A couple of my friends and I had the idea to start a weekly Bible study in the summer months. It's been a huge encouragement to study the Bible with like-minded believers. I'd challenge you to start one too!
1. INVITE PEOPLE
Think of who you would like to invite, but don't be too stingy with the invitations. Maybe someone you're not very good friends with would really enjoy and benefit from it as well. Spread the word!
2. START A GROUP CHAT
While you don't HAVE to do this step, it will make things much less complicated if there's clear communication between all of you. You can also discuss what your topic will be, where it will be, who will bring the snacks, etc:)
3. CHOOSE A TOPIC
My friends and I are going through 1 and 2 Peter, and it's been SUPER amazing, but if you are short on ideas, here's some good ones...
-James
-Women of the Bible
-ANY of the Bible studies I reccommended here... https://helpful-ferret-hz7zpt.mystrikingly.com/blog/my-fave-bible-studies
-1 and 2 Timothy
-Ruth
4. CHOOSE A DAY OF THE WEEK/TIME
Make sure that you find a time/date that will work for EVERYONE. This is a really great opportunity, so make sure you work around everyone's schedules as much as you can. Summer is a busy time, so if a couple people can't come one week, (and rescheduling is too complex:) don't worry about it and have it anyway. Just do your best;)
5. CHOOSE THE PLACE
You could rotate between your and your friends houses, (that's what we do;) or you could meet some place quiet, like a coffee shop or library. Just make sure you're not scrambling for a place at the last second haha.
6. START!!!
Make sure you tell everyone to bring their Bible, a journal, pens, highlighters, stickers, etc. And make sure you have snacks! Maybe everyone could bring something:) We are also taking turns sharing our salvation testimonies; one every week. A Bible study picnic would be fun too!! Have fun and change it up sometimes!
Your first Bible study may not be the greatest or most organized, but that's okay! This is a bit of a "practice round" haha. Your next one will be even better!
As an extra, I wanted to share the method we use to study books of the Bible, and the questions we ask...
BOOK OVERVIEW QUESTIONS:
1. What is the historical setting?
2. Who's the author?
3. Who's the audience?
4. What's the general purpose of the book?
5. What are the themes?
READING QUESTIONS:
1. What is the main theme of the passage?
2. Where else in the Bible can that theme be found?
3. What are the keywords?
4. Who are the main characters?
5. Is there an example to follow?
6. What actions should we take?
7. Is there a promise to claim?
8. What is a meaningful verse to you?
Have fun! xoxo
P.S. If y'all want a list of Bible study tools, I'd be happy to share them. Let me know:)
