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Manuscript Bible Study

Tools for leading a Classic Manuscript Bible Study and Inductive Proclamation.

National Scripture Engagement Team
National Scripture Engagement Team
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Manuscript Bible Study (MSB) is an immersive, inductive process of engaging Scripture. Studying the Bible inductively means to approach the author, text, and original readers from our perspective as curious investigators. We want to gather evidence about the communication and come to a conclusion that accounts for all the evidence. Inductive study helps participants engage the text through a process of seeing (observing), discovering (interpreting), and responding (applying). 

The Quick Guides below are fillable outlines you can use to prepare for any MSB. The guide will also lead you through, step by step.

Quick Guide Prep

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Quick Guide (70min)

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Quick Guide (90min)

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Luke 5.1-11 (90min)

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Inductive Proclamation is a communal style of study that utilizes a single, large-print manuscript. Just like the guides above, these are fillable outlines that can be used for any passage.

Quick Guide Prep

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Quick Guide (70min)

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Quick Guide (90min)

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About the authors

The National Scripture Engagement Team develops resources and experiences that help people meet God in Scripture together. Their vision statement is Love Scripture. Lead Scripture. and they seek to cultivate healthy engagement of the Bible that increases our love for Jesus through Scripture and our witness to Jesus through Scripture. Please contact Christy Gates with questions or for more information.

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