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5 Tips for Better Group Conversations

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In a small group Bible study, the goal is always to create a healthy, secure space where open and honest conversations flow and everyone feels equally free to contribute. Some groups find their groove from the word “go,” while others move at a slower pace.  

Whether it feels natural or takes intentional time, studying the Bible in a group is helpful for proper Scripture interpretation and long-term spiritual growth. For “as iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another” (Proverbs 27:17).   

The following five tips will help you encourage deep, free-flowing conversation in your groups:

1. Remove Distractions

Focusing after a long day of work, parenting, or other life circumstances can be difficult. If we want to put worries aside to be present in our groups, we have to be intentional. What specific behaviors or habits could you use to shift your focus before sitting down with your group?

One method is to get out a piece of paper and write down everything on your mind. Write down anxieties, distractions, expectations of the evening, plans for tomorrow, and anything else consuming your thoughts. Getting our mind-clutter out and onto the page frees us to focus on one another.

Remember Paul’s advice in Philippians to “not be anxious about anything” but to turn to prayer. As a result, “the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7). 

If we want to put worries aside to be present in our groups, we have to be intentional.

Commit to being open with your group. If you choose to be vulnerable, it will lead others to do the same! Your group and discussion will be better for it. 

While it can be scary to let yourself show weakness or not have all the answers, you are called to true community. That means showing the real you and your real life. Share your true prayer requests and answers to questions, not just what you think is acceptable or will make others think well of you. 

James tells us, “Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed” (James 5:16).

If you choose to be vulnerable, it will leads others to do the same!

The first step to building community in your group is showing up! Make sure that your group is a priority in your life. As much as you are able, show up to every group meeting.   

However, showing intentional care and interest in other group members should extend beyond your weekly meeting. Could you follow up with a member on a prayer request they shared during your discussion? Is there a need you could meet for them? Would you extend an invitation to get to know someone personally outside of your group?   

Hebrews reminds us, “Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another” (Hebrews 10:24-25).

Showing intentional care and interest in other group members should extend beyond your weekly meeting.

4. Stay on Topic

During your group discussion, it is best to stay focused on the passage and follow the guidance of your group leader. 

While it’s always great to share your perspective and life with the group, it may be best to hold back from giving your review of a recent movie, bringing up a divisive political topic, or telling a long story about a recent vacation during your discussion time. 

Before you speak, think, “Is this relevant to the group discussion? Am I talking to draw attention to myself or to share for the good of the group?” 

5. Grow Together

Just as there is always room to grow in God’s Word, there is room for everyone to grow in group Bible study.   If you c ommit   as a group   to growth,   you will all   be able to   look back and see how far   you’ve   come   by the end of your time together .

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Enjoyed the 5 steps for group discussion. Very helpful, but what are some techniques to draw the quiet ones into the group discussion.

When I lead, I found out women would be more equipped to speak on a question when we would do a quick “pair share” in our “getting ready time” a few minutes prior to class. I would have them share a little bit about their favorite question with another member. That would help them to both to review and feel good enough to answer at least 1 question. Very quickly they all were sharing and bouncing off of each other! Any “pair share” brings most women out of their shell not to mention it tends to bond them together more.

This is very enlightening. Thanks for sharing

I am reminded that the most important thing is for a person to know Christ. The Lord has given me 2nd chance to put my faith into action. All to the glory of God.

IT IS MY FIRST TIME TO LEAD A BIBLE STUDY GROUP DISPITE THE FACT THAT I HAVE BEEN A LEADER IN OTHER GROUPS. I NEED TO LEARN TO BE FOCUSED

One simple trick I used in my time as a leader was to wear my watch on the inside of my wrist, so I could easily monitor time (to move things along, etc) discreetly.

Very helpful tips for encouraging better group interaction and discussions, and building intergroup relationships.

This information is really good and thought provoking! I will encourage the ladies in my small group to read it.

What a joy to begin the Fall of 2023 with the study of John. Getting to meet new friends and learn together as we learn to grow more like Jesus

It’s really helpful to build a group with love.

I used to encourage my ladies to review their Lessons on Sunday nights and choose one or two questions on each page to share with the Group on Monday night. God was so good to me. I never had a night where all the ladies chose the same two questions, and I was left with a room full of silence

Really helpful suggestions. Thanks. I’m looking forward to getting started this week. So much to learn about God’s Word and our group members.

I long to join the new group to learn more about the word of God.

I like the idea of writing down likely distractions before going into session. I will do that and rely on God to be focused and to show up for every session. Looking forward to a great year and heeding to the call of loving my group members.

I am 82 years old and I can honestly say BSF has had the greatest impact on my spiritual journey. In fact I do not believe I knew the Lord in a personal relationship before getting into the Word of God through BSF. Way back in the late 80s. I love the precious ladies I have met and every leader is unique in their walk with the Lord and their leadership style. I’ve taken John before and can’t wait to see what God has for me this year in BSF. Thank you Lord for the sweet friend many years ago that invited me to this life changing Bible Study. She is with you now. Praise God

I am going to enjoy my bsf discussion and connecting with people who want to know God and understand His words! Praying for others and sharing the love of God is always powerful!

Thank you, Lord, for leading me back to BSF leadership as a Group Leader. BSF has had an impactful role in my life. It is my prayer to be a light in the life of the men of my group. Thank you for these helpful tips for better group conversations. I ask that the Lord through the power of the Holy Spirit remove all barriers and distractions and as a result the peace of God will through His son will transcend every stronghold that binds us this year.

Excellent suggestions. Thank you.

I am expecting to grow spiritually along with other members of my group. To implement these 5 tips, so as to learn from others during the division class class discussion

I’ve looked forward to this new year in JOHN with my new BSF group. The summer occupied me and pulled me away more than the last 9 years in BSF as I see MANY MANY changes on Earth. BSF helps me to stay focused on learning the Bible which keeps me calm. I pray for the Holy Spirit to guide me through God’s Plan in the name of Jesus.

This year I have a different age group that I am leading, I feel a tad bit challanged by the change, but I am aiming to rely on God’s power and strength to guide me through it.

I love leading an international group online. We have grown to love one another and pray for one another. Women seem to be more open to authenticity and vulnerability online, as they share their dreams, as well as their struggles. My group is from all over the world. We have grown in our desire to seek to know our God more intimately. I have learned much from their insights in Scripture. It is such a great privilege to guide them in the wonderful materials, and gifted notes and lectures that BSF gives us, as we seek more knowledge of our Lord and Savior. Thank you Lord. Thank you BSF.

Gladys I look forward to spending my time with this BSF group. I look to learning new way of studying the Bible. I hope to begin a new season.

This is such a powerful guidance as we move on learning the Word of God together with members of our group.It will help me to appreciate others regardless of our different personalities.

Thank you good guidance. I love my small group sessions and I am looking forward to having my iron sharpened again this year. May God bless all of you that make this possible, and all of us that participate! Thank you Jesus for all you are going to do inside our hearts this year! Amen

I share Joanne’s frustration. I too am praying for patience! I enjoy hearing from everyone in the group. We learn from each other, and no-one should dominate the conversation. I pray that our leader this year can keep the conversation moving in a respectful and fair pace.

Good evening I’m looking forward to being in the class, I don’t talk that much, but I’m praying that I open up a little more this year, I started last year at the end of Jeremiah, I am excited 🙏 for me

I’m praying about being more patient!! I’m the kind of person who likes to stay on track. It does seem that there is always, at least, one person in the group who dominates the conversation like they know more then the rest of us…they try to lead, and then off down the rabbit trail they go and totally left the scope of the question. So frustrating that makes me want to quit the group. It is difficult for the leader too because she literally cannot get a word in edgewise! Last year the leader suggested that we skip a question because we were running a little behind (due to the talkative person) and we should move on. As our group finished up that person actually said, “I really want to go back to the question we skipped” and started talking about it….. It really does feel hopeless sometimes. I’m seriously repenting and asking for patience.

I am looking forward to another year of wonderful Bible study but having difficulty returning to my previous group because of some personality differences. After much prayer God showed me that I needed to reach out to and show love in this situation and leave the results to Him. I’m excited to being a part of the results.

This is my very first BSF class. I am looking forward to meeting all of you, and I am really looking forward to studying the Gospel of John with you.

Great reminder of why we are in BSF! Deepening our walk of Faith, fellowship and most importantly knowing who GOD is and growing our relationship with His Son, Jesus Christ! Thanks for all you do, for His Glory!! 🙂

I am so EXCITED! I can’t wait to start this study. THANKS FOR THE Tips.

Very useful and helpful guidance for group leadrs and members relationship. Thanks.

Looking forward to our group this year.

I will be attending the BSF group in KS. What time does it start?

Please contact your local class/leader for more information. If you need their information, you can find it by searching for your class on join.bsfinternational.org and clicking “more info” and “contact.” Thanks!

Love BSF, my appreciation to all leaders in BSF. Looking forward to start the Lesson in September.

I love BSF and have been a leader for over 15 years. But one thing BSF is lacking is allowing group members to get to know one another. We need to be able to share what is happening in our families, jobs, etc. so that we can connect with one another. I do not even know what jobs some of the other leaders have because we never share our personal lives outside of “what God is doing in our lives.” I do think that is wonderful, but there are other things that help us to get to know one another and look forward to seeing each other each week. Becausse my group has been together for a few years, we love each other and visit outside class. We are prayer warriors for each other. I greatly appreciate that.

Donna – such a great thought – have you discussed with your Teaching Leader? Praying for your class and your group! Grateful for your heart and the way you love the women in your class

I would agree that we need to have time to get to know those in our group. We have no time for this and it is a hinderance to real fellowship. I our group, it leads to only a few people responding to questions.

