Form Free Bible Study

      Recently, I had some unpleasant paperwork to do; so I'm going to "rant" about such for a few lines.    I hate forms; income tax forms (U.S., Japanese, & state), annual and quarterly report forms, questionnaires, and even typical Bible study worksheets! Is there no escape from the endless questions, blank lines, and empty boxes? Don't we have enough to do without all this "extra work"? (end of "rant")       Sadly, there is little we can do about most of these forms, except pray for a better attitude, so that our "form-itus allergies" do not become chronic or even fatal. BUT there really is something we can do about typical Bible study worksheets.

     You can replace typical Bible study forms with easy-to-use Bible study methods, with creative designs that eliminate the common, boring Q&A strings. In this way our "In Quest" and "W.A.L.K." Bible study designs are truly unique. In both, strings of questions have been replaced by simple Bible study steps. So you can do your own Bible study, following three or four steps, instead of filling in the blanks to answer someone else's string of questions. There are still worksheets, for those who want them. But such are optional. Thinking through and applying the Bible passages systematically, step by step, is what really counts. Some do this mentally, step by step, in their minds alone; others do so verbally, sharing thoughts with others in a small group setting; and still others, who enjoy writing, use the simple worksheets to record their thoughts with pen and ink.

       There are, of course, many typical, yet helpful, Bible studies available in English (but not Japanese). I praise God for all such. But if like me, your "form-itus allergy" has flared up recently, with more and more forms to fill out at this time of year, why not try out our "In Quest" and "W.A.L.K." approaches for "Form Free Bible Study*" in 2009. Down with the tyranny of forms! Up with the freedom of real Bible study! Does anyone need a sample lesson?

 

   * The "In Quest" and "W.A.L.K." Bible study designs also could be called "Free Form Bible Studies," since with their systematic steps they have good order and form (using the term in a different sense), as well as, great personal freedom in how they can be used. (This material is copyrighted, but available for local use to those who ask.)