A week or weekend of manuscript study can be life-changing. Do you remember how Jesus came to life and impacted you profoundly through the gospel of Mark or another text? Take a moment to remember a few of those significant encounters and give thanks for the staff who led those studies for you. Manuscript teachers are like the Levites setting up the tabernacles in the wilderness so that Israel had a sacred space to encounter God. Preparation is hard work, but it is also a priestly duty. We do the work in faith that these Scripture studies will become like the tent of meeting where students can meet the living God. We trust that our studies together will be places of repentance, cleansing, healing, worship, and receiving calling. We believe that, like the pillar of cloud that stood over the tent of meeting, God will speak to our students and lead us more deeply into God’s purposes and mission. These resources can help you prepare to lead a Manuscript Bible Study (MSB) whether for a week or a weekend.
Articles
Preparing to Teach a Scripture Week(end)
5 Reasons to Study the Bible Inductively
History - Enrichments to Inductive Bible Study
Templates and Guides
Pacing Templates for Bible Study
MBStudy 101 (30min) - trainer notes
Manuscripts
The manuscripts below are large, and include the entire book of Mark. We recommend using the NRSV, but the choice is yours.
