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what is Discovery Bible Study

'DBS' is an interactive, highly reproducible small-group method used globally for evangelism and discipleship. Rather than relying on a teacher or pastor to provide answers, participants read scripture together and answer simple questions to discover what the text says, how to apply it, and how to share it. 

What We Do

Studies usually meet in small groups of 4 to 8 people and use a framework that breaks the meeting into three parts:

  • Connect & Review
  • Read & Discuss the Bible text
  • Plan & Share: Every study ends with participants making  commitments to obey what they just learned.

What's Different

Discovery Bible Study is a great tool that helps participants from many backgrounds learn about and respond to who God is.

DBS Bible Study format

Look Back

Step 1:  Look Back to encourage faithfulness:
• What are you grateful for?
• What are you struggling with?
•  How did you do on last time’s commitments to do and share?

Look UP

Look Up, to breathe in knowledge:
• Read the Bible passage:
• Re-read the passage. Try to remember it. Use group memory.
• What does the passage teach about God, God’s character, and/or God’s purpose?
• What does it teach about people, including ourselves?
• What is its main point?

Look Forwars

Look Forward, to breathe out faithfulness
• What will you, or we, do to apply or obey what we have learned?
• Whom can you, or we, bless by sharing what you have learned, or the good news?