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Lesson FUT003– Small Group Bible Study on Dispensations

Look up the following Scriptures. When reading these verses ask yourself the following questions:

1. Who is talking/writing?
2. Who is the audience?
3. What do these verses have to say about our main topic?

Read the following article that relates to our topical Bible study.

What is dispensationalism and is it Biblical?
From gotquestions.org
Dispensationalism is a system of theology that has two primary distinctives. (1) A consistently literal interpretation of Scripture, especially Bible prophecy. (2) A distinction between Israel and the Church in God's program. Read Article

As you read the article, highlight the sentences, statements or paragraphs that you find most profound, confusing, revolutionary, fundamental or inspiring.  Mark each highlight with the reason you choose it.  Use the corresponding word or letter. P = Profound , C = Confusing , R = Revolutionary , F = Fundamental , I = Inspiring.

After you have done this for the entire article, force yourself to narrow your favorite sentences, statements or paragraphs down to your top 5. Then top 3. Then 1. This will prepare you for in-depth group discussion.

Not only will this technique improve overall reading comprehension, but will act as a discussion outline for your small group.  This method also provides a jump start if you choose to do a written summary of the article.

Answer the following questions after reading the article above:

1. Do you agree with the basic premise of the article? Why or why not?
   
   
   
2. What was your favorite verse quoted in the article and why?
   
   
   
3. List five keywords that would describe what this article is about.
   
   
   
4. In what ways might reading the Bible from a non-dispensational perspective affect your interpretations of other important doctrines?
   
   
   
5. What are the two major distinctives of Dispensationalism? Elaborate.
   
   
   
6. In what ways does this article resonate with you personally?