1 Thessalonians 1-2-10-20191117-BS

Student Disciple Makers, 22.11.
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ASK
• What’s going well and not so well in your life?
• How was last week in terms of outreach and discipleship efforts?
BIBLE:
1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 (NLT)
2 We always thank God for all of you and pray for you constantly. 3 As we pray to our God and Father
about you, we think of your faithful work, your loving deeds, and the enduring hope you have
because of our Lord Jesus Christ.
4 We know, dear brothers and sisters, that God loves you and has chosen you to be his own
people. 5 For when we brought you the Good News, it was not only with words but also with power,
for the Holy Spirit gave you full assurance that what we said was true. And you know of our concern
for you from the way we lived when we were with you. 6 So you received the message with joy from
the Holy Spirit in spite of the severe suffering it brought you. In this way, you imitated both us and
the Lord. 7 As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Greece—throughout both
Macedonia and Achaia.
8 And now the word of the Lord is ringing out from you to people everywhere, even beyond
Macedonia and Achaia, for wherever we go we find people telling us about your faith in God. We
don’t need to tell them about it, 9 for they keep talking about the wonderful welcome you gave us and
how you turned away from idols to serve the living and true God. 10 And they speak of how you are
looking forward to the coming of God’s Son from heaven—Jesus, whom God raised from the dead. He
is the one who has rescued us from the terrors of the coming judgment.
• Discuss: What timeless truths does this text teach us about God, human beings, and the
world? How do these truths connect to your life personally?
COMMIT:
• In response to what we have learned today, what is one action you want to commit to?
• How can we help each other follow through?
• To whom and how can you share what you’ve learned outside of our group?
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Student Disciple Makers, 22.11.19
Inductive Bible Study (from www.logos.com)

Learning to read and study Scripture is an important part of the Christian life. Christians should be able to
pick up any passage and read it with basic understanding and application. The inductive method is an
investigative way of studying Scripture that can be used by both new and seasoned students alike. When
applied properly, the inductive method will provide a better overall understanding of a passage: what it says,
what it meant to its original audience, and what it means today.
Step 1: Observation – What Does the Text Say?
This phase is about observing exactly what the text is saying. Pretend you’re an investigator and you’re just
gathering the facts. Ask yourself the five W’s and H: Who? What? Where? When? Why? How? As you do, make
note of:
• Words repeated multiple times in a passage;

• Anything that can be put into a list;
• Words that indicate a change in topic or time;
• Words that contrast one thing against another;
• Words that indicate cause and effect.
It’s critical at this stage not to add anything to the text or take anything away. Avoid the temptation to try to
make the text “mean” anything just yet. Observe what’s there, and document it. Write it all down until you feel
like you have a good idea of what’s happening in the text.
Interpretation: What Does the Text Mean?
It’s in this phase we start to look at what the text means. Your job at this stage is to discover what the author is
trying to communicate. To do this, you need to look at the context. Here are a few questions you can ask:
• What is the cultural and/or historical context of this passage?

• What else do I know about the book, author, and broader context of the passage?
• What other Scripture passages might help me better interpret this one?
• Have I overlooked anything or made any assumptions?
• What is the clearest meaning of this text?
There are a few essential rules to remember when attempting to interpret a passage. Ask yourself all of the
important questions above and answer them as honestly as you are able.
• Don’t “twist” Scripture- meaning, don’t manipulate the text to get it to say something you’d like for it
to say. This is a dishonest way to interpret the text.
• Look for the plainest interpretation first. Believe that the text means what it says. Sometimes there
will be figurative language and confusing imagery, but don’t start by looking for hidden meaning. Start
with the obvious.
• Scripture interprets Scripture. Allow the Bible to help you understand other passages of the Bible.
Where similar words are used, explore the context of each of those instances.
• Avoid basing important doctrines on obscure passages.
• Connect each passage back to the Gospel and the broader message of the Bible.
Application: What Does This Text Mean for Me?
It’s time to talk about what it means for us. How do we apply what we just learned to everyday life? We don’t
study the Bible just to gain knowledge. We study to gain knowledge so we know how to live our lives in light of
what we’ve learned. Go back to your questions from the beginning and ask them again in light of what you’ve
learned, and apply it to our context today.
Based on what you’ve learned, what does this passage mean for you? If you’ve uncovered truth you’ve not
known or understood before, what does it mean for your life, priorities, and decisions now that you do
understand it? It might be tempting to stop at the interpretation phase, but you’ll be selling yourself and
Scripture short if you do. Take the time to dive into the application step. It’s worth it.
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Student Disciple Makers, 22.11.

• How can we help each other follow through?

Inductive Bible Study (from www.logos.com)

Step 1: Observation – What Does the Text Say?

• Words repeated multiple times in a passage;

Interpretation: What Does the Text Mean?

• What is the cultural and/or historical context of this passage?

Application: What Does This Text Mean for Me?

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