Into His Marvellous Light

[Abiding Now]

Any one remember the old TEN LESSON Search For Truth? Now there was a Bible study.

[seguidordejesus]

Originally Posted by Jason Badejo

This was the first Bible study I went through. Nearly 15 years ago.

So are you saying it worked, or that it didn't?

[thephnxman]

Originally Posted by Abiding Now

Any one remember the old TEN LESSON Search For Truth? Now there was a Bible study.

It is still good.

[mfblume]

Originally Posted by thephnxman

It is still good.

I used it and Light for Living. I prefer Light for Living. .

[Esaias]

Originally Posted by Praxeas

Sort of, only because I have a lot of it memorized, but no I do read it too. I just often end up not needing to.

I believe the success is partly the study and partly presentation. You yourself have to understand WHAT the point is you are trying to get across.

Can you give some more detail on how the study is presented? Like, "I show up at the individual's house and..."?

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by Esaias

Can you give some more detail on how the study is presented? Like, "I show up at the individual's house and..."?

Yes you can do that or meet somewhere. I often do it at church. You want to be able to devote the time to the study without distractions

I always introduce the study as a topical bible study to explain why we are jumping around and not reading reams and reams of context for each.

And as I said I like to begin by explaining about sin and why we need to be saved.

Not real complicated. Start off with a quick prayer. Ask them to follow along. Keep them involved from time to time by letting them read and ask questions

One very important issue is to remind them that any issues or questions not pertaining to the topic should be held for another time.

Any arguments should be held to after the bible study etc etc

And If they have questions on something that you will later get to, put that off as well. Don't get sidetracked by questions especially ones not pertaining to the topic and ones what will be answered by the end of the study

[Esaias]

How do you conclude? After the last question, do you then attempt to get them to verbally admit the truth of the gospel, and then ask them to "make their decision"?

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by Esaias

How do you conclude? After the last question, do you then attempt to get them to verbally admit the truth of the gospel, and then ask them to "make their decision"?

It just depends on what Im feeling. I end it with some questions about what they thought. Would they like to pray right now and repent? Do you see your need for repentance and baptism in jesus name..etc etc

You kinda need to go based on the leading of the Spirit or whatever direction you felt that person is going

You can end it how you feel...even praying with them for the baptism

[Esaias]

Prax, can you think of any ways to improve on it? Do you deviate from the specified format on a regular basis, due to a perceived "more excellent way"?

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by Esaias

Prax, can you think of any ways to improve on it? Do you deviate from the specified format on a regular basis, due to a perceived "more excellent way"?

I think I deviate a little when it come to bringing out certain points about the Samaritans but dont really recall. Honestly a lot of it just comes naturally. I think they recommend the KJV but I never use it. Also they have an NIV version ironically lol

Over all Id say I stick to the main script but you're an intelligent guy, there may be some places you feel there is some other point to be made

BTW their website sells a DVD that shows someone giving it to someone else...actually an impromptu encounter. I wish it was free.