Parts of a Bible Study Lesson

Bible study lessons (even most sermons) will consist generally of the following four elements in this order. They may be called by other names, but we have chosen these four titles which rhyme to help you remember them.

The Hook

	Gain learners' attention
	Motivate them to begin thinking of the issues in the week's passage
	It is often a question or discussion topic which has little spiritual implication but is directed towards the topic of the lesson
	Example: For a lesson about The Feeding of the 5000, you might ask, "What is the biggest group you've ever fed at your house? What were some of the complications involved?"

The Book

	We seek to determine what the passage actually says
	We look for the facts of the specific passage we are studying
	Ask the class to list people, places, statements made by someone, etc.
	Example: John 14:23 ... Jesus replied, "If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. You might ask, "What are the results of loving Jesus and obeying Him?"

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