Hearing God: 8 Steps to Understanding the Bible (Creative Groups Guide: 6 Complete Lessons)

Is it really worth taking the time to study the Bible? The answer to that question depends upon your answer to this question: “Is God worth listening to?” The Bible is God’s way of unveiling the truth for us – truth that we would not know without his sharing it with us. God has pulled back the curtain for us to see the truth about our past history, our present condition, and our future. The only way we can know God is to know his thoughts. But we cannot know his thoughts unless he chooses to show them to us through his words and actions. He has chosen to do so and has given us the Bible. The Bible is a record of God’s actions and words. Through that record, we can come to know God and enjoy a common oneness with him. This guide is designed to help the class teacher or group facilitator lead a study of important issues facing adults today. Whether your group meets in a classroom at the church building or in the family room in someone’s home, this guide will help you get the most out of your session. Each section in this guide includes two plans - one for classes and one for small groups. This gives the leader several options: 1) use Plan One, 2) use Plan Two, or 3) use the best of both plans! Resource sheets in each session are available for you to tear out and photocopy for your class or group. Overhead transparency masters are also included for most sessions. Use your own creativity as you decide how to make these resources work for you.