The Gospel Highway — Deep Discipleship Edition
(7 Weeks, 5 Days/Week)
A step-by-step journey through salvation and life in Christ. Each ‘Stop’ is one week with a Big Idea, Anchor verse(s), daily readings, cross-references, a memory verse, practice steps, prayer prompts, and reflection questions.
Stop 1 – The Need: All Have Sinned
Big Idea: We need rescue because sin is universal and personal; only God can save.
Anchor Verse(s): Romans 3:23
Daily Readings
Day 1: Genesis 3; Romans 1:18–25
Day 2: Romans 3:9–20
Day 3: Psalm 51; Isaiah 59:1–8
Day 4: Ephesians 2:1–3; James 2:10
Day 5: 1 John 1:8–10; Romans 7:7–13
Supplemental Cross-References
Ecclesiastes 7:20
Jeremiah 17:9
Mark 7:20–23
Romans 5:12
Memory Verse
Romans 3:23
Practice
Confession inventory: list sins, bring them honestly to God (1 John 1:9).
Pray Psalm 51 aloud as a personal prayer.
Prayer Prompts
Repentance: ask the Spirit to show truth about your heart.
Humility: receive conviction without shame; ask for a clean heart.
Reflection Questions
Where do I tend to minimize or excuse sin?
What did I learn about God’s holiness this week?
Stop 2 – The Cost: Sin’s Penalty & Separation
Big Idea: Sin earns death and separates us from God; we cannot save ourselves.
Anchor Verse(s): Romans 6:23a
Daily Readings
Day 1: Romans 5:12; 6:16–23
Day 2: Ezekiel 18:4,20; Hebrews 9:27
Day 3: Isaiah 59:1–2; Ephesians 2:12–13
Day 4: Matthew 10:28; 2 Thessalonians 1:5–10
Day 5: Romans 2:5–11; James 1:13–15
Supplemental Cross-References
Proverbs 14:12
Hebrews 2:1–3
Revelation 20:11–15
Memory Verse
Romans 6:23a
Practice
Write a sober prayer to God acknowledging sin’s seriousness.
Ask a trusted believer to pray with you about areas of compromise.
Prayer Prompts
Godly sorrow leading to repentance (2 Corinthians 7:10).
Grief over sin’s consequences in your life and world.
Reflection Questions
How does seeing sin’s cost change my view of holiness?
Where do I still try to ‘fix’ myself apart from grace?
Stop 3 – The Gift: Grace Given in Christ
Big Idea: God offers salvation as a free gift through Jesus’ death and resurrection.
Anchor Verse(s): Romans 3:21–26; Romans 5:8; Romans 6:23b
Daily Readings
Day 1: Romans 3:21–26
Day 2: Romans 5:6–11
Day 3: Ephesians 2:4–9
Day 4: Titus 3:3–7
Day 5: Isaiah 55:1–7; John 3:16–18
Supplemental Cross-References
John 1:12–13
Hebrews 9:11–14
1 Peter 2:24
2 Corinthians 5:21
Memory Verse
Ephesians 2:8–9
Practice
Write a ‘grace statement’: what Christ has done for you that you could never do for yourself.
Receive: pray hands-open, thanking God for His free gift; renounce earning.
Prayer Prompts
Thanksgiving for the cross.
Revelation of grace to replace self-reliance.
Reflection Questions
Where do I still feel I must earn God’s favor?
How does the cross answer my deepest guilt and shame?
Stop 4 – The Response: Repentance, Faith & Confession
Big Idea: We turn from sin and trust Jesus; we confess Him as Lord and are saved.
Anchor Verse(s): Romans 10:9–10,13
Daily Readings
Day 1: Mark 1:14–15; Acts 2:36–41
Day 2: Romans 10:1–13
Day 3: Luke 15:11–24; 1 Thessalonians 1:9–10
Day 4: Acts 16:25–34; John 1:12–13
Day 5: 2 Corinthians 7:9–11; Psalm 32:1–5
Supplemental Cross-References
John 5:24
John 6:35–40
Acts 3:19
Revelation 3:20
Memory Verse
Romans 10:9
Practice
Write your testimony (before/encounter/after) in 200 words.
If you have never, pray a clear prayer of repentance and faith; tell a believer.
Prayer Prompts
Bold confession of Jesus as Lord.
Grace to turn from specific sins toward obedience.
Reflection Questions
What idols or ‘old masters’ am I renouncing?
Who can I share my testimony with this week?
Stop 5 – Assurance: Justified, Adopted & Secure
Big Idea: In Christ we are declared righteous, adopted into God’s family, and held secure.
Anchor Verse(s): Romans 5:1; Romans 8:1,14–17,31–39
Daily Readings
Day 1: Romans 5:1–5
Day 2: Romans 8:1–4
Day 3: Romans 8:14–17,31–39
Day 4: John 10:27–30; 1 John 5:11–13
Day 5: Ephesians 1:13–14; 2 Corinthians 5:17–21
Supplemental Cross-References
Hebrews 10:19–23
Galatians 4:4–7
Colossians 2:13–15
Memory Verse
Romans 8:1
Practice
Assurance declarations: speak Romans 8:1 and 8:38–39 daily.
Tell one believer how God has given you assurance in Christ.
Prayer Prompts
Thanksgiving for adoption and the Spirit’s witness.
Freedom from condemnation and fear.
Reflection Questions
What accusations keep returning? How does the gospel answer them?
Where do I still doubt God’s love or my adoption?
Stop 6 – New Life: Transformation & Discipleship
Big Idea: Saved people are changed people: renewed minds, Spirit-led lives, real fruit.
Anchor Verse(s): Romans 6:4; Romans 12:1–2; Galatians 2:20
Daily Readings
Day 1: Romans 6:1–14
Day 2: Romans 12:1–8
Day 3: Galatians 5:16–25
Day 4: Colossians 3:1–17
Day 5: John 15:1–11; Philippians 2:12–13
Supplemental Cross-References
Ephesians 4:20–32
Titus 2:11–14
2 Corinthians 3:17–18
Memory Verse
Romans 12:2
Practice
Put off / put on: list one behavior to put off and one to put on (Col. 3).
Build a daily ‘abide’ rhythm (10 minutes Word + prayer).
Prayer Prompts
Fresh filling of the Spirit (Ephesians 5:18).
Desire for holiness and fruit that lasts.
Reflection Questions
What fruit of the Spirit is God growing in me now?
Where is Jesus inviting deeper surrender?
Stop 7 – Sent Ones: Mission, Baptism, Church & Perseverance
Big Idea: Saved by Jesus, sent by Jesus—into community and mission until He returns.
Anchor Verse(s): Romans 10:14–17; Matthew 28:18–20
Daily Readings
Day 1: Matthew 28:18–20; Acts 1:8
Day 2: Romans 10:14–17; 1 Peter 3:15
Day 3: Acts 2:37–47
Day 4: 2 Corinthians 5:14–21; Colossians 4:2–6
Day 5: Hebrews 10:19–25; 12:1–3
Supplemental Cross-References
John 20:21–22
Acts 8:26–40
1 Thessalonians 1:8
Revelation 22:17
Memory Verse
Matthew 28:19–20
Practice
Baptism next step: if not baptized since believing, schedule it.
Write a list of 3 people to pray for and share with; ask God for an open door.
Prayer Prompts
Boldness to witness in love and truth.
Devotion to a local church family for growth and mission.
Reflection Questions
Who is God sending me to this week?
How will I stay rooted in community for the long haul?
