Saturday, December 21, 2013

Forming A Small Group Using Bibles

By Harriett Crosby


In order to conduct an effective bible study you have to plan out the points for discussion. Ask help from the Lord about the things you will be discussing. Ask enlightenment to bring out the goal you are aiming for. You can arrive at different results as to how you initiate the groupings. Use Cambridge bibles as you make your way with different verses.

Plot where and when you want to start the session. In order for you not to have a failed attempt in sharing, create a list of the subjects you will be talking about when you meet. It will be convenient for everyone to block that date from their calendars and secure that they are free that time.

Figure out if you will be the one handing out bibles and notebooks or other materials that will help the program start. If so, go ahead and purchase supplies ahead of time. Decide ahead of time so you can either let people bring their own or provide for them.

Schedule a meeting with the resident pastor and inquire different ideas as to the flow of your study. He can give you tips to sermons that were preached and favorite studies that were not discussed. Remember that your pastor would be the best go to guy when you seek good lessons from previous preachings.

Put up posters or hand out brochures to invite guests to your study session. These signs will inform those members who are interested. Choose the private place where you can start. Block out a specific day of the week for your group. Write down your contact number on the flyers. Inform them what they need to read on or prepare.

Gather people from your church or your friends and loved ones and tell them about the meet. Most church members are interested to interact with other believers. If they would agree to it, ask them if they can bring more invites who want to spend a small time for the word. Be welcoming to new invites.

Pray and start preparing for your first sermon and preaching. The main ingredient to having an effective sermon is having a good inspiration and create an organized outline for you to follow. Make copies for the people to follow the outline when you start sharing.

Earlier that day, start setting up the place by arranging the desk and chairs for them to use. If there are guests who are coming in, give them a copy. Another alternative would be to arrange the copies in a table beside the entrance.

If you think the room is already full or everyone has arrived, stand in the pulpit or anywhere you want to announce. Tell them that the study has officially started. Begin the discussion with a short prayer. Ask everyone to introduce themselves and tell a brief description about them. Read your outline to them and discuss how you want the study to flow. You can discuss the process where you read verses and then share ideas individually to the group. Use Cambridge bibles and start your sermon. End the day with a prayer.




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