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As we have developed the M28 Global Discipleship model, we have learned that there is a high rate of failure of groups started by those who have not been trained in the M28 approach. Though the simplicity of the M28 model is one of its strengths, maximum effectiveness of the M28 model requires a significant paradigm shift. These principles cannot be adequately conveyed apart from a live training scenario. 

If you have not participated in an ongoing M28 Bible Discovery Group and learned the principles for effective disciple-making, we strongly recommend you attend a live M28 training event or request training. ​

- How It Works -

The foundation of the M28 Global Discipleship model is the M28 Bible Discovery experience. Once spiritual seekers have been identified, we meet with them to go over a simple truth discovery process. Afterwards, they are encouraged to do the same with their friends, family, or acquaintances and share what happened. This is the start of an M28 Bible Discovery Group.

M28 Bible Discovery relies on God’s Word as the final authority (blueprint) for our life and practice, and on the Holy Spirit as our God-given life guide. Focusing on only one bible passage at a time without using outside sources, we invite all in the group to participate in discovering and discussing truths found in the passage (following the M28 Discovery Guide). The key areas of focus during the M28 Bible Discovery experience are to Connect (with each other), Discover (God’s Truth), and Respond (to what was learned).

What if there is no group available? Can you still do M28 Bible Discovery on your own? Yes, you can! Simply follow the M28 Bible Discovery process to discover God's Truth in the suggested passages (or any other bible passage), then obey what it says and watch transformation happen in your life. At the same time, we strongly encourage you find other truth-seekers  you can invite to join you in the M28 Bible Discovery process — so they too can experience the power and joy of transformation in their lives.

M28 Bible Discovery • Time
An M28 Bible Discovery session can be covered in 1 hour, though 1.5 to 2 hours is preferred (if possible) to allow for more connection time and deeper discussion of the bible passage. A good place to start is to allocate the time for each of the M28 Bible Discovery components in the following way: 25% Connecting, 50% Discovering, and 25% Responding. 

M28 Bible Discovery • Preparation
Step 1 • The M28 coach invites a group member to facilitate next week's session.
Step 2 • The M28 coach meets with the group facilitator prior to the M28 Bible Discovery to review the Facilitator Guidelines and facilitation process, answer questions, and pray.
Step 3 • The M28 coach prays daily for the upcoming M28 Bible Discovery session, as well as, during the session.

M28 Bible Discovery • Facilitation
Step 1 • The facilitator opens the session by welcoming everyone to the discovery time.
Step 2 • The facilitator reads the Group Guidelines out loud for the entire group (repeat this every few weeks, or if the group is getting off track).
Step 3 • The facilitator guides the group through the Facilitator Guide questions, encouraging everyone to participate.
Step 4 • The facilitator ends the discussion time by praying or asking a volunteer to pray.
Step 5 • The group decides when and where they will next meet.

M28 Bible Discovery • Follow-Up
  • Meet with the previous session's facilitator to thank them, encourage them, find out what they learned through the process, answer any further questions, and pray for them.

- All you need to start -

The genius of M28 is its simplicity and reproducibility. In fact, all you really need to start an M28 Bible Discovery group are:
  1. Prayer (before, during, after)
  2. Bibles (enough for everyone, preferably the  same version)
  3. M28 Bible Study Facilitator Guide
  4. M28 Guidelines
  5. M28 Bible Passages
That's it! With these resources in hand, you can start an M28 Bible Discovery Group that will imprint members with the DNA of authentic, ​biblical community from the very first day.

- Bible Discovery Guide -

There are three parts, or segments to the M28 Bible Discovery experience, which are: 1) Connect, 2) Discover, and 3) Respond. Typically, we assign one third of the bible study time to each of these three segments (though this may vary depending on group needs). The following outline explains in greater detail each of these three parts:
1) Connect
  • What are you thankful for today?
  • How have you seen God working in your life this past week?
  • What difficulties are you experiencing in life? How may we help?
  • How did you apply last week's discovery? What happened?
  • With whom did you share last week's discovery? What was their response?

