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Step 3. Discuss the questions about the nugget.

Talk about the questions in any order.
Don't feel constrained to answer all the questions in one study.
Try to go beyond the obvious in your answers. Except for the what question, try to come up with several answers to each question.
Encourage the group to look at the surrounding words and verses for answers. Often the answer to a question is located nearby. This is called near context, and can be very helpful in answering questions.
Ask follow-up questions. Secondary questions generate even deeper conversation and learning. Use what, why, how, when, where, who for your follow-up questions. See samples.

Additional Resources

Step 2. Develop a list of questions about the nugget.

Generate a list of questions about the timeless truth by using the words what, why, how, when, where, and who as prompts. Questions about Scripture are often limited to what. Yet, the answers to the other questions (especially why and how) deepen faith.

The leader fields a few questions about each prompt and chooses one. Encourage one person in the group to write down the final questions.

Use the timeless truth (or the word "this") in the questions.
Include the words we and us, in the question.
For instance, "What does this mean for us?" or "Why is this important for us?" "How can we accomplish this?" "When did you first became aware of this?" "Where is this most relevant for us?" "Who demonstrated this truth to you?"
Often, these six questions can be used for most studies.
Ask for an explanation to yes or no questions.
Ask for multiple answers to questions with obvious answers. For instance, "Give four reasons why this is important."
Don't overthink this step. Simple questions produce profound answers. If it takes more than 10 seconds to develop a question, you may be over thinking it.

Discovery Study 2 is optimal for those ready to move on from Discovery Study 1, or those prepared straight away for more in-depth interaction with Scripture.

Discovery Study 2 works especially well with doctrinal passages. The sections of Scripture that explain theology. For example, portions of the Old Testament (Psalms and Proverbs) and the New Testament epistles. Narrative passages (those that tell a story or describe an event) work well with Discovery Study 1.

They key to becoming confident with Discovery Study 2 is practice. Do them on your own and you'll be blessed by the content and become familiar with how they function.

Step 1. Discover a nugget (a timeless truth).

Start at the beginning of a book in the Bible, and work through it a passage at a time.

A timeless truth (TT) is a word, phrase, or verse that is as true for us today as when it was originally authored. For instance, consider John 3:16. It's loaded with timeless truths. For God so loved the world (TT), that he gave his one and only Son (TT), that whoever believes in him shall not perish (TT), but have eternal life (TT).

An excellent way to discover a timeless truth is, for the leader to ask the group, "What stood out to you?" Wait until timeless truths are mentioned, pick an obvious one, then move to step two. If the group does not generate one, the leader should be ready with one.

The smaller the timeless truth the better because it keeps the questions centered on one thought. Often it's more effective to choose a word, phrase or part of a sentence rather than an entire verse. Choosing a section of Scripture with more than one timeless truth can result in multiple sets of questions being developed at the same time. This can be confusing for the group. You can always pick another timeless truth and develop another set of questions afterward.

Step 2. Retell the passage.

With Bibles still closed and devices still turned over, ask the group to begin to retell the passage. Invite everyone to add on until the group is satisfied with the results. Consider using hand signals to help learn the story. It's fun and helps the group remember the story.

Step 1. Read a passage.

Select one person in the group as the reader. Ask that person to read the passage* aloud while the others listen. Repeat this a few times if necessary. Only the person reading should be looking at the passage. Everyone else should have their Bible closed and their devices turned over. The key is to understand by hearing rather than by reading. Learn with your ears rather than your eyes.

*Some passages are so rich in content and lengthy in nature, that it is easier to study them a paragraph at a time. Do what works.

Discovery Study 1 works well with narrative passages; the sections of Scripture that tell a story or describe an event. Much of the Old Testament, and large sections of the New Testament fit this category. For instance, the Gospels, Acts and Revelation. The New Testament epistles are generally doctrinal in nature and can be a bit more challenging for this type of study. They are, however, excellent for Discovery Study 2.

Action Steps	Tell	Teach	Train
Tools	Spiritual Conversation, Soulairum, Campus Resources	One Thing Study, Discovery Study 1, Discovery Study 2, Foundation Studies	Tool Box

Tell: engage, inform, invite

Tools: Spiritual Conversation, Soularium, Campus Resources.

Teach: establish, mature, challenge

Tools: One Thing Study, Discovery Study 1, Discovery Study 2, Foundation Studies.

Train: explain, model, coach

Tools: Tool Box.

Read Starting Points
Do the Action Steps, Use the Tools

Phase 1: Tell

Action Steps
- Engage in conversation.
- Inform about the life Jesus offers.
- Invite to know more.
Tools
- Spiritual Conversation
- Solarium

Phase 2: Teach

Action Steps
- Establish with One Thing Study.
- Mature through weekly Bible study.
- Challenge the mature to be trained.
Tools

Phase 3: Train

Action Steps
- Explain by describing Tell, Teach, and Train.
- Model by showing Tell, Teach, and Train.
- Coach by encouraging Tell, Teach, and Train.
Tools
- The Overview
- Tool Box

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