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OUTLINING YOUR BIBLE STUDY

A Helpful Tool for Students, Teachers and Lay LeadersBy HENRY A. DYSON

Trafford Publishing

Copyright © 2012 HENRY A. DYSON
All right reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-4669-4684-2

Contents

SECTION ONE DEVOTIONS FOR CLASSROOMS OR SMALL GROUPS...........................11. K S S S.....................................................................32. QUESTIONS????...............................................................53. CHRISTMAS QUIZ # 1—ANSWERS............................................84. CHRISTMAS QUIZ II...........................................................105. CHARACTERS OF CHRISTMAS.....................................................126. EASTER QUIZ.................................................................137. GOOD FRIDAY DEVOTION........................................................158. MINI QUIZ ON ROMANS.........................................................169. SIN vs. RIGHTEOUSNESS.......................................................1710. BENEFITS OF BEING A CHRISTIAN..............................................1911. PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS.....................................................2112. A PLANNING MODEL...........................................................2313. THE TYPES OF LOVES OF ROMANS...............................................2614. THREE "C's" OF DISCIPLESHIP................................................2715. PSALM 119—QUICK QUIZ/STUDY...........................................2916. SPIRITUAL GIFTS............................................................3117. CONTINUED FAITHFULLNESS....................................................3318. A TIME OF REFLECTION.......................................................3519. INSTRUCTIONS TO A NEW LEADER—JOSHUA..................................3720. GOD SPEAKS TO ELIJAH.......................................................3821. ENCOURAGEMENT..............................................................4022. THREE STEPS IN RUNNING THE CHRISTIAN RACE..................................4123. NEHEMIAH—POTRAIT OF A LEADER.........................................4224. LESSONS FROM THE ANTS......................................................43SECTION TWO OUTLINES FOR MESSAGES..............................................4525. GOD'S PROTECTION...........................................................4726. PEACE CONFER-ENCE (EASTER MESSAGE).........................................4827. THE WORDS (CONVERSATIONS) OF CHRIST AFTER RESSURECTION.....................5028. LOOK TO JESUS—THE PRESCRIPTION FOR LIFE..............................5229. PRAYER—LIFELINE/LIFESTYLE............................................5530. THE GOOD SAMARITAN—A DIFFERENT PROSPECTIVE...........................5731. FORGIVE —CHRIST COMMANDED IT AND SET THE EXAMPLE.....................59

Chapter One

K S S S PSALMS 19:7-14 (Our Daily Bread 8-4-2011) THE BIBLE HAS THE ANSWERS TO LIFE'S PROBLEMS

A DEVOTION IN SUPPORT OF BIBLE STUDY

I. KNOW the word in your head

A. "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." II Timothy 2:15

2. STOW the word in your heart

A. When you sincerely read God's word, the Holy Spirit will get it into your heart ".... not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, combining spiritual thoughts with spiritual words." I Corinthians 2:13

B. "Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee." Psalm 119:11

3. SHOW the effects of the word through your life

A. When you spend private time with God, it will show publicly in the way you live. "But you, when you pray, (study) go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray (study) to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly." Matthew 6:6

4. SOW the word to the world

A. "... and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost parts of the earth." Acts 1:8

1. "... for ye shall go out with joy ..." Isaiah 55:12

2. Go personally

3. Send others (Missionaries and other ministries)

Discussion

Ask members to share some of their methods and discoveries from their devotions and Bible study

QUESTIONS????

LUKE 10:25-28

During life we are faced with many questions.

When we are toddlers, we ask questions like: What toy should I play with?

When we are in first grade, we ask questions like: Which friend should I play with today?

When we are in fifth grade, we ask questions like: Should I study or play?

When we are teenagers, we ask questions like: Whom do I select as friends?

Some questions are simple, like: Which hat do I wear?

Some questions are difficult, like: Which college should I choose?

Some people say that it is not proper to question God because he is all wise, all knowing, everywhere, and all powerful.

Let's look at some people in the bible that questioned God:

Old Testament

Cain—Genesis 4:9—"Am I my brother's keeper?"

Moses—Exodus 17:4 "What shall I do unto this people? They are almost ready to stone me."

David—Psalm 15:1—"Lord who shall abide in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill?"

New Testament

John The Baptist—Matthew 3:14—"But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?"

A certain lawyer—Luke 10:29—But wishing to justify himself, he said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"

Nathaniel—John 1:48—Nathaniel said to Him, "How do You know me?"

