What is a DBS?
Easily reproducible application-focused Bible discussions. Ideally, evangelistic groups for faith-beginners and non-Christians.
They start as small as 2 or 3 and rarely grow larger than 6-8. They meet anywhere, at any time, usually for about an hour.

How does a DBS benefit those in the group?

• Many people want to obey God more but need encouragement to do so. It is one thing to know the right thing to do, and another to do it. The group meeting and group members motivate obedience.
• As group members commit to Jesus, they can easily join a Gospel Community for further fellowship & growth. They also have the skills to begin their own evangelistic bible study if/when they invite others to join.
  
  

Three keys to rapid DBS Multiplication:

• Groups are easy to lead. Even brand-new believers could lead! Just ask simple, open-ended questions each week.
• Multiplication is a clear goal. Leaders encourage and challenge group members to start their groups.
• Leadership development is built into the strategy. Being in a group trains you to start and lead a new group. Little pre-training is needed. You build your own downline (generational tree) and grow in your leadership as you do it.

LOOK BACK - What are you thankful for this week? How did last week's application goal go?

LOOK UP - Open in prayer. Ask the Holy Spirit to speak through His Word.

> Review the ground rules: 

• Stick with the text.
• Participate, but don't dominate.
• Let the scripture be the teacher.
  

> Discussion: What stands out to you most and why?> Consider these additional questions:

• What do we learn about God? People?
• What universal principles are here?
• Is there an error to avoid or an example to learn from?

LOOK FORWARD - What are some possible applications from this passage? Write down your personal "I will seek to..." application, then share it with the group.

Close with prayer.