7-Step Bible Study for Non-literate People

Note: Often it is good to review Bible Study application (point No. 6) from last time before starting a new study.

1. Everyone invite God’s Spirit to speak and guide the Bible Study. This is deeper than just an opening prayer.
2. Have one person read the whole passage out loud two times while everyone listens closely.
3. Read the first verse, pause a couple seconds, and then read it again. Then go in a circle and have everyone share what they think is an important phrase in the verse (or the 2-5 most important words). No discussion! Repeat for each verse in the passage.
4. Maintain silence for 2 minutes as you ask God’s Spirit to speak to you through these verses. Read point No. 5 before the silence.
5. Everyone share in 2-3 sentences what God emphasized to them from the passage during the silence. No discussion or preaching.
   *When a group is learning this method, skip point No. 6 for the first few times. You may also want to skip No. 6 if there is a shortage of time.
6. Discuss and decide one specific point that God is saying to everyone to obey as a group.
7. Pray and commit to encourage each other on this point. Remember to check up with each other next time you get together.