

Second edition: 216 joined, 157 finished

Third edition: 505 joined, 290 finished

Fourth to Sixth edition: 2,217 joined, 1,441 finished

Seventh edition: 2,180 joined, 1,242 finished

Eighth to Eleventh edition: 31,089 joined, 17,477 finished

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Twelfth edition: 13,500 settled, 7,955 finished

Thirteenth edition: 16,325 started, 11,620 finished

Fourteenth edition: 23,211 started, 17,182 finished

Fifteenth edition: 30,121 started, 22,535 finished

Sixteenth edition: 38,468 started, 29,047 finished

Seventeenth edition: 37,843 started, 29,896 finished

Eighteenth edition: 37,466 started, 30,040 finished

Nineteenth edition: 46,489 started, 37,505 finished

Twentieth edition: 45,171 started, 35,874 finished.

242,151 successful participants recorded in total so far.

LORD, WE ARE GRATEFUL!!!

The remaining were either removed, offended or exited the group before the
one month elapsed. In this Twenty-first edition, we have about 90,000 entries
already. The question is will you be one of those that will finish or those who
will quit?

DON'T YOU EVER THINK FOR A MOMENT THAT YOU CAN'T DO IT!!!

YOU'VE GOT GOD!!! DON'T YOU?

The training to continue next week Sunday will be split into six days so that
you won't be overloaded. We have about 9 short lessons to equip you with. In
the end, we will also inform you of the modalities which have proven to work
by God's grace to deliver the maximum result in all our editions.

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TEAM SUB-GROUPS AND TEAM LEADERS

One of our modalities involves dividing everyone into smaller groups, headed
by a team leader. MOST OF YOU HAVE BEEN GROUPED ALREADY.

Your team leaders will begin to reach you via calls, chats or SMS as from
tomorrow, God willing.

Do not be alarmed when you hear from them. Their duty is to add you to a
sub-WhatsApp group, to closely monitor your progress and ensure that you
reach the finish line. Please note that your membership in this general group
remains compulsory.

DISCLAIMER!!!: If anyone asks you for money or any

assistance of any form, or calls you to send a code to join
a meeting, they are not from us. Our team leaders will
never ask you for anything apart from matters that
bother on your finishing strong.

TAKE CAUTION! If anyone is trying to take advantage

of you in the name of SGS or claims that they are from
this group, they are not from us. Report such persons
immediately so that we can blacklist them. By their
fruit, you will know them. PLEASE AND PLEASE
TAKE CAUTION!

Please be reminded that the actual Bible reading begins on Monday, 6th of
November, 2023. Prepare your heart to encounter God.

We have come to the end of today's introduction.

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FINALLY

Now you know what SGS is, you know what we want to do in the next few
days ahead of the reading and when the reading is commencing. Stay tuned
for more information during the course of the week. Don't be distracted or
offended, you know why you are here; I promise you; you are about to
encounter God like never before.

If you don't hear from our leaders today or tomorrow, do well to exercise
patience. We have thousands of leaders and tens of thousands of participants.
You will be reached. If you have not been reached by Wednesday, you can
begin to raise alarm so that your batch leaders can investigate why and fix it.

No spamming or forwarding of any religious content or any content

whatsoever to this group. Violators will be removed on sight.

▪ Note that the video version of this training which is more engaging is
available on YouTube through this link:
https://youtu.be/kmTr0mHBoj8
▪ The Audio version is also available on the Class group for those who
may want to listen on the go.
By all means, make sure you go through the training and every other training
subsequently.
Thanks so much for having us. God bless you richly.

Welcome to your best month ever!

Shalom.

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DAY 1 TRAINING QUESTIONS

Try to answer the questions below, if you can't, you may need to go through
the training again. You may send the answers to the class or your team group
when you are added:

1. The full meaning of SGS is _________________

2. How can you participate in OT Reading?
3. How can you join the Prayer drill?
4. From the video: what was the excuse of the President of the
multinational company when invited to a Bible study group at
church?
5. From the video: The Myth of Lack of Time is a _______
6. From the video: you will make time for what is ______
7. If anyone calls you that there's a meeting in SGS and asks you to send
a code to join, are they from us? What should you do if anyone chats
with you privately who is not an admin?
8. When will the training continue?
9. When will the reading begin?
10. How many chapters are we reading daily?

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TRAINING DAY 2
Good day, friends!

Today is the second day of our training; Have you seen this video?

You cannot watch this video and still use "busy" as an excuse to not have time
for God. https: youtu.be/x6K0qH-PwUA

It will transform your mind.

"God's Word is Important". Can you echo that?

God's Word is important to me. You all are important to us. As I speak to you,
I have a lot to do like everyone else. I can spend this time doing many other
things that are important to me.

I can give " no time " as an excuse for not doing many things. However, I can't
give that excuse when it comes to reading God's Word. We wish that we can
deliver everyone in this edition but that is not only up to us, it is also up to
each and every one of you. Not because we're doubters but because you have
your part to play. The question is: what group will you be? Those that will
finish or those that will fall out?

FRIENDS, THE CHOICE IS YOURS!!! It's our work to help you. However, the
ultimate fortitude lies in your hands.

Today we will take the first three lessons:

1. Reading
2. Reading Style
3. Keep it Interesting

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They are short lessons. Are you ready?

LESSON 1: READING

It takes an average of about 5 minutes to read up a typical chapter of the New

Testament. It means that the nine chapters that you will be required to read
daily only takes about 45 minutes of full concentration and immersion into
the text. Isn't that a small fraction of your daily 24 hours? So easy, isn't it?

Hence, if you have the time, read it up at once. Alternatively, you can break it
into "morning and night", or "morning, afternoon and night" depending on
your schedule. 15 minutes each session.

LESSON 2: READING STYLES

Preferably, get a hard copy Bible. However, that depends on you and your
style. Phones and tabs work perfectly for many people also.

Get a pen and preferably a marker. Be ready to mark any scripture that opens
up to you. Getting ready to mark unites your body with your soul and spirit. It
keeps you focused and makes it easier to hear from God while you are reading.

It is your Bible, feel free to mark it and write inside it when and where
necessary. It's the way of the ancients.

If soft copy Bible works for you? Why not? Make sure that whatever Bible app
you choose has a Bible marker and has a way to save your activities online for
future reference or in case you change your phone.