I believe that such a community is biblically to be build within a local church. However, in reality, not so many in one local community are interested in regular Bible study like what BSF discussion group does, at least here in Japan, as you have some Japanese speaking groups as well. So I am struggling to decide how to serve the local church which does not send any member, while spending time on BSF, more of which should be spent on building up the local church I belong to. I suppose you do not have any decisive answer to this unless you have biblical scholars.

It would be helpful if leaders gave out group members’ contact information so we can build relationships/encourage others outside of group time.

Dear Linda – this is a great question for your group leader! Each group is unique. Your heart to connect with other members is so encouraging – I am praying all BSF members will feel this same desire. Thank you for asking!

These are all good suggestions, looking forward to a great group discussion of John this year.

These are great tips and good reminders

Looking so forward to a beautiful study of a familiar and rich new testament book. Jon is one of my favorites. I anticipate God showing up in new and mighty way.

Very helpful tips especially remove distractions. I will keep them in mind.

The groups I have been the closest with are those who everyone shares their thoughts and opinions. No one dominates the conversation. Sharing truly gives a strong bond. I trust everyone reads they key points.

Thank you for the helpful hints!

The important attitude I receive is this fact of accepting to be vulnerable. Thank you! I think I should to humiliate myself before God, I exhort all fellow Christians to do so. Thanks again.

Please can I ask – do all registered class members receive these emails?

Thank you for the guidance! ❤️✝️✡️❤️

I love this article, it is right on cue, enjoyed reading and being reminded, thank you.

THANK YOU FOR THIS GUIDENCE.

These are great, thank you. I might add one more and that’s about answering questions: while a pause (after the leader asks the question) may feel like it needs to be filled, perhaps resisting answering if you’ve already recently done so would give the shyer ladies a chance to speak up.

This is a great suggestion.

Great comments, I would add: Be Present and Listen- Acknowledge others and try to understand their perspective and….

Pray : Sharing each other’s burdens builds bonds, take time to Pray about group Shares, Pains , Struggles and needs. I personally shared my 8 month old grand-daughter was diagnosed with leukemia ,the men offered to pray, at the end of the prayer, I opened my eyes to discover 12 men on their knees. I will never forget it.

Avoid having side conversations with others while attending the group meeting. Also, welcome pertinent biblical background information provided by group members. And, never be afraid to share relevant comments. Remember, God is in control!

Recommend silencing your phones or placing them in vibrate mode during class to remove that distraction for yourself & others

Thank you BSF! I continue to grow spiritually!

Thank you for the well worded reminders

God blessings, and thank you for these helpful suggestions. They are very helpful to me!🫶🏼🙏🙂

Thank you for these important reminders. BSF Groups is all about taking time to develop our spiritual lives. It’s easy for me to fall into a habit of rushing through my lesson and trying to cram group time into a busy schedule. We all benefit so much more when ladies attend small group.

Appreciate these tips for a more meaningful, healthy group dynamic this year.

Thank you for these great suggestions. 2022 was my first year in BSF and it has truly been life changing. I am looking forward to what God is going to do this year.

both of these articles are great. I cannot thank you enough for sending them at the beginning of the year. They are terrific to have in our tool box.

Georgia Thanks for the great reminder as we begin our new year. They are all right on point.

Being in BSF for the last 7 years has been a great joy in my life. I feel I’ve grown stronger in my faith, have been better equipped to share Christ, and have met many wonderful Christian friends. I appreciate these tips for stronger group conversations…..it helps me to reflect on my purpose and personal growth in BSF as well as supporting those around me to do the same.

I love this, but last year we had the best group. I have been in BSF for almost 20 years and I have never had a group like I did last year. We became a family, we stay in touch, we see each other, we pray for each other. We love each other. And it makes me sad to have to have another group, I know its the rules of BSF but when a group of women like us, we have been through alot together last year and we would love, love to stay together this year. We have a bond that is so full of Jesus and we are all so broken and we need each other. Thank you for your time. Have a blessed day.

Thank you! This is always good advice.

I am very excited to be starting my fourth year in BSF! The study groups have been very helpful emotionally and spiritually and I thank God for bringing me to you.

I truly feel that you gave good direction for us to follow in strengthening not just the fellowship within the group but the trust to share our truths given to us by the Holy Spirit in our study time or pray without intimidation.

I especially appreciate the suggestion for decluttering our mind. What a beautiful exercise to free the space in our minds to be filled by the Holy Spirits guidance. An activity not just for BSF but for our lives to give a time of peace and meditation on God’s direction for us. Thank you.

Thank you for the tip!

I was relieved to see the guideline about holding back giving a review of a certain movie or series. I am hopeful that we will stay focused on the true word of God and not a movie version. I’m sure Jesus will appreciate that also.

Thank you for listing these tips. Maybe even post them in a lecture throughout the year. That way they can be brought to the forefront of our memory.

It is helpful if group members are instructed to think ahead of the gathering what one thing they learned that they think would be most helpful for the group to hear and to be ready to share that. Also it helps to remind them to only share one or two answers or comments until after most of the other group members have had a chance to share.

So very good thank you

I was determining in my mind not to be be vulnerable, or honest to build those cultural walls of trying to be un seen.

So funny I would open this today.

Again Thank you. I am so honored and blessed to be a part of BSF and praying for our this year study.

Helpful tips! Thank you!

I love the ideas about removing distractions! This can be used in most areas of life but will be very helpful in preparing for each Study. Thank you.

Being relatively a new member of BSF, I find these guidelines very informative to keep the Group discussions effective and meaningful. I would like to implement it during the study of Gospel of John. Thank you for posting the 5 tips.

The comment….’is this relevant to the group discussion’ should be on the top of the list! I think it is very important in view of our time restraints.

Great points that need restated every year!

As a discussion leader, these reminders, guides, are so helpful for keeping the group on track, and keeping focus on what is important and primary, what the Holy Spirit wants us to learn! Excellent reminders, thank you!

Yes stay on topic not the group to take up time discussing your social problems

Thank you so much for the helpful tips!

This is so enlightening to a great start for this year’s BSF. I am looking forward to it, to grow spiritually and to be more caring about others and their growth. To have friends, sisters in Christ is so important to me.

Thank you for these words.

quite educating points to follow.

Being fully committed and fully engaged helps grow your relationship with Jesus! Thank you BSF for my time to grow!

This is my 5th year. One thing I noticed in past years is there just isn’t enough time to go through all the questions. In my humble opinion… less questions which translate into more discussion time on the true meaning of each lesson. We don’t need 15, 16 questions to get the point across each week.

I agree time restraints are limiting

Mike, I love your comment. I hope all group leaders see this and understand why BSF promotes the three-question method when discussing the lesson. Those 16 questions are great for the initial personal study, especially for those new to Scripture study. However, many people agree with you, Mike – less questions at discussion group allow for deeper discussion.

I hear you. Your concerns are what make you a good leader. I once had the same issues you have now, but God helped me through our TL. I hope my sharing will help. I believe the questions in our study guide are both for personal meditation and group discussions. After your personal study, you then transition into leadership mode. The beauty of BSF is that each group is unique. What you need to do after praying is to select questions that will enable you to keep the focus on God but also grow the unique group God gives you to lead each year. Otherwise, you are in danger of turning Bsf meetings into exam centres if you attempt to answer every question. Focus on selecting questions that will enable you to have meaningful discussion with your team. You may need to paraphrase or combine questions. In addition to prayer (which is vital since we are studying God’s own manuscript), try reaching out to your team during the week to discover what aspects they find challenging or inspiring. Include some of these issues if necessary. I am now a CL, so i meet my students with no prior discussion. Prayer and deliberate preparation work for me. Some days are harder than others. Depend on the God who called you to this ministry. He will equip.

Thank you so much for these insightful tips! I particularly liked this in #4: Before you speak, think, “Is this relevant to the group discussion? Am I talking to draw attention to myself or to share for the good of the group?” I am sometimes guilty of speaking to break a silent stretch that feels uncomfortable, so this tip will be really helpful for me. I am looking forward to studying John for the second time and can’t wait to see what new things the Holy Spirit will reveal this year. May we all be blessed as we study God’s Word together!

I appreciate the thought put into these suggestions. And I appreciate the group leaders accepting the task and being trained in managing the group discussions. As an introvert I often leave group with personal insights unsaid bc others jump in and answer every question and work in much personal information that I hold back on sharing due to time. It is difficult to balance focus on the study material and sharing personal needs to receive encouragement and support. What is the best way to offer encouragement and support without turning group time into a support group setting focused on one person who shares it all? How do we acknowledge a struggling group member while attending to the study discussion? We don’t want to create an environment where we all wear masks but need clear group guidelines about group time.

Agreed. I think it’s the group leader’s responsibility to send out guidelines for discussion in advance and gently remind or encourage others to participate. I had one year a leader who would call on individuals to answer questions. This kept us alert and gave all folks in the group the opportunity to speak if they chose to.

BSF Leaders have all been trained to pray and offer guidance to each member.

My last leader would come 20 minutes early and stay behind 20 minutes in order to address questions and personal issues. Members were invited to join. This allowed the full hour that is allotted to focus on covering the plethora of questions that are in each lesson. It is good to share personal issues before/after or in a prayer request.

Thank you so much for reminding us.BSF teaches us thus can happen but your testimony is truly important. I am an introvert and a group discussion leader.

