The Bible Study
Curriculum described below was developed for an in-prison
presentation. It combines interactive lecture and
small-group discussion formats. It assumes that the
participants represent a wide range of backgrounds, from
those who have no knowledge of the Bible to those with
considerable knowlege. It is designed for a total of about
45 minutes of lecture and discussion time, with the rest of
the time devoted to singing and prayer. For additional
information, see the PrisonNet
Curriculum
page. No single approach can possibly fit every
prison ministry situation. To understand our curriculum, you
need to understand the context in which it was developed.
You'll need to adapt your approach to the situation you
face. Each lesson contains several types of
color-coded information, as explained
below. Material in blue
boxes contains suggestions for the
leader. It is not intended to be read to the
group.
Material in yellow boxes represents key concepts that you should read and emphasize to the group. These concepts will referred to several times over a series of lessons. |
Material in white boxes with blue lettering represents scripture passages that you should read to the group.
Plain text -- not in any kind of box -- is material you should present to the group. Modify the wording, if necessary, so that it fits naturally with your presentation style. Material in large white boxes represents hand-out materials for the group members. These include question sheets, like this, and take-home sheets. |
Main Scripture References
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After the Small-Group Discussion Questions, you will find suggestions for answers to bring out during the Follow-up Discussion. These should not be presented as the official "right answers." Your groups may find insights that previous groups have not. But these are a pretty good "starter set" of answers to try to get the group to understand. |
Main Topic of the Lesson This material is intended as a hand-out to give to the group at the end of the session. Before the group leaves, make sure everyone gets a copy. This will help them remember the things discussed in the lesson. Some of them may also use these handouts to explain the lesson to a cell-mate or in a letter they write to their families. You never know how far the lesson materials may travel, or whose life may be affected by them! |
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