Design a reading schedule or pattern that works for you.

I know of someone in SGS that was able to read up the whole NT in one week,
despite activities. Not so tough right?
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It is important you read with all concentration and focus. Don't be tempted
to read up so quickly that you don't have a basic grasp of what you are
reading. If you observe that you no longer have a clue of what you've been
reading, stop, relax and start over. Ensure complete concentration while you
read. Do not read watching TV or doing any absorbing activity.

Pray before you start! By prayer, you are dependent on the Holy Spirit to
teach you and reveal Jesus to you. He is the Inspiration behind the writing of
the Bible. Don't you read the Bible without His help, otherwise, you will not
be edified. By praying, you are welcoming Him. Just a sentence of prayer is
more than enough.

"Holy Spirit, speak to me today as I read Your Word"

Or

"Holy Spirit touch my heart today. I depend on You not on my

understanding as I read Your Word"

He hears and answers! Amen

If you are reading during the day or at night, you can keep yourself awake and
alert with some snacks or nuts to keep your mouth busy. "That's if it is healthy
for you anyway." You can also share what you read with a partner or on your
sub group. You can even read a chapter, do something fun for five minutes,
share what you've read with others then read the next chapter.

You may also visit our Telegram Channel to find some of the frequently asked
questions in the past editions of our Bible reading and find answers to your
questions: https://t.me/sgsbiblequestions

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LESSON 3: KEEP IT INTERESTING

David said "How sweet are thy Words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey
to my mouth!" Psalms 119:103 KJV. God's Word is sweet and meant to be
enjoyed (most of the time). You can get a Bible version of your choice. We will
recommend that you start with either KJV, NKJV or ESV. But if you find them
hard to understand or not interesting, get NLT, CSB or NASB2020

For starters, these six Bible versions to "the best of our knowledge" attempted
to maintain the original meaning without trying to explain from an
understanding bias.

Word for word translations is the best for starters!

If you know others like these, feel free to use them. We only made suggestion.
The choice is still yours.

Other versions like God's Word, Easy to Read, The Message, Philips Version,
The Living Bible etc. are called "Free Translation Bibles." This means that they
were explained from the translator's point of view and opinions.

The translators paraphrased the texts and did not attempt to preserve the
original meaning. The goal is to explain the text to a more contemporary
audience but as a result, it became farther away from the historical and
original meaning. You can read these free translation versions later, if you
have read the "Word for word" before. However, if you do not understand a
verse, you can quickly check a Free Translation Bible for a wider scope of
understanding.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTE

If you perceive that God is speaking to you about any scripture, pause to
ponder on it. Get the message before you continue. Do not zone God's voice
out of His Word because of speed.

If you see any scripture that you wish to study. Do not fall for it immediately.
Note it for subsequent study when you are done with your scheduled reading.

We have come to the end of today's training. Quite short, isn't it?

If you have questions, do well to ask.

Tomorrow, we will take the next two short lessons:

4. Maximizing time

5. Discipline.

Whatever you do, don't miss any of these lessons.

Let us pray!

Heavenly Father we want to thank You. Thank You

because the entrance of Your Word gives light and
understanding to the simple.

We ask that You quicken every heart this season, cause

in every heart a transformation.

You told Elijah to arise and eat because the

journey is too great for him. Grant us Father the
preparation and victuals required for this
journey.

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That in the end we all may praise You.

In Jesus name we pray. Amen.

A copy of the recorded training will be sent shortly. You can listen to that on a
go and get a grasp of all that you need basically. Nevertheless, take note that
the one passed across by text is more updated than what we have in the audio.

See you tomorrow.

Do have a great day ahead.

Shalom!

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DAY 2 TRAINING QUESTIONS

Try to answer the questions below, if you can't, you may need to go through
the day 2 training again:

1. From the video: Your ___________ will determine whether you will do
something or not.
2. How many minutes does it take the average reader to read a chapter
of the Bible?
3. Getting ready to ____________ unites your body with your soul and spirit.
It keeps you ____________ and makes it easier to hear from God.
4. If you don't have a hard copy Bible, what is the alternative?
5. It is important you read with all ___________ and focus
6. "Don't you read the Bible without His help, otherwise, you will not be
edified" Who is this sentence referring to and what do we do to get
His help?
7. https://t.me/sgsbiblequestions
The above link is for what?
8. David said "How __________ are thy Words unto my taste! Yea, ________
than _________ to my mouth. Fill in the gap and where can this be found?
9. What do you do if you find a scripture you wish to study during your
routine reading?
10. Give three examples of the recommended Word for Word translation
Bibles. What do you do if you don't have any of them?

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TRAINING DAY 3
You are welcome to the third instalment of our training

We discussed reading yesterday and how easy it is to read. We also discussed

two other topics. If you haven't gone through training day 2, please, do so. Use
this link: https://youtu.be/n9yqE0QaZBA

The first six Bible versions we mentioned are those we recommended for
starters. Ultimately, the choice is yours, you can read any version of your
choice. While NIV is meant to be part, we discourage it due to the prevalent
missing verses and missing words in it due to the manuscript used. We don't
recommend it for starters.

In the next few days, a few people will be offended and quit. Be focused! Some
are leaving already. Such cannot be wanting among thousands of entries. We
in any case have a custom of reaching those that leave to add them back. But
do not allow anything to deprive you of your purpose here. Be focused.

Note that we have zero tolerance for the forwarding of any content to our
groups whatsoever. Whether you consider it important, edifying or not,
please excuse our groups from such. We have one purpose and we want to
stick to it.

Now to the lessons:

LESSON 4: MAXIMIZING TIME

One of the keys to succeeding in this course is to know how to make maximum
use of your time. The first step to using time effectively is to "Identify time
wasters and delete them. “Time wasters can be a gist partner, a game you

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love, activities others can do for you, meetings you can avoid, social media
surfing, aimless window browsing, etc.: You must identify the time wasters
peculiar to you and cut down on them significantly.

For those of you on level 8765 in Candy Crush, maybe it's time to slow down.
(To whom it may concern) Set priorities. You need all the free time you can
harness to read your Bible.