A good friend in PA asked to her groups meeting and I started BSF Fall of 2022. I am in TX so there was a little time difference. I enjoyed the teaching and fellowship so much. But I needed to switch groups mid-term to a local group with a time that was easier for me to make. I have been so blessed since my very first BSF meeting. I had reservations switching groups but was so welcomed into the new group and felt like I made the best choice for me. I tell everyone I know about BSF and how blessed I have been being a part of this community. My new sisters have listened to me talk about my earlier sisters with open hearts. I am praying that my daughter joins an international group for her studies and I’m praying for my husband to join a group either local or an international group. I have the BEST leadership ever! I am sure everyone says the same thing, but really Leanne is the dearest as I find myself being mentored with our every conversation. What a true blessing BSF has been. From the group study to the admin lectures.

Thank you for the tips they are a good reminder. I am going to use them also in my conversations with others.

I needed this advice to stay focused and not get off topic! I am really looking forward to studying John with other women.

Joining the BSF Bible study group is a blessing from God. It helped me get to know Him more.

We witnessed the need (and skillful execution) for a strong group leader and admin leader to speak with a group of women who insisted on diverting from biblical truths to their own church doctrines. We’ll hand,es!!

I have been in BSF off and on since the 80’s. I have been a children’s leader, administrator a d group leader at various times. Last year, I really struggled with the way our discussion was done. We sat at large round tables put together. This separated us and sometimes made it hard to hear. I so missed our closed circle where we used to take out the extra chair for optimal intimacy. This year, I switched to a different venue and my leader said we will be in that circle. So glad. Some of those BSF “guidelines” that are now considered “burdensome”, had a critical purpose that set BSF apart from other Bible studies, and shouldn’t be discarded.

I love BSF and being guided to study the Bible. Thank you all for this ministry.

A critique I have is the frequent reminder to “Keep conversations confidential”. Altho discretion is always a good idea, emphasizing confidentiality leads to moral dilemmas with our spouse. We must either conceal important BSF conversations from our spouse or break this rule.

I’d recommend it be changed to “use considerable discretion in sharing outside the group”. Ultimately no rule is a guarantee anyway and it must depend on our discretion.

But thanks again for BSF!

So that I can put aside all personal problems or thoughts before going into my group, I use my driving time to pray and give all to God. I want to be intentional about getting to know personally members of my group and follow up with their prayer request.

That’s a great idea Polly!

Thank you for this! Group leaders and members need to know let the members share. It is not the leaders responsibility to fill awkward silences with their answers, comments etc. Group leaders are to facilitate not educate. Bring to prayer what others are going through and don’t feel the need to resolve members problems.

I commit to be faithful in bible study and pray. I’m looking forward to the study of John. I’m sooo thankful to God for BSF.

The tips are great reminders on how to encourage rich discussion during group. With so many distractions in our lives, thank you for sharing a practical way to remove those distractions and focus on God and each other.

Yea! Y’all do a great job. Thank you for all you do.

I love #4!! There are times that we grow so close with one another, we forget that we aren’t a therapy or support group. We need to be brought back into focus.

I love tip number#4..Staying on the topic and getting really involved with the study is very important!I have been with BSF for many years now.. I look forward in meeting every Thursday with these beautiful ladies of God.. Sending blessings to everyone this year with abundance of wisdom in growing in the word!!

Looking forward to a great year!

Did all BSF members receive this email? I hope so thank you

Lucille – they did! But feel free to share any helpful information with your group. Some may have missed these articles

I would really like it if you left the notes & lectures up after the yearis finished. I like going back & listening to them!

Bonnie – me too! I usually print the PDF or order the book so I can read my notes after the study year! I’ll send your note about the lectures to our curriculum team.

Great ideas! Keeps groups on target.

Very well spoken Hope everyone reads this. Excellent ideas I will remember in any group Thank you,

Reminder for ” balanced” sharing. Pray for Holy Spirit leading when to respond. Don’t be tempted to answer every question! (Guidance for self here:-)

I’m excited on meeting our new leader for this year in class and making some more new friends I’m excited about this study on John! it’s going to be awesome.

I am so BLESSED with BSF!!!

Romans 12:2, romans 8:28 If we open to renewal of our minds, God”s grace/mercies will use all things for our growth and good. Thank you BSF for helping us grow in Christ.

Great tips! Thank you.

This is wonderful help! Thank you!

Thank you. All are wise suggestions for each of us to take to heart, so we as a group, will be blessed through open & focused discussion. All glory to our God and Savior

I love BSF. I do think being open is also talking about what is happening to our country. Sometimes I am hesitant because it borders on political but I truly believe we should not be silent about the evil overtaking us. Jesus never feared it.

Good focused information. Great reminder too. I really was touched by “Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another” (Hebrews 10:24-25).

Thank you for the sound advice regarding group conversations. I truely do not have trouble setting other thoughts aside when I come to group – to me it is a place of sanctuary and switching off from the day-to-day. Looking forward to our studies in John and to reconnecting with my Sisters-in-Christ

Words can be used in a context that triggers people and emotions. For me intentional is Being Christ centered and not self centered, allowing Him (the Holy Spirit) to guide the spoken and unspoken sharing and consciously staying “behind the cross” as we open our hearts can keep our groups growing in His power. That’s why we study together. Always be alert to the fierce spiritual forces of the enemy using any means to stir up dissensions.

Thank you very much for the beautiful guidelines.

This is wise, insightful advice to take into our new Study! Looking forward to a wonderfully blessed year of bonding, building community, and growing in my relationship with my Savior!

The use of words like “intentional”, and “building community”, (also “marginalized”, not used here) are “Woke” terms. They are increasingly overused in BSF materials, and blogs. Of course, we are to live are life with the focus of Christ. We need to guard against becoming too much like the culture around us. The only times “intentional” appears in the Bible are in regards to killing intentionally, or unintentionally.

Jen- thank you for the feedback! Hollie is writing a blog post in early September that I think you wil love! We are also working on several articles this year about how to stand apart from the culture while still making Christ known to those around us. We are praying those will be an encouragement!

Good point, Jen. However, I am doing better thinking of the word “intentional” or “with intentionality.” I am an older adult, and my prayer life has increased dramatically. When I sit down to pray through my list of unsaved family, friends, and acquaintances, my fervency in how I pray and use of praying Scriptures over them has increased my intentionality…I do want God to save this person! These people! As I read Scripture, I look for verses to pray over people. God knows what I want and what he will do. I want Him to know how much I want this.

What does “woke” mean”?

Grace and peace, I find that a lot of times the same people answer all the questions and others doesn’t have a chance to speak. Perhaps you can address that in your next email or to group leaders. Thank you

I especially enjoyed the ‘remove distractions’ …be present w/the group. Be intentional. Get a piece of paper write down what’s on my mind anxieties, distractions, expectations of the evening and everything else consuming my thoughts. Getting my mind clutter out and on to the page frees us to focus on one another. If we want to put worries aside to be present with our groups, we have to be intentional.

These suggestions give a gentle but clear path to follow – for BSF old-timers and beginners. Thank you!

Thank you for the reminder of focusing! Looking forward to starting up again soon. Prayers to all!

Very good. Thank you.

Thank-you for the five tips to use with small group BSF discussions. God will get the glory.

Very goof 5 steps to keep in mind for the coming year. Thank you.

Very good. Thank you and keep up the good work…I need and appreciate you. Showing up to all the meetings is key to getting the most out of the BSF experience. Looking forward to this year’s study of John.

Being a seasoned BSF member of over 25 years – these 5 suggestions remind me to Keep Christ first. When we leave our concerns at the Cross and focus on being taught by the Word of God and learning life lessons from our group, we will be able to close our time together ready to live life to its fullest. Thank you for this timely reminder

I desire to grow in the Lord

Great reminders for this coming year. And I love James 5:16, God is so good and willing to heal us!

Perfect advice! Sharing widely.

Thank you for this well-written article! I like the being “intentional” and getting our mind-clutter out on paper (lists help me)ahead of time, so I can relax and focus on the group and subject! Great tips! So excited about how the Lord is going to show up and reveal more of Himself to each of us this year!

Before you speak, think, “Is this relevant to the group discussion? Am I talking to draw attention to myself or to share for the good of the group?” Thinking of others’ edification rather than self exaltation is very important.

Thank you for the suggestions. They are very good and need to be remembered.

I like the part that says “am I talking to draw attention to my self or to God”its so profound, at times I would get carried away and share stories that are not relevant, for the sake of saying something, without focusing on God’s glory . Help me Lord to change.

Also the reminder that I have to be intentional about preparing for my study, is a take home for me

I love these suggestions. We should all read this through at our first meetings together as a group.

How can I order the book for the bible study John? I live in Colorado Springs, CO.?

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Group leaders calling on people to participate in the questions encourages all to interact so it’s not dead air or a topic los skipped over if no one volunteers then the leader can offer her perspective getting discussion going

I’m so looking forward to the new study and new group this year. Can I say I pray God blessed all participants

Thanks for theses helpful tips. These are really practical and relevant. Thanks for sharing. Have a nice journey with this new study.

Great points to remember and action

This is my first year to serve as a group leader. These five tips are things I plan to share at our group’s meet-and-greet. Great basic tips! BSF Women’s group study has made a big difference in my life this past two years. I am looking forward to the Study of John. May each and every one be richly blessed this year.

I liked this article a lot, Especially the two points, ‘stay on topic’ and ‘building community by making Bible Study a priority, and making follow-up a pattern that demonstrates my commitment to the group.’ I saw this demonstrated by the women and from my small group leader last year and it really touched my heart knowing others were praying for me and my situation–and cared to let me know they prayed.

I think that your idea of sharing prayer requests is a great way to not only build fellowship but to help us carry each other’s burdens. Galatians 6:2 Also, doing a group activity (with families) outside of class, such as volunteering at Feed My Starving Children can be a community builder.

Both my friend, who rides with me, and I are excited for the forthcoming BSF study. We both have learned so much digging deeper into His word. I so enjoyed the group I was in and, hate to leave them, but plan to meet other women to become friends. Nothinbutlov

Has BSF stopped the daily dive? I thought that was a great tool. I don’t see it in that books or on line.

