Step Closer Study Guide: The Secret Weapon for Every Season

Step closer. This two-word weapon helps us resist the enemy of our soul. This weapon helps us manage the obstacles the enemy puts in our way to dissuade us from pursuing Jesus.

One person in the Bible stands out as an example of what this weapon looks like in action: King David. His advantage in sidestepping the traps of the enemy and living life well is the same one you have today. As we take a fresh look into how he consistently stepped closer to God, let’s arm ourselves with this same secret weapon through the following six sessions:

• Session 1: How do I step closer to God when I’m overlooked?
• Session 2: How do I step closer to God when I’m facing a giant?
• Session 3: How do I step closer to God when I’m dodging spears?
• Session 4: How do I step closer to God when my dream is gone?
• Session 5: How do I step closer to God in the middle of a mess?
• Session 6: How do I step closer to God when my dream comes true?

This study guide works together with the Step Closer video series and also includes a daily devotional for your personal quiet time with God.

Nate Ruch is the Lead Pastor of Emmanuel, a multi-ethnic, multi-generational church gathering at several locations every week. Nate, along with his wife Jodi have been leading Emmanuel since the spring of 2013. Nate has earned a doctoral degree from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, and previous to serving as the lead pastor of Emmanuel, he worked at North Central University for ten years as a Vice President. Prior to NCU he served for ten years as the Youth Pastor at Emmanuel. The desire of Nate and Jodi is to lead the church into reaching those away from God, growing in faith and living lives of purpose. They love helping people step into God’s possible for their lives. Nate and Jodi have been married since 1994 and have four incredible sons, David, Jeff, Tim, and Josiah.