Read This First!

            Before you jump into the Bible study, I want to share the answers to some frequently asked questions I hear concerning this series.

1. CAN MY SMALL GROUP USE THIS?

Yes! It’s written in a small group format, and would work perfectly in that setting. Decide as a group whether you want to do the lesson together during your Bible study, or if you want to complete each lesson before your study and discuss your answers when you meet together.

2. IF I’M NOT DOING THIS IN A SMALL GROUP, CAN I DO THIS ON MY OWN?

Yes! Even though it’s written in small group format, it would work just as easily as a self-study. When the lesson directs you to discuss or share, simply think through the question yourself and/or journal your response. Better yet, talk through what you’re learning with someone after each lesson.

3. WHY HAVE FOUR LESSONS FOR EACH BIBLICAL PURPOSE?

Because I wanted to show how each biblical purpose can impact a life by asking basic questions: what, why, and now what? Following the introduction in Lesson 1, the questions in the subsequent lessons correspond to something you know, something you feel, and something you do.

4. WHAT’S THE FORMAT FOR EACH LESSON?

OVERVIEW

This is snapshot of the lesson. It provides a quick glimpse of what’s

ahead.

STRETCH

This is the lesson opener that gets you thinking about the topic from a

different perspective.

LOOK

This is a journey into the Bible to see what God says on the topic. You’ll

also find some interactive questions or activities to help you think about

the Bible verse.

DO

Time to put your faith into action! In this section you get to analyze what

you’ve learned and then live it out in a practical way.

TAKE IT FURTHER

This devotional section is optional and it reinforces the lesson with five

additional days of material.

TAKE IT HOME

This is also an optional tool for you to bring the message of the lesson

home and talk it over with a parent, sibling, or other family member. While

this is difficult to do, I’ve found that if you verbalize what you’ve learned,

you’ll benefit greatly.

What if you don’t have any Christian family members? No problem! Use

the “Take It Home” questions as a tool to dialogue on spiritual issues.

Parents are always interested in what you’re learning, and prayerfully

discussing these questions can plant seeds in their lives.