2) Discover
Step 1 • Participants take turns reading sections of the passage (clarify new words/terms).
Step 2 • One person reads the entire passage out loud while the rest listen.
Step 3 • A participant retells the passage in his/her own words (others add their thoughts). Ask/Answer:
  • What does this passage mean?
  • What do you like/not like about this passage?
  • How does this passage change the way you see God/people?​
3) Respond: if this is true...
  • How should it change the way you live?
  • With whom will you share today's discovery?

Close
  • Decide when the group will meet again
  • Close in prayer (for needs mentioned above)
Transformation happens when people come together to engage with God’s Word, are enlightened by the Holy Spirit,
​and apply the truth they discover in their daily lives.

- God's Story -

1 God Creates the World • Genesis 1:1-25
2 God Creates People • Genesis 2:4-25
3 God’s Original Design • Genesis 1:26-31
4 People Disobey God • Genesis 3:1-13
5 God’s Righteous Response • Genesis 3:14-24
6 God’s Holy Judgement 1 • Genesis 6:5-22
7 God’s Holy Judgement 2 • Genesis 7:6-12, 17-24; 8:18-22
8 God’s Special Promise • Genesis 9:1-19
9 God’s Perfect Laws • Exodus 20:1-17
10 All Disobey God’s Laws 1 • Psalms 14:1-6
11 All Disobey God’s Laws 2 • Romans 3:9-18
12 Payment for Disobedience • Leviticus 4:13-20
13 The Blessing of Forgiveness • Psalms 32
14 God’s Plan through One Family • Genesis 12:1-8; 15:1-6; 17:1-8
15 Abraham’s Faith is Tested • Genesis 21:1-7; 22:1-19
16 God Promises a Savior • Isaiah 52:13-15; 53:1-12
17 The Savior’s Identity • Isaiah 9:1, 6-7
18 The Savior is Announced • Luke 1:26-38
19 The Savior is Born • Luke 2:1-20
20 Jesus is Baptized • John 1:29-34
21 Jesus Conquers Temptation • Matthew 4:1-11
22 A Man Seeking for God • John 3:1-21
23 Jesus Calms a Storm • Mark 4:35-41
24 Jesus’ Authority Over Spirits • Mark 5:1-20
25 Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man • Luke 5:17-26
26 A Woman Seeking for God • John 4:1-26, 39-42
27 Jesus’ Authority Over Death • John 11:1-44
28 Jesus’ Last Meal • Matthew 26:17-30
29 Jesus Killed on a Cross • Luke 23:32-49
30 Jesus Rises from the Dead • Luke 23:50-56; 24:1-16
31 Becoming a Child of God • John 1:1-18
32 Who Can Have Eternal Life? • ​1 John 1:1-3, 3:23-24, 5:11-13

- Group Guidelines -

The following guidelines help keep a group and facilitator focused on the purpose and process of the Bible Discovery time.
  1. Everyone shares in sentences, not paragraphs (avoids anyone dominating the discussion).
  2. Focus only on what this passage is saying (not other passages).
  3. Focus only on what this group is seeing (not other people’s perspectives or outside sources).
  4. Give people time to respond (don’t be afraid of silence, but allow people to “pass” if they wish).

- Facilitator Guidelines -

The following guidelines help keep the facilitator focused on the purpose and process of the Bible Discovery time.
  1. Facilitate, don’t teach (use the Facilitator Guide).
  2. Keep the session on schedule—Complete all sections. (25% Connect, 50% Discover, and 25% Respond).
  3. For questions about the passage: “What in this passage helps us answer that question?" (The goal is to help the group see that everyone can understand the Bible.)
  4. For questions NOT about the passage: "Let’s discuss this further after our group time” or, “Let’s do a separate study at another time on a passage that answers that question.”
  5. “Strange” or “wrong” interpretations or discussions:  "Where is that found in this passage?" Ask the group if they see the same thing (builds an environment of self-correction). Remember, “The goal for today is to focus on what this passage has to say.”
  6. Close the group to new people after the second or third week. If someone wants to bring other people after that, help them start a new group.

- Basic Tools -

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Facilitator Guide & Guidelines
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Bible Discovery Passages

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