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STUDENT WORKBOOK
By Jerry Dirmann
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Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from
the New King James Version, copyright 1982.
Version 6.3
A Special Thank You
Jerry Dirmann
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
ORIENTATION
Welcome to Operation Solid Lives........................................ 1
Level Descriptions.......................................................................4
OSL Online.....................................................................................9
OSL Disciplines.......................................................................... 10
The Heart...................................................................................... 15
OSL Leadership.......................................................................... 16
Weekly Classes............................................................................17
WEEKLY CHECKLISTS.................................................................. 19
T4T EVANGELISM........................................................................... 35
APPENDIX............................................................................................. 67
Notice that this command is both to you and about you. We are
commanded both to become disciples and to disciple others. So,
what is discipleship?
Sadly, many people who call themselves Christians hear the word
of God, but they do not obey it. They misunderstand the gospel
which calls us to repent and follow Jesus. James 1:22 says, But
be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
Discipleship guards us from self-deception and facilitates Gods
ultimate purpose in our lives.
Luke 6:4649 says, But why do you call Me Lord, Lord, and not
do the things which I say? Whoever comes to Me, and hears My
sayings and does them, I will show you whom he is like: He is like
a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on
the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently
against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on
the rock. But he who heard and did nothing is like a man who
built a house on the earth without a foundation, against which the
stream beat vehemently; and immediately it fell. And the ruin of
that house was great.
both foreign and difficult to all of humanity. Yet giving place to His
ways and plans for our lives is the very process whereby we find
our lifein Him.
What will your life look like when you become a disciplined
follower of Jesus? It will look like Jesus life. Jesus said in John
14:12, Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the
works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he
will do, because I go to My Father. That means that when we are
properly discipled, we will believe; and when we believe, we will do
the works of Jesus, and even greater works! This has been Gods
plan all along. Disciples become disciplers and minister to others
on this earth with the same power and authority that Jesus used.
Fasten your seat belt, and get ready to be the person you were
always meant to be!
Though you may not understand why youre starting OSL today,
be assured that it is because God is calling you to a whole new
level of living; and this new level will require some adjustments.
God wants you to make these adjustments, and He wouldnt ask
you to do so if He didnt know that you could. You also have an
adversary who wants to keep you in the same old patterns and
bondages, and eventually destroy you. Gods plan for you is to
break free from his traps and live the life that most people only
dream of freedom! This is your opportunity to change forever!
Level 1 is where many people have the most exciting and life-
changing experience because their new lifestyle gives place to
a fresh and intimate relationship with Jesus. In this level you will
discover, more deeply than ever before, how much Jesus really
loves you and only has the very best in mind for you. You will learn
how far He has gone to prove His love for you and how He wants
to be with you for the rest of His life forever!
You will also realize what happened to you when you were born
again. Though you may feel the same and struggle with some of
the same issues, you have become a completely different person.
When you realize that you have indeed changed you will change
indeed. Sin and bondage will no longer have power over you and
addictions will lose their grip. Fear, worry, condemnation and guilt
will give place to faith, confidence, peace and joy.
All of this is just a taste of the life that Jesus has for you. Its called
life more abundantly (John 10:10). For those who have not yet
experienced it it starts today!
Level 1 is only four weeks longnot four years, not four months,
its only four weeks. However, the effects will last a lifetime. Think
about that. You give God four weeks, and He changes you for the
rest of your life. If you simply refuse to quit, four weeks from today
you will be forever changed.
Before you proceed, please stop and commit yourself to God for
the next six weeks.
Great job! Youve completed two levels, only three more to go.
Level 3 is the study of the absolute truth of Gods kingdom the
Bible, the word of God! Along with the Holy Spirit, Gods word is
a precious gift to us through which we may know and understand
everything and anything necessary to fulfill His plan for our lives.
No other level will give you more insight into the processes that
determine your effectiveness and fruitfulness in the kingdom of
God than in Level 3.
