This simple and reproduce able Discipleship Bible Study offers a transformative approach to exploring Scripture through head, heart, and hands. In small groups or one-on-one, participants journey together through the Bible, discovering God’s character and message while deepening their faith. This whole-life discipleship framework encourages not just understanding Scripture (head) intellectually, but also connecting with it emotionally (heart) and applying it practically (hands). Through thoughtful discussion and mutual accountability, DBS equips believers to both embody biblical principles in their daily lives and confidently share these truths with others.
BEFORE THE MEETING
Make sure to pray for your disciple and choose a Bible passage to read with them. Always ask if there is anything you sense God is wanting to challenge or speak into during the meeting?
Choose a meeting location that is comfortable for the person, a location with little outside stimulation.
DURING THE MEETING
1. Connect (15 min)
– Check in on previous conversations
– Share life updates
2. Explore (30 min)
– Read the Bible passage together
– Ask HEAD questions
– Ask HEART questions
– Ask HANDS questions
3. Commit (15 min)
– Choose one specific application
– Write it down
– Pray for strength to obey
AFTER THE MEETING
1. Check in midweek:
Send an encouraging message asking specifically about their application commitment and offering support.
2. Pray intentionally:
Spend dedicated time praying for your disciple’s specific growth areas, challenges and application points.
3. Prepare thoughtfully:
Review your last meeting, think about how you handled the content, what could you have done to help the individual engage or respond well. Pray about Scripture for next time.
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DISCIPLESHIP BIBLE STUDY QUESTIONS
LOVING & OBEYING GOD WITH…
HEAD (Knowledge & Understanding)
Q. What jumped out to you in the passage?
Q. What questions do you have from the passage?
Q. What does this passage teach us about God?
Q. How does this challenge your current thinking?
HEART (Transformation & Conviction)
Q. How does this impact your emotions or desires?
Q. What does the passage teach you about people?
Q. What might God be asking you to change or confess?
HANDS (Action & Application)
Q. How will you apply this truth this week?
Q. Who can you serve based on what you’ve learned?
Q. What specific step of obedience will you take?
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Download the Discipleship Bible Study to print or use here.
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