PRAY
Ask the Holy Spirit to direct and guide your time together in the Scriptures.
READ
Read through the Biblical passage together.
DISCUSS & INTERPRET
What immediate observations or
questions do you have as you read
this passage?
What does this passage tell us about God? What aspect of His character or plan is revealed?
If you could explain the central truth of
this passage in ONE sentence, what would it be? Why?
What conclusions can be drawn about the intended meaning of the passage?
Was there anything highlighted in the
sermon that helped you better understand this passage?
APPLY
How do you need to respond to the truth of the passage?
How does this passage deepen the
WORSHIP of God in your life or others?
How might this passage assist in the
DISCIPLING of another brother or sister in Christ? How might the truth of the passage encourage, strengthen, or correct them in their walk with Christ?
Thinking about EVANGELISM, if someone who did not know Jesus asked you to explain the meaning and implications of this passage, how would you respond?