By the time you graduate from this level, you will be much more
comfortable ministering to others, and youll realize that God can
use you at any time, and in any way, because you are filled with the
power of the Holy Spirit.
Please stop now and ask God to give you new and life-changing
insight over the next six weeks.
You did it! You made it to the final level of Operation Solid Lives.
Now you are only six weeks away from graduation!
Once you get a good taste of being used by God to help others,
you will never again want to be only a recipient. You will want
to be a servant, a blessing, an encourager and a discipler. Why?
Because this is the way God is; and because you have His love in
your heart.
Please take a moment right now and ask God to teach you over
the next six weeks how to be the minister He has called you to be.
2. As an Individual:
Although it is strongly recommended to take OSL Online
with a group, sometimes it is just not feasible. An individual
may sign up and take a class by himself or herself, but a
friend or family member must be identified to hold them
accountable.
1. Class Attendance
Proverbs 10:4 says, He who has a slack hand becomes poor, but
the hand of the diligent makes rich.
2. Church Attendance
3. Devotions
Joshua 1:8 says, This Book of the Law shall not depart
from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and
night, that you may observe to do according to all that is
written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous,
and then you will have good success. Also, Ephesians 6:18
says, Praying always with all prayer and supplication ...
See pages 2933 for the list of Faithbuilders and memory verses for
each level.
5. Godly Lifestyle
6. Distractions
Hebrews 12:1 says, Therefore let us lay aside every weight, and
the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance
the race that is set before us Psalm 1:12 says, Blessed is the
man who does not walk in the counsel of the ungodly but his
delight is in the law of the Lord and in His law He meditates day
and night.
7. Ministry
Serve weekly in your churchs ministry. Bring your ministry
commitment form to class next week (see page 69).
Ephesians 4:16 says, the whole body, joined and knit together
by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working
by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for
the edifying of itself in love.
8. Evangelism
Personally invite a different guest to church each week and
invite a different person each week to register for a future OSL
course. Additionally, share your story with at least one person
in Levels 13, and with at least two people in Levels 4 and 5 (see
T4T Evangelism on page 35).
1 Samuel 16:7 says, the Lord does not see as man sees; for
man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the
heart. Ephesians 6:56 says, be obedient to those who are
your masters ... not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as
bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart
Some college students slack off the whole semester and then cram
for the final exam. They may even lie, cheat or deceive to pass the
classes and get their degree. And though they graduate and have
a feeling of success, the sad reality is, they miss out on much of
the education. So, though graduating from OSL is important, your
relationship with God and spiritual growth is even more important.
Your OSL leaders are not paid to be here. They are only here because
they want to help you become the person God has called you to be.
Your group leader is here to partner with you, pray for you, and en-
courage you each week until you complete the course. Your instruc-
tor is here to disciple you and hold you accountable. The facilitator
will handle many of the organizational and administrative details. In-
structors and facilitators are for campus classes only.
You will meet one-on-one with your group leader each week so he or
she may verify that weeks assignments have been completed. They
will do this by reviewing your checklist, listening to your memory
verses, and skimming through your note pages. In a campus class,
if you have incomplete work, your group leader will refer you to an
instructor who will encourage you, resource you, and possibly require
that you make work up in order to ensure you are receiving every-
thing God has for you in that level. In a small group, this will be
done by your group leader. After all students have been checked,
your group leader will lead a discussion time, asking each student to
share what they received from the Faithbuilder audio messages that
week. They will call you during the week to encourage you, and they
will be praying for you daily. For more information on the role of a
group leader visit www.oslonline.com.
My Group Leader:
Name: ___________________________________________________
Phone Number:____________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________
My Instructor:
Name: ___________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________
What to Expect
During or after your quiz, your group leader will call on you
to recite your verse(s) and verify that the weeks assignments
have been completed.
When all the students have been checked, you will join your
group to discuss the Faithbuilder teachings.
