We often hear that this current generation has become biblically illiterate, and it is quite telling that many churches and youth groups in particular have abandoned actually doing Bible study. Youth groups are more commonly recognized and sought after for their ability to entertain a consumeristic generation addicted to constant technological stimulation. Youth today don’t seem to showcase much ability to even pay attention to anything outside of social media on their smartphones (adults appear to be increasingly afflicted by this problem as well).
Given this environment, it’s easy to see why Bible study is so difficult to properly conduct among youth and adults. Reading and studying Scirpture is hard work. Perhaps some of us can relate to the frustrating scenario in which we attend a “Bible study” that quickly dissolves into an accountability session, prayer group, or fellowship event. Not that any of these are inherently wrong per se, but they betray the original intention to actually study the Bible together as a group. In Bible Study: A Student’s Guide, Jon Nielson points students toward a solution that lies beyond merely prescribing methods for doing Bible study (although he does include this guidance); rather, he first encourages readers to understand what the Bible is in order to properly approach the Bible study time. Keep reading
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