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Man of the Word: Seven-Day Scripture Challenge

Written By

Pst Roy Agoya, BBI Men's Ministry

Published On

February 20, 2026

"Join the Man-of-the-Word Challenge and deepen your biblical knowledge. Seven days of practical Scripture study for fathers, sons, and Christian men"

JESUS said:

“You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God.” – Matthew 22:29

IF error begins with not knowing Scripture, then restoration begins with knowing it.

Men, this is not about emotion. It is not about hype. It is about foundation. If we are to lead our families, influence culture, and raise children who remain grounded in truth, we must become men of the Word.

This is your Seven-Day Man of the Word Challenge.

No excuses. No passivity. No spiritual laziness.

Seven days. Intentional focus. Scripture first.

Day One: Identity Before Activity

Read: Psalm 1

A godly man delights in the law of the Lord. Before you lead others, you must be rooted yourself. A tree planted by streams of water does not panic in drought.

Action Step:
Read Psalm one aloud. Ask yourself honestly: Am I planted in the Word, or do I only visit it occasionally?

Declaration:
I am planted in the Word of God. I will not wither.

Day Two: Responsibility of Fathers

Read: Deuteronomy 6:6-9

Scripture commands fathers to impress God’s Word on their children daily.

Action Step:
Share one verse with your children today. If you are not a father, share it with a younger man or nephew.

Declaration:
My home will be shaped by Scripture.

Day Three: Error Begins with Ignorance

Read: Matthew 22:29

Men destroy what they do not understand. Ignorance of Scripture produces weak leadership.

Action Step:
Identify one area of your life where you have been operating without biblical knowledge. Commit to studying what the Word says about it.

Declaration:
I refuse to live in error. I will know the Scriptures.

Day Four: Discipline and Character

Read: Proverbs 4

A man of the Word guards his heart. Culture competes for your mind daily.

Action Step:
Remove one distraction that consistently pulls you away from Scripture—whether it is excessive screen time, unfiltered media, or unproductive habits.

Declaration:
I guard my heart, for everything I do flows from it.

Day Five: Leadership Through Example

Read: 1 Corinthians 11;1

“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.”

Children imitate what they see more than what they hear.

Action Step:
Pray openly in front of your family. Let them see you reading Scripture.

Declaration:
I lead by example, not by instruction alone.

Day Six: Courage in a Dark Culture

Read: Joshua 1:8-9

God commanded Joshua to meditate on the Book of the Law day and night. Courage comes from knowing what God has said.

Action Step:
Stand for biblical truth in one conversation this week, respectfully but firmly.

Declaration:
I am strong and courageous because I meditate on God’s Word.

Day Seven: Multiplication

Read: 2 Timothy 2:2

What you learn must be passed on.

Action Step:
Mentor one man. Invite him into this challenge. Discuss what you have learned.

Declaration:
I am not just a receiver of truth—I am a transmitter.

Why This Matters

The light of biblical truth does not pierce darkness automatically. It shines through vessels. If men do not know Scripture, culture will shape the next generation.

If fathers are passive, children will look elsewhere for models.
If men are biblically illiterate, society will be morally confused.

The issue is not that the Word has lost power.
The issue is whether men are carrying it.

Final Charge to Men

This is not a one-week emotional event. This is the beginning of a lifestyle.

Be the man who knows Scripture. Be the father who teaches it. Be the leader who lives it.

Darkness is not removed by complaint. It is removed by light.

And light shines brightest through a man who knows the Word.

If you are ready to commit, write this down and keep it visible:

“I will not live in error. I will know the Scriptures.”

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Being born again secures your salvation—your sins are forgiven, and you belong to Christ. You don’t need deliverance to be saved.

However, even as a believer, you can still struggle with patterns, strongholds, or spiritual oppression from the past. Deliverance isn’t about salvation; it’s about applying Jesus’ freedom to those areas. If you experience ongoing struggles, prayer, renunciation, and pastoral support can help you walk fully in the liberty Christ has already won for you.
Breaking a generational curse, in a religious sense, is seen as a spiritual journey of repentance, faith, and deliberate action. It begins with acknowledging sin—both one’s own and, in some beliefs, the lingering effects of ancestors’ wrongdoing—and turning away from it through heartfelt repentance and prayer. This recognition is often accompanied by a conscious renunciation of the curse, verbally declaring that one no longer accepts the negative patterns or misfortunes that may have been passed down through the family line.