Rich – unfortunately we did not produce the daily dive this year. I will let our content team know that you are missing it!

Oh no! No Daily Dive! Please bring it back. ♥️

I’ll let our content team know!

Excellent recommendations, this is a good way to grow in understanding and knowledge of the Word of God.

I am 81 yr. old and almost miles away from the Zeeland or Holland, MI classes. So, am interested in finding a zoom group that meets at 7:30 or 8 pm.

Dear Linda – If you go to mybsf.org and click “need technical help” in the bottom right corner, you can create a member support request. Our member support team will be happy to help! Or you can find a BSF Online group at bsfonline.org

The tip to stay focused and intentional was an eye opener for me personally. I can get distracted and caught up in my own thoughts so easily. I am praying to be more intentional, focused in prayer, Bible study, and in my group. It’s scary to be vulnerable but I want to be honest and genuine.

I like the idea of writing down distracting thoughts! I’m going to try that, even in my personal Bible time. You can go back to them later and not worry about forgetting something important. Thanks!

I love BSF. I feel I’ve come a long way in opening up about things but I still have a long way to go. My group leaders are awesome! This makes my 6th year, I think. So thankful we got to bring it to our little town. I try to make sure I can answer several question because I hate leaving our leader with no one talking. I’m thankful for the few that are very knowledgeable about the Bible and can speak up when others can’t. I love these suggestions you posted and I pray everyone has an awesome year!!! God bless

I love BSF and my whole family has grown so much in the knowledge of the Bible and in our spiritual lives. I love connecting with other group members and bringing non believing women to BSF, but now that they are mixing (go-locating) men and women. These relationships are hampered. Widows sand single ladies feel left out. Those important little conversations afterwards don’t happen because the other spouse wants to leave right away. Naturally everyone is more distracted by having the opposite sex in the building. Sharing is deminished. Ladies don’t ask for prayer for their husbands, because they fear the ladies might mention it to them in the lobby. No one can be as transparent, because they may have issues with in the family, but they don’t want it to get back to their spouse. The effectiveness of having all men or all women groups is gone. So sad and an end of an era. I’m sure that in the near future they will have men and women in the same discussion groups.

Dear Kara, this is a great point to raise to your group leader or class leadership. Many families find it easier to be involved in co-located classes so they can study on a single night, but your feedback could be invaluable to class leadership as they navigate this new concept

I would add that you should try to hold back from answering multiple questions. Sometimes others are intimidated and will not give a great contribution because they feel lacking in biblical knowledge.

Thank you for providing an avenue for feedback about group discussion tips. While I am extremely sensitive about not dominating the talking points, I am perplexed about the amount of silence when the group leader solicits feedback and only a select few responds (via Zoom sessions, as well as in person sessions). Consequently, over the course of an evening so much time is attribued to silence (and our reluctance to keep from saying something to get the conversation started). Because some folks are more comfortable listening than engaging in discussions, unless the group leader is intentional about soliciting feedback from those who seldom contribute, the sessions can become awkward for those who are eager to discuss the subject matter. The breakout rooms are great for building community but they should not be the end all for promoting engagement. Nevertheless, I love the BSF curriculum and enjoy sharing the gospel with others albeit spoken our unspoken.

Ive already started this blessed study on John and its feeding my soul! We are going to feast on God’s goodness this year, everybody!

This is very helpful advice. Thank you🥰.

Good advice!

I was a little bit distressed when I heard that we would not be in the same group this year. This article helped. As I thought about it more, I realized that last year I didn’t know anyone in my group yet, over time, they all became an important part of my life. I look forward to seeing who God is putting in my life this year!

Thank you for the suggestions they were e helpful.

During the 2022-2023 BSF year, we were all encouraged to return in person if possible. Upon doing so, I was very disappointed to see that BSF leaders/organizers ignored the potential for the BSF gatherings to become Covid super spreader events. No masking was encouraged, nor social distancing encouraged in either the small groups nor the large mass meetings. I expressed my concern to my small group leader and the only option was for me to leave the group and join a zoom team instead. That option protects only me, but not the larger BSF community. I feel that BSF holds a greater responsibility to help keep covid under control to protect the greater BSF community.

Mack – thank you for sharing. Individual classes around the world were able to return to in-person meetings in accordance with their country’s regulations. We are so grateful God positioned BSF to move to online groups quickly during the pandemic. It is amazing how God prepared BSF years earlier to make the transition to Zoom quickly.

These are great tips. Thanks to BSF, it keeps me from being lazy and accountable to open the bible and study. Plus you make new friends. I love John and so excited to start.

I heard it said once that when we choose to share what the Lord has shown us through the study, this might be the very thing someone else in the group needs to hear. We bless our group and the overall richness of the sharing when we are willing to share what the Lord is teaching us.

If one of our goals is to get to know each person in our group, we should keep groups the same for more than one year.

EXCELLENT tips!: well-said in just four relevant points. I am praying they are read, remembered, and applied. Thankns

I am looking so very forward to another BSF study…for 10 years I have attended now and has helped me realize in wonderful beautiful depth how important it is to know God and His Will for us in His everlasting Love. Forever and ever ! I love meeting new friends…and the many friends I have met still stay connected. How wonderful is that?!?

Grace, tolerance, whatever you want to call it, allow that there are differences of opinion that are “in house” differences. Disagree but don’t be disagreeable.

I love our discussions, but sometimes our focus is interrupted because someone wants to interject a political, current event or theorist topic. This makes me uneasy and is often divisive. I have spoken to my group leader and she tries to deflect whereever possible, however, it keeps happening. It’s like someone let the world out of the closet, very disheartening.

This blog entry of suggestions for a better group study is so pertinent. Thank you for posting this.

Thank you for these guidelines. This will be my second year in BSF, and I feel like I have a better understanding of how to be an active listener and participant.

Looking for a mens group in Niceville Florida. Can you tell me if there’s one?

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The ‘5 tips’ are very appropriate when we approach a new study time and new groups. Small groups can be very helpful but cannot be dominated by one or two – must be comfortable for all to share personal issues and feelings.

I am going to enter my fourth year with BSF, my last year I finally lifted the veil that held me back I always worried that my answers were wrong. I was very intimedated by the ladies that seemed to know the answers. Then it happened I just opened my heart to our Lord and let myself join in more while discussing the lessons and I am really looking forward to studying John.

Up through the previous study, there was a pdf document on mybsf for download named, “Maximizing BSF Discussion Groups”. I just searched for it in the Resources and it’s no longer there. It has great bullet points on, Best Practices (during group), Pitfalls to Avoid (during group), and Preparing for Discussion. For years, they were read by the group leader on the first day and every member given a printed copy. When they stopped handing them out, discussion time oftentimes included tangents barely connected to the question, issues with confidentiality, and the big one, using commentaries.

Why has it been removed?

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Hi Bennet – – I’ve had the digital file for many years and a print version for more than 30. That particular handout and the emphasis of the points following personal introductions on the first day of class had always been done because they’re so important. I think it’s a valuable tool for all. If it’s in the physical book, great. If not, it really should be there because it really expounds on not just the 4 points of this blog but adds several more key points that bring personal study and group time parameters which increase growth and value to both. If it’s been removed from myBSF, it should be restored, in my opinion.

Thank you for the feedback! I’ll work on locating this and let our curriculum team know. It is likely in the Resource Library but we can definitely link to it from the blog. GREAT idea!

Thank you so much for these tips and ways to spur me on! I always have room to grow. Sometimes, just the reminder is helpful.

Preferring BSF questions strictly focus on the passage/the Bible and personal application questions reserved for socials or personal consideration; not during the group discussion/learning time.

I prefer to stay on topic and not get personally involved with politics because it’s such an explosive subject now.

The suggestions were extremely helpful. Some of the group members do get off topic sometimes and it takes away from the focus of the questions, etc

I agree with Fay! We should stay on our study and not get distracted

Great steps for BSF and for life in general loved all the scriptures. Feel so blessed by our group and the support given to us by BSF. May God continue to bless this wonderful ministry

I love BSF and feel so blessed to have found one near me. I have grown so much with the help of these studies in the last 8 years. Hope you all have a blessed year studying John!

Praying that the Holy Spirit focuses my mind on Jesus and guides my thoughts to what God wants me to learn is always helpful to me. I am not usually successful in calming my own mind. I need help from the Holy Spirit in prayer before the meeting.

As a GL for 15 years I found the most insightful group discussions were when the members came with competed lessons. Also as group members pray for the discussion time.

I believe we should also give others an opportunity to share so one or two people are not dominating the discussion

Very good guidelines. I especially appreciate “staying on topic “. When we get off on “rabbit trails” it eats up our time to discuss our scriptures and applications.

Yes, it makes me feel uncomfortable especially if someone says something divisive or gets on a political topic.

This is very helpful to start the new year with a focus on the Lord, and on the women that he’s going to give me. I never feel like I’ve got it together when I come, but I know that the Lord uses me beyond that and I’m so grateful.

These tips were very helpful. Focussing on growth of group not self elevation. Looking forward to the study.

Very useful tips. If everyone follows them it actually makes the job of the Group Leaders very easy.

In the past the whole group did not have access to cell #, emails so it was hard to get close with members of the group. Only the group leader had that info. I feel that at the beginning of year this info should be given out ( possibly birthdays as well) so we can extend beyond our weekly meetings.

I agree with Mary Ann. For those who want to participate and share an email or cell # we should be given the opportunity to do so. I meet on Zoom so it is nearly impossible to get to know group members without this information. Of course it should not be mandatory, but it should be offered.