Those friends that come visiting and you just create discussions about things
and people that will not add anything to your lives; Or you discuss political
matters and what's happening in Arsenal and Manchester United - things you
can do nothing about. It's time to cut down on them.

You can't spend 4hours on Facebook and Twitter anymore - watching videos
just to laugh and wonder but adding no value at all. Cut it down significantly
this one month.

If you are already a busy person, you must not fill your leisure time with time
wasters. If your business, ministry, work, money, and fun are on your phone
like a typical Christian youth, you may need to employ the help of peculiar
settings on your phones to help discipline your phone time.

There are settings on most phones that can help you to focus for a fixed hour
of the day. It will shut off all social media and money-making apps for a certain
time so that you can focus on God and His Word daily. (Please research this
yourself).

Alarms can also work; you can set alarms in the day: morning or at night when
you want to focus on God's Word. At this time, you can switch off your data to
avoid distraction.

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Another way to maximize time is to Project idle time and make use of it.
Example:

✓ If your toilet time takes like ten minutes, you can read two
chapters while sitting on the toilet seat.
✓ If you are going to the bank and you know that there will be a
queue, just carry your bible along.
✓ If you are stuck in traffic, you can use that time to achieve calm as
you read your bible, instead of agitation over what you can do
little or nothing about.
✓ If you are on a train or on a plane for an hour or more, that's your
idle time over there. Use it!
✓ If you have an appointment and you know that people might
come late. Go with your bible.
✓ Others will be complaining that their time is being wasted but
there you are MAXIMIZING and INVESTING your time. It takes the
pressure away.
✓ Cut down on TV time. Cut down on 'Chat time' *so you can give
yourself to the Lord this one month.
✓ If you sleep too much also, cut down on that. If you are a busy
person like me, you are going to need to readjust your sleep clock,
so you can read late at night or early in the morning. You can
Google practical ways to adjust your sleep clock. These are easy
ways to maximize your time. I hope you find them handy

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LESSON 5: DISCIPLINE

Discipline is very essential to achieving success in every area of life. Here also,
you will need all the discipline you can get. You can never make it past the first
week without discipline. One of the easiest disciplines I recommend is to: Tie
your Bible reading around an inevitable daily task.

You know that you cannot do without WhatsApp daily. Then resolve not to
open WhatsApp until you read five chapters. Or, you know you can't do
without your laptop for a day, then resolve not to open your laptop till you
read your nine chapters. For you, it may be bathing, dinner, breakfast, lunch,
brushing, exercise, calling your fiance, or your children, Or anything not as
important as God's Word. Just resolve not to do them until you have read your
Bible and spent time with God.

This helps me a lot to achieve my daily devotion. I turn off my data at night
and will not turn it on until I've spent time with God first.

I know I have to come online. Information is waiting for me. Business is

waiting. Friends are waiting. Earning is waiting. Ministry is waiting. Because
it is that important, I resolved not to turn on my data access until I do the ONE
THING THAT IS NEEDFUL. Or is there anything more important than God's
Word? If you've not seen this video, check it out immediately:

https//youtu.be/x6K0qH-PwUA

The majority are yet to watch this 3-minute video. Check it out and you will
never again live your life as though any activity is more important than God's
Word.

Let's learn from Apostle Paul:

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Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love?... I am

convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love.
Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither
our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow, not even
the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love... Romans
8:35, 38-39 NLT
That decision is yours to make and yours to show this one month. This helps
me a lot to achieve my daily devotion. I turn off my data at night and will not
turn it on until I've spent time with God first. I know that I have to come
online; Information is waiting for me, business is waiting, friends are waiting,
earning is waiting, and ministry is waiting.

Because it is that important, I resolved not to turn on my data access until I

do the ONE THING THAT IS NEEDFUL.

That's all for now.

Tomorrow, we will take: Lesson 6: THE IMPORTANCE OF READING and

Lesson 7: WAR AGAINST THE WORD. Whatever you do, don't miss any of
these lessons. If you do, go and read them up. You will need this wisdom.

TAKE NOTE: If you have not been reached by your Team Leader, please
exercise patience.

Secondly, if you are reached by two or more of our leaders, don't be alarmed.
It usually means you are in two or more of our groups. Decide the team and
class you want to belong to and inform other leaders that you are in a team
already.

MEMBERSHIP IN THE GENERAL CLASS GROUP REMAINS COMPULSORY.

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Do not exit the main group because you now belong to a team group. You are
meant to belong to both. Both have their unique purposes. The General Class
is the main platform for disseminating information; for first-hand access, you
must remain a member. To see a bit of what God is doing in the lives of others.
The General class is your safety suite, you can double-check or confirm any
information disseminated at the team level at the general class or from
anyone here. Through the general class, you are able to connect with the
supervisors of your team leaders if or when need be. Please do not exit the
main group. It is in your best interest.

Let us pray!!!
Holy Father, we thank You for these friends in tens of
thousands who have chosen to commit themselves to Your
Word. We ask dear Lord that You equip them for the journey
ahead.
We pray that none will be lost of all You have ordained to
bless and transform by this process
We know that all things are possible with you, help them to
equip themselves, because the journey is great.
Let this exercise not be in vain over anyone. Lord, we
cooperate with You during this one month to perform all that
You want to do in our lives.
This we pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Glory to Jesus.
God bless you richly. Thanks for reading along. Shalom

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DAY 3 TRAINING QUESTIONS

Try to answer the questions below, if you can't, you may need to go through
the day 3 training again:

1. Give examples of Time wasters.

2. If you are already a busy person, you must not fill your __________ with
time wasters
3. Give examples of idle times
4. __________ can also work, you can ___________ in the day: morning or at
night when you want to focus on God's Word.
5. If you have an appointment and you know that people might come
late. ______________
6. One of the easiest disciplines we recommend is to: Tie your Bible
reading around _____________
7. What should you do if you have not been reached by your team leader?
8. What should you do if you are reached by two or more team leaders?
9. The General Class is your ___________, you can double-check or confirm
any information disseminated at the team level at the general class or
from anyone here.
10. What are the topics for tomorrow?

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TRAINING DAY 4
Greetings friends!

Today is the FOURTH INSTALMENT of our training.

Previously, we discussed how to maximize time in a busy world. Maximizing

time is essential for effective Bible reading. Remember, if you choose to live
your life without God, you will.

