Do you have a tough time studying or understanding the Bible? Then this topic is for you!
Talking Points:
- Set aside some time for prayer to focus on your time of reading and hearing God’s voice.
- Develop a habit of consistency.
- Understand the difference between descriptive and prescriptive parts of the Bible. Descriptive parts of the Bible are just telling you what happened, not what you need to do. Prescriptive parts of the Bible are telling you what to do.
- Begin your overall study of the Bible by reading one of the four Gospels of Jesus in the New Testament.
- Find a good coach or mentor who can help you learn more about the Bible.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Do you feel like you have a good idea of how to study the Bible already, or did this video show you a lot of new things that will help you?
- Do you take time to pray and seek the God’s face before engaging in Bible study? Explain.
- Do you regularly study the Bible? Explain.
- Give an example of something descriptive in the Bible and something prescriptive.
- Have you ever read one or more of the Gospels? Which is your favorite and why?
- Do you have a mentor who can help you understand the Bible better? If you don’t, who are some people in your life who might be a good fit for you?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
