Welcome to the 30-Day Bible Study: Savior vs. Lord
Hey, it’s Sam Llanes, and I’m excited to invite you on a powerful journey through this 30-day study. We’re diving into what it means to not only have Jesus as your Savior but to make Him the Lord of your life. Each day, we’ll explore short, impactful scriptures and reflections that will help you deepen your relationship with Jesus and learn to submit every part of your life to His will. Whether you’ve been a Christian for years or you’re just starting out, this study is designed to help you grow in your walk with Christ. Grab your Bible, set aside 15 minutes a day, and let’s walk through this together!
Day 1:
Savior and Lord – The Difference
Scripture:
Romans 10:9
Reflection:
Many people call Jesus their Savior, but do they also make Him their Lord? Salvation means Jesus saves us from sin, but when He is Lord, He rules our hearts and actions.
Question:
Have I made Jesus Lord over all areas of my life, or only some?
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for saving me. Help me submit every part of my life to Your will.
Day 2:
The Lordship of Jesus
Scripture:
Philippians 2:9-11
Reflection:
Jesus is Lord of all, whether people acknowledge it or not. One day, every knee will bow to Him. Making Him Lord means recognizing His authority over every aspect of life.
Question:
What area of my life am I hesitant to fully surrender to Jesus?
Prayer:
Jesus, show me where I need to submit more fully to Your Lordship.
Day 3:
Trusting Him as Lord
Scripture:
Proverbs 3:5-6
Reflection:
Trusting the Lord requires giving up control. It means trusting His plan, even when we don’t understand it.
Question:
Am I trusting Jesus fully, or do I try to keep control of certain parts of my life?
Prayer:
Lord, help me trust You more and lean not on my understanding.
Day 4:
The Cost of Discipleship
Scripture:
Luke 14:27
Reflection:
Following Jesus as Lord can be costly. It may require giving up things that are important to us, but the reward is eternal.
Question:
What is God calling me to lay down so I can follow Him more fully?
Prayer:
Jesus, give me the strength to lay down my own desires to follow You.
Day 5:
A Life of Obedience
Scripture:
John 14:15
Reflection:
Loving Jesus means obeying Him. When we make Him our Lord, we prioritize His commands over our preferences.
Question:
Are my daily actions showing my love for Jesus through obedience?
Prayer:
Lord, help me to love You by following Your commands in all things.
Day 6:
Freedom in Submission
Scripture:
Matthew 11:28-30
Reflection:
When we submit to Jesus, we find true freedom. His yoke is easy, and His burden is light.
Question:
How can I embrace Jesus’ leadership more fully to find rest in Him?
Prayer:
Jesus, I submit to Your leadership. Give me peace in Your plan.
Day 7:
Putting Jesus First
Scripture:
Matthew 6:33
Reflection:
When Jesus is Lord, we seek His kingdom and righteousness first. Everything else falls into place when He is our priority.
Question:
What things have I been putting ahead of Jesus in my life?
Prayer:
Lord, help me seek You and Your kingdom above all else.
Day 8:
Surrendering Your Plans
Scripture:
Jeremiah 29:11
Reflection:
God’s plans for us are good, even when they don’t align with our own. Making Him Lord means trusting His plan over ours.
Question:
What future plans do I need to surrender to Jesus?
Prayer:
Father, I trust Your plans for my future. Help me let go of my own.
Day 9:
Following Jesus Daily
Scripture:
Luke 9:23
Reflection:
Making Jesus Lord isn’t a one-time decision. It’s something we do daily as we take up our cross and follow Him.
Question:
How can I make following Jesus a daily habit?
Prayer:
Lord, help me to take up my cross daily and follow You with all my heart.
Day 10:
Jesus in the Small Things
Scripture:
Colossians 3:23
Reflection:
When Jesus is Lord, we honor Him not just in big decisions, but in every small, everyday task.
Question:
How can I glorify Jesus in the ordinary tasks of my day?
Prayer:
Jesus, be Lord over every part of my life, even the small, unnoticed moments.
Day 11:
Letting Go of Fear
Scripture:
2 Timothy 1:7
Reflection:
Fear often keeps us from fully trusting God’s Lordship. But when Jesus is Lord, He gives us power, love, and a sound mind to face challenges with courage.
Question:
What fears are holding me back from trusting Jesus more?
Prayer:
Lord, help me let go of fear and trust in Your strength and love.
Day 12:
Renewing Your Mind
Scripture:
Romans 12:2
Reflection:
To make Jesus Lord, we must let Him transform our thinking. This means renewing our minds with God’s Word and rejecting worldly patterns.
Question:
Am I allowing God’s Word to shape my thoughts, or am I influenced more by the world?
Prayer:
Jesus, renew my mind so that I think, speak, and act in ways that honor You.
Day 13:
Living for His Glory
Scripture:
1 Corinthians 10:31
Reflection:
Every part of our lives can bring glory to God when He is our Lord, even in simple things like eating and drinking.
Question:
How can I be more intentional in living for God’s glory?
Prayer:
Lord, help me live in a way that brings You glory in everything I do.
Day 14:
Obedience Over Sacrifice
Scripture:
1 Samuel 15:22
Reflection:
God values obedience more than sacrifices or religious acts. When He is Lord, obedience becomes a natural response of love.
Question:
Am I prioritizing obedience to God, or am I trying to please Him through religious activity?
Prayer:
Father, help me to obey You from a heart of love, knowing that it’s better than any sacrifice.
Day 15:
His Strength in Your Weakness
Scripture:
2 Corinthians 12:9
Reflection:
God’s power is made perfect in our weakness. When Jesus is Lord, we don’t rely on our own strength but on His.