I submit that it is proper to question God, but with some limits, e.g. three (3) possible categories:

1. Establishing a relationship with Christ—Questions to help you make that decision

a. Luke 10:25 ".... Master, what must I do to inherit eternal life?"

b. John 3:4 "Nicodemus said to Him, `How can a man be born when he is old?

2. Direction once the relationship is established—How and where to serve

a. Acts 9:5-6—Paul—"And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And he, trembling and astonished said, `Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?"

b. John 6:28 - They said therefore to Him, "What shall we do that we may work the works of God?

3. Wisdom in understanding experiences

a. Lord, what are you trying to teach and show me with these experiences?

Expound

Invitation

Questions for YOU from God:

Will you hear my word?

Will you believe that I died and rose for you?

Do you believe I love you?

Will you trust me?

Will you trust and receive me as your savior now?

If you can answer "yes" to all of these questions, you can receive Jesus Christ right now.

Prayer

CHRISTMAS QUIZ # 1—ANSWERS

FILL IN THE ANSWERS AND INCLUDE SCRIPTURE(S) FOR EXTRA CREDIT.

1. Who was the first to receive the news after Jesus' birth? The Shepherds Luke 2:8-14

2. Who gave Mary and Joseph the name for the baby? Joseph—the angel—Matthew 1:20-1 Mary—Gabriel—Luke 1:26-32

3. What was the relationship of John the Baptist and Jesus? Cousins Luke 1:36

4. Where did the shepherds visit Jesus? Bethlehem, the stable Luke 2:15

5. Where did the wise men visit Jesus? A house Matthew 2:7-11

6. What does Emanuel mean? God with us Matthew 1:23

7. How many wise men were there? We do not know Matthew 2:1

8. Who were the first gentiles to seek Jesus? The wise men Matthew 2:1

9. What did the shepherds do after hearing of Jesus' birth, and after seeing the child?

1) They went to see Jesus, Luke 2:15-16 and 2) left praising, and telling what they heard and saw, Luke 2:17-18

10. What term is used to describe Mary's words (song) of praise after the angel talks to her about the birth of Jesus? The Magnificat Luke 1:46-55

CHRISTMAS QUIZ II

(EXTRA CREDIT—GIVE SCRIPTURE)

1. In the Gospels how many times did Joseph speak during the Christmas story? None

2. Where did the little drummer boy meet Jesus? Never

3. In the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew how many women were mentioned? Matthew 1:2-16: Thamar, the object of Amnon's lust; vs. 3; Rahab, the harlot, vs. 5; Ruth, the Moabites, vs. 5; and Bathsheba, the object of David's adultery, vs. 6. Another genealogy is in Luke 3:23-38

4. How many times did the angels speak to Joseph during the story? Three Matthew 1:20—Take Mary as your wife; 2:13—Take family to Egypt; 2:19-23—Take family to the land of Israel

5. How many Old Testament prophesies can you identify that were fulfilled during the Christmas story from Matthew chapters 1 and 2. And Luke chapters 1 and 2?

CHARACTERS OF CHRISTMAS

THE SHEPERDS—LUKE 2:8-20

I. SHEPERDS v 8 A. COMMON PEOPLE B. HARD WORKING C. LONG HOURS

II. WITNESSED AN AMAZING EVENT v 9-14 A. THE ANGELS 1. THE ANNOUNCEMENT 2. THE HEAVENLY CHORUS

III. THE SHEPERD'S FIRST DECISION v 15-16 A. LET'S GO AND SEE B. THEY FOUND JESUS

IV. THE SHEPERDS SECOND DECISION v 17-18 A. THEY RETURNED GLORIFYING GOD B. THEY RETURNED TELLING OTHERS V. THE MESSAGE TO YOU "GO AND DO LIKEWISE"

DISCUSSION: WHO SHOULD GO? WHERE TO GO? WHEN TO GO? WHAT TO SAY? WHO DO YOU TELL?

