DEV 15PN Studying the Bible

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=Session 15: Studying the Bible =

''In this session, you will be introduced to a simple way to study the Bible and teach it to others. ''

Heart of a Leader

 * 1) What are you learning about abiding in Christ? How are you practicing abiding through His Word, prayer, obedience, PCS, relationships and fellowship?
 * 2) In what areas of your life do you find it challenging to obey God?
 * 3) What unresolved conflict do you have?
 * 4) In what areas are you believing God by faith, beyond your own ability?

Celebration of Faithfulness

 * Share what has happened since the last meeting. Ask them to relate it to goals from the last meeting.

Iron on Iron: Sharpening Myself and Others
Proverbs 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, one man sharpens another.” 


 * 1) What is going well?
 * 2) What is not going well?  What obstacles are you facing?
 * 3) What are possible solutions from the other group members?
 * 4) What do you need to do to add the missing characteristics into each group?
 * 5) Where will you start a new group or church this month?

Discovery Bible Study – How to Study the Bible
Section 1: Scripture’s teaching about Scripture

From God: 2 Peter 1:20-21

Gives Us Hope: Romans 15:4

His Word is Sure: Isaiah 55:8-11; Matthew 24:35

Builds Us Up: Romans 10:17; John 17:17

Useful For Us: Psalm 19:7-11; Hebrews 4:12-14; 2 Timothy 3:15-17


 * What caught your attention? (or What did you like best?) Why?
 * How would you summarize what you learned about scripture?

Summary:

Section 2: A Basic Bible Study Method


 * 1) Prayer
 * 2) Read
 * 3) Understand the context
 * 4) Ask questions:
 * 5) * Observation: What does it say?
 * 6) * Interpretation: What does it mean?
 * 7) * Application: What should I do?
 * 8) * Teaching to others or Group Study: Sharing insights with one another

A. Observation


 * Who was involved?
 * What happened?
 * Where did this take place?
 * When did it take place?
 * Why did it happen?
 * How are things accomplished?

B. Interpretation

What did it mean to the original audience?
 * What are similarities and differences between this passage and our situation?
 * What is the main idea?
 * How does this passage relate to the rest of the book?
 * What other Scripture passages might shed light on this one?

C. Application


 * Is there a sin for me to avoid or confess?
 * Is there a promise to claim? A praise to give? A prayer to pray?
 * Is there an example for me to follow?
 * Is there a command for me to obey?
 * Is there knowledge for me to learn?

Plan to deal with sin:


 * When will we obey?
 * When will it be difficult to obey?
 * What will we do to obey?
 * Where will we be when they obey?
 * How often will we meet with a brother or sister for spiritual accountability?

Teaching Others


 * Who is someone who would be helped by something from this passage? When and how will you share it with them?
 * When you gather as a group, is there something from this passage that would help or encourage your group?

D. Group Study


 * What is this passage about? What is the main idea of the passage?
 * What do we learn about God from this passage?
 * What is the most interesting part of this passage to you?
 * What does it mean now (How is it relevant for today)? How are these same things similar today?
 * What do we have to do in order to obey the intention of this passage? How will we apply this?
 * With whom will you share this story or truth?

Summary:

Preparing for Mission
Evaluate your strengths and weaknesses in the area of studying the Bible and Make a Plan on how you will improve.

I will ____________ by __________