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Free Topical Bible Study Lesson on

The Future

Lesson FUT003– Small Group Bible Study on Dispensations

STEP 1 - STUDY THE TEXT

Look up the following Scriptures. When reading these verses ask yourself the following questions:

    1. Who is talking/writing?
    2. Who is the audience?
    3. What do these verses have to say about our main topic?
Luke 19:41-44

Revelation 20


 

STEP 2- READING ASSIGNMENT

Read the following article that relates to our topical Bible study.

What is dispensationalism and is it Biblical?
From gotquestions.org
Dispensationalism is a system of theology that has two primary distinctives. (1) A consistently literal interpretation of Scripture, especially Bible prophecy. (2) A distinction between Israel and the Church in God's program. Read Article This article should take less than 5 minutes to read







Important Tip! For Optimal Learning and Comprehension, Print the article and grab your highlighter.

As you read the article, highlight the sentences, statements or paragraphs that you find most profound, confusing, revolutionary, fundamental or inspiring.  Mark each highlight with the reason you choose it.  Use the corresponding word or letter. P = Profound , C = Confusing , R = Revolutionary , F = Fundamental , I = Inspiring.

After you have done this for the entire article, force yourself to narrow your favorite sentences, statements or paragraphs down to your top 5. Then top 3. Then 1. This will prepare you for in-depth group discussion.

Not only will this technique improve overall reading comprehension, but will act as a discussion outline for your small group.  This method also provides a jump start if you choose to do a written summary of the article.

 

STEP 3- DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Answer the following questions after reading the article above:

  1. Do you agree with the basic premise of the article? Why or why not?


  2. What was your favorite verse quoted in the article and why?


  3. List five keywords that would describe what this article is about.


  4. In what ways might reading the Bible from a non-dispensational perspective affect your interpretations of other important doctrines?


  5. What are the two major distinctives of Dispensationalism? Elaborate.


  6. In what ways does this article resonate with you personally?

 

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Class readings are presented in variable lengths as indicated by the SM - MED - LG - XL ratings. Each article will be ranked by these symbols and should give you an idea about the time committment needed to finish the reading assignment. If you think you don't have 5 minutes to spare, click here.