Discover, Share, Obey
How do you change reading the Bible from being about acquiring information to receiving transformation?
I love the word “perspicuity.” It really just means clarity, but when used in the phrase “perspicuity of the Bible” it refers to the clarity and understandability of Scripture. Of course, not every word or passage of the Bible is clear. For centuries, the Church has continued to study and puzzle over some things in our holy book. However, the vast majority of both Old and New Testament are understandable to the reader as long as the translation is good.
Enter the Discover, Share, Obey Approach. This is a way of reading the Bible, acting on what we learn, and witnessing to those around us that relies on the perspicuity of Scripture. This is a tool you can use to run Bible studies for seekers or believers; a way to let God be the teacher using the inspired Word. You can think of it as instructions for a journey or training in orienteering. Once you internalize the instructions, the map and compass can take you the rest of the way.
So, here’s a “how-to” for leading any small group to encounter Jesus in the pages of the Bible.
Are you ready to try it yourself?
Now you have been exposed to the Discover, Share, Obey approach. Most of the topics in this course will give you an opportunity to read a passage of the Bible or learn a biblical principle and then act on it. It is through doing the word that we are transformed.
Just like a physical tool, the best way to get proficient at using this method is to practice. I suggest you gather a small group and practice a few times with them over a month and see how the rhythm of reading this way begins to change the way you live your faith.
Consider the following response:
After trying the Discover, Share, Obey approach a few times, what questions do you have, or what observations do you have about what works well with this approach?