Discovery Bible Study

"As we read the bible, we find ourselves in a new world. This is God’s country. God space. We soon discover that we are invited into conversation with God. We are encouraged to respond. We are included. This book reveals a God who invites us into conversation with him. More than that, invites us into relationship with him. Invites us to change. Invites us to grow." -Eugene Peterson

How does it work?

The leader of the group is there to host and guide a conversation rather than "teach a bible study". The goal is to equip and empower people to hear the Holy Spirit speaking to them as they explore the pages of scripture. The group is formed around five sections...

1.  Thankful

What are you thankful for this week?

2.  Accountability

How have you shared with someone else, what you learned last week?
How did your "I wills..." go? (See next sections)

3.  Bible Discovery

  1. What does the Bible passage say? (Retell and read the passage out loud.)
  2. How would you say that? (Restate or retell in your own words.)
  3. What do you need to do this week, following what you have just read? Craft a sentence starting, "I will..." 
  4. What did you learn about God or Jesus? (optional extra)
  5. What did you learn about yourself or humanity? (optional extra)

4.  Share

With whom will you share what you learned this week?

5. Help

What is one challenge you are facing this week?
Is there some way our group can help?

Passages to get started...

DISCOVER JESUS

Luke 4:18-20
Luke 4:38-44
Luke 19:1-10
Mark 1:14-18
Mark 2:13-17
Mark 4:30-34
Matthew 7:24-27
Matthew 8:1-4
Matthew 11:25-30
John 1: 1-5, 14
John 14:6-7
John 15:1-5