Leading a Discussion Bible Study
Edward B. Allen 7/13/91
What are some different formats for a group Bible study?
Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand. Revelation 1:3 (KJV)
What are three steps in a discussion Bible study?
Blessed
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)
Underline the benefits of God's Word in this verse.
How has God's Word changed people you know?
How has God's Word changed you?
Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.
1 Peter 4:10-11 (NIV)
Who should be allowed to talk during the study?
How can you encourage participation by the shy person?
Reads
Until I come, devote yourself to the publicreading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching.
1 Timothy 4:13 (NIV)
What is the difference between a translation, an amplified translation, and a paraphrase? What are examples of each?
Is there anyone you know that cannot read for himself?
What is the blessing in reading for others?
Hears
Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen. Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:14-15 (NIV)
What isthedifferencebetween “interpretation” and “application”?
What are the qualities of a good interpretation?
Keep
What does "keep" mean in various translations of Revelation 1:3?
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
James 1:22 (KJV)
What are the qualities of a good application?
How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.
Psalms 119:9-10 (NIV)
What proportion of the time should be spent on each step of a discussion Bible study?
- Reading and word studies?
- Interpretation?
- Application?
How do you keep one person from talking all the time?
How do you keep yourself from talking all the time?
What should the leader do when the group gets off on a tangent?
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others betterthan yourselves.
Philippians 2:3 (NIV)