Choctaw Members Learn Bible Study Techniques
CHOCTAW, OKLA. – On March 2, 2024, the Choctaw Seventh-day Adventist Church welcomed those interested in expanding their methods of Bible study to a special class called WORDShop II. This class was promoted by Kimberly White, personal ministries leader, to encourage in-reach evangelism and strengthen individual spiritual lives.
Over the course of six Sabbath afternoons, students developed skills for doing textual and topical Bible studies. Doug Baker, an educator and pastor, was the class teacher. He brought encouragement while also challenging the class.
Baker included basic understandings of Bible versions and various steps one should take to progress through the process, making sure there was proper spiritual preparation before beginning to study. He also shared useful online search options and demonstrated when and how to use them.
Assignments helped students apply the knowledge they were learning. These assignments included a textual study of Colossians 2:14 and a topical study of The Book of Life mentioned in the Bible. By recognizing the Bible as their anchor and making the decision to be truth seekers, students walked through these assignments, seeing the full meaning in each Bible study.
Students were reminded that context is vitally important in determining the correct answer, as well as looking for God’s character of love and justice. Over the six weeks, students shared their findings and asked questions, leading to fun discussions.
During the course, Baker announced to the class that he had just begun his own YouTube channel called “The Bible Detective.”
Fifteen students took part in the class from two area churches. On April 27, certificates were given to students who regularly attended and completed the homework.
The students enjoyed the class so much that when they were asked if they would be interested in doing additional class studies in the future, there was overall enthusiasm. May we all desire to deepen our knowledge of scripture and grow in the knowledge of God, that we may take His gospel to the world, hastening His return.
By Kimberly White
