at first it is very difficult to find a right question... that fits for inductive bible study...at nakita ko na hindi pa din siya akma sa mga new converts... but sa mga missionary it is good, it help a lot din para sa akin dahil matagal na ako hindi nakakapag exercise ng ganito lalo na at maikli lang ang panahon... subalit pagkatapos ng pangalawang exercises ay medyo madalidali na din... slight nga lang...nakita ko din kailangan marami tayong maisulat na mga tanung para makapili ng angkop na mga tanung, mga tanung na aangkop naman sa nakita natin na lesson o mensahe sa passages na ating binasa... seguro kailangan na lagi itong gawin o e praktis ko pa ang pagawa nito para mahasa pa at matututo... thank you sir Abner sa effort mo po para dito... I hope na nag enjoy din kayo sa amin... God bless!
What I Learned Today about an Inductive Bible Study 1. In making observations, do these steps: a. Read the passage twice – to familiarize the story b. Look for lessons in the story – list all the lessons (to select from) c. Choose the lessons you will bring out – choose three important lessons to share d. Write sentences about the lesson – to help in formulating questions e. Make the sentences into questions – to be asked during the Bible study
Some observations can be about the duration of the story, what is the problem presented, what is the character’s solution, and how he manages it. Ask first myself, what do I see from this passage?
2. Questions of interpretations should be based from the lessons to be presented. Two ways to interpret: 1. Meant (What is meant?) – what is meant during their time; 2. Mean (What is the meaning today?) – what is the application for us today 3. In asking questions, don’t give the answer if the audience doesn’t get the right answer. I just have to facilitate. Rephrase the questions if not answered correctly. Sometimes I have to say the Bible verse to arrive at the right answer, but try to avoid it as possible. Avoid the questions answered by “Yes” or “No”. 4. Not all the stories can be presented in an inductive way. There are stories with propositional statements that need to be explained individually. (ex. John 21:15-19).
The activity we did today is very inspiring. I learned a lot on how to do the Inductive Bible Study. During the first presentation I find it hard to get the right answer I need from the group. Even if I don’t want to give the meaning I was thinking there is the tendency to say it because the group is not getting it right. It’s really hard to think of the right questions to ask. But in constant practice it can be mastered. I learned also from the presentations of others and tried to avoid their mistakes.
For the second outline, I used the method you suggested in making the outline (I read the story 3x, looked for the lessons, chose the lessons I want to bring out, wrote sentences about the lesson, and then wrote my questions) to get the right questions I need. While presenting it, I was conscious of the passage and its meaning. There was an improvement but still not enough. In order to do it right, we need to use it often.
I want to express my gratitude to you, Sir, for being patient in teaching us. You inspire me personally to study hard so I have meaningful spiritual thoughts to share to the missionaries, the converts, other PFM staff, and also to the church we are visiting. This training stimulated my thought process. I lift up my praise to God for being a part of the team. All of us are growing.
I learned that in Inductive Bible Study, we need to:
1.Read the story at least 2x - To really understand the story 2.Look for lessons in the story - List all the lessons 3.Choose the lessons you will bring out - Select at least 3 Main and Important Points/Lessons 4.Write sentences about the lesson - Your guide for the questions you will ask 5.Make the sentences into questions - Just reverse so they will really get the point.
It's not easy to create a good and powerful question, you really need time to think thoroughly. Questions must not be vague. It should be simple and can direct your listeners to the points you are aiming them to learn. You need to rephrase it if your listeners didn't understand your question. If they cannot really get the point of your question, you can direct them to the verse which can answer the question. Avoid "yer or no" questions
In Inductive Bible Study, the best option in the Bible are the stories (short stories/passages) not parables. Because parables have other meaning or symbols which your listeners might not understand. It can lengthen the study because you will need to give backgrounds first which is already outside the passage. This study should only be at least 20mins.or 30 mins.maximum.
