January 21 through January 27, 2019
Readings for the coming week:
*Remember - use the Inductive Bible Study method found on the back of our DaySpring bookmarks, and right here:
- Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
- Psalm 19
- I Corinthians 12:12-31a
- Luke 4:14-21
*Remember - use the Inductive Bible Study method found on the back of our DaySpring bookmarks, and right here:
IBS Method
1. Pray that you might “listen” well – that Jesus might reveal Himself to you!
2. Titles - Read a paragraph, then title it with a few words. After naming all the paragraphs, title the entire passage. Ignore the titles already in your Bible!
3. Words - Find recurring or important words. Use a dictionary or Blue Letter Bible (online) to research those terms.
4. Majors - Find major characters and actions. Of these, ask the “Big 6” questions… who, what, when, where, why and how?
– Who is writing, and to whom? Who is impacted in this passage?
– What is the main concern here? What are the implications of taking the concern seriously?
– When is the passage appearing – after what and before what? Any interesting time elements in this passage?
– Where is this event taking place? Implications?
– Why is this important? Why is this happening now, to this person, in this time?
– How is God working? How does He get things done?
Structural laws – Can you see any contrasts, comparisons, causation, pivots? Why are these important?
Lists – Can you make a list of findings?
Final Questions – How can I see Christ here? Are the lessons of this passage found in other Scriptures? What is to be obeyed and applied to my life?
1. Pray that you might “listen” well – that Jesus might reveal Himself to you!
2. Titles - Read a paragraph, then title it with a few words. After naming all the paragraphs, title the entire passage. Ignore the titles already in your Bible!
3. Words - Find recurring or important words. Use a dictionary or Blue Letter Bible (online) to research those terms.
4. Majors - Find major characters and actions. Of these, ask the “Big 6” questions… who, what, when, where, why and how?
– Who is writing, and to whom? Who is impacted in this passage?
– What is the main concern here? What are the implications of taking the concern seriously?
– When is the passage appearing – after what and before what? Any interesting time elements in this passage?
– Where is this event taking place? Implications?
– Why is this important? Why is this happening now, to this person, in this time?
– How is God working? How does He get things done?
Structural laws – Can you see any contrasts, comparisons, causation, pivots? Why are these important?
Lists – Can you make a list of findings?
Final Questions – How can I see Christ here? Are the lessons of this passage found in other Scriptures? What is to be obeyed and applied to my life?
DaySpring
“Meeting with Jesus”
Discipleship Questions
Transfiguration: “This is My Son, listen to Him.”
D-question (Discipleship question): What is Jesus saying to you from His Word?
Caesarea Philippi:”Who do people say that I am?”
D-question: Who is Jesus to you, today?
Footwashing: “Do you know what I have done for you?” D-question: What has Jesus done for you recently?
Post-Resurrection breakfast: “Do you love Me? Feed My sheep.”
D-question: How can I feed my flock (spouse, family, churched, unchurched, compassionate ministry), with the help of Jesus, today/this week?
Resurrection: “I am the Resurrection and the Life.”
D-question: What am I believing Jesus for today/ this week?
