Category: DBS
Gen 3:1-24 – The Fall of Man: The First Sin and its Punishment
Gen 2:4-24 – Creation: God Creates Humanity
Gen 1:1-25 Creation: God Creates the World
HOPE Discovery Q’s
H – Hear from God What does the passage say? Read it twice out loud or write it out. What does the passage mean? Have each person retell or paraphrase the story in his/her own words (be careful not to skip ahead). O – Observe what He said What stands out to you? What does […]
15 common mistakes made in DMM/DBS
The following are some common mistakes made in DMM and DBS. They are not listed in any particular order and, depending on the situation, may result in a variety of outcomes. Thankfully, God is able to work through us, despite our mistakes. Please comment with any additional ones that should be added to the list […]
Count the Stars: A lesson in faith
I was meeting with a Discovery Group in Senegal recently and we read Genesis 15 – the story of the Lord’s covenant with Abram. You may already be familiar with the story, but the Lord showed me an important truth for any disciple-maker: What does it say? Here is Genesis 15:1-6 (ESV): “After these things […]
God speaks and we respond
I helped my friend, Mary Skelton, who has partnered with me on the Repentance and Reconciliation DBS series, to launch a new blog called Pray Thru the Bible. As I was was loading content for this site, I immediately recognized the simplicity of her concept – read a chapter of scripture and then form a […]