Unlocking the Bible

Discover the Secrets of the Bible

Facilitated by Datum Branding

No schedules on the calendar

Who is it for

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Premise

Through 66 separate books, 1,189 chapters and hundreds of thousands of words, the Bible shares ONE extraordinary message: GOD LOVES YOU. And His love letter to the world is The BIBLE.

Description

Unlocking the Bible presents a brief survey and summary of all 66 books within the CONTEXT of God's LOVE and CONCERN for HIS PEOPLE. This learning circle covers one book each week through blended learning, both onsite and virtual.

Each lesson covers these topics:
1. AUTHOR: Who wrote the Book
2. DATE: When the Book was written
3. IN TEN WORDS OR LESS: What is the key theme in a nutshell
4. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: The key themes of the Book pointing to God’s character
5. DETAILS: A synopsis of key people, events and messages covered
6. CHRIST REVEALED: Reference to Jesus or type of Christ
7. THE HOLY SPIRIT: Role and influence of the Holy Spirit
8. QUOTABLE: Key verse/s from the book
9. UNIQUE & UNUSUAL: Facts that make the book stand out
10. SO WHAT: An inspirational or devotional thought for each book

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Identify the purpose and key themes of each Book
2. Understand the genre, cultural and historical context and main purpose of the Book in regards to its original hearers
3. Apply its principles and practice to everyday faith life

Key Learnings

  • Be part of the community of learning together

  • Be open to learning with technology and learning on the go

  • Develop as a person of faith and confidence

  • Be ministered and blessed though words of knowledge and prophecy and prayer

  • Able to know and share the Basics of each Bible Book from memory

Pre-requisites

Self-motivated, committed and learners with integrity who love and obey God. Preferably Christians at any stage of their faith walk who seek a hunger to know the Bible. Able to embrace digital and mobile learning.

Format

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Post-learning

Continue to engage in the material.

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Topics and agenda

  • 1. A Warm Welcome

    Digital On boarding | 15 Minutes

    Get all participants on board and do a bit of practice

    To achieve a sense of comfort in our digitally-blended learning environment

  • 2. Methodology

    Learning Circle | 2 Minutes

    The learning circle is a mechanism for organizing and honoring the collective wisdom of the group

    Know what a Learning Circle is

  • 3. Introduction

    Participants | 10 Minutes

    Share a bit about yourself

    Getting to know each other

  • 4. A Word From Above

    Motivation | 2 Minutes

    A special word for the learners

    Encouragment

  • 5. Onboarding

    Role Play | 5 Minutes

    Expectations from learners and faciitator

  • 6. Basics

    Course | 3 Minutes

  • 7. Learning Strategy

    Course | 5 Minutes

  • 8. Book Survey

    Course | 20 Minutes

    A brief survey on the purpose, history and cultural, socio-economic factors of the book

    To know the Book's overview and purpose

  • 9. Lessons Learnt in 10 Words

    Case Study | 10 Minutes

    A discussion on key points learnt

    To engage personally with the material

  • 10. Application

    Case Study | 15 Minutes

    How to male a life application with truths learnt

    To make it a lifestyle

  • 11. Last Words & Takeaways

    Roundup | 10 Minutes

    Learners to share their reflections

    To evidence that learning has taken place and understood.

  • 12. Feedback

    Feedback | 5 Minutes

    Feedback is appreciated to constantly improve.

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karen Hoisington

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