Faith plays a central role in this process. Believers rely on the power of God to intervene, heal, and restore, trusting that divine authority can break spiritual strongholds that have persisted for generations. Prayer, sometimes accompanied by fasting, Scripture reading, or intercession from spiritual leaders, is used to call on God’s guidance and protection.
When we receive salvation, our spirit is redeemed immediately. Our sins are forgiven, we are justified, and the Holy Spirit comes to dwell in us (Ephesians 1:7; Romans 5:1; Ephesians 1:13–14). Salvation restores our relationship with God and secures eternal life.

However, the curses or effects of sin in the world—sickness, generational patterns, fear, poverty, or emotional wounds—are not always broken automatically. The reason is that while our spirit is saved, our body, mind, and circumstances still exist in a fallen world under the consequences of sin (Romans 8:20–22).
If you struggle with something but generally overcome it, it is not necessarily a spirit. The Bible shows that even faithful believers wrestle with sin and weakness—Paul himself admitted in Romans 7:15–20 that he struggled to do what was right even as he desired to obey God. A true “spirit” or demonic stronghold is usually characterized by persistent, overpowering opposition that cannot be resisted through prayer, Scripture, and obedience.

If you are able to resist, repent, and grow despite the struggle, it is more likely an area God is using to refine your character and strengthen your faith. Struggles can reveal patterns in our lives that need God’s grace, teaching us dependence on Him, humility, and perseverance. Victory is not about perfection; it is about continuing to walk in obedience, relying on God’s Word, and trusting His Spirit to lead you forward.
Yes, according to Scripture, the human spirit can be influenced, but it’s important to be precise about what that means. The Bible teaches that we are spirit, soul, and body (1 Thessalonians 5:23). The “spirit man” is the part of us that connects with God, discerns spiritual truths, and communes with Him (John 4:24; Romans 8:16).

A demonic spirit cannot possess the spirit of a born-again believer because the Holy Spirit indwells them (1 Corinthians 6:19; 1 John 4:4). The Spirit of God protects and fills the spirit man, so it cannot be taken over. However, the spirit man can be influenced or oppressed by external spiritual forces if there is neglect, unrepented sin, or agreement with lies, which can affect our thoughts, emotions, and will.

Satan and his spirits can tempt, deceive, and oppress, but they cannot inhabit the spirit of someone truly born again. That’s why Scripture emphasizes guarding your heart and mind, staying in God’s Word, and walking in obedience—this keeps your spirit man aligned with God and resistant to attack (Ephesians 6:10–18; James 4:7).
consequences of sin, wrongdoing, or negative behavior can extend beyond an individual and affect their descendants. In this context, a generational curse is not merely about inherited traits or family patterns in a psychological sense, but rather a spiritual or moral consequence passed down through family lines.

For example, the Bible mentions in several passages, such as Exodus 20:5 and Numbers 14:18, that the sins of the parents can affect their children “to the third and fourth generation.” This is often interpreted to mean that unrepented sin or disobedience to God can create spiritual or circumstantial burdens like poverty, addiction, illness, or relational strife that may continue to manifest in subsequent generations.

Religious teachings often emphasize that generational curses are not inevitable. Through repentance, prayer, faith, and obedience to God, it is believed that individuals can break these curses and restore spiritual blessings to themselves and their descendants. In Christian practice, this might involve confession, seeking deliverance through prayer, or living a life aligned with God’s commandments to end the cycle of negative spiritual influence.
Feeling anger is not automatically a “spirit.” Anger is a natural emotion that God Himself expresses in certain circumstances (Exodus 32:10; Psalm 7:11). What matters is how you handle it. If you feel angry but do not act in sin, controlling your words, thoughts, and actions, this is not a demonic spirit—it is a natural human response being managed in obedience to God.

A spirit of anger in Scripture refers to a persistent, controlling, or destructive force that dominates a person’s behavior (Ephesians 4:26–27 warns against letting anger give the devil a foothold). If your anger arises but you remain calm, forgive, and do not allow it to control you, it is simply an emotion, not a spirit.
When faced with temptation, there are times to run and times to resist, and Scripture gives clear guidance.

You run from sin when it is dangerous, seductive, or beyond your natural ability to resist. Paul says in 1 Corinthians 6:18, “Flee fornication.” You remove yourself from the source of temptation—whether it’s a place, a person, or an opportunity—because staying there puts your soul at risk. Running is not cowardice; it is obedience and wisdom.

You resist when you are confronted with pressure or attack that you can face through God’s power. James 4:7 says, “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” Resisting means standing firm in faith, speaking Scripture, and relying on the Holy Spirit. This is active confrontation, not passive endurance.

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