Discovery Bible Study
Discover for yourself
We would love to have you join us for a Discovery Bible Study.
How can it help you?…
Find hope: the Bible is utterly unique and people from scores of countries and every continent have found in the Bible hope for this life and the next life.
Strengthen your English: increase your vocabulary & develop your understanding of grammar while working with others.
Accessible: The method used in a Discovery Study is simple and doesn’t require any prior knowledge or background. This makes it easy for anyone to participate and follow along.
Connect with others: a Discovery Study is often conducted in small groups and in a discussion format that allows everyone to share their thoughts and interpretations freely. It’s not about being taught by an authority figure, but about discovering insights together, making new friends and deepen existing relationships.
Personal, practical Growth: A Discovery Study gives space to reflect on our lives and experiences. Many of the stories and teachings discussed in a Discovery Study have practical applications in daily life, such as lessons about kindness, forgiveness, and integrity.
Reusable: You could do it on your own with family or friends.
Freedom: A big purpose of this study method is to give you freedom so you can study on your own with God, and without the need of a religious leader.
When, where, who
- When: there are many times during each week that could work. Ask your facilitator what options currently exist.
- Where: it could be at home, work, or just about anywhere that is without distractions
- Who: some discovery groups bring together those who do not yet know each other and others are for existing groups such as family or co-workers.
Although the Bible is so unique, it is also big and it can be hard to know what it is about or where to start.
Here is what Jesus said the Bible was about (you can hover or tap to see the text)…
John 5:39
John 5:46
Luke 24:27
Luke 24:44
Matthew 12:40-41
Matthew 5:17
John 3:14-15
Luke 4:16-21
How does it work?
Once a set of verses is selected (perhaps by those who are participating), here is a sample list of questions that can be discussed:
Questions for investigation (a “map” you can use)
- What does it say? (read passage a couple times)
- What did it say? (try to retell it without looking)
- What is something from the verses that is interesting or that I like?
- What is something from the verses that is confusing or that I don’t like?
- What can we learn about God from these verses?
- What can we learn about humans from these verses?
- If we were to accept this as God’s word, how could we apply it to our lives?
- Who might be encouraged to hear this? (who could I share it with?)
There are other helpful questions, but this is a good list to begin with.