Secondly, we discussed the place of self-discipline. If you do not learn how to

master yourself, then you will be an utter failure in leading anyone.
Leadership must be by example.

We will take two more lessons now.

LESSON 6: IMPORTANCE OF READING

Many people have repeatedly complained that they are unable to read up the
Bible because they get fixed to a particular verse or chapter for hours or days.
Others ask why we are making people read the Bible when they actually want
to study. The challenge is that they do not know how to separate reading,
studying and meditation.

Studying, meditating and reading have their different benefits.

✓ Reading gives you broad knowledge.

✓ Studying gives you in-depth knowledge.
✓ Meditation gives you rooted and applicable knowledge

You need all three and Bible students know these.

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1. Reading provides an easy platform for effective study and

meditation.

It will be way easier for you to study better when you have broad knowledge.
You must have seen or heard of a minister preach on only one verse for seven
days. You see, that is possible because of their broad knowledge of several
other scriptures. They will keep making references to other scriptures
consistently throughout the teachings. This is one of the reasons why reading
is beneficial.

2. Reading helps you to have a balanced knowledge.

In Colossians 4:16, Paul commanded that scriptures are to be read. Many

people do not understand the advantage of simply reading the Bible. Just read
through it. You say it's like a storybook, and you are right. Just that it is more
than a storybook. Nothing is wrong with a straight-up reading of the Bible. It
has immense scriptural benefits.

I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the
holy brethren. 1 Thessalonians 5:27.
There is a place for studying and meditating. And they are very important too.
But plain reading is biblical, revelational, instructive and beneficial. You will
be able to stand and say "The Bible never said that. That is not written
anywhere in the Bible. That is not scriptural. Jesus did not say that. The
apostles did not teach that." Why? You have a broad knowledge.

3. Reading makes it easy to make references and buttress point(s).

You are trying to make a point, through broad knowledge you are able
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mention of something similar." These are the benefits of reading. It is like

a base.

While Timothy was reading Paul's letters to the church, could someone have
said, "Wait a little Timothy, let me study verse 10 before you continue reading."?
So, express reading without studying is scriptural.

People keep arguing about this. They say "I don't want to read, I want to study",
but the Bible commands us to read not just study.

4. Marathon reading (Reading long scriptures at a seating) is also

scriptural.

Ezra began reading the scriptures from early in the morning till mid-day.
Chances are, he started around 6 am, but even If he started around 8 am, by
12 pm, he would have read the scriptures for four straight hours. This caused
a great revival in Israel.

Nehemiah 8:3: He faced the square just inside the Water Gate
from EARLY MORNING UNTIL NOON and read aloud to
everyone who could understand. All the people listened
closely to the Book of the Law.
Now, who says you are wasting your time reading and not studying? Many
people are like, "I don't like this. How will I just be reading 9 chapters in a day,
without studying. It’s like a story book" Really?

Please, get off that, you will read up to 9 chapters in about an hour. Here is
Ezra reading for well over four hours and it led to a revival. The Holy Spirit
will be there to make it more than a storybook for you. So, practice express
reading. You can in fact read more than 9 chapters in a day.

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Don't let the devil cheat you. EXPRESS/MARATHON READING IS SCRIPTURAL

AND BENEFICIAL.

LESSON 7. WAR AGAINST THE WORD

WARNING: If we tell you everything and skip this, then we have failed to
prepare you for what is ahead.

Mark 4:17: "And have no root in themselves, and so endure

but for a time: afterward, WHEN affliction or persecution
ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are offended".
Matthew 13:21 "Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for
a while: for WHEN tribulation or persecution ariseth because
of the word, by and by he is offended".
IMMEDIATELY YOU SET OUT TO COMMIT YOURSELF TO READ OR STUDY
GOD'S WORD, SATAN WILL ARISE TO FIGHT YOU

IT IS NOT A QUESTION OF "IF", IT IS A QUESTION OF "WHEN" AND "HOW"

Read that Bible portion again. Persecution and tribulation arise BECAUSE OF
THE WORD; not because of anything else.

The "how" may be different, but be Vigilant, resist him and he will flee. Some
may even be offended by the admin or the team leader or a fellow member, or
too many WhatsApp messages on the group, or early messages or late
messages. They get offended and leave, they are ignorant that Satan is the one
fighting them. (This may not apply to everyone that leaves anyway, some have
tenable reasons). Satan will use everything and anything to make sure you
can't achieve this goal; he will do his best so you can lay down your sword.
You will not lay down your sword in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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WATCH OUT: He may come as a new friend, or a new job, or a new game, or
an unexplainable weakness and tiredness, or a new contract, or illness, or
boredom, or a lucrative business, a distraction, a sick family member, school
resumption, work resumption, crashed WhatsApp, lost phone, and so on.

When you begin to lift up the Sword of the Spirit, you have drawn the battle
line. Satan will come for you, so stand, be the warrior you are, and be the
conqueror that Christ has made you.

The Battle is won already!!! Glory to Jesus!!!

Hence, BE VIGILANT!!! Satan will ensure you have a very GOOD AND
TENABLE EXCUSE, not to continue or to be offended. BE VIGILANT!

A number of people have exited the group already, I am sure you have noticed,
they all have good excuses for doing so. If the excuses are tenable before God,
no problem. SGS is just a tool of God for spiritual growth in this end time.
JESUS REMAINS THE WAY. But if they are not tenable before God, then stage
one of Satan's attack has been launched on those who do not understand.
They do not understand that the battle line was drawn the day they decided
to read their Bibles. In any case, we usually reach those who exit and try to
draw them back, some respond, some don't.

May I make known to you that the month we started this program. We were
only 54. Nearly every single person was afflicted with sickness during the
course of the reading. About three to four people couldn't finish because they
surrendered to sickness. We had to rebuke the devil over everyone
consistently and stopped the occurrence in subsequent editions.

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This is not the first time many are attempting Bible reading. But Satan has
stopped you somehow. You didn't know it was Satan. You thought you lost
interest; you thought you just lost focus. You didn't know it was a spiritual
assault to stop you from reading the Word. The battle is real. I am telling you
so that when it begins to happen you will remember that I have told you.

Friends, we are at war. All that God requires from you is to lift up your shield
of faith because THE BATTLE IS THE LORD'S AND NOT YOURS AND IT WAS
WON OVER 2000 YEARS AGO.

