Study Plan Overview Bible study approach that helps

Study Plan Overview

Bible study approach that helps students understand the Bible in 3 steps: § Observation: What does God say about…? § Interpretation: What does it mean? § Application: How should I apply it? Click here for additional information on the Inductive Bible Study method.

� IBS - An app designed specifically to allow students of God’s Word to study the Bible inductively. � Key Inductive Features �Observation: Read Scripture and apply markings (markings are highlights and images placed on the text of biblical passages) �Interpretation: Look up words in original languages or access Bible study tools �Application: Journal your thoughts on Scriptures

� IBS includes “Study Plans” � Study plans are simply lessons � Study plans guide students through the inductive Bible study method to help them discover what God is saying for themselves �A lesson consists of several different “Component Types” to guide the student through the study

Type Description Message Box The app presents a read-only message to the student Response File The app presents a question with the ability to enter a response The app presents a link to preview / download a file Video The app presents a thumbnail to view a video online Marking Word Study The app presents a suggested marking for a word The app presents the original Greek/Hebrew word along with the context in which it is used throughout the Bible The app routes students to a particular verse in the Bible The app routes students to a webpage that contains information relevant to the study Verse Lookup Webpage

� The app presents a read-only message to the student. � Great for introductions, closing statements, etc. � Students cannot interact with / modify message components – just for reading App Preview

� The app presents a question with the ability to enter a response � Typically used to interact with students via question and answer App Preview

� The app presents a link to preview/download a file � Typically used to present content visually (i. e. charts, maps, etc. ) App Preview

� The app presents a thumbnail to view a video online � Typically used to add an audio/visual element to the lesson App Preview

� The app presents a suggested marking for a word � App admins load the app with hundreds of images and lettering styles for marking App Preview

� The app presents the original Greek/Hebrew word along with the context in which it is used throughout the Bible � Great for providing additional insight into the meaning of words in their original language App Preview

� The app routes students to a particular verse in the Bible � Typically used to instruct the student to read a passage App Preview

� The app routes students to a webpage that contains information relevant to the study � Typically used to reference commentaries, dictionaries, or other Bible study tools App Preview