Additional Materials:
In addition to this student workbook you will need a Bible and
a blank notebook, journal or note pad to capture your: 1) Bible
reading journal entries, 2) class notes, 3) service notes, and 4)
notes on the Faithbuilder teachings. Other OSL materials are
available through www.oslonline.com.
CHECKLIST KEY:
Completed Completed with exceptions Partially Complete Incomplete
CHECKLIST KEY:
Completed Completed with exceptions Partially Complete Incomplete
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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and Journaling.
CHECKLIST KEY:
Completed Completed with exceptions Partially Complete Incomplete
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
q q q q q q q I completed my Daily Bible Reading
and Journaling.
CHECKLIST KEY:
Completed Completed with exceptions Partially Complete Incomplete
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
q q q q q q q I completed my Daily Bible Reading
and Journaling.
CHECKLIST KEY:
Completed Completed with exceptions Partially Complete Incomplete
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and Journaling.
CHECKLIST KEY:
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Blood Covenant
#1Introduction
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#2Blood Covenant
#3Covenant Representative Head
#4Covenant Love
2 #5New Covenant
#6Covenant Meal
Gods Ways
#1Hide & Seek (Part 1)
4 #2Hide & Seek (Part 2)
#3Gods Sovereignty, Mans
Authority & Satans Illegitimacy
#3Words Of Wisdom
#4Knowledge & The Discerning
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Of Spirits
#5Prophecy
#5Judging God
3 #6Jesus Is ALWAYS Always
#7Declare Gods Faithfulness
#3God Sees
5 #4The Right Seed
#5Sow To The Spirit
Because Jesus died to pay for all of our sins, salvation is completely
free. There is nothing we can do to earn salvation or forgiveness
from God. In fact, Romans 4:45 says that anyone who tries to
earn their salvation by being good enough will still owe their debt
of sin. So if someone says, I think Ill go to heaven because Im a
pretty good person, they are trusting in their own works instead
of trusting what Jesus did. Salvation is only available by Gods
grace through our faithwe simply believe and receive.
When we hear the good news about Jesus, it brings faith to our
hearts. We begin to believe that God really does love us, and that
Jesus came to save us. Then, if we act on our faith by confessing
that Jesus is Lord, we are saved. By declaring Jesus as our Savior
and Lord, we are choosing to turn away from our old life of sin to
follow Him. Would you like to pray to make Jesus Christ your Lord
right now? If so, you may use the prayer below. Theres nothing
magical in the words, but if you believe it in your heart, God will
hear you and welcome you into His family. If youd like, you can
repeat after me (pause after each comma and period):
Dear God, I know I have sinned, and that my sin has separated
me from You. I am truly sorry. Please forgive me and save me. I
believe that Your Son, Jesus, died for my sins, and was raised from
the dead, and is alive today. I receive Jesus as my Savior and Lord.
Please fill me with the Holy Spirit, and help me to obey You for the
rest of my life. My life belongs to You now. In Jesus name, Amen.
Here are some of the changes you can expect to experience in your
new life.
Inner peace Awareness of sin
Awareness of Gods love Ability to overcome sin
Desire to read the Bible Concern for others
A feeling that my life is moving in the right direction
In the year 2000, Ying Kai was pastor of a church in Asia when God
began to burden his heart to see the countless millions of Chinese
outside his church come to faith in Christ. In addition to pastoring,
Ying had already been starting a new church every year for several
years, but his restless heart knew that this was simply not enough
to reach the millions of lost people living and dying all around him
every day.
One day, as Ying was praying, the Holy Spirit seemed to say
to him, Ying, what is better than planting a church? Ying
could not imagine, until the Spirit seemed to whisper, Training
others to plant churches. Ying was immediately encouraged.
He knew he could train 1020 new church planters each year,
and each of them could start a new church. Before he finished
his prayer though, the Holy Spirit seemed to pose a second
question, Ying, what is better than training others to plant
churches? Ying was at a loss. What could be better? Then the
Spirit replied, Training others to train others to plant churches!