I agree. When a classmate is sick, we can send a card, call her, or even take treat. We should also commit that we will not share the information and we should have the option to say no to being included in th class list.

I agree with this. I don’t feel like I know even the names of the ppl in my group last year and I usually do. It seemed too impersonal.

Great idea! Handouts work🥰

My group last year set up a group text. This allowed prayer requests to be sent out throughout the week, along with updates and praises. This created another way to stay connected outside of group meetings.

These are excellent tips for group dynamics. For someone who is a leader, how would you navigate discussion within the group when “one” person may seem to dominate the discussion? Thank you.

I would love to hear strategies on this. ❤️

I think everyone has a chance to talk if they want to. We have a lady in our group who is so knowledgeable about scripture and she can talk a lot, but I love listening to her. If you have input speak out. Don’t feel that you can’t. God uses us all.

I tried to set the tone at the first meeting. I requested that everyone extend courtesy to each other, so everyone has an opportunity to share. And, that our time is limited and we have to avoid rabbit trails. Then, it seemed to be expected and excepted when I would have to move them on to next question. All done with a smile. I had an exceptional group.

I tried to set the tone at the first meeting. I requested that everyone extend courtesy to each other, so everyone has an opportunity to share. And, that our time is limited and we have to avoid rabbit trails. Then, it seemed to be expected and accepted when I would have to move them on to next question. All done with a smile. I had an exceptional group.

I love this! Especially writing down your distractions on paper. Not only for myself but for the group members. We can also pray together over those distractions together! Also I love the transparency statement, I have witnessed being transparent will open the door for other group members to share. Sometimes I have felt as though I am subjecting myself to possible judgement. But who cares I have a true love and passion to understand God’s word and how to make it practical in my everyday life. What an awesome honest way to share and encourage each other in their faith and spiritual walk. We all have that common goal. BSF has truly invested in my soul and spiritual walk with Christ! Thank you for the tips!

Tip: Commit to Participate

A Group by definition is a collection of people meeting together for a common goal. If people join a face-2-face group, there is more nonverbal pressure to answer the questions. When participating on Zoom, although most use the camera and can be seen, so many do not participate with answering the questions. That leaves a few with the responsibility to contribute which leads to only a few still answering the question.

Research shows that people will retain 7% of what they Hear & 93% comes from interaction. That means those who show up just to listen are not really learning much. It takes “active participation” (body, mind, spirit) to gain the most from group interactions.

A Commitment to Participate should be expected from all members if they agree to join the Bible Study. There are easy, factual answers that can be found in every lesson.

In an attempt to foster participation, one of my “leaders” asked the group to identify two questions from the lesson in which they felt comfortable to answer. That helped a little.

Excellent response -all must make an effort

Excellent points

I look forward to studying the book of John this year. It’s one of my favourite book in the bible. These tips will definitely help me.

I understand your point about everyone participating and I would like to share my thoughts. This will be my 3rd year in a ZOOM group. I am not close to a person to person group. My girlfriend encouraged me to join a BSF study. I was reluctant, but finally agreed. The only reason I agreed was because I was told I could listen if I didn’t want to talk. After the first session, I was terrified because I wasn’t anywhere close to the knowledge of the women…..their answers to the questions would never have entered my mind. I was amazed at how much I didn’t know. So, feeling guilty that I wasn’t talking, I started asking questions about the questions in the lesson. I became a “devil’s advocate” because I didn’t understand many things that these veteran women had known and understood for a long time. I showed my vulnerability as suggested above. To this day, I’ve gotten more comfortable…..however, I’m still nervous about opening my mouth because I don’t want to appear stupid with my comment or answer to a question…..but I’m grateful that I don’t have to talk if I don’t feel comfortable about it…I’ve had certain days where I’m not prepared….or not feeling well and would just like to listen. I’m sure there are more like me out there….it’s true, contributing is important but for timid people (like myself) listening and learning was helpful when I was a “newbie” to BSF study. PS. My name is Gail as well!

Gail – you are not alone! Praying for your group this year. We are all new the Bible at some point and I know your questions will help those veteran BSFers think about the passage in a new way. Your group leader is your advocate – don’t be afraid to share your concerns with her. She is there for you!

Very helpful. Thank you 🙏🙏

It’s always hard for me, at the beginning of each BSF season, to adjust to being in a new group. I do participate but it’s so so hard! Hoping it will get easier as time goes on. This will be my 7th year!

Thankyou for these insightful suggestions that will help all of us get more out of our meetings. Looking forward to my first time doing this online!

This is so helpful! I’m going to post it on my mirror so I can see the reminder often. Thanks a ton!!

Thanks for the good advice and biblical references. I learn something new every day!

I cannot count the times , during our discussions, I have come across verses I have forgotten or didn’t understand. It reminds me to continue praying for wisdom of God’s word.

This was very helpful! I’m mostly concerned about distractions since I’m going through a stressful season of life. I will use the tip to write down any distractions before I go to group. Please pray for me in this area

Wow! I read all the comments thus far and Thank God a friend brought me to BSF. Although I attended Mass every Sunday, soon came to realize I did NOT have a personal relationship with God & BSF, through the Holy Spirit changed all that. I love the vulnerable, busy, apprehensive ladies being so open and their sisters in Christ lifting them up. When I came I didn’t know how to find the Scripture to answer the question. Knew nothing about the Bible. My leader had the patience of a Saint and prayed with me over the phone, led me step by step, and just stayed with me; and my life has changed completely. Thanks be to God. Hang in there ladies there is power in these groups. God’s magnificent and unimaginable power. Great tips, thanks for the article and the comments.

Toni this is so encouraging! Praising God for how He has used BSF and an encouraging leader to grow your faith! What a Mighty God we serve! I too have been so blessed by BSF over the years! My relationship with the Lord has grown through studying His word as well! Thanks for sharing your journey!

Thanks for sharing that, Toni. It has been my privilege to be a BSF leader for many years, and you are the kind of woman that we love to hear about! I praise God for the way He is inspiring you to grow in your walk with Him through His Word, His persistent love, and the devoted people He is placing in your life! Keep growing and please keep sharing your excitement—it inspires us all!

Toni, thank you for sharing your journey in growing your relationship with God! I have been a BSF leader for many years and love praying for people just like you to walk through the door each year! We are all growing in Christ, and the more we give of ourselves to Him, the more He gives us of Himself! Keep up the good work—your enthusiasm is contagious to us all!

Should I stay in contact with previous group members?

yes definately 100%. That’s how you make true friends.

Yes! I met some of my best friends in BSF groups. There is something very special about having the Bible at the center of a friendship.

Why not? If both of you have made a connection, and both of you want to. Just remember, each new year brings a new class together (with maybe a few same people) with chance to make new connections, learn from and interact with new faces and personalities.

Thank you for the tips. They will are very helpful.

My first TL taught us to thank each person at the end of their comment. “Thanks Joe” and no more. Joe now feels heard and appreciated. He knows he has a “place” in the group. Let the group add or piggyback to his comment. If *I* add to his comment I just made their follow up comments unnecessary. Basic psychology: The person who talks the most likes the person who listens the most. (High school cheerleaders learn this – get the big football player to talk and he will fall for her!) My pet peeve was a former GL who would “fix” or “re-route” my comments. Excited to kick off year 18 in BSF!

Thank you for the great tips!

These 5 tips are certainly enriching and encouraging and I’m excited to begin the study of “The Gospel of John”.

The BSF group discussion model has taught me how to facilitate group discussion for church life groups and ladies home bible studies. These ideas have been proven to build very beneficial groups. Thank you BSF

Great to get these tips and to have some rules!

Great tips and reminders. I actually wrote them down so that I can review them often.

So thankful for the tip about letting go of things weighing me down before class! Writing down the issues will likely make a difference and help me to pray and get ready for the evening’s meeting! Excited to begin the study of John!

Let others join in the discussion. It is good to see what God is doing in discussion member’s life.

I found all the members wanted to do was debate Bible facts to show who knew more than others. Every time I tried to aim discussion towards how can we apply what we are leaning to our current lives, everyone just stated at me & would not say a word. I gave up!

Never give up, Kathryn. God is able to do the impossible, so we should not lose hope. Keep formulating questions on what they can learn about God from what they are saying. I am praying that God will make a breakthrough for you this year. God does not ask you to be successful, only faithful.

Nooo! So sorry to hear that!! I’ve never been in a group like that! Occasionally there may be a person who thinks they’ve got it all figured out, but mostly we’re all growing and learning from each other through our study and through our questions. Please don’t give up – bible study is about what God has for you, read, pray, meditate and listen for His voice within it.

I agree to commit to the suggestions for better discussions.

Such encouragement for all leaders but especially a NEW leader. It provides help to overcome the feeling of inadequacy. We are not going to change hearts until we submit to Him as a vessel for His Kingdom.

Thank you for your 5 – Step insights to a healthy small group discussion time. While all are true, I especially like step 1, clearing the mind from anxieties by writing them out and a heartfelt prayer will go a long way to preparing to share and receive from each other.

These tips are so valuable. I love #2, “Remove Distractions”. It will surely make for better class interaction and flow, which will foster #4 “Stay on Topic”. Thanks

This is very helpful as so go into my first year as an OGL the succinct points will be used! Thank you

This is such an excellent blog. Thank you! My question is, “How does a group handle a leader who seems to want no discussion, and is just interested in assuring there is an answer to every question?” It seems it is not a discussion when the leader is overly concerned about getting through all the questions.

Hello, I joined BSF in 2009. I enjoyed the rules of engagement and it made interactions easier. I also took on greater responsibilities by becoming an usher, then a discussion group leader. I loved preparing for lessons and interacting with the other leaders. We also had outside fellowship periods by meeting in different homes in our communities. So much has changed that it seems that anything goes such as you do not have to do the lessons in order to participate in the group discussions. How can you stay on topic when the floor is open to any and all comments – including the movies and popular books. We were also encouraged to let others speak. Frequently one or two people dominate the discussions. I feel that this may have led to many people dropping out of the group – they never had a chance to speak. Maybe we can find some middle ground.