Glory to God!!! Fear not!!! Jesus has the victory!!!

Satan is a toothless dog. Never forget that. He is a defeated foe with no

power against you. If you stand your ground, he can do you nothing. Be
strong in the Lord and in His power. Be courageous; Jesus is the winner;
victory belongs to Him.

But, be vigilant so that you will know when Satan raises his ugly head and
how he shows it, so that you can stand against him in the Name of Jesus, claim
your victory and keep to your commitment. He can only bark, he cannot bite.
If you stand and resist him, he will flee. When you see him, just laugh and
command him to leave in Jesus’ name.

We have more things to share with you and two more lessons before we show
you our winning plans.

PLEASE SETTLE IN YOUR TEAM GROUPS. Very soon, we will be sending in

ascending order the phone number list of each team and the name of the team
leader will be attached to it. This will help you to identify your team leader;
in case he or she is yet to contact you. We may be forced to remove any

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participant who fails to settle into our team groups by the weekend. Do well
to follow our guidelines, it is in the interest of all.

If by now you haven't heard from your Team Leader, please raise alarm here,
so that your leaders can help you locate him or her. Alternatively, as soon as
the team list is sent, look out for your number and reach out to your team
leader yourself.
Let us pray!!!
Our Father in heaven, we thank You for Your grace and Your
mercy over our lives. Thank You for these beautiful hearts
that have committed themselves to reading Your Word. We
ask that You guide this commitment of theirs to the very end,
and help them not to get offended or distracted. Bruise Satan
under their feet, that we may all praise you at the end.
In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
God bless you richly.

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DAY 4 TRAINING QUESTIONS

Try to answer the questions below, if you can't, you may need to go through
the day 4 training again:

1. __________ gives you broad knowledge. __________ gives you in depth

knowledge. ___________ gives you rooted and applicable knowledge.
2. People keep arguing about this. They say "I don't want to ________, I want
to ____________", but the Bible commands us to ___________ not just
____________.
3. "I charge you by the Lord that this ___________ be ___________ unto all the
Holy brethren." Fill in the gap and where can this be found?
4. "Ezra begin reading the scriptures from ___________ till midday." Fill in
the gap and where can this be found?
5. Why does Persecution and tribulation arise?
6. Satan will ensure that you have a very _________ and __________, not to
continue or to be offended.
7. Satan is a __________ dog.
8. If you __________ and __________ him, he will flee. When you see him, just
________ and _________ him to leave in Jesus Name.
9. If by now you haven't heard from your Team Leader. Please ___________
here, so that your leaders can help you to locate him or her.
10. We may be forced to ___________ any participant who fails to settle into
our team groups by weekend.

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TRAINING DAY 5
Good day, Friends!

Welcome; This is the FIFTH INSTALMENT of our training.

We want to appreciate everyone who has been praying and leaving a good
word for us. Thank you very much. God bless you richly. And to all who have
been following, God bless you also.

DO YOU FEEL SLEEPY WHILE READING?

Try these practical steps:

✓ You can rebuke the devil plainly if it is spiritual.

✓ Read at the time you are alert, not when you are worked up and tired.
✓ Avoid reading while lying down. Practice Reading while sitting
upright.
✓ If tiny fonts make you sleepy, try bigger and bolder fonts.
✓ Take snacks to keep yourself busy or chew gum if it's healthy for you.
✓ Read where there's a lot of light.
✓ If you are reading during the day, go outside to expose your eyes to
daylight rather than staying inside.
✓ If you are really tired, try to rest a little and wake up bright, if that
works for you.
✓ Scientists believe that if you eat healthily and take lots of water, you
will feel more alert.
✓ You can ask the Holy Spirit to take control before you start

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✓ You can read at intervals of 15mins. Do something you like then

return to continue.

✓ You can also read our lesson on "Keep it interesting"

LESSON 8: NOT FOR SHOW, NOT FOR FAVOUR

A number of persons have repeatedly requested that we prepare certificates

of completion for those who finish this course. They even volunteered to help
us prepare it. Just when we were about to agree, we saw in our spirit that this
will compromise our purpose. Our purpose for gathering people is not so that
they can brandish their medals and show off how they read up their Bibles. If
that is why you are here, change your thinking. Some of our participants have
joined the reading over and over and over because they understood the
benefit of the Word of God.

Perhaps you also joined this Bible Reading because you want to earn God's
favour. You think reading up the New Testament will in some way make God
love you more, this is also a wrong mindset. God's Love for us is not dependent
on what we do. When we were at our worst, He loved us, gave us Himself and
died for us. It is an offence to the cross if you try to earn God's acceptance and
love through something you do. If you are His Child, He loves you not because
of what you do but because of who you are; not because you are loving but
because He is love. John 3:16 says it all. "God so loved the world" not "God so
loved the lovely"

Are you also here still living in your sins or you have not yet accepted the Life
of Christ? Or did you commit grievous sins and hope that God will forgive you
if you read your bible like this? Do you think reading your Bible in some way

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will make God overlook your sins or wrong? Stop that!!!! You cannot do
Penance for your sins. Receive the free gift of salvation through faith for the
remission of your sins, then come and follow Jesus.

Reading your Bible and living in sin can deceive your heart. GO TO THE CROSS.
Forgiveness and remission of sins are received by repentance and faith in the
Son of God who is Christ Jesus. Don't try to earn it through work.

TODAY IS THE DAY OF SALVATION! If you are in this category, today is the
day of salvation. Do not wait till tomorrow. Do not wait till the next church
service.

• Why not speak to God wherever you are? Tell Him that you are ready to
turn away from your ways and your sins. Speak to Him like He is hearing
and Yes, He is.
• Tell Him that you believe He is the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God,
ordained only to save you and all who believe from sins.
• Ask Him to come and make your life a home. Ask Him to give you a new
heart and a new spirit. Ask His Spirit to come into your heart.
• Thank Him because it is done in Jesus’ name. Hallelujah!

If you prayed that prayer from your heart, we believe that you are born again.

Speak to your Team Leader so that he or she can help you reach our
counselling team. We have something special for you to help you along the
way. We look forward to hearing from you.

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READ YOUR BIBLE BECAUSE YOU LOVE GOD.