Question:
In what area of my life do I need to rely more on God’s strength?
Prayer:
Jesus, be strong where I am weak. Help me trust in Your power, not my own abilities.
Day 16:
His Will Over Yours
Scripture:
Matthew 26:39
Reflection:
Even Jesus surrendered His will to the Father’s when He prayed in the garden. Making Jesus Lord means putting His will above our own, even when it’s hard.
Question:
Where is God asking me to surrender my will to His?
Prayer:
Lord, not my will but Yours be done in my life. Give me the strength to follow Your lead.
Day 17:
The Joy of Surrender
Scripture:
Psalm 16:11
Reflection:
When we surrender to Jesus as Lord, we find fullness of joy in His presence. There is great joy in knowing that we are under His care and leadership.
Question:
How has surrendering to God brought me joy?
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for the joy that comes from surrendering to You. Help me to rest in Your presence today.
Day 18:
Lord of Your Relationships
Scripture:
Ephesians 5:21
Reflection:
When Jesus is Lord, He governs how we treat others. We submit to one another out of reverence for Christ, serving each other in love.
Question:
Am I honoring Jesus as Lord in my relationships with others?
Prayer:
Jesus, help me to submit to others in love, just as You call me to.
Day 19:
Guarding Your Heart
Scripture:
Proverbs 4:23
Reflection:
Our hearts are the wellspring of life, and when Jesus is Lord, we guard our hearts carefully. We protect what we allow into our lives.
Question:
Am I guarding my heart against influences that pull me away from Jesus?
Prayer:
Lord, help me guard my heart so that I can keep my focus on You as my Lord.
Day 20:
Forgiveness as Lord
Scripture:
Matthew 6:14-15
Reflection:
Forgiveness isn’t optional when Jesus is Lord. He calls us to forgive as we have been forgiven, even when it’s difficult.
Question:
Is there someone I need to forgive in obedience to Jesus?
Prayer:
Lord, help me to forgive others just as You have forgiven me. Let Your grace flow through me.
Day 21:
Seeking First His Kingdom
Scripture:
Matthew 6:33
Reflection:
Making Jesus Lord means seeking His kingdom first, above all other priorities. Everything else will fall into place when He is our primary focus.
Question:
What have I been seeking first in my life, and how can I put Jesus’ kingdom above that?
Prayer:
Lord, help me to seek Your kingdom first, trusting that You will take care of everything else.
Day 22:
Lord of Your Finances
Scripture:
Luke 16:10
Reflection:
Jesus as Lord means He governs how we handle our finances. We are faithful stewards of what He has entrusted to us.
Question:
Am I being faithful with the resources God has given me?
Prayer:
Lord, help me to honor You with my finances and use them in a way that builds Your kingdom.
Day 23:
Serving as Jesus Served
Scripture:
Mark 10:45
Reflection:
Jesus came to serve, not to be served. When He is Lord, we follow His example by serving others humbly.
Question:
How can I serve others in the same way Jesus serves me?
Prayer:
Lord, teach me to serve others with humility, just as You serve me with love.
Day 24:
Sacrificial Love
Scripture:
John 15:13
Reflection:
Jesus demonstrated the ultimate act of love by laying down His life for us. Making Him Lord means loving others sacrificially, putting their needs before our own.
Question:
How can I love others in a way that reflects Jesus’ sacrifice?
Prayer:
Jesus, help me to love others selflessly, following Your example of sacrificial love.
Day 25:
Bearing Fruit
Scripture:
John 15:5
Reflection:
When Jesus is Lord, we bear fruit that reflects His character. Apart from Him, we can do nothing, but in Him, we are fruitful.
Question:
Am I connected to Jesus in a way that bears fruit in my life?
Prayer:
Lord, help me stay connected to You so that I can bear good fruit for Your kingdom.
Day 26:
Walking in the Spirit
Scripture:
Galatians 5:16
Reflection:
Jesus as Lord means walking in the Spirit, not fulfilling the desires of the flesh. The Spirit empowers us to live according to God’s will.
Question:
Am I walking in the Spirit, or am I letting my flesh dictate my actions?
Prayer:
Holy Spirit, help me walk in step with You, living out the Lordship of Jesus in my life.
Day 27:
Overcoming Temptation
Scripture:
1 Corinthians 10:13
Reflection:
Jesus as Lord provides a way out of every temptation. We are never alone in our struggle against sin.
Question:
What temptations do I face, and how can I rely on Jesus to overcome them?
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for providing a way out of temptation. Help me rely on Your strength to overcome.
Day 28:
The Great Commission
Scripture:
Matthew 28:19-20
Reflection:
When Jesus is Lord, we are called to make disciples. Sharing the gospel is a natural outcome of His Lordship in our lives.
Question:
Am I actively sharing the gospel and making disciples as Jesus commanded?
Prayer:
Lord, give me boldness to share Your love and make disciples in my everyday life.
Day 29:
Faithfulness in the Little Things
Scripture:
Luke 16:10
Reflection:
Jesus as Lord requires faithfulness in even the smallest tasks. When we are faithful in little, we can be trusted with much.
Question:
Am I being faithful in the small things that God has entrusted to me?
Prayer:
Lord, help me to be faithful in the small things so that I can honor You in all I do.
Day 30:
A Life Fully Surrendered
Scripture:
Romans 12:1
Reflection:
The Lordship of Jesus means offering our entire lives as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. This is true worship.
Question:
Have I surrendered every area of my life to Jesus as Lord?
Prayer:
Jesus, I offer my whole life to You as a living sacrifice. Be Lord over every part of me.
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