Bible Discovery Group
Purpose
We come together weekly to not just read
scripture and discuss its meaning as written. The real purpose is a
fellowship of believers getting together to share revelation
occurring as the scripture passages are read discussing how they
relate to our lives today--how can they help us live a more Christ
like life as we let the Holy Spirit reveal how we can lead our
lives, treat others, and serve others through God’s love.
We encourage everyone to read the Word, study, and pray that the
Holy Spirit brings understanding. You are also encouraged to read
commentaries, the footnotes in your Bible, and make notes in your
Bible, but, at no time come to the BDG with a prepared message.
Come into the meeting empty of head knowledge of the things of God,
and yet full of His Spirit. Come expecting the Holy Spirit to draw
out of each participant a word, encouragement, and a sharing of his
or her experience of the Word at hand.
Let the flow of the Holy Spirit and the scripture message reveal
itself through all who are present. Allow the Holy Spirit to draw
out of you what is needed at the time so the Word may be clarified
with personal testimony, so each may receive a deeper understanding
of the verse.
A Bible Discovery Group (BDG) is not a Bible Study led by one person
to understand biblical times. It is a group experience led by the
Holy Spirit. As the group reads revelation jumps off the pages and
pops into their head ready to be shared revealing how we can use
what God has given us in His Word to live our lives today.
We come together to discover and explore the Scriptures. By
gathering together in one accord, we seek and share revelation
knowledge with fellow believers who attend. It is important that
those who attend are reading the Word regularly and applying these
truths to their daily lives.
“But that does not mean we want to dominate you by telling you how
to put your faith into practice. We want to work together with you
so you will be full of joy, for it is by your own faith that you
stand firm” (2 Corinthians 1:24)
These Bible Discovery Groups and the booklet (copyrighted 2008 and
revised Jul/Nov 2009) are works of The Evans Ministries. Dick and
Dianne Evans are the overseers of the groups, but the groups run
weekly without ministerial guidance.
Click to download a printable copy of the most current booklet. Please print on two sides and give to all participants in the group. The booklet includes a brief version of what is on these Web pages plus the readings for the nightly meetings. Each participant should familiarize themselves with its contents.