Song: GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN

EASTER QUIZ

GIVE SCRIPTURE FOR EXTRA CREDIT

1. What does "Hosanna" mean?

2. At what occasion did Jesus wash the disciples' feet?

3. How many times did Peter deny Christ? and what happened to remind him of Jesus' prediction?

4. How did Peter attempt to defend Jesus at his arrest?

5. Who was the first person to discover the empty tomb after the resurrection?

6. Who were the second and third?

7. Who was the first person to see the resurrected Lord?

8. Who was present when Jesus first appeared to the disciples and where were they?

9. What happened at the second meeting of the disciples?

10. What happened at the third meeting of the disciples?

ANSWERS (From Gospel of John)

1. Save now, O save, Expressions of adoration, John 12;12-19

2. The Lord's (Last) Supper, John 13:1-12

3. Three times, John 18:12-27; The cock crowed, John 13:38

4. He cut off the right ear of the High Priest's servant, Malchus, John 18:10

5. Mary Magdalene, John 20:1

6. Peter and John, John 20:2-10

7. Mary Magdalene, John 20:11

8. The disciples, minus Judas and Thomas, were afraid and in hiding, John 20:19-29

9. Thomas came, received proof, and believed, John 20:24-29

10. They caught fish, cooked and ate them, John 21:1-14 Jesus asked Peter if he loved Him, 21:15-23

GOOD FRIDAY DEVOTION

(With suggested songs)

THING JESUS DID NOT DO ON THE CROSS

1. JESUS DID NOT DEMAND HIS OWN WAY—Luke 22:39-46 A. FATHER I STRECH MY HANDS TO THEE B. WHERE HE LEADS ME

2. JESUS DID NOT CALL FOR HELP—John 19:26-27 A. HE COULD HAVE CALLED 10,000 ANGELS

3. JESUS DID NOT DEFEND HIMSELF—John 19:16-18 A. HE NEVER SAID A MUMMERING WORD

4. JESUS DID NOT THREATEN HIS ACCUSERS—Luke 23:34

5. JESUS DID NOT SAVE HIMSELF FROM THE CROSS—Luke 23:35-39 A. HALLELUJAH, WHAT A SAVIOUR B. ALAS AND DID MY SAVIOUR BLEED?

6. JESUS DID NOT STOP LOVING AND SAVING SINNERS—Luke 23:40-43 A. JESUS LOVES ME B. LOVE LIFTED ME C. AMAZING GRACE

MINI QUIZ ON ROMANS

1. WHO WROTE THE BOOK OF ROMANS?

2. LIST 2 MAJOR THEMES FROM ROMANS

3. WHAT ARE 2 VERSES FREQUENTLY USED IN WITNESSING

4. THE BOOK (LETTER) WAS WRITTEN TO A. JEWS B. GENTILES C. BOTH D. NEITHER

5. WHICH CHAPTER TELLS US THAT THERE IS NO CONDEMNATION IN CHRIST?

ANSWERS

1. Paul

2. The Gospel; Everyone is in need of salvation, Jews and Gentiles; Salvation is available to everyone, Jews and Gentiles; Justification by faith; The righteousness of God

3. Roman 3:23 and 6:23

4. C-Both

5. Chapter 8

SIN vs. RIGHTEOUSNESS

ROMANS CHAPTER 6:15-23

THINGS THAT COME WITH:

SIN OR RIGHTEOUSNESS DEATH C LIFE HELL HEAVEN ETERNAL PUNISHMENT O ETERNAL LIFE/JOY SLAVERY FREEDOM DISOBEDIENCE TO GOD N OBEDIENCE TO GOD OUTLAWS GOOD CITIZEN LAWLESSNESS V LAWFULNESS SHAME OPENESS SELF—SELFISHNESS E OTHERS—ALTRUISM ID WITH THE DEVIL ID WITH CHRIST—BAPTISIM DEVIL IS YOUR MASTER R CHRIST IS YOUR MASTER DOMINION FIGHT SIN ON YOUR OWN S HAVE AN ADVOCATE UNHOLY HOLY PARTIAL I WHOLE BROKEN HEALED/MENDED UNCLEAN O CLEAN WEAK STRONG, WITH CHRIST'S STRENGH SINNER N SINNER—SAVED BY GRACE USER BEING USED FOR CHRIST DEVIL'S TOOL CHRIST'S INSTRUMENT PEACE BREAKER L PEACEMAKER PROUD I HUMBLE FRUITLESS N FRUITFUL SET UPON—CONDEMED E SET APART—SANCTIFIED LOST FOUND BLINDNESS SIGHT/VISION

