In this time of increasing oppression for Christians, it is more important than ever to have regular home Bible studies. Invite people over for an hour or so and pray and study scripture together. Not everyone you invite will come, since many Christians sadly live in media-induced fear, but that's to be expected.
It is also not necessary to "study" scripture if you don't feel comfortable teaching; you can just read a passage and discuss. The Bible is full of such amazing depth that it invokes conversation and inquiry all by itself. Even if you are new to Christianity, you should offer to host a Bible study and hopefully get someone more experienced in scripture to help read through it.
Whether you plan to study or just read, plan what section of scripture you'll look at and read through it before hand. Read some commentary on it so you know what's going on in that particular passage.
Here's some tips for a home Bible study:
- Set a time frame and stick to it
- Don't get caught up in preparing snacks; this is Bible study
- Keep the focus on the Bible, not gossip
- Have pen and paper available to write down questions that you can look up later
- Don't get stuck on a difficult subject; it's ok to just move on
- Pray - Never neglect prayer
- Consider child care and make arrangements, but children should not be in a place where they can be a distraction
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