Bible Studying

Bible studying in a small group

Everywhere in the world today Christians are witnessing the active influence of small Bible study groups . Lighted its growing hunger for personal knowledge of God’s Word , the groups energetic and burning desire of people to emerge everywhere. A strong brotherhood, personal interaction with Scripture and the joint commitment of the application , which is known and is being tested in these groups are not comparable to other methods of spiritual development. Sometimes the energy is carried out by the practice of the Christian becomes a springboard for a new spiritual awakening.

The idea of small groups is not new. Nearly 2,000 years ago, the first followers of Jesus Christ gathered to listen to the teaching of the Apostles, pray , talk with your brothers and seek new spiritual activity among others. In the book of Acts there are records of those impacts, and the impact of the activities of groups that carried on the Statement Great destiny .

It only takes one person with a true desire and thirst for God to light the whole group. One group , in turn , is enough to ignite the housemates , business office, college dorm or military barracks.

In the end, students could saturate , enrich familiarity with God’s truth – and you can be the person who starts the process.

The objectives of the discussion group

A kind of discussion group , as described in this brochure includes a systematic individual training Bible studies each member of the group each time before the next meeting . Otherwise, the debate will be replaced individual study, and the time will be with each other in order to ” share my ignorance .” Those few who are cooked , can not learn anything new from those who are not prepared , and soon will simply lose interest in participating in the talks.

Thus, the aim of studying the Bible, is to expand the results of individual studies through relationships with each other.

Successful group

• gives each member an incentive to complete their personal study of the Bible on a regular basis.
• makes it possible to go beyond the boundaries of their own knowledge by referring to the ideas of others and encouraging yourself to new searches.
• creates an atmosphere of love and approval , which encourages an honest conversation about their own discoveries, issues, concerns and needs .
• builds trust between all members and gives them the freedom to talk about the Bible without fear of embarrassment or critical attitude.
• nourishes Christian Fellowship , where all team members can develop a more intimate relationship in an informal setting – learning how to pray and carry the burden of others.
• gives Christians a growing method of helping others in their spiritual growth. Small group Bible study – one of the most effective tools to help the Christians in the realization of the great commandment of Christ – to create his disciples in every nation.

What holds discussion in a group

Group discussions – this is not the lecture , which shows an infallible expert knowledge of their audience. The lecture is not necessary because the members of the group have already studied all the material and are able to engage discuss what they have learned .

Unacceptable and such group discussions, in which support and maintain a dialogue mainly overly self-confident people . In this situation, the quieter members of the group will quickly lose interest and may stop going to meetings , and if they will not be given a chance to speak. Spontaneous relationships during good conversation create an environment of engagement, learning and discovery of something new.

God’s Word with the help of the Holy Spirit upon men the life-changing impact. A good team leader will act as chairman and a guide , not as an authority and teacher, because he understands that the Bible is the authoritative source and teacher groups – the Holy Spirit .

This book includes basic rules guide a small discussion group that studies the Bible. If you are going to do it the first time , the book will give you a broad and detailed explanations of how to begin to lead a group . If you are looking for new ideas to enhance and improve the group’s work that is already underway , the book will give you the ideas and practical advice, as well as a review of the basic principles of operation .