Choosing a Study Guide
You will probably want to start your study with a dinner or small gathering to get to know each other and to discover peopl’s interest and needs. You can begin this by asking whether they would prefer to study a biblical book, a biblical character or a topic.
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STUDYING A BOOK: Studying a book of the Bible is a greater way to see the context of the Scriptures because you are reading from the beginning to the end. Hints:
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If you are considering studying a book of the bible, discuss which Old Testament or New Testament books everyone is most interested in.
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Keep in mind the needs of the group. If it consist of new Christians or people who have onle a vague grasp of Scripture, it would probably be unwise to satrt with Ezekial. Stick with something that is easier, shorter and more foundational.
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The Gospels * or one of the shorter epistles *. These are easier to understand, and their message is basic and practical.
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For a leadership group, consider 1 and 2 Timothy or Titus.
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Old Testaments books such as Joshua, Ruth, 1 Samuel, Nehmniah, Amos and Jonah are popular. Jonah or Ruth are shorter studies while Joshua or Nehemiah are longer.
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STUDYING A CHARACTER: Character studies can be fascinating and allow us to observe God at work in the lives of various men and women.
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STUDYING A TOPIC: Some groups prefer to study topics. These vary from Biblical topics such as evangelism, prayer, fruits of the spitit, Christian character, missions, etc.– to shared life experience topics such as Christian parenting, marriage, or singleness.
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