Discovery Bible Study
Exploring God’s Word together
Table DBS Guide
Table Talk (1/3 of meeting)
• What are you thankful for? What’s a challenge you’re facing?
• How did it go with your “I will” statement from our last meeting?
• Did you share what we talked about with anyone?
Discover (1/3 of meeting)
• Read the passage.
• Have someone reshare this in their own words.
• What stands out to you?
• What does this Scripture say about God?
• What does this Scripture say about people?
Go Do It (1/3 of meeting)
• According to this study, what are you doing well? What do you need to change?
• How can you specifically live out this passage in the next few days? (Everyone creates an “I will” statement.)
• Who are you going to tell about what you discovered?
• Who can you invite to our Table? Pray for them.
Discussion Guidelines
1. Everyone shares in sentences, not paragraphs.
2. Focus only on what this passage is saying, not on other passages.
3. Share from your perspective – we won’t argue or give advice.
4. Give everyone time to respond. Silence is OK.
5. The facilitator will facilitate discussion, not teach.
Facilitator Tips:
1. Ask questions, don’t teach. (Let Scriptures teach, not you.)
2. Complete all sections, not necessarily all questions. Leave enough time for the “Go” section.
3. Pass off leadership. (Don’t let it be dependent on you.)
4. Respond to questions by asking, “What in the passage helps us answer that?” or invite everyone to weigh in.
5. Respond to distracting comments by asking, “Where is that found in this passage?”
Scripture Reading List Suggestions
For more Scripture series plans, visit DBSgroups.com.
Start with a Discovery of Jesus
Discover Jesus: Journey of Jesus
1. Luke 5:1-11
2. Luke 4:16-22
3. Mark 2:1-12
4. John 8:1-11
5. Luke 7:36-50
6. John 15:1-10
7. Mark 8:31-37
8. Mark 9:14-32
9. John 13:1-17
10. Luke 23:26-49
11. John 20:1-18
12. Matthew 28:16-20
OR
Discover Jesus: 10 Stories of Hope
1. Mark 2:1-12
2. John 3:1-17
3. Mark 5:1-20
4. Luke 7:37-50
5. Luke 15:11-32
6. Luke 17:11-19
7. Luke 18:9-14
8. Luke 19:1-10
9. John 4:1-42
10. Mark 4:1-20
What's Next
Following Jesus (10 Key Actions)
1. Repent & Believe – John 3:1-16
2. Surrender – Romans 12:1-2
3. Declare (Baptism) – Acts 2:36-41
4. Obey – 1 John 2:3-6
5. Gather – Acts 2:37-42
6. Love – 1 Corinthians 13
7. Pray – Luke 18:1-8
8. Live – Colossians 3:1-10
9. Give – Mark 12:41-44
10. Multiply – Matthew 28:16-20
Read The Whole Story
CREATION:
1. Genesis 1:1-31 (OR Psalm 33:6-11)
2. John 1:1-14
FALL:
3. Genesis 3:1-24
4. Romans 3:9-20
REDEMPTION:
5. Genesis 12:1-5, Genesis 15:1-6 & Galatians 3:6-9
6. Exodus 12:21-30 & 1 Corinthians 5:7
7. Leviticus 4:1-35
8. Hebrews 9:11-10:14
9. 2 Samuel 7:8-16 & Acts 13:16-41
10. Ezekiel 34:11-31 & John 10:2-14
11. Isaiah 61:1-9 & Luke 4:16-22
12. Isaiah 53
13. Luke 23:26-49
14. John 20:1-18
RESTORATION:
15. Matthew 28:16-20
16. Acts 2:1-41
17. 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
18. Revelation 21:1-8
Try a Whole Book (chapter by chapter)
• Mark or John
• Ephesians or Colossians
• James
Example DBS:
- Noah’s Ark (Genesis 6:9-22, 7, 8, 9:1-9:17) – Perfect for outdoor exploration and animal connections
- The Sower and the Seeds (Matthew 13:1-23) – Examine real plants and soil while learning
- David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17:1-50) – Act out this brave story in an open space
- Jonah and the Big Fish (Jonah 1, 2, 3, 4) – Discuss God’s mercy in a natural setting
- Jesus Walks on Water (Matthew 14:22-33) – Reflect on faith near water if possible
Further Discovery
Going All In
1. Luke 9:18-27 & 9:57-62
2. Matthew 7:13-27
3. Romans 8:1-11
4. Galatians 5:13-26
5. Ephesians 4:17-5:8
6. Matthew 5:27-30
7. 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
8. Mark 12:41-44 &
2 Corinthians 9:6-9
9. James 3:1-12
10. 1 John 3:11-24
11. 2 Corinthians 5:17-20
12. Matthew 28:16-20
Identity & Purpose
1. Psalm 139
2. Romans 8:28-39
3. Luke 12:22-34
4. Romans 8: 9-17
5. 1 John 3:1-10
6. Matthew 5:13-16 & Ephesians 2:8-10
7. 2 Corinthians 5:17-20
8. Matthew 28:16-20
Discover Baptism
1. Acts 8:26-40
2. Acts 2:36-41
3. Romans 6:1-11
4. Acts 16:22-34
5. Acts 11:39-48
A Simple Structure
Use the Jesus Family Time bookmark format with each passage:
- Share gratitude and concerns
- Read a Bible passage together
- Ask what stood out to each person
- Talk about what it reveals about God and people
- Close with a simple song