It might help the group if, should you have a question when preparing for group discussion, you do some research on it. The additional information, especially if it includes Bible references, may prove invaluable.

Our group of men meets via Zoom throughout the study year. At the end of last year, we decided to meet in person this summer over a meal and get to know one another better in person. This Next Monday will be our third supper time together this year. We are looking forward to starting the study of John’s Gospel together. We are thankful for our leader who comes prepared with questions and keeps us involved in discussions.

I loved the scripture references. Something to hold onto for future use.

Very good tips. Thank you

These are great tips. Looking forward to start the 2023-24 BSF year.

BSF Bible study foremost and 1st priority. Fellowship can and will happen without being coerced or uncomfortable.

I think by doing #1 and #2 – the remaining 3 steps will follow! Consider starting with writing down your own “distractions” on a piece of paper and putting them in a “wait basket”. (this could be a basket you bring every week & set in the middle of the group) Demonstrating your own vulnerability may encourage your group to do the same. These are distractions that can interfere with staying “on topic” and “being present” during discussion. These “wait basket” items may be things that become part of the group prayer list (or only the GL prayer list) – which will help build community within the group. All of which will contribute toward growth when they see how God responds or at least be an example to those who will remember this NEXT year in BSF!

I love that idea of the “wait basket”. Cute! Thanks for sharing, brother Jeri!

Really helpful!

These are helpful tips. It is good to have these tips in mind before starting in September. Thank you!

Very inspiring Thank you

Thank you so very much for sharing this! They really help me focus and prepare to begin the new study. I am so looking forward to meeting our new group! Thank you! And blessings, for all you do.

I have always thought that some of the questions we are given go to a personal depth that are appropriate for a close friend. However often in the group those relationships have not been solidified . So it seems to me that this is a forced technique which for the most part turns me off totally. I do not mind being vulnerable and at my age I have nothing to hide. However this has always bothered me about some questions.

Jim, that is completely understandable. Relationships and trust in a group can take time. Some are more willing to share personal details than others – and that is ok. I loved Todd Wethall’s blog post about how God has placed each of us in our groups for a reason! We will be praying for your group this year!

Jim, I appreciate those “cringe” questions because they force extra thought (Or the guys just skip over it!) But you and I know men are the worst about opening up! They love to deflect with “I just need to pray more” or something generic. But at least that question was put in front of them. Sometimes it gets wheels turning. My wife is a GL and frequently comments how they got stuck on those questions with tons of tears. When we hit one of THOSE questions I recite my frequent disclaimer “What’s said in BSF stays in BSF. We don’t need all the details, let’s just talk ABOUT it.”

Thanks for sharing this. You have expressed what I sometimes feel. In which case I normally choose not to share those aspects I feel are too personal.

Using the Lord’s word brings me comfort when I share current thoughts that match today’s challenges . Not for controversy but to grow inn His word and direction

The group facilitator/leader must make sure a person doesn’t manipulate the conversation. Especially on a “personal” application question. The leader can call the person after class and in love let them know that everyone needs a chance to participate in answering the questions…especially in questions where its asking you about how you feel or how you handle a situation. Those questions with personal application. Also, if this person has told the answer before about a situation in their life or circumstance it doesn’t need repeating again, referred to briefly would do.

Thank you so much for putting this out there just in time for the start of BSF!! I love the bible verses that were included and plan to share these in my class. My favorite is Hebrews 10:24-25 Spur each other on and encourage one another. AMEN!

Thanks so much for your words of encouragement! Looking forward to a delightful year studying the unadulterated word of God! Blessings💕 Sandra Roquemore

I joined BSF near the end of last year. I have since moved to another area, there’s no group near where I live now. How do I get my book for this year and how do I sign up for on-line/zoom discussion?

Please and thank you very much.

Dear Elizabeth – If you go to mybsf.org and click “need technical help” in the bottom right corner, you can create a member support request. Our member support team will be happy to help!

I tell my group if they need to pray I will pray with them after class. Some times we have four Or five ladies to stay after to pray and praise God The pastor lets us stay .

I loved the suggestion to clear the mind by writing everything down on paper.

Very helpful tips. Thank you💓

Staying on track and giving everyone a chance to speak is so helpful for the group!

Amazing tips.

Very helpful tips reminding me to keep on topic and not get sidetracked and miss out on what our Matchless Lord Jesus wants me to learn

I will definitely try to connect and to get to know some members of the group…Thanks for the tips.

Thanks a lots for the tips. What I liked most was – to be intentional & vulnerable to build a strong bond in the group.

Thank you for this help. I am starting my third year in BSF study. The first year was terribly hard. I wanted to learn how to read the bible and understand. BSF is wonderful. There were many times I read the scripture, the study guide, the resource guides and on my own more. Then I would albeit timidly share my responses on the study and would be blown away how I didn’t read or see the same as fellow members of my group. I love that I learned from them. Sharing is very hard; especially when you know you don’t have the confidence of say someone in your group that has been participating in BSF for years and years. The first year I tried hard to fit in. There was a circle of chairs and one week another lady and i walked in together and no one budged, or moved over to make room for two more chairs. Finally a lady said, let’s move over a bit and make room. LOL. Well we are all different and the same. I made it through first year and I was hooked. I find the the quiet time with God and reading the bible is my every my morning time. The second year I talked my daughter into going to BSF with me. She is a believer, like me, who just fell through the cracks and didn’t know exactly where to start reading the bible. She spoke with a pure heart and after the first meeting and introduction she said, “I want to learn and hear everything you say.” As a mom I admittedly felt like a failure. Why haven’t I dug deeper in the Word and prayed openly with my family. I know we are good people but we were not living in Christ. The group we were assigned to last year was wonderful. My Leader for open and her heart was for everyone around our group. There was many differences in all of us yet we all shared openly. This is BSF. So now the third year is coming up. We already have a couple that need a different day and time to attend. I am anxious and excited to start up again, praying God brings us a group together like last year’s. These tips for a good group discussion is very helpful. No one has really given me any rules for the year. Last year one lady commented that in the early years of BSF if you missed a certain number of meetings you were out. I never once felt that way this year or saw that. We met in the evenings and there were winter bad weather days that made it difficult to drive and they just couldn’t make it. There is the online lecture following each week that was very helpful. When our studies ended in May all I could think of was, I don’t want to lose contact with any of these ladies. But if work and family and events overcome that I know that our time in this study and supporting each other in prayers kept me coming back. Looking for to the study this year!

Vicky – thank you for sharing! Praying for your group this year – so grateful for the way God works through His Word. Encouraged by your heart for the Lord!

Thank you for the tips. I agree to be intentional and vulnerable to the group since we are all seekers of the word to build us stronger and deeper..

This is truly helpful to me personally towards my growth and knowledge of being intentional Bible study scholar Sharing time with each one in my group so I can get to know them is great Hebrew 10:24-25

Many many many years ago in our BSF circle, we were encouraged to write down a prayer request and exchange with the neighbor sitting next to us. We were also encouraged to sit in different places each week so we would get to know each other better. Another method is to use a specific question and have a partner share – when you pair off and share with each other. This also helps to get to know one another and is less intimidating than speaking out in the whole group.

Very practical tips. Thanks

Someone was not happy that a few GM do not prepare but only come to listen. How to respond to such complaints?

Hi Sally! That’s a great question. While we always want to encourage participation and have everyone dive into the John study, it is good to have compassion for those that may feel overwhelmed by the study or by life. Perhaps they are seekers or new believers that have never ready the Bible and need to listen to understand. Or maybe they have circumstances that prevent them from being able to do the study for now. This might be a good time to reach out to your leader for advice as you seek to understand how to encourage this person in your group.

Very helpful tips, thank you!!

Hi Sally, I was new to Bible study and came unprepared for at least a year. I absolutely could not understand how we could read the same chapter and my group members found such rich answers to the questions. I would write their answers in red ink on my homework. I thank God my group leader was so patient with me. Listening to their answers led me to the realization that I was NOT saved and thus veiled. Once the Holy Spirit moved in, the answers came..slowly but surely. Now as a group leader I encourage new BSF members by saying ” Do not,not come to group because you have not finished your homework. This is a buffet where we dine on Gods’ Word. It is Please come and be fed” I show my red ink filled pages from my start in BSF to encourage new group members. I hope this personal insight helps.

This is a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing . BSF should be a safe place to come, wherever one is coming from.

Sally, Not everyone is at the same level. And some have very limited time. I remember as a newbie scratching answering on my paper in the parking lot 2 minutes before start. I believe God sent them and it’s MY job to honor Him by getting the scripture “out in the air”. It’s the Holy Spirit’s job to embed it in their hearts. Personally I learn better by HEARING than by READING.

Just love ’em.

Thank you for sharing this information. I have been feeling very nervous about attending a new group for BSF and even thinking of changing and going online. After reading the blog I know I need to trust God and be more vulnerable

In-person Fellowship is so important! I pray that you go in-person and that your discussion group is all that God has for you! Don’t be nervous … just enjoy knowing that God placed you specifically with the ladies that He wanted you to be with. It is going to be an amazing year! Enjoy!

Timely information.

Thank you BSF for these useful pointers to help steward my role as a GL! Much appreciated!

Very useful tips . Thank you

Am I able to apply the same 5 principles if the group consists of men & women?

What other points I should observe?

For example, in the topic of building a family with unity and harmony, I noted some members have difficulty in authenticating discussion when their respective families are not in such a stage.

