Lecture Notes: Introduction to Steps with D.A.

Opening Remarks

• Host: David Asscherick (D.A)
• Platforms: Instagram Live, YouTube
• Session Goal: Reading and discussing the book "Steps to Christ"
• Welcomes audience
• Technical difficulties: Need to set phone to 'Do Not Disturb'
• Audience interaction, welcomes multiple users

About David Asscherick

• Pastor, teacher, preacher
• Associated with Light Bearers Ministry
• Passion: Teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ
• Authored several religious books

Previous Reading Challenges

• D.A with D.A: Read through "Desire of Ages"
• OT with D.A: Read through "Patriarchs and Prophets"
• Future Plans: Continue with conflict series, smaller books in between

Special Thanks

• Jose and Bernice Benabe: Hospitality
• Light Bearers: Ministry support
• Types & Symbols: Publishers of the series, Conflict Beautiful and Light & Life Collection
• Audience and community support: Encouraging testimonies
• Guests who've joined past challenges
• Special financial contributors: Enabled better recording setup

Why Steps to Christ Now?

• Short book: 13 chapters, 2-2.5 week challenge
• Scheduling limitations: Unable to fit 60-chapter books now
• Steps to Christ integrates well into the reading series

Book and Personal Journey

• Most read book alongside the Bible
• Offers peace, clarity, biblical insight
• Witness of impactful transformation testimonies

Introduction to Steps to Christ

• Written by Ellen White in 1892
• Focus on personal connection to Jesus
• Originally in multiple languages, millions of copies sold
• Content: Pathway to peace, God's love, victory in Christ

Journaling and Rubric

• Journal with Light & Life collection-specific content, available from Types & Symbols
• Rubric: Point, Person, Prayer, Practice, Promise
• Emphasis on reflection and documentation of growth

Memorization

• Importance: Embed crucial truths within personal and spiritual life
• Example: Memorized Romans 5-8 for spiritual reinforcement

Upcoming Schedule & Interaction

• Daily schedule: 7 PM Mountain Time
• Live on Instagram, uploaded to YouTube
• Guests will join for interactive sessions
• Encourage daily reading and journaling

Final Announcements

• Participation certificates, giveaways
• Future readings and participation will be communicated via Instagram, Facebook, YouTube
• Closing: Prayer for fruitful and enriching journey together

NEXT STEPS

• Read Chapter 1: "God’s Love for Man"
• Join the live discussion with Elise Harbolt