Freedom in Christ Course
Discussion questions for Session Introduction ‘Why believe the Bible?

Pause for thought or breakout room

1. When was the first time you heard about the Bible, read the Bible, or had it read to you?
   
   
2. Is there a Bible passage or verse that is particularly special to you? If so, read it to the group and explain briefly why it is so meaningful.
   
   
3. Why do you believe – or why do you currently struggle with the concept that the Bible is “the inspired word of God”?
   
   
4. Lookup some of the following Old Testament prophesies: Micah 5:2; Isaiah 7:14; Jeremiah 31:15; Psalm 41:9; Zechariah 11:12-13; Psalm 22:16-19; Zechariah 12:10; Exodus 12:46; Psalm 34:20; Psalm 22:18. From your knowledge of the story of Jesus, how were these prophesies fulfilled?
   
   
5. History confirms the Bible and things predicted in it later happened. How do these two things help you believe the Bible really is God’s message to us?
   
   
6. What are some of the reasons that people dismiss the claims of the Bible?
   
   

Reflection

1. Spend some time thanking God for the Bible.
   
   
2. Then ask Him to continue to develop in you a thirst and longing to read and understand His Word in your day-to-day life.