SONG:—AMAZING GRACE

BENEFITS OF BEING A CHRISTIAN

ROMANS CHAPTER 8

VERSE BENEFITS

1. No condemnation

2. Spirit of life, sets us free from law of sin and death

3. God sent his Son a. Likeness of man b. Sacrificed for our sins c. Condemned sin

4. Fulfilled requirements for the law

5. Changed our mindset from flesh to spirit

6. Life and peace

9 Spirit of God dwells in you

10 Christ in you—Spirit is alive because of Christ's righteousness

11 Spirit (power of God) raised Christ from the dead a. Life b. Indwelling of Holy Spirit

12 No longer debtors to flesh

13 Life

14 We are sons (children) of God

15 Spirit of adoption

16 Holy Spirit bears witness with our spirit, adoption certified

17 Heirs a. Joint heirs b. Will be glorified with Christ c. Hope

21 Freedom

23 Hope

26-7 Intersession of Holy Spirit

28 God causes all things to work together for our good

29 Foreknowledge a. Predestined

30 Foreknew b. Called c. Justification d. Glorification

31 God is for us against all else

32 God sent Jesus a. Freely given

33 We are God's elect

34 The gospel—Christ lived, died, rose from the dead, rose from earth (ascension), sits at God's right hand to intercede for us

35 No separation from God

37 We are more than conquerors

38-9 Nothing can separate us from the love of God

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

ROMANS 12

Soberly—Definition

Why Think Soberly? v 3

1. God made us all and gave us a measure of faith

2. We are part of one body

3. We all have different functions

4. We are part of one another

GIFTS

GROUP 1—For Ministry v 6-8

A. Prophecy

B. Ministry

C. Teaching

D. Exhortation

E. Generosity

F. Leadership

GROUP 2—For Relationships v 9-21

G. Showing Mercy

H. Loving

I. Abhorring Evil

J. Clinging to Good

K. Being Kindly Affectionate

L. Giving Preference to Others

M. Not Lagging in Diligence

N. Being Fervent in Spirit

O. Rejoicing in Hope

P. Being Patient in Tribulation

Q. Being Steadfast in Prayer

R. Giving to Others

S. Showing Hospitality

T. Blessing Those Who Persecute You

U. Rejoicing with the Happy Ones

V. Weeping with the Sad Ones

W. Treating all The Same

X. Being Humble

Y. Not Repaying Evil for Evil

Z. Feeding Your Enemy

A PLANNING MODEL

ROMANS 12

AKNOWLEDGEMENT

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

WITH GOD—ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SELF EVALUATION—ASSESSMENT WITH OTHERS—ACTIVATION

PLANNING EXERCISE (Prepared for Groups but may be used personally)

WHAT IS THE PROJECT/PROBLEM?

1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT—OUR RELATIONSHIP TO GOD, V 1-3 a. Identifying the problem

2. ASSESSMENT (SELF EVALUATION), V 4-13 a. Looking at causes of the problem

3. ALTERNATIVES (BRAIN STORMING) a. Looking at possible solutions (COMPLETE THE PERSONAL EVALUATION BEFORE THE NEXT STEP)

4. ACTIVATION (DECISION—IMPLEMENTATION— SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENTS) a. Making a decision from the alternatives b. Deciding who will do what c. Placing a person(s) in charge d. Setting target dates e. Deciding on expected results f. Following up

PERSONAL EVALUATION

OFFICE/POSITION __________________________

MATCHING GIFTS TO OFFICE//POSITION/PROBLEM

NOTE: AFTER THE DEVOTIONS, ASK THE GROUP TO LIST THE GIFTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THIS PROJECT. THEN ASK EACH PERSON TO LISTS HIS GIFTS. MATCH GIFTS WITH THE GIFTS NEEDED

MY GIFTS GIFTS NEEDED FOR THIS OFFICE/ POSITION/PROBLEM ____________ ______________________________________ ____________ ______________________________________ ____________ ______________________________________

NOTES:

THE TYPES OF LOVES OF ROMANS 12

(Matthew Henry's Commentary)

(FIND THE RELEVANT VERSE(S)

1. AFFECTIONATE LOVE

2. RESPECTFUL LOVE

3. LIBERAL LOVE

4. BOUNTIFUL LOVE

5. SYMPATHIZING LOVE

6. UNITED LOVE

7. CONDESCENDING LOVE

8. FORGIVING LOVE

9. PATIENT LOVE

10. ENGAGING LOVE

11. OVERWHELMING LOVE

12. OVERCOMING LOVE

13. BROTHERLY LOVE

14. SINCERE LOVE

15. AGAPE LOVE

16. UNCONDITIONAL LOVE

17. SUBMISSIVE LOVE

LIST OTHERS TYPES YOU MAY FIND

ANSWERS (#1-v10; 2-10; 3-13; 4-13; 5-15; 6-16; 7-16; 8-17,19,14; 9-19; 10-18; 11-20; 12-21; 13-10; 14-9; 15-9; 16-9; 17-1,2.

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