How to lead a bible discussion group

What should be the purpose of a bible talk or small spiritual bible study group be?

1. Reach the lost.
   
2. Bring people into our lives so they can see Jesus in our lives.
   
3. Meet the needs of the church.
   
4. Helping people see their need for a relationship with God.

Specifically, these groups should be designed to seek and save the lost! God calls us to share his word and call others to follow him.

Suggestions for leading a great bible talk or small spiritual bible study group:

1. It should not be run like a church service with a formal type atmosphere.
2. The bible study should be a discussion group and you need to ask a lot of questions and get feed back.
3. Be prepared for you study group and your lesson should be thought threw and planed.
4. Ask engaging questions. Thought provoking questions that relate to the biblical topic or subject.
5. This should not be a time to preach but again a time for spiritual discussion.
6. Lead by example in share your weaknesses and temptations and how god has helped you in your own life!
   

Example scripture
Matthew 5:38-40
Share how turning the other cheek has been a struggle for you. Give circumstances in your week that have challenged you in this commandment.

• Reduce distractions by setting up childcare...etc
• Always finish the discussion on time and the lessons should not exceed 30 minutes.
• Have inspiring lessons and try to incorporate ice breaker activities to get people involved.
• Use current events, relevant topics, cuing stories and interesting facts that relates to the discussion topic.
• Try to plan your topic around a single passage of scripture.