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173 Questions to Ask Your Best Friend (To Get Even Closer)

173 Questions to Ask Your Best Friend (To Get Even Closer)

You may think that you know everything there is to know about your best friend, but if that’s how you feel, it’s only because you’re not asking them the right questions.

Asking your best friend questions is the best way to get to know them better, connect in a more meaningful way, and strengthen your bond with them.

If you need some help knowing exactly what to ask in order to spark deeper conversation, or even just want to enjoy some funny, lighthearted conversation with your bestie, then you came to the right place.

Start having more interesting conversations with your BFF with the following 173 questions.

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There are very few better ways to spend your time than hanging out with your best friend. There is no one that understands you better and that you can laugh harder with. Just in case you need some inspiration to help you laugh harder than ever with the person that you love, here are 27 fun questions to ask your BFF when you’re bored.

1. If there were no consequences for a day, what would you do? &nbsp 2. What would you name your alter ego? &nbsp 3. Which word best describes our relationship?

4. If you could stay one age forever, which would you choose? &nbsp 5. Which of us do you think is more likely to get arrested? &nbsp 6. If you won the lottery, what’s the first thing you would buy?

7. If you were a flavor, what would you be? &nbsp 8. What’s the first thing you do when you’re bored? &nbsp 9. Would you ever go to a strip club with me?

10. If you could choose any celebrity to be best friends with, who would you choose? &nbsp 11. Do you wish that you could delete all your social media and just go off-grid? &nbsp 12. I’m your best friend, right?

13. What is the worst first date you’ve ever been on? &nbsp 14. Do you think I would make a good best man or maid of honor? &nbsp 15. If you could choose one thing about me to change forever, what would it be?

16. Do you have any recurring dreams or nightmares? &nbsp 17. What is the most embarrassing moment of your life? &nbsp 18. Do you do anything weird when you’re home alone?

19. How do you think your ex would describe you? &nbsp 20. What’s the most toxic quality that you are attracted to in the opposite sex? &nbsp 21. Would you get a matching tattoo with me? If so, what would you want?

22. Where’s the most embarrassing place you’ve had to pee? &nbsp 23. Would you let me look through your browser history? &nbsp 24. What confuses you most about the opposite sex?

25. What movie has completely scarred you for life? &nbsp 26. What would the sitcom of our friendship be called? &nbsp 27. What did you want to be when you grew up?

You might be interested in this list of fun questions to ask your friends .

It might seem like you know all there is to know about your best friend, but there is always more to learn. You just need to ask the right questions. Here are 25 thoughtful and deep questions to ask your best friend to get to know them better.

1. Do you feel genuinely happy about your life? &nbsp 2. Is there anything about your life that you wish you could change? &nbsp 3. What’s the happiest memory you have from your childhood?

4. When you can’t sleep, what are you thinking about? &nbsp 5. Do you feel like I support you well through the hard times of your life? &nbsp 6. What’s the happiest memory you have of us together?

7. Do you ever worry that you won’t end up finding someone to spend your life with? &nbsp 8. What’s one thing about yourself you wish you could change? &nbsp 9. What in your life do you feel the most proud of?

10. Who is the last person that made you cry, and why? &nbsp 11. What motivates you to get out of bed in the morning? &nbsp 12. What is the biggest challenge you’re facing in your life right now?

13. On a scale from 1-10, how much do you think your childhood still affects you today? &nbsp 14. Is there anyone in your life that you wish you were closer with? &nbsp 15. Have you ever wanted to die?

16. What’s the hardest goodbye you’ve had to say? &nbsp 17. What’s one thing about yourself that you absolutely love? &nbsp 18. What do you think is the meaning of life?

19. What do you think is your greatest strength? &nbsp 20. What’s the best compliment you’ve ever received? &nbsp 21. What’s the worst decision you’ve ever made?

22. What’s one thing I could do that you’d consider unforgivable? &nbsp 23. What’s the most loved you’ve ever felt? &nbsp 24. Who was your first friend? Are you still friends with them?

25. What’s a day that you wish you could forget forever?

Go here for a list with more deep questions to ask your friends and get to know them better.

Have you ever wondered what your best thinks about you and just how well they know you? These questions to ask your best friend about yourself are a little on the serious side, but they will help you see how well your BFF knows you.

1. What do you really think about me? &nbsp 2. If I could spend every day for the rest of my life doing one thing, what do you think I’d choose? &nbsp 3. Do you think I’m happier right now than I was a year ago?

4. Has the way you see me changed over the course of our relationship? &nbsp 5. How do you think I would describe you? &nbsp 6. What’s the most impressive thing I’ve done since we’ve known each other?

7. What is my biggest fear? &nbsp 8. What’s one thing about me that only you know? &nbsp 9. What do you think is my biggest weakness?

10. What do you think is my biggest strength? &nbsp 11. What was your first impression of me? &nbsp 12. How do you describe me to your other friends?

13. What physical feature am I most insecure about? &nbsp 14. Why do you think we get along so well? &nbsp 15. Am I more of a cat or a dog person?

16. Who in my life has hurt me the most? &nbsp 17. How would you describe me in one word? &nbsp 18. What’s one thing I never leave the house without?

19. Where can you usually find me?

If you want to have fun testing your best friend to see just how well they know you, then these are the perfect questions for you. Enjoy laughing with your BFF while learning exactly how they see you and your relationship together.

1. Which game or reality TV show would I enjoy being on the most? &nbsp 2. Which of my exes do you think I’d be most likely to get back together with? &nbsp 3. If I called you to bail me out of jail, what would you assume I got arrested for?

4. If I won the lottery, what do you think I would buy first? &nbsp 5. What job would I be perfect for? &nbsp 6. If I was famous, what do you think it would be for?

7. What is my biggest pet peeve? &nbsp 8. What would I choose as my last meal? &nbsp 9. How would I spend my perfect day?

10. What’s one life lesson you wish I would just learn already? &nbsp 11. When we met, did you think we would become best friends? &nbsp 12. If I was an animal, what would I be?

13. What do you consider my most embarrassing moment in our friendship?

Questions to ask your best friend of the opposite gender

If you have a best friend that is of the opposite gender, then you have the perfect opportunity to get to know things about the opposite sex that you otherwise wouldn’t be able to. These are the best questions to use to ask your best friend to get to know them better and maybe gain some insight into the ways of the opposite gender.

1. How would you spend a day as the opposite sex? &nbsp 2. What is the weirdest thing about being your gender? &nbsp 3. Do you think it’s possible for girls and guys to just be friends?

4. Do you think that I’m open-minded? &nbsp 5. What advice do you have for my dating life? &nbsp 6. Do you think we would make good co-parents?

7. Has being friends with me taught you how to be a better partner to your next girlfriend or boyfriend? &nbsp 8. What is the most attractive quality about me? &nbsp 9. Do you think we would make a good couple?

10. What is one thing about the opposite sex that you really admire? &nbsp 11. What is one thing about being a boy or girl that you’ve always wondered about? &nbsp 12. What is your favorite part of our friendship?

13. What area of my life do you think could use the most improvement?

Compared to women, men often struggle to maintain their friendships. [ 1 ] Men sometimes struggle to connect deeply with their friends and can feel nervous to talk about more personal topics. If you are looking for thoughtful questions to ask your guy best friend to get to know him better and help him open up, then these are good questions to do so.

1. Who is the biggest role model in your life? &nbsp 2. What was your best mic drop moment? &nbsp 3. What quality of yours do you consider to be your best?

4. Is there anyone in your life that has completely lost your respect? &nbsp 5. When was the last time you cried? &nbsp 6. What is one thing you could talk about all day if given the chance?

7. What qualities does your perfect partner have? &nbsp 8. What movie do you wish was more like real life? &nbsp 9. How many phones have you either lost or broken?

10. What three events had the biggest impact on who you are today? &nbsp 11. Would you rather hang out with the boys or your significant other? &nbsp 12. What is the most useless skill you have?

13. Do you find it easy to ask others for support or feel like you have to do everything on your own? &nbsp 14. What is one skill that you wish you had? &nbsp 15. Is there anything you would never do for a million dollars?

16. Do you feel comfortable crying in front of other people? &nbsp 17. Do you believe relationships should be 50/50? &nbsp 18. Was your dad an inspiring person in your life for you?

19. What celebrity would make the worst president? &nbsp 20. Would you rather spend an afternoon playing a sport or watching a game?

Tired of talking to your BFF about their crush? These are good questions to ask your best friend if you want to connect on a more personal level with her and also have the potential for some good laughs as well.

1. What in your life do you still really want to accomplish? &nbsp 2. Where do you hope to be one year from now? &nbsp 3. Do you wish you had better support in your life?

4. When you think about me, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? &nbsp 5. Is there anyone you’re missing right now? &nbsp 6. What’s the best thing about your life right now?

7. What family member do you feel the closest to? &nbsp 8. Would you ever have a sugar daddy? &nbsp 9. What would your dream job be?

10. What hair color do you think you would look amazing with? &nbsp 11. Are you happy with the relationship you have with your family? &nbsp 12. If you could go on a date with any celebrity, who would you choose?

13. What qualities do you look for in a partner? &nbsp 14. What is something in your life you are working to change right now? &nbsp 15. Do you believe there are good men left in the world?

16. What’s one thing you would never mention on a first date? &nbsp 17. If you got a pet tomorrow, what kind of pet would you want, and what would you name it? &nbsp 18. What’s your favorite thing to do when you’re by yourself?

Here are some weird, but interesting questions to ask your best friend that are sure to shake up the conversation. Enjoy asking these 15 weird questions, and be ready for some surprising answers.

