Bible study is always more than content. Knowing what’s in the bible is barely a beginning. The more important aspect is to consider what difference the content makes; how it affects our decisions and what we will do differently in our time and place. Bible study ought to be faith challenging and life changing.
When we become serious and find ourselves searching for ways to act faithfully, the methods we use for bible study begin to make a difference. Dialogue, the process of learning through understanding the meaning of thew Word as it impacts our lives is a most effective tool to approach bible study with reluctant adults. We have choosen this method because
- It avoids arguments which are ineffective at persuasion.
- It respects differing perspectives from different people
- It draws together input from all participants thus adding to the body of knowledge and experience.
- It is not authoritarian.
- It relies more on listening and less on talking.
All of the above are beneficial ingredients on the learning smorgasbord that helps nurture adults in their quest for both meaning as well as the impact of Bible study