Advent Hope

The Discovery Bible Study (DBS) method uses eight foundational questions meant to encourage, connect, discover, apply, and multiply. It is being used by God’s people all over the world. DBS is making new disciples of Jesus and training them to guide others in the discovery of Biblical truth. Building on our kickoff message in the Advent series on hope, we will be diving into 1 Peter 1.

Connection: Let’s follow up from last week.

  1. What wins did you have this past week?
  2. What wins are you hoping to have this coming week?

Discovery Bible Study on 1 Peter 1. Leaders, see optional bonus questions below to get into the Bible passage even more. 

  1. What do you like about this passage?
  2. What is confusing about this passage?
  3. What does this passage say about God?
  4. What does this passage say about us/humanity?
  5. How do we obey this passage?
  6. Who else needs to hear this passage?

Optional Bonus Questions

  1. This passage was written to first century Christians enduring fierce persecution. How would v.1-12 help Christians in these situations? 
  2. Is rejoicing in trials an unrealistic expectation? If not, what would it look like in our lives?
  3. In what ways does your hope for the future change your daily life?