The series was created by kay arthur to help you discover truth for yourself and go deeper into gods precepts, promises and purposes. He was prominent in the early church but is not mentioned by name in this gospelwhich would be natural if he wrote it, but hard to explain otherwise. Select book genesis exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy joshua judges ruth 1 samuel 2 samuel 1 kings 2 kings 1 chronicles 2 chronicles ezra nehemiah esther job psalms proverbs. Jesus in the spotlight john chapters 110 9780736901192 by kay arthur, cyndy shearer. Inductive bible study gospel of john christian forums. This guide presents three basic steps of inductive bible studies, observation, interpretation and application. Simple ways to teach the gospel of john, verse by verse, using the inductive method and. The author is the apostle john,the disciple whom jesus loved. Inductive bible study method is one of the most effective bible study methods for personal bible study, quiet time or small group bible studies. Free inductive bible study guide bible journal love.
We go chapter by chapter and verse by verse through books of the bible with an occasional topical study or character study. It involves a movement from looking at the evidence in and around the biblical text evidential premises to conclusions regarding the meaning of passages and books inferences. John, chapters 110 discover 4 yourself inductive bible studies for kids. This study includes exploration of what the bible says about end times. In light of the gnostic article explain why john would write so much about what the church knows. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god 1. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. In the beginning is an unmistakable reference to genesis 1. The more i read and study, the more i know about that book. The best inductive studies for kids, these handson books help teach the basic skills of bible study for a lifetime of discovering gods word.
At encounter, students build community and dive deep into gods word. Become a vital part of gods work through his word and precept inductive bible study training and disciplemaking in. The new inductive study bible nisb9 the books of the bible nisb11 how to use the new inductive study bible how to use the inductive study approach nisb15 observationdiscover what it says. Therefore, truth must exist before love can unite, for truth generates love 1pe 1. The more extensive study is wonderful for digging deeper into the mind and heart of god. I thessalonians workbook 11 lessons i thessalonians big picture. Jan 02, 2020 inductive bible study is a valuable tool in understanding and applying the principles of gods word. Ultimately, then, the goal of personal bible study is a transformed life and a deep and abiding relationship with jesus christ. This study guide will get you started in using the precepts method of studying the bible. Pete is also a featured teacher on many precept upon precept videos.
Reach for your commentary and read about the message of i john, located in the introduction section. You will need colored pencils and a notebook as well as a bible you can. Inductive bible studies 30 bible study guides points and. As a lover of bible study, one of my main goals in teaching my kids is to point them to a love of god, a love of others, and a love of his word. Inductive bible study can be done on many different levels.
In manuscript bible study, leaders act as facilitators who pass out printed passages, and members engage in communal discoverygenerating questions together, sharing what they see and think, and discovering scriptures meaning. This entry is part 1 of 9 in the series inductive study for kids. Journal your personal study of the scriptures and reflect on your growth. Select translation amplified bible king james version the message new american standard bible contemporary english version english standard version. The main lesson of this book is that truth determines the bounds of love, and as a consequence, of unity. It will walk you through each step of inductive bible studies in details. Bible study courses john bible study courses section 2. Precept ministries free resource download will provide you with an introduction to inductive bible study and includes. But it is a great opportunity for you to do some discipleship with a few friends in your community group b. I get a good understanding of the book im in because of the time spent in it just reading and rereading it. Note any additional information you want to be sure and remember. The new inductive study series now completely covers every book of the bible.
Nisb17 the marking approachsample a nisb19 the marking approachsample b nisb21 the at a glance chartssample c nisb23. The bible study charts on this page are also available as a pdf download the bible study charts pdf and have been reproduced, with grateful appreciation, from warren, richard, with william a. Neither are they meant to be the only way to present this material. Inductive bible study is a valuable tool in understanding and applying the principles of gods word. Thus, the bible is telling us that when god brought the creation into existence, the word was already existing. Getting back into inductive bible study has helped me to camp in one book and have direction when its time for me to sit and study. Read the passage, make observations, then interpretations, then applications. Obvious similarities to 1 john and the gospel of john suggest that the same person wrote all three books. An intervarsity staff named paul byer pioneered doing inductive study using a manuscript in the 1950s. They typically cover a chapter of the book of john. Each of the 21 weekly lessons in this gospel of john bible study is designed to challenge you to learn the truths presented.
