What is a Discovery Bible Study?

A DBS is a small group that meets weekly (in person or on zoom) for about 45-60 minutes. Groups typically keep meeting for a minimum of 4-6 weeks, studying one topic from a Biblical perspective each meeting. The goal is to win, disciple, and multiply believers in your Oikos!

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Ready to start your own DBS group? Send an email to John Osborne, and be sure to check out these leader resources!

 

A Typical DBS Has These Components:

  • Connection Questions: 

    • What are you thankful for? 

    • What is a challenge you are facing? 

    • How did you do with last week’s “I will” statement?

  • Read together a short passage of Scripture (4-10 vss) that addresses the topic

  • Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words

  • The group then offers individual answers to Five Questions:

    • What stands out to you?

    • What does this passage tell us about people?

    • What does this passage tell us about God?

    • Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)

    • Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)