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How To Give A Bible Study

For many, giving a Bible Study can be daunting. You might be scared, feel like you don’t know the Bible enough, and the list could go on. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Giving Bible studies can be one of the most rewarding, life changing, spiritually significant experiences you could ever have. Here, you will find tips to giving a Bible Study. Take it, read it and then why not give it a go for yourself.

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How To Give A Bible Study

For many, giving a Bible Study can be daunting. You might be scared, feel like you don’t know the Bible enough, and the list could go on. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Giving Bible studies can be one of the most rewarding, life changing, spiritually significant experiences you could ever have. Here, you will find tips to giving a Bible Study. Take it, read it and then why not give it a go for yourself.

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If you need assistance or have questions when taking a Bible Study your Pastor(s) or Elders will be

more than happy to assist you. For more Bible Study resources, guides and ideas please contact the
Personal Ministries Department by calling (07) 3218 7777 or email gregpratt@adventist.org.au and
we will be more than happy to help you.
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By Greg Pratt
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For many, giving a Bible Study can be daunting. You might be scared, feel like you don’t know
enough Bible and the list could go on. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Giving Bible studies can be
one of the most rewarding, life changing, spiritually significant experiences you could ever have.
Here, you will find tips to giving a Bible Study. Take it, read it and then why not give it a go for
yourself.

Make Jesus the central theme of each study


Bible study is not simply seeking to build up knowledge, but it is to lead someone into a relationship
with Jesus. So, with this in mind, be sure to think through every study you will present and ensure
Jesus is the central theme. This is especially important in the first few studies as it is your goal during
this period to introduce the student to Jesus and provide opportunities to accept Him as their
Saviour. This is vital to a successful study, especially in light of our doctrines which only have
meaning and significance when understood and viewed through the Cross of Jesus.

Preparation
Always plan and prepare your study beforehand. Never try and “wing it”. Mark you Bible, write
down notes, stick post it notes through important parts of the Bible and always pray for the person
you are preparing to study with that what you are preparing will be understood

Begin with Prayer


Begin with prayer and be sure to keep it simple, short, to the point. Make sure you ask for the Holy
Spirit’s guidance.

Introduction
Depending if you are using a study guide or using your own Bible, read or give an introduction to
the lesson, outlining the topic and explaining how the study will progress.
Be yourself
Never be someone you are not, the student will pick up on this and will more often than not lead
them to feel a little uneasy. By being yourself you invite them to walk across the relationship bridge
without fear or second guesses and you will also bring authenticity and integrity to the study.

The KISS Principle


All music students will tell you the KISS principle when learning to play an instrument. It is “Keep it
Simple Stupid!” The same goes for Bible Studies. The more simplicity in presentation of your topic
the greater the understanding will be. There is no need for a Bible knowledge bombardment or to
share words that can only be found in a thesaurus, but rather present a simple study on the topic for
the day. Ellen White writes in Gospel Workers p.89, “Never search for words that will give the
impression that you are learned. The greater your simplicity, the better will your words be
understood”. Remember this is not about how much you know, but about assisting your friend in
knowing Jesus.
Oops…
If someone has a wrong answer never say, “That is wrong!” but rather just point out that you have
different answers to the question and then read the passage again. Never push or argue the answer
because you are teaching your friend how to study and know Jesus and so essentially you want them
to find the answers for themselves. Always show respect, kindness, understanding and gentleness in
your approach.
Encouragement
Always seek to use reflective listening and provide encouragement using words like, “ that’s a good
answer” or “Excellent!” or “Great job!” These encourages them to find out more and keep studying.
It makes them want to find the next answer.

Ummm…
If you don’t know the answer to a question NEVER try to bluff your way through or try give an answer
that you know nothing about. Just say, “Great question, I’ll go away and study about it and we can
study the answer together next week”. For your own credibility it is better to be honest than to end
up looking the fool!
Clarity
Always seek out clarity and ensure the student is understanding what they are studying. Never just
assume that the student is understanding what you are sharing. If you are not careful you could almost
be at the end of a study and you have left the student back at question 1. Go at their pace not yours
even if this means the study will take 2 weeks instead of 1.

Always be on time
Nothing will annoy the student more than for you to be late to the study or go over time, especially in
the first few sessions. Always try to stick to 45 minutes to a 1 hour. That way it will not feel like a
burden on the student. As time progresses and you begin to know each other more and maybe have
more questions and in depth discussions, going overtime may not be as critical.

Conclude with Prayer


Thank Jesus for sending His Holy Spirit to lead and guide the study and for the new truths found and
ask for the Lord’s leading and guidance in the friend(s) lives over the next week or time period before
the next study. As time progresses you may like to ask the student if they have any prayer requests or
if they would like to pray. But, generally, you as the teacher pray for the first few studies together.

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