Student DBS (Discovery Bible Study) is designed for students interested in discovering more about God through Bible reading. There are two formats available: Short Format: Consists of three questions, ideal for limited time settings, such as during a lunch period on campus. Long Format: Consists of five questions, ideal when time is not a limiting factor, such as before or after school. Regardless of the format, ensure that all the questions are asked to create a meaningful discussion.
SHORT STUDENT DBS
Question #1: How did your "I will" responses go from the last meeting?
Briefly share how you followed through with your act of obedience and how sharing with someone else went.
Read a Story from the DBS Story Sets.
After the story is read aloud, someone should repeat the story from memory. Don't skip this step; it's crucial for learning the story.
Question #2: What is one thing this story says about God (including Jesus and the Holy Spirit) and one thing it says about people?
Stick to what the passage says. Be ready to remind the group to focus on the words in the story by saying, "Where do you see that in the story?"
Question #3: What are you going to do, and who are you going to tell?
Based on our time together, what is one area of your life God is asking you to change? What area of your life do you need to surrender to Him? Complete this sentence, "I will obey God by __________."
Who is someone you know who needs to hear this story, join your group, or needs encouragement from you? Complete this sentence, "I will talk to _____________ about Student DBS."
LONG STUDENT DBS
Question #1: Briefly share one thing you are thankful for and one thing hard in your life.
What is going well, and what is stressful or challenging?
Question #2: How can we respond to what was just shared?
This is a good time to pray for one another.
Question #3: Describe how your last "I will" statement went from the last meeting.
Bible Time: Read a Story from the DBS Story Sets. After the story is read aloud, someone should repeat the story from memory. Don't skip this step; it's crucial for learning the story.
Question #4: What does this passage say about God and people?
Stick to what the passage says. Be ready to remind the group to focus on the words in the story by saying, "Where do you see that in the story?"
Question #5: What are you going to do and who are you going to tell?
Based on our time together, what is one area of your life God is asking you to change. What area of your life do you need to surrender to Him?
- I will obey God by __________.
Who is someone you know who needs to hear this story, join your group or has a group and need encouragement from you?
- I will talk to _____________ about Student DBS (Discovery Bible Study).
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