If you are a child of God, you have the capacity to read your Bible because you
love God and want to know Him through His Word. Not for show, nor pride,
not for penance nor for favour. We love Him because he first loved us. 1 John
4:19
That will be all for this instalment. You can go over it again. It is very vital. We
must be wholehearted Followers of Christ. He must be our end, not a means
to our selfish ends.

PLEASE, TREAT OUR LEADERS WITH RESPECT

Many people can't understand why someone would call them and care about
them for no selfish reason. But that is what God has called us to do. Many
insult our leaders, call them scammers and all sorts of names. They don't
believe there are people who will use their airtime to call them and text them
just because they care for their souls. It is well. We don't blame them.

SGS IS A ZEAL OF THE LORD. WE ARE NOT HERE TO TAKE

FROM YOU. RATHER, WE ARE HERE TO BE A BLESSING TO
YOU. WHEN WE ARE DONE SETTING YOU ON FIRE THIS
MONTH, WE WILL RELEASE YOU TO BURN FOR JESUS AND
INVITE OTHERS.
Do not suppose that our team leaders reaching you are doing so because they
are jobless or because they are mean men. To the glory of God, we have nearly
all professionals represented in our leadership team from Nigeria and beyond
(we speak like men).

Please, we beseech you by the mercies of God that you cooperate and make
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just to help a fellow believer, and they are here to labour over you selflessly.
Please encourage them, and may God honour you in return in Jesus’ Name.

HAVE YOU JOINED YOUR TEAM GROUP? By now, we expect everyone to have
settled into their team subgroups. However, we will send the team list to help
those who have not been able to square with their teams or team leaders. To
find your group if you've not, just type the last four digits of your number into
the group search box. When you find your number where your team list is,
your team leader’s name is the first name, followed by his or her number
starting with the @ link. If you have any challenges, do well to ask patiently.

NOTE: if you are one of those that joined through our Pre SGS-Group, you may
not see your name on the list. But we're sure that you have settled into your
group. If not, kindly chat with your trainer on the Pre SGS-Group. Blessings.

Let us pray!!!

Faithful God, we thank You for giving us eyes to see this day.
Precious Lord we ask that of all that You have given us, we
will lose none. There is nothing oh God that You cannot do. We
believe this with all our hearts.

Thank You Father. Your Word says if we seek You, all other
things will follow us. May that be our testimony this month.
Thank you because you always hear us.

We pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.

God bless you richly and have a blessed day

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DAY 5 TRAINING QUESTIONS

Try to answer the questions below, if you can't, you may need to go through
the day 5 training again:
1. Avoid reading while _____. Practice reading while sitting upright.
2. Do you feel sleepy while you read? Read where there is a lot of ____
3. Do you feel sleepy while you read? ___ not when you are worked up
and tired.
4. Our purpose for gathering people is not so they can ____ their ___ and
_____ that they read up their Bibles.
5. It is a ____ to the Cross if you try to ____ God's acceptance and love by
something that ____
6. You cannot do ____ for your sins neither can reading the Bible replace
the need to ____ from your sins.
7. If you are a child of God, He loves you not because of ____ but because
of who you are, not because you are _____ but because He is love.
8. Reading your Bible and _____ in ____ will deceive your heart.
9. However, we will send the ____ to help those who have not been able to
Square with their teams or team leaders.
10. When is reading starting? How many chapters daily? Trusting on who
to help us?

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TRAINING DAY 6
Greetings friends!

This is the sixth instalment of our training.

I would like to appreciate everyone who has been cooperating with their
team leaders. God bless you. It's amazing that despite our consistent
announcements, a few still feel surprised to hear from their team leaders,
please don't be alarmed. There are of course some wolves in sheep's skin who
come here and chat with you privately to get something off you.

By their fruits, you will know them. Kindly report them and block them
as we fish them all out. We are almost done with the clean sweep. It's usually
like this at the beginning. God will expose them all. Whatever you do, do not
reply anyone calling to get a code from you or invite you to an online meeting.

Now to today’s lesson:

This is the last topic before the conclusion and modalities tomorrow.

LESSON 9: SUPERNATURAL & MIRACULOUS EXPERIENCES

We have had several editions of this NT Bible reading by the grace of God.

During the first three editions, we had a few testimonies of miracles and
healings. However, in our fourth edition, God began to grant our participants
several supernatural experiences in mass. The healings and miracles
multiplied geometrically. Many saw visions, many received healing, and
others were supernaturally delivered. Some got what they had been
praying for and all kinds of testimonies.

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Brethren, God is in the midst of His people to confirm His Words with signs
and wonders. The testimonies are so many. There are yet some testimonies in
their thousands that we have not been able to read as we speak. But a few
have been selected so that your faith may stand in the power of God and not
in your strength. Kindly note that these are true stories of real people, we
don't need to say that, but we have to, because some testimonies may be hard
to believe.

Do well to check out the Telegram channel, we are sure that your life will not
remain the same after reading those testimonies.

https://t.me/sgsbiblereadingtestimonies

Check testimonies and words of encouragement from some of those who

participated like you last edition:

https://bit.ly/SgsNT-Fb-Testimonies-Mar23

Read them and boost your faith. Many women received their long-awaited
conception, and many got healed and had different kinds of miracles. Friends,
God is about to give you an encounter. Only believe.

During a particular edition, people were getting new jobs in nearly every
team. Even after the reading, there were still people who sent in their
testimonies of getting their dream jobs. In another edition, it was the
restoration of spiritual gifts that were in a massive release.

As you also participate in this edition, do it spiritually, do it by faith.

We believe that God will also visit you. We do nothing, He is the one
doing it all. The experiences may not be the same, but every single one of us

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can be touched by God in some way: we strongly believe this. Hence, position
yourself and get ready to be touched by God.

DO NOT FORGET, we are here primarily for a spiritual encounter and

spiritual growth. We didn't bargain for supernatural experiences or
miracles. They came with The Seeking-God" Package.

Ensure that your heart is rightly positioned to seek God's face and not His
Hand. Yes, we have said that you should not try to earn His favour, but God is
faithful. As you seek Him first, He promised to make every other thing
that you need to run after you. Matthew 6:33. That's exactly our experience
and that will be yours in Jesus Name. That is the end of the lessons. We have
covered Lessons 1- 9. They are very powerful and useful lessons. If you missed
any, scroll up and go over them.