Inductive Bible Study is like a Concept Idea that they need to attain or discover. Therefore, you are not the one who will talk more. You will just facilitate and let them express their ideas, feelings, or understanding about the topic but make sure that you direct them to the real points through the questions you prepared. This needs more practice, though. But with God's grace, we can do it! (^,^)
Observation - Answers the questions that describes what happened Interpretation – Meant (what is the meaning before) Application – Mean (what is the meaning now)
at first it is very difficult to find a right question... that fits for inductive bible study...at nakita ko na hindi pa din siya akma sa mga new converts... but sa mga missionary it is good, it help a lot din para sa akin dahil matagal na ako hindi nakakapag exercise ng ganito lalo na at maikli lang ang panahon... subalit pagkatapos ng pangalawang exercises ay medyo madalidali na din... slight nga lang...nakita ko din kailangan marami tayong maisulat na mga tanung para makapili ng angkop na mga tanung, mga tanung na aangkop naman sa nakita natin na lesson o mensahe sa passages na ating binasa... seguro kailangan na lagi itong gawin o e praktis ko pa ang pagawa nito para mahasa pa at matututo... thank you sir Abner sa effort mo po para dito... I hope na nag enjoy din kayo sa amin... God bless!
ReplyDeleteWhat I Learned Today about an Inductive Bible Study
ReplyDelete1. In making observations, do these steps:
a. Read the passage twice – to familiarize the story
b. Look for lessons in the story – list all the lessons (to select from)
c. Choose the lessons you will bring out – choose three important lessons to share
d. Write sentences about the lesson – to help in formulating questions
e. Make the sentences into questions – to be asked during the Bible study
Some observations can be about the duration of the story, what is the problem presented, what is the character’s solution, and how he manages it. Ask first myself, what do I see from this passage?
2. Questions of interpretations should be based from the lessons to be presented. Two ways to interpret: 1. Meant (What is meant?) – what is meant during their time; 2. Mean (What is the meaning today?) – what is the application for us today
3. In asking questions, don’t give the answer if the audience doesn’t get the right answer. I just have to facilitate. Rephrase the questions if not answered correctly. Sometimes I have to say the Bible verse to arrive at the right answer, but try to avoid it as possible. Avoid the questions answered by “Yes” or “No”.
4. Not all the stories can be presented in an inductive way. There are stories with propositional statements that need to be explained individually. (ex. John 21:15-19).
The activity we did today is very inspiring. I learned a lot on how to do the Inductive Bible Study. During the first presentation I find it hard to get the right answer I need from the group. Even if I don’t want to give the meaning I was thinking there is the tendency to say it because the group is not getting it right. It’s really hard to think of the right questions to ask. But in constant practice it can be mastered. I learned also from the presentations of others and tried to avoid their mistakes.
ReplyDeleteFor the second outline, I used the method you suggested in making the outline (I read the story 3x, looked for the lessons, chose the lessons I want to bring out, wrote sentences about the lesson, and then wrote my questions) to get the right questions I need. While presenting it, I was conscious of the passage and its meaning. There was an improvement but still not enough. In order to do it right, we need to use it often.
I want to express my gratitude to you, Sir, for being patient in teaching us. You inspire me personally to study hard so I have meaningful spiritual thoughts to share to the missionaries, the converts, other PFM staff, and also to the church we are visiting. This training stimulated my thought process. I lift up my praise to God for being a part of the team. All of us are growing.
I learned that in Inductive Bible Study, we need to:
ReplyDelete1.Read the story at least 2x - To really understand the story
2.Look for lessons in the story - List all the lessons
3.Choose the lessons you will bring out - Select at least 3 Main and Important Points/Lessons
4.Write sentences about the lesson - Your guide for the questions you will ask
5.Make the sentences into questions - Just reverse so they will really get the point.
It's not easy to create a good and powerful question, you really need time to think thoroughly. Questions must not be vague. It should be simple and can direct your listeners to the points you are aiming them to learn. You need to rephrase it if your listeners didn't understand your question. If they cannot really get the point of your question, you can direct them to the verse which can answer the question. Avoid "yer or no" questions
In Inductive Bible Study, the best option in the Bible are the stories (short stories/passages) not parables. Because parables have other meaning or symbols which your listeners might not understand. It can lengthen the study because you will need to give backgrounds first which is already outside the passage. This study should only be at least 20mins.or 30 mins.maximum.
Inductive Bible Study is like a Concept Idea that they need to attain or discover. Therefore, you are not the one who will talk more. You will just facilitate and let them express their ideas, feelings, or understanding about the topic but make sure that you direct them to the real points through the questions you prepared. This needs more practice, though. But with God's grace, we can do it! (^,^)
Observation - Answers the questions that describes what happened
Interpretation – Meant (what is the meaning before)
Application – Mean (what is the meaning now)