Disciples
know
the
Bible
is
important,
but
may
not
know
what
to
do
with
it.
It’s
a
very
complex
book,
after
all.
A
DiscipleMaker
must
help
them
love
and
immerse
themselves
in
the
Word.
This
is
critical
because
it’s
God’s
primary
way
he
speaks
to
his
children.
(Your
story
is
the
best
jumpstart
for
a
young
Christian.
Be
contagious!
Share
how
you
learned
to
be
in
the
Word,
your
struggles/failures,
your
spiritual
disciplines
of
listening
to
God
from
Scriptures.
Encourage
them
to
imitate
you.)
The
Hand
Illustration:
(Hat
Trick,
Navigators)
This
is
a
simple
illustration
explaining
different
ways
we
interact
with
God’s
Word.
(draw
a
hand
on
a
paper/napkin)
HEARING:
We
get
spiritual
insights
by
hearing
the
Word
read
(little
finger)
in
church,
from
pastors’
sermons
and
Bible
teachers’
lessons.
Listening
to
a
Bible
CD
while
driving
helps
us
listen
and
use
time
wisely.
(discuss
Rom.
10.17,
1
Tim.
4.13;
listening
has
benefits
&
limitations
–
we
don’t
retain
much
from
listening;
the
little
finger
is
the
weakest)
READING:
Reading
(ring
finger)
exposes
us
to
all
of
God's
Word.
A
daily
reading
program,
systematically
working
through
the
New
Testament
or
the
entire
Bible,
is
an
essential
discipline.
(read
Rev.
1.3;
Deut.
17.18-‐20;
discuss
ways
to
read
the
Bible,
what
time
of
day
works
for
you/them.
Talk
about
Bible
reading
plans,
like
reading
Bible/NT
through
in
a
year
–
check
internet
for
options,
including
having
an
email
Scripture
reading
sent
daily)
STUDYING:
Studying
(middle
finger)
the
Bible
personally
or
in
a
group
helps
us
dig
deeper
into
God's
truths.
Writing
down
insights
helps
us
remember
them.
(read
Acts
17.11,
talk
about
the
compliment
given
these
Seekers;
also
2
Tim.
2.15.
Encourage
them
to
get
in
a
Bible
study.
Mention
the
Word,
Verse,
Chapter,
Character,
Theme,
Book
studies
in
the
D-‐M
app)
MEMORIZING:
Memorizing
the
Word
(index
finger)
is
the
most
powerful
way
to
change
our
thinking
and
give
us
the
mind
of
Christ.
It
helps
us
resist
Satan
and
conquer
temptations,
and
gives
us
ways
to
witness
to
or
counsel
others.
(read
Psalm
119:9,
11;
talk
about
Jesus’
temptation,
Matt.
41ff
-‐
he
memorized
the
Word
and
used
it
to
counter
Satan’s
attacks.
Encourage
them
to
memorize
John
3.16
and
Ps.
23
to
start.
The
GLORIFY
THE
LORD
verses
in
the
D-‐M
app
are
excellent
as
a
primer)
MEDITATING:
Meditation/reflection
(thumb)
connects
with
the
others,
like
the
thumb
touches
each
finger.
Taking
time
to
ponder
what
you’ve
read,
heard,
studied
and
memorized
will
cause
spiritual
transformation.
(discuss
Psalm
1.1-‐3
and
Josh.
1.8;
show
how
the
thumb
connects
to
each
finger;
it
takes
time
to
ponder
the
Word;
ask
the
Spirit
for
discernment,
pray
the
Word
back
to
God)
APPLYING:
Putting
the
Word
into
practice
(palm)
is
crucial.
Knowledge
acquisition
isn’t
the
goal,
application
is,
when
dealing
with
God’s
Word.
(discuss
Matt.
28.19,
the
phrase
teach
them
to
do…;
also
James
1.22-‐25
and
Luke
6.46-‐49;
discuss
how
vvs/teachings
in
the
Word
have
changed
your
life)
FINAL
THOUGHT:
show
how
strong
a
grip
you
have
on
the
word,
using
all
the
fingers,
thumb
and
palm
(grip
a
Bible
with
fingers
and
thumb
–
it’s
hard
to
dislodge;
same
with
us,
when
we’re
listening,
reading,
studying,
memorizing
and
meditating
on
the
Word;
help
them
get
started,
have
a
game
plan)