Now, let's go to the conclusion.

CONCLUSION

This is a spiritual activity as we have clearly stated. We are going to make it

academic in some ways but let’s not lose focus, this is spiritual. By joining this
group, something in you told you, that you need this. Something in you told
you, that you can do this. However, another voice said, "Don't join them, don't
do it, you can't do it". You ignored that "you can't do it" voice and now here
you are.

Therefore, fear not, when you trust God, He is faithful to help you. But you
must trust Him every step of the way. Will you be one of those that will
finish strong? The answer depends on your belief and how much effort you
are ready to put behind it.

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The parable of the Sower comes to mind. (Matthew 13:1-23)

GROUP 1: Some joined but left because they do not understand

what we are doing here. Others saw people joining and just
joined. Some can't remember how they got into the group. Some
of such categories are out already and others like them will be
out in the first week of this reading. These are the seeds that fell
by the wayside.
GROUP 2: Some entered eagerly and emotionally, pumped up
and ready, but by the time the real show begins, Satan will begin
to tell them, you can't do it. Hence, they pull out. These are those
that fell upon stony places with little soil.
We would like to reiterate that we have nothing against those
who leave, they may have their good reasons tenable to God.
They may wish to join the next edition. However, the person
leaving does not have to be you. We believe that you joined
because you believe that God can help you start this reading and
finish it. If your trust is in your might, you may need to
reconsider. Please and please, put your trust in God only.
GROUP 3: Others joined because they have no job and things
seem conducive for the reading. But as soon as they start the job,
the cares of this world and an uncomfortable environment will
come through, and they lose focus. These are those that fall
among thorns.
GROUP 4: These are those who the Bible says: "bear fruits with
patience". They patiently endured to the end. These are seeds
that fell on good ground.
Glory to God! You will be one of the fourth set who bears fruits with
patience in Jesus' name. This “Patience” is key. There will be no fruit
bearing without patience and fortitude. Friends, the choice is yours.
Ultimately, what God expects from you is to trust Him and He will give
you the grace you need to carry you through.

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By God's grace, tomorrow, we will go to the MODALITIES. This is the

academic side of this whole program.

IS AUDIO BIBLE ALLOWED?

Please take note that this exercise is designed to teach you to create time for
God's Word. Hence, we do not encourage the use of audio Bibles which
enables multitasking. Yes, using audio is also beneficial but it is not the end
that we want to achieve through this course. Our primary goal is to instil in
you the discipline required to MAKE TIME to fellowship with God. Some like
listening to audio Bibles while reading; that is allowed. It helps them to
focus more. But using audio Bible alone is not allowed.

We however permit audio Bible only for people who may be ill, bedridden,
indisposed or disabled in a way that restricts the ease of reading.

Blessings.

Let us pray!!!
Abba Father, hallowed be thy name, thank You for bringing
us thus far. Finish what you started in our lives dear Father.
In the end, we will return all the glory to You.
Thank You, Father, In Jesus’ Name, we pray.
Amen.
God bless you richly!
Have a great day ahead.

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DAY 6 TRAINING QUESTIONS

Try to answer the questions below, if you can't, you may need to go through
the day 6 training again:

1. Many saw ___________ many received __________ and others were

__________.
2. God is in the midst of his _________ to confirm his _________ with ________
and __________.
3. As you also participate in this edition, do it _________, do it by
__________.
4. We are here primarily for a __________ and ___________.
5. ___________ came with "The Seeking-God" Package.
6. By joining this group, something in you told you _________.
7. Therefore, fear not, when you trust God, __________.
8. You may need to __________ if your __________ is in your ____________.
9. __________, the __________ is yours.
10. We do not encourage the use of _________ which enables __________.

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TRAINING DAY 7
Good day, friends! And of course, Happy weekend to you

Just like we promised, we will be going to the modalities which is the

academic side of this exercise. Please if you missed previous training do well
to go over them. Your team leaders will send the compiled lesson to you.

Now to today’s lesson:

MODALITIES

These describe how this group functions: the practical and academic ways we
will employ to help you achieve your goal. We are here for serious work
friends. This place is for ready and willing minds. I believe you are one of
them, that's why you are here. Permit us to be firm with you, so you can
fulfil your goal. Is that okay?

Quickly, we will also like to mention that we are many in this group. We will
maintain discipline. We will try to reduce group messages here, but there
definitely will be lots still from this group in the next one month. If you are
not ready, you may be offended. But you must think about the greater good.
May God help us all in Jesus’ Name.

1. We have distributed you all into small teams as you rightly know.
The goal of the small group is for you to encourage one another, follow
up with one another; discuss what you learn, ASK QUESTIONS and
share together. It also helps your team leader to follow you up closely.
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE YOUR DAILY READING STATUS IN
THE TEAM GROUP. This is very important.

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2. Each team has a WhatsApp group and a team leader. A group of

teams is called a class. Each class group (where this training is ongoing)
has a Batch leader with about 9 team leaders. A group of classes is
called a platoon, headed by a platoon leader. This training is passed
down to you by your platoon Leader. A group of Platoon is called a
squad and headed by a squad leader and so on.
3. We want to know how many chapters you have read or read per
day. We want to know when you complete the designated 9 chapters
for each day. Because we will be taking statistics daily through your
team leaders. Thousands of participants have joined our sub-groups
already.
Those are the participants we recognise. Through our team leaders, WE
SEE EVERYONE AND WE ARE AWARE OF THE PROGRESS OF EACH
ONE OF YOU.
4. Anyone who does not meet the expected weekly requirement at
the end of each week will force us to excuse them. We don't want
that, neither do you. That is, we will take statistics weekly. Release
weekly cut-off. If you are behind the cut-off at the end of the week, YOU
WILL BE REMOVED. Serious business, isn't it? Please, if you will be
doing this with us, you will need to follow our instructions and
guidance. These guidelines have helped thousands before you. If you
believe God cannot help you, it is not too late to pull out. But you can
do all things through Christ, can't you?
5. Our goal is to help as many people as possible become disciplined
enough to read their Bibles (Starting with the NT) as long as God
gives us grace. We have no particular interest in numbers. We are more