Ying left this time of prayer filled with a desire to obey the Spirits
leading, and to begin what he called Training for Trainers, or T4T.
Within a few short weeks, Yings trainees had started 20 small groups
that were already becoming new churches. Seven months later,
Ying could count 327 small groups formed with 4,000 newly
baptized believers.
By the end of the first year, the movement counted 908 house
churches with more than 12,000 newly baptized members. The
following year saw 3,535 new churches formed with more than
50,000 baptisms.
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My Story
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People who have been believers for a long time sometimes struggle
to come up with a personal story of life change. I was only seven
years old! I dont even remember my life before Jesus. Dont worry.
The changes Jesus makes in our lives are not limited to our initial
salvation experience. Consider how Christ might have helped you
overcome loneliness, a bad temper or lack of purpose.
Remember what Jesus taught us in the story of the lost sheep. The
Good Shepherd left behind the 99 and went to find the one that
was lost. When He found it, He did not say, Hello little sheep, would
you like to follow Me back to the fold? No! The Good Shepherd
grabbed the little sheep and put it on His shoulder and carried it
back to the sheepfold. We must be equally bold when we share our
story and share the gospel. Do not quickly take no for an answer.
After someone has listened to your story of how Jesus has changed
your life, they have yet to hear and respond to the gospel. So this is
the time to share it with them. In fact, use Gods Plan of Salvation
even if the person says no or not yet to your story. This is a
perfect follow up to a person telling their story. If someone says,
No, I dont think I want Jesus in my life, You can reply, Thats
okay, let me just show you what I am studying. Then begin to walk
them through Gods Plan of Salvation. Sometimes, after they
have actually heard what the Bible says about salvation, they will
interrupt and say, I do want that!
1 Step 1
2 Step 2
While reading the passages from your selected daily Bible reading
plan, underline key words or verses through which God is speaking
to you. Youll know them because God will cause them to catch
your attention, and Hell show you how to apply them to your life.
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Many Christians know that God has a plan for their lives, but
few know the specifics. This assignment will help you learn how
to discover Gods will for your life season by season, which will
increase your ability to please God and fulfill His plan.
God gives each person roles in life. Some are permanent (e.g.
being a Christian), and some are temporary (e.g. being a
College Student). And each person plays several roles at the
same time (e.g. Christian, husband, employee, friend, etc.). Since
Gods plan for you includes specific roles for specific seasons,
your roles will change or adjust periodically. Assuming or retaining
roles that God has not assigned to you this season, or ones that
He forbids, will hinder your ability to fulfill Gods plan for your life.
Many Christians make most of their decisions without consulting
God at all. They live life as though God had no plan of His own
for them. This inevitably results in displeasing the Lord and an
unfulfilled life. But thats not the life you want to live. You want to
be pleasing to God in every season.
In Levels 2-5, set aside 2 hours once during the class to pray
about your God-given roles. As God reveals (or reaffirms) roles
to you, you should write them on a blank piece of paper. You
should only include roles that you really believe God is calling you
to play in this season; be willing to relinquish roles that Hes not
currently calling you to play. Dont forget to include a role for your
life as a believer (e.g. Christian or Child of God) and Personal
or Self role to care for yourself with things like diet, exercise,
learning, etc. Once your list of roles are complete, pray about your
roles one by one and ask God to give you a few goals (at least
one) for each role, and write them down.
For example:
1. Believer: Read my Bible, pray 20 minutes and journal each day.
2. Husband: Have a meaningful conversation with my wife each
day.
3. Father: Be understanding, patient and affectionate to my
children.
4. Friend: Be accountable to Bob weekly.
5. Kids Church Teacher: Be spiritually prepared to teach the kids
each week.
6. Employee: Be on time to work every day.
7. Self: Go to church each week.
You will be asked to show your completed Roles and Goals page
on the week it is due.
1. N
ame the three most important things that challenged you, were
helpful, or that you learned during the course of this class.