TEACH is a resource designed for those delivering biblical instruction to medium or large groups, such as in sermons or pulpit messages, who wish to integrate the Discovery Bible Study (DBS) style into their presentations. This approach deepens understanding and engagement by posing key questions and offering insightful answers. For an example, refer to the sample message outline at the bottom of this page.
TEACH is a resource for those who give biblical instruction to medium or large sized groups as a sermon or pulpit message, and want to incorporate DBS style into their presentation. It focusing in deepening understanding and engagement through asking key questions and providing insightful answers. See sample message outline at the bottom of this page.
This approach is an adaptation of the Discovery Bible Study (DBS) format, focusing on deepening understanding and engagement through asking key questions and providing answers. See sample message outline at the bottom of the page.
It's specifically designed for those who want to incorporate DBS style into their
TEACH is a resource for those who give biblical instruction to small, medium or large sized groups.
The goal of TEACH is to develop good sets of questions and answers. Relevant questions and insightful answers are key elements in effective teaching.
Be conversational with your sermon. Have a dialogue with your audience with your message. Ask primary and follow up questions. The primary questions are, "What does this passage say about God?" and "What does this passage say about people?" Follow up questions are based on the answers to the primary questions. They use the words from primary answers to formulate follow up questions. See sample here.
Depending on the size and nature of the audience, either harvest answers from your audience or provide them yourself. If the audience is large, ask rhetorical questions; ask and answer them yourself. For instance, "You may be asking, why is this so?" "Here are three answers to that question." You can either create follow up questions on the go or prepare them in advance. Use, the terms what, why, how, when, where, and who to help develop follow up questions. Ask for an explanation to questions that have yes or no answers.
Be passage centered. They are the basic units of thought in Scripture. Let God's word tell you what to say.
TEACH is a resource for those who give biblical instruction to medium or large sized groups as a sermon or pulpit message, and want to incorporate DBS style into their presentation. It focusing in deepening understanding and engagement through asking key questions and providing insightful answers. See sample message outline at the bottom of this page.
This approach is an adaptation of the Discovery Bible Study (DBS) format, focusing on deepening understanding and engagement through asking key questions and providing answers. See sample message outline at the bottom of the page.
It's specifically designed for those who want to incorporate DBS style into their
TEACH is a resource for those who give biblical instruction to small, medium or large sized groups.
The goal of TEACH is to develop good sets of questions and answers. Relevant questions and insightful answers are key elements in effective teaching.
Be conversational with your sermon. Have a dialogue with your audience with your message. Ask primary and follow up questions. The primary questions are, "What does this passage say about God?" and "What does this passage say about people?" Follow up questions are based on the answers to the primary questions. They use the words from primary answers to formulate follow up questions. See sample here.
Depending on the size and nature of the audience, either harvest answers from your audience or provide them yourself. If the audience is large, ask rhetorical questions; ask and answer them yourself. For instance, "You may be asking, why is this so?" "Here are three answers to that question." You can either create follow up questions on the go or prepare them in advance. Use, the terms what, why, how, when, where, and who to help develop follow up questions. Ask for an explanation to questions that have yes or no answers.
Be passage centered. They are the basic units of thought in Scripture. Let God's word tell you what to say.
LESSON DEVELOPMENT
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Read a passage of Scripture. Passages are the basic units of thought in Scripture. They usually have an italicized or bold heading. Ask (and answer) the primary question, "What does this passage say about God and people?" Include the entire godhead in the first part of the question (God the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit). Let the passage speak for itself. Some passages are equally weighted in what they say about God and people, some not so much. Create a set of follow up questions. Try several and pick the best one(s). Use what, how, why, when, where and who as helpers. What questions, provide meaning. They should be answered briefly and lead to an application question. How questions focus on application. There can be multiple answers. Why questions, establish reason. Reason deepens belief. When and where questions, identify places and times. Who questions center on people. Ask for an explanation for yes or no questions. |
Outline TemplatePrimary question, "What does the passage say about God and people?" Primary Answer #1
Primary Answer #3
I will... |
Answer secondary questions from Scripture when appropriate. Look in the immediate passage, the passages and chapters before and after, and finally, the wider body of Scripture. For instance, "What does the rest of the passage say about why this is true?" Sometimes, a question is best answered with a personal response. For instance, "Describe the role believers played in your salvation journey."
Tailor the secondary questions and answers to the nature and size of the group. Whenever possible, use the pronouns we/us/our. They unite the speaker with the listener. Try not to use the words: should or must (and similar terms).
Illustrate a few secondary answers. Use examples from Scripture, personal stories and everyday life. Too many illustrations will overload the listeners. Focus on examples from Scripture and your personal disciple making experiences, not excessive stories about your family.
Involve the audience in the answers to secondary questions. This gives them ownership. Small and medium sized groups can offer answers personally. A large group may benefit from rhetorical questions (asked and answered by the speaker). As you become more confident, you may even involved the small and medium size audience in the development of secondary questions, not just the answers.
Use the same word or phrase from each primary answer in the secondary question to establish continuity of thought. See underlined words below.
End the lesson by asking for a response. For example, "Based on what you just experienced, what is your next step of obedience? Write your answer below." See template example. Consider beginning the following meeting by asking for a report on people's "I will..." statements from the previous meeting. Depending on the size of the group this can be done personally, via video. They can also be posted online. John 14:23
Sample Study
Read Mark 2:1-12
Read Mark 2:1-12
What does this passage say about God and man?
Do a sample lesson together with your teacher.
Assignment.
Develop a sample outline (complete with illustrations) and contact your teacher when you are ready to resume the training.
- Homes are a key place where people experience Jesus Christ. Mark 2:1-2
Option #1: What role did home-based ministry play in your spiritual journey?
Here is where you might talk about your own personal experience in home based ministry.
Option #2: Why is home-based ministry so important to our spiritual journey?
Here is where you might list three reasons why home based ministry is so vital. - Believers are involved in bringing unbelievers to Jesus. Mark 2:3
Option #1: What role did believers play in helping bring you to Jesus?
Here is where you might describe how believers were involved in your spiritual journey to Christ.
Option #2: Why does God involve believers in the process of bringing us to Jesus?
Here is where you might list three reasons God involves us in the salvation journey of others. - Jesus placed a greater priority on forgiveness than healing. Mark 2:5
Why might Jesus place a greater priority on forgiving us than healing us?
Here is where you might give a few reasons why God prioritizes salvation over healing. - Jesus proves his identity to people. Mark 2:10
How did/does Jesus prove his identity to you/us?
Here is where you might describe how Jesus made his true identity known to you. - A true encounter with Jesus is amazing; it's unlike an encounter with anyone. Mark 2:12
Option #1: How did Jesus amaze you?
Here is where you might explain how Jesus amazed in your journey toward knowing him as Lord and Savior.
Option #2: How does Jesus amaze us?
Here is where you might describe the last time you were amazed by Jesus.
Do a sample lesson together with your teacher.
Assignment.
Develop a sample outline (complete with illustrations) and contact your teacher when you are ready to resume the training.
Resources:
- Meet (Small Group Information)
- Discovery Bible Study