Led by the Holy Spirit, your DNA will study the Bible and ask 4 Questions.
1) Who is God?
2) What has He done?
3) Who are we?
4) How should we live?
The goal is to teach the head so that each person either learns, or is reminded, of Biblical truths.
Discover primarily involves discipling the head. In John 8: 31 - 32, Jesus said, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” The Discover element of DNA is about uncovering the vital truth about who God is, what he’s done, who we are, and how we should live.
There’s a number of Jesus’ statements from John’s gospel that highlight the importance of His word and His Spirit in helping a disciple discover truth:
Jesus prayed, “Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth” (John 17: 17).
“But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative - that is, the Holy Spirit - he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you” (John 14: 26).
“When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future. He will bring me glory by telling you whatever he receives from me” (John 16: 13 - 14).
Jesus’ death on the cross makes it possible for the Holy Spirit to live in us! And His Spirit is our teacher, the one who makes Jesus even more real to us as we grow in our faith. Our motivation to Discover comes from the great gift Jesus has given us and from our desire to know Him more. Discover is not about information, but about relationship and transformation.
In light of Jesus’ prayer in John 17: 17, studying the Bible should be the primary way DNA groups Discover together. As a group, choose a passage of scripture, and read it throughout the week. Each person should utilize the 4 Questions as they study on their own. Consider using a journal to capture key thoughts and insights that the Spirit brings to mind. Group members should come to the weekly meeting ready to answer these three questions:
1. What did you discover this week? What did you learn? What were you reminded of?
2. Where did the Spirit lead you to repentance and faith this week?
3. How have you struggled with sin/unbelief in your life this week?
When the group meets, pray and ask the Holy Spirit to speak through his word! Read through the whole passage once or twice together before working through the 4 Questions. Share any insights from the week, and write down new things the Spirit illuminates.
By studying and asking the 4 Questions independently and as a group, the Discover step in the process has the potential to significantly increase the group’s biblical literacy. Starting with God’s Story is a must, as it gives us the whole picture and helps us understand each individual part. But moving on to an intimate knowledge of God’s whole story is vital. Jesus shows up on every page (Luke 24: 27), either in shadow or in fullness (Colossians 2: 17), and our love for him grows as our understanding of His story grows.
At different times, a DNA group may decide to study something other than the Bible as a way to help them Discover. These additional resources might include books or curriculum that are clearly gospel centered. These resources should include large amounts of scripture, essentially answer the 4 Questions over and over, point us directly to our need for Jesus and to His provision through the cross, and encourage us to apply the gospel to our lives in practical ways. DNA groups can use the 4 Questions even when studying something other than the Bible.
There’s a number of Jesus’ statements from John’s gospel that highlight the importance of His word and His Spirit in helping a disciple discover truth:
Jesus prayed, “Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth” (John 17: 17).
“But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative - that is, the Holy Spirit - he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you” (John 14: 26).
“When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future. He will bring me glory by telling you whatever he receives from me” (John 16: 13 - 14).
Jesus’ death on the cross makes it possible for the Holy Spirit to live in us! And His Spirit is our teacher, the one who makes Jesus even more real to us as we grow in our faith. Our motivation to Discover comes from the great gift Jesus has given us and from our desire to know Him more. Discover is not about information, but about relationship and transformation.
In light of Jesus’ prayer in John 17: 17, studying the Bible should be the primary way DNA groups Discover together. As a group, choose a passage of scripture, and read it throughout the week. Each person should utilize the 4 Questions as they study on their own. Consider using a journal to capture key thoughts and insights that the Spirit brings to mind. Group members should come to the weekly meeting ready to answer these three questions:
1. What did you discover this week? What did you learn? What were you reminded of?
2. Where did the Spirit lead you to repentance and faith this week?
3. How have you struggled with sin/unbelief in your life this week?
When the group meets, pray and ask the Holy Spirit to speak through his word! Read through the whole passage once or twice together before working through the 4 Questions. Share any insights from the week, and write down new things the Spirit illuminates.
By studying and asking the 4 Questions independently and as a group, the Discover step in the process has the potential to significantly increase the group’s biblical literacy. Starting with God’s Story is a must, as it gives us the whole picture and helps us understand each individual part. But moving on to an intimate knowledge of God’s whole story is vital. Jesus shows up on every page (Luke 24: 27), either in shadow or in fullness (Colossians 2: 17), and our love for him grows as our understanding of His story grows.
At different times, a DNA group may decide to study something other than the Bible as a way to help them Discover. These additional resources might include books or curriculum that are clearly gospel centered. These resources should include large amounts of scripture, essentially answer the 4 Questions over and over, point us directly to our need for Jesus and to His provision through the cross, and encourage us to apply the gospel to our lives in practical ways. DNA groups can use the 4 Questions even when studying something other than the Bible.