Daniel P Warner

List of Small Group Studies

This section lists and describes the the group studies published thus far, arranged by thread. They are intended to engage small groups of men in various settings, but can be used however you like.

Significant Battles in the Bible

This series highlights the most important battles described in scriptures, including what led up to the conflict, details of the skirmish itself, and the historical significance of the event.

• Abraham Rescues Lot – When marauders from a foreign power invade Sodom and take Abraham’s nephew and family hostage, how will the patriarch respond? This is a 3-part series.
• The Fall of Jericho – Forty years after the glorious exodus from Egypt, a new generation of Israelites gather at the edge of the promised land. Moses has fulfilled his destiny, and his successor has been appointed. Standing in their way on the other side of the Jordan River – the seemingly impenetrable fortress of Jericho. This is a 5-part series.
• …and more to come

The Meanest Women of the Bible

These vile women wreak havoc; spewing hatred, murder, deception, temptation, and false gods in their wake. Discover how God’s plan is manifested despite their nasty intentions.

• The Evil Jezebel
• A Woman Spurned
• Marriage, Murder, Mayhem
• …and more…

How to use these studies

Short prep time (for leader)

Scan over the study beforehand. Pay closest attention to the discussion questions, picking the ones that interest you the most to focus on. Distribute the link to the group to follow on their devices (or print copies).

Customizing the content – If you’d like to make changes, you can highlight the study portion of the blog on a desktop computer and paste it into Word. You’ll lose some of the formatting, but are free to modify it for personal and small-group use. This is copyrighted material, so selling or otherwise distributing modified copies of the blog as your own is not permitted.

Pray together

Start with a short prayer. It can be as simple as: “Our Father in heaven, thank you for bringing this group here. Please bless this time, helping us to learn your Word together. Amen.”

Read the scripture

Multi-part studies – Most of the group studies are divided into multiple parts on a single post. We suggest tackling only a single part each night. This includes the Scripture. You can read the entire passage if you choose, but we suggest reading only the portion for that particular day’s study.

Have someone read that day’s passage out loud to kick things off.

Observations

These are simply observations about what the text says. Often you will notice facts not included in the list. This is good. It never hurts to point out something that the Burning Bush writer missed.

Note the context of the passage, as that can aid in the understanding. Also point out maps or other visual aids that are included – these can be quite valuable tools that spur discussion.

Discussion questions here can be more light-hearted. They are designed to cover what was read rather than what it means.

Interpretation

This is where you start to think about what your observations mean. You might derive some takeaways besides what is listed. This is good – you are sharpening your group’s interpretation skills.

Discussion questions here can be a bit more complex. They won’t always have a right or wrong answer.

Correlation

This section finds other Bible passages that will add nuance to what you are studying and will (hopefully) corroborate your interpretations. Correlation is difficult to do on your own, often requiring tools like a cross-reference.

Talk briefly with the group about the listed correlations as to whether it reinforces their interpretations or brings up more questions. Sometimes discussion questions will be provided to aid in this effort.

Application

This is an attempt to apply the passage to your life. Not all suggested applications will apply to every member of your group.

The discussion questions are meant spur deeper thought. Sometimes they will highlight modern-day scenarios. Again, not every question has a black-and-white answer. Try to have fun with it and encourage different points of view.

Dig Deeper (optional)

Occasionally, a Dig Deeper section will be provided. You can skip over these unless you have time to process them. They are meant to sharpen your Bible study skills and to increase your understanding of the passage. If you are a subscriber, our analysis of the Dig Deeper exercises will be made available for you to download for free.

Occasionally, a Dig Deeper section will be provided. This mission, should you choose to accept it, will exceed the 15-20 minute Burning Bush pledge. You can work the Dig Deepers as a group if you have extra time. However, we suggest sharing the exercise with the group and telling them that they can try it on their own time individually if they choose.

These are meant to sharpen Bible study skills and increase comprehension of the passage. For subscribers, our analysis of the Dig Deeper exercises will be made available to download for free.

Comment and share

Optionally, add your group’s thoughts or questions to the post. We’d like to hear your your impressions. You’re allowed to disagree, as long as you remain respectful. And let’s avoid politics here – there’s plenty of other forums for that.

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