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interested in blessing people, even if that means a few. Hence, we will

show no hesitation in removing anyone if they fail to meet the
weekly requirement. Please take note of this. Tough, isn't it?
6. We are all in this together. We are all busy people. We all have
work, families, church and all kinds of activities; deadlines and
meetings all-round the week. So, nobody said anything about it
being easy. But we said GRACE will be available to make it easy. Glory
to God!
The hardest part is Matthew to Acts. This will be covered within the
first two weeks. If you can scale through those five books crossing that
bridge, the rest is much easier with shorter chapters. So, BE
RESILIENT. THOU THEREFORE, ENDURE HARDNESS AS A GOOD
SOLDIER OF THE JESUS CHRIST 2Tim 2:3

7. Don't forget our strategy: PROVIDE DAILY REPORTS IN THE SUB

GROUP (TEAM GROUP). But you must remain in the main group. It
is very key. TEAM LEADERS WILL PROVIDE REPORTS HERE DAILY
ABOUT YOUR PROGRESS. Each team will have about 20 to 30
members, plus or minus headed by a team leader. Kindly make their
work easy. Do as they tell you and speak to them respectfully. They are
volunteers passionate about God's work. Some of you will join them
come next edition.
8. THE DAILY PROGRESS REPORT IS NOTHING SERIOUS. It is as simple
as saying any of these on your Team WhatsApp groups daily:
Done with day 1.
OR
7 chapters done. Will complete the rest by evening.
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OR
Done
Or
Task complete.
It depends on how you choose, just pass the information across, or use
a sticker. The report is nothing serious, except you have a special case,
you don't need to write so much. If you have a special condition, you
can chat with your leader privately.

9. Another core value of this group is caring and fellowshipping with one
another. Care about your group members, carry them along. We must
win together. Don't leave the work to team leaders alone. Check on your
group members. Choose a partner if you have to. There is no
competition but we must challenge one another and finish together.
You are required to SHARE what you learn from your readings with
your team members.
10. ASK QUESTIONS and answer questions in your team groups or use our
Telegram channel:
https://t.me/sgsbiblequestions
If the answer to your question is not satisfactory, your team leader will
reach our Bible Team for better answers. You are also required to share
your supernatural experiences with us. You can share on the group to
encourage others, personally with your team leader, your batch leaders
or with me.

11. PLEASE REDUCE THE STRESS OF YOUR TEAM LEADERS BY

PROVIDING REPORTS "DAILY" AND EARLY. If you don't report, they

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will be forced to check up on you, chat with you or call you. That will
take their time. Help them by reporting without being asked to. It's just
for one month. We are together FOR JUST ONE MONTH. We don't plan
to hold you here forever. After one month and our goal of setting you
on fire is achieved, we will release you to go light up your world and
keep the fire burning; except if you want to continue with our
programs.
12. At the end of these 29 days, don’t be in a haste to leave. We will pass
on vital information to you. The New Testament has 260 chapters; we
will be done on the 29th day. We have seen that day a few times and we
can tell you it is a joyful season. Testimonies flying in right and left.
Rejoicing everywhere. I pray that ALL OF US WILL REJOICE ON THAT
DAY IN JESUS NAME. God will see you through. WE WILL DO OUR
VERY BEST TO ENSURE THAT YOU FINISH STRONG. Every soul
matter to us. WE WILL PRAY FOR YOU AND WITH YOU EVERY DAY
FROM THE FIRST DAY TO THE LAST DAY.

CLOSING REMARK

Now we have come to the end of the training. We have taken you through the
opening charge, the nine-pack training, and the academic side of the course.
We strongly believe you have been tremendously pumped up. It is our prayer
that that which God is set to do in your life shall be accomplished as you
commit yourself to His Word in Jesus’ Name.

Let us pray!!!

Father in heaven, we thank You. You have already started a

good work in us, leading us and guiding us these six days.

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Lord, we are confident that what You author you are able to
sponsor and much able to finish.

Oh! "Author and Finisher of our faith", do what You do best and
make grace available to us all. Bruise Satan under our feet.

We know that he will come for us, but deliver us from his paw
and show him the victory that You have wrought in us when
You raised Your son Jesus from the dead.

Let Your Word do what only He can do in our lives. Your Word
will be confirmed in our lives with power and glory. In the
end, we will all lift up our voices in praise and thanksgiving
to Your name.

Thank You Father because You hear us always.

We pray through Your Holy Son Jesus, AMEN.

Settle in your groups when your team leader reaches you. Introduce yourself.

Know your team leader (TL). Know his or her name. Save your TL’s number
on a separate phone or physical sheet.

God bless you! Have a great weekend. Shalom!

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DAY 7 TRAINING QUESTIONS

Try to answer the questions below, if you can't, you may need to go through
the day 7

training again:

1. The hardest part ________ to _________ which will be covered within the
first ________. After this, the rest is much easier with _________.

2. Permit us to be _________ with you, so you can fulfil your _________.

3. The goal of the small group is for you to _________ one another, __________
one another __________ what you learn, ask questions and share together.

4. You are required to provide your _________ in the team group

5. Our goal is to help as many people as possible become __________ enough

to read their Bibles.

6. We will be taking __________ daily through our Team Leaders.

7. Nobody said anything about it being _________. But we said ________ will
be available to make it ____________.

8. Anyone who does not meet the expected __________ at the end of each
week, will force us to ___________.

9. At the end of these 29 days, don’t be in a __________. We will pass across

__________to you.

10. How many chapters are we reading daily?

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SGS GIVING CHANNELS

Bank details:
Account Name: SPIRITUAL GROWTH STEPS MINISTRY
Bank Name: Zenith Bank
Account Number: 1228067431

To use alternative methods or give from outside Nigeria, use this link:

https://paystack.com/pay/sgs-giving

Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let

him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a
cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound
toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all
things, may abound to every good work: (2 Cor 9:7-8)

CONTACT US:

Spiritual Growth Steps Ministry, SGS

(AKA: Spiritual Growth Scheme)
7, Eru Oba 3 Street,
Off Car Street,
Akure, Ondo State,
Nigeria.

Website: www.sgsministry.org
Email us: [email protected] ; [email protected]
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Telegram: https://t.me/sgsinformationcentre
Telephone: +2349045591803; +2349117838566

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