Remember that your teaching will be most effective when it is focused on the good news of God’s ultimate plan to rescue humanity through Jesus. Step 4: Application Questions Lead Them to a Heart-level Response to Christ
If you don’t know the answer to some or any of these questions, consult a good study Bible.Īnd, remember, you aren’t determining what a passage means, you are responding to the discovery of that meaning. Why does it matter (significance questions)?ĭiscover the Big Idea: Ask a question to help them catch the main point of the passage. What does it mean (interpretation questions)? What does it say (observation questions)? Here are three simple questions to keep in mind: You can group your questions according to the way the passage is divided in your Bible (e.g., Ephesians 4:1-6, 7-16). In what part of God’s story does it take place?Įxplore the Passage: God determines the meaning of a passage, and good questions help you discover what God said. What happens in the passage before and after this one? Survey the Big Picture: Give them a brief overview of the context of the Scripture they need in order to understand your passage. Step 3: Exploration Questions Investigate the Bible
Sometimes they may not see the connection to the passage right away, but it should become clearer as the lesson goes on. Your launch question should help your group members see their need for God to work in that area of their lives. To start, ask a question that will cultivate an interest in your study by raising a problem or issue that your passage from the Bible addresses. Step 2: Launch Question Connect the Study to Real Life How do I want them to respond to Jesus? (First in their hearts and minds, which leads to the change of attitudes and behavior.) What do I want my group members to understand and believe? What do you want your small group members to take away from the lesson? God’s Word is powerful and can transform lives. The questions you ask about what you’re reading should point your group members to Jesus and help them look for answers in the Scripture. Your goal is to help the group grow in their relationship with God through studying the Bible together. When preparing a small group lesson, it’s important to remember that your goal isn’t to come up with something that sounds impressive or shows off your knowledge about the Bible. The goal of this guide is to give you a simple way to prepare a lesson that can lead to true life change in your group.
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Have you ever wanted to study a passage from the Bible that is particularly relevant or meaningful with your small group but didn’t know how to prepare a small group lesson on your own?
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