Rather, application takes place as you are confronted with truth and decide to respond in obedience to that truth. Essentially, this ebook is two books in one as it includes. Intervarsitys style is just one of many unique expressions of inductive bible study. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Use images, highlights, bolding, italics and more for easy visual reference. Uncover gods call to build his kingdomin every circumstance. A simple outline of the process of inductive study. They are not intended as an exhaustive study of the book. Inductive bible study is a way of working with the bible that is intentional in trying to hear the message of the bible on its own terms. Lord, teach me to pray for kids discover 4 yourself inductive bible studies. Inductive bible study ibs as bible study is intended to focus more on the faith implications for living than the more academic exegesis. My wife has a degree in biblical studies where ibs was the primary approach. Bible study lessons bible study guide inductive bible study scripture study bible teachings bible scriptures hebrew bible genesis bible study book of genesis debbrajean frances jesus loves me, this i know. This summary of the book of 2 john provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 john.
Both are written in simple greek and use contrasting figures, such as light and darkness, life. A verse by verse exegetical and inductive indepth bible study in the gospel of john. When someone compromises the truth, true christian love and unity are destroyed. As i have said before, these conversations i have with my kids are simple. The reader must prayerfully and meticulously explore the book, in order to discover. Inductive simply means to use logic induction and reasoning by examining the particulars, facts, and essence of a text, such as context and word meanings first before making any conclusions. Discussing and sharing your insights with others is a rewarding, fun way to study the bible. Each study is a week guide ideal for personal study, small groups, sunday school classes, and family devotions. An inductive bible study that requires 12 hours of study each week. John reveals the nature of jesus in his first sentence. Since johns gospel is a spiritual gospel, the truths he conveys are profund. In 1st and 2nd thessalonians, paul instructs the church on how to live while we await that return.
Inductive bible studies bible studies for small groups for the last fifteen years, i have led weekly inductive bible studies for groups of college students and young adults. This bible is unique with an excellent synopsis of the inductive method including an example of how to mark the text, wide margins, paucity of study notes, suggestions at the beginning of all 66 books on how to study that specific book inductively and at the end of each book there is a blank at a glance chart to record your chapter themes. John bible study courses section 2 the book of john this course is designed as an expository study of the gospel of john, taking the student through the last ten chapters of the book with cross references to other portions of scripture. May 15, 2019 ultimately, then, the goal of personal bible study is a transformed life and a deep and abiding relationship with jesus christ. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading jesus in the spotlight. I want them to know there are answers in this big book. The shorter version is good for a brief devotional. Home bible studies 1, 2, and 3 john studies 1 john 1 these small group studies of 1 john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications.
Essentially, this ebook is two books in one as it includes the inductive bible study method, teaching. The style of the gospel of john is markedly similar to that of this letter. The inductive approach was first applied formally to bible study in the 1800s. I hope you are enjoying our inductive study through the gospel of john. Do a background study observe passage interpret meaning apply truth 25. John piper affirms the importance of inductive bible study when he says that you can learn more from a book if you stop and ask it questions.
Download your copy today and be sure to share the link with a friend. Manuscript study contains the three aspects of inductive bible study. Exegesis and ibs have different purposes and both have their uses. Outline of the gospel of john here is the incredible news of the most exciting event in the universe. In the biblical references throughout this booklet, the number preceding the colon denotes the chapter, while the number after the colon denotes the verse for example. You are in the process of learning the inductive bible study method and the observation worksheet gives you the freedom to make some mistakes without permanently marking your bible. Application is not a third step in the inductive process. Shell, 12 dynamic bible study methods, victor books, wheaton, illinois, 1987.