1. If your pet could talk, what do you think they would say about you? &nbsp 2. Is there anything that you believe even though you know it’s probably wrong? &nbsp 3. What was the weirdest habit you had as a child?

4. If your life was a video game, what cheat codes would you want? &nbsp 5. Have you ever eaten a bug? &nbsp 6. Have you ever screamed at the top of your lungs?

7. How many times in a day do you change your outfit? &nbsp 8. Do you think blind people can see in their dreams? &nbsp 9. How many times in a day do you think you lie?

10. Weirdest thing anyone has ever said to you? &nbsp 11. If you had to give up brushing your teeth or your hair forever, which would you choose? &nbsp 12. Who’s idea was it to milk a cow for the first time?

13. Would you rather have no arms or no legs? &nbsp 14. If someone offered to give you the power to read minds, would you want it? &nbsp 15. What’s the worst purchase you’ve ever made?

Here are more hilarious questions to ask your friends .

Do you think you know everything there is to know about your BFF? Regardless of how long you’ve been besties, there is always more that you can learn about them. These are hard questions to answer, but the answers will help you to better understand your best friend and allow you to connect on a deeper level.

1. What was your childhood like? &nbsp 2. What is one thing you’ve always wanted to do but are afraid you’ll never be able to do? &nbsp 3. Do you feel worthy of love?

4. What is the one thing you think is holding you back? &nbsp 5. Is there anything about yourself that you feel ashamed of? &nbsp 6. Do you have any regrets?

7. If you had to pick someone in your life to have a kid with, who would you choose? &nbsp 8. How much do you care about what other people think? &nbsp 9. Who is the most important person in your life?

Tired of having serious conversations with your best friend? These are good questions to ask to spice up your conversation and keep your bestie on their toes.

1. What inanimate object would you marry? &nbsp 2. If you were being robbed at gunpoint, what would you say? &nbsp 3. What is the worst thing someone could put on their dating profile?

4. What mythical creature do you think is real? &nbsp 5. How would you describe your romantic life in one word? &nbsp 6. If there was a pole at a club, would you try and dance on it?

7. If you started a blog, what would you call it? &nbsp 8. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever posted on the internet? &nbsp 9. Do you think an elephant would make a good pet?

10. Which Harry Potter house would you want to be a part of? &nbsp 11. Do you have any secret talents I don’t know about? &nbsp 12. Did you ever do someone’s homework for them when you were younger?

13. What’s the largest purchase you’ve made that you paid for in $1 bills? &nbsp 14. Have you ever been in a fight?

When it comes to figuring out which questions are appropriate for your relationship, there is no one-size-fits-all. Which questions are suitable to ask your best friend will vary depending on how close you are and also how comfortable they are answering deep questions about themselves.

Some people are closed books, and someone’s boundaries around what they feel comfortable sharing with you should always be respected. Respecting someone’s boundaries around what they are comfortable sharing is an important piece in building trust in a relationship. Give people the space to open up to you as they feel ready.

If you want to test the waters and begin asking more personal questions to a best friend, pay attention to how they react when you ask them. If they answer quite openly and comfortably, then it should be a non-issue.

Regardless, asking if they are comfortable sharing about that topic is always never a bad idea. If you notice your friend is obviously uncomfortable—meaning they avoid eye contact, they wince, or they move away—when you ask certain questions, honor the friendship and their need for privacy and refrain.

Here is a list of conversation topics that are generally best to avoid:

1. How many people they’ve slept with: Sexuality is a personal topic for a lot of people and should be treated delicately.

2. A traumatic experience: When it comes to difficult experiences, you should avoid bringing it up first. Allow them to start the conversation.

3. Questions about their body or weight: Avoid bringing attention to parts of someone’s body that they might feel self-conscious about, like scars or their weight.

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The Mailbag: BSF (Bible Study Fellowship)

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2023 Update

As you can see from the “Additional Resources” section that follows this article, a number of concerns have been raised since (and even before) I published it in 2016. Myy podcast partner, Amy Spreeman, and I recently heard from a listener who has resigned her leadership position in BSF due to some of these same concerns. With her permission, Amy has published her letter to us at Berean Research. I urge you to read it, especially if you are considering signing up for BSF: Leaving BSF 2023: Testimony from a former teacher . Amy and I will be interviewing the writer of the letter on A Word Fitly Spoken in the near future.

What are your thoughts on BSF (Bible Study Fellowship)? Is it doctrinally sound? Is it a good way of studying the Bible?

According to the BSF web site , “We believe people discover their true purpose and identity by knowing God through His Word. That is why BSF offers free, in-depth Bible studies in community for people of all ages around the world.” BSF Bible study groups are held in various local churches and are open to anyone.

I have never participated in BSF myself, but I am somewhat familiar with it through a couple of friends who have been very involved.

While I totally support the idea of delving deeply into the Scriptures with other women, there are a few of aspects of BSF that concern me. Let me start off by saying that every BSF group is different, so I’m sure these may or may not be issues with every group depending on the leaders and participants.

First, the amount of time required for BSF homework and other responsibilities may not be a fit for every participant. Some women have the hours required for these things and embrace it, but many do not. For the women who do not, this can become discouraging. They may come to view studying the Bible as a chore. They may sometimes neglect their husbands, children, homes, churches, friends, etc., in favor of completing the assignments. They may even give up on organized Bible study all together, assuming that all classes require the same investment of time as BSF. For these reasons alone, I would probably not recommend BSF for a new believer.

Next, BSF is limited to studies of only ten books/topics . I understand why BSF may have to do this from a logistics standpoint, but if BSF is a woman’s only form of personal or group Bible study, that’s leaving out a lot  of the Bible. We need all of the Bible for all of life.

Concerns have also been raised by BSF participants and leaders that BSF may be headed in an Emergent and/or contemplative direction considering BSF’s recommendations of materials by authors who subscribe to these false teachings and BSF’s increasing use of The Message (a very shoddy paraphrase of Scripture) rather than a reliable translation.

Finally, my major concern with BSF is that it is ecumenical. It is my understanding that BSF is open to, and led by, people from all denominations (and non-denominations) that call themselves Christian. This is a problem because there are many churches and denominations which call themselves Christian but whose doctrine is not in compliance with Scripture (for example, Catholics, Oneness Pentecostals, Mormons, and New Apostolic Reformation).

BSF could be very helpful in this regard if it would require its leaders to hold to sound doctrine (our doctrine colors the way we teach Scripture) and would allow its leaders and members to discuss correct biblical doctrine, but the way it has been explained to me, “BSF doesn’t teach doctrine, it just teaches the Bible.” That statement, if an accurate representation of BSF’s stance, demonstrates a fundamental flaw in their view of Scripture and its regulation of the church. The Bible is  doctrine. There is no way to teach the Bible without  teaching doctrine.

What if, during a discussion of that day’s lesson, one of the Catholic members says, “This verse seems to say that praying to Mary would be wrong. Have I been sinning all these years?” or a Mormon says, “This passage indicates that we can be baptized for the dead. We should all be doing this.”? These are doctrinal issues, whether BSF sees them as such or not, and from a biblical  standpoint these members need to be taught that praying to Mary and baptism for the dead are unscriptural and sinful. But, according to what I’ve been told, BSF will not correct people’s false doctrine in order to remain open to people of all “Christian” faiths. In fact, I’ve been told it’s against the rules for members/leaders to even disclose which church they belong to. Nor, for the same reason, can anyone recommend (or warn against) any pastor, author, or teacher, despite the fact that his/her materials might be very helpful (or harmful) to someone in the group. BSF leaders are also told not to use any Scripture other than what is being studied that day, which is most unhelpful, as one of the basic tenets of sound hermeneutics is that “Scripture interprets Scripture” and that unclear passages are to be understood in light of clear passages. Cross-referencing Scripture could help clear up doctrinal issues.

The Bible tells us that the job of a pastor (and by the extension of this principle, Bible teachers) is to “give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it” ( Titus 1:9b ). It also says Christians are not to yoke ourselves together with unbelievers ( 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 ). Those who claim to be Christians yet deny the essentials of the faith (the Trinity, salvation by grace alone, etc.) are just as much unbelievers as atheists and agnostics ( Matthew 7:21-23 ). It seems to me that there is something foundationally wrong with a Bible study in which genuine believers and false converts, people who hold to sound doctrine and people who hold to false doctrine, can sit side by side with neither being offended or corrected.

Mature, discerning believers can probably attend BSF without being swayed to believe any false doctrine (and, just to be clear, I’m certain it’s not BSF’s intention to teach false doctrine). However, I imagine that those mature, discerning believers would find it difficult to abide by the rules of keeping quiet on issues of sound doctrine as those issues arise.

Additional Resources

Leaving BSF 2023: Testimony from a former teacher at Berean Research

BSF Leader resigns; warns members about 2018 Study   at Naomi’s Table

BSF, Jesus Calling and a plea from the heart   at Berean Research

BSF as a “Vision-Casting” ministry? An open letter from a leader   at Naomi’s Table

If you have a question about: a well known Christian author/leader, a Bible passage, an aspect of theology, a current issue in Christianity, or how to biblically handle a family, life, or church situation, comment below (I’ll hold all questions in queue {unpublished} for a future edition of The Mailbag ) or send me an e-mail or private message . If your question is chosen for publication, your anonymity will be protected.

UPDATE:  I’ve received numerous comments on this article. About half have disagreed with some or all of it and the other half have said it’s spot on. As mentioned in the article, “every BSF group is different, so I’m sure these may or may not be issues with every group depending on the leaders and participants.” Comments are now becoming redundant, and some of them downright ugly, so I’ve closed comments on this article. (Just to save you some time, please don’t go to another article’s comment section and attempt to comment on this article there. It won’t be published. I also will not be responding to e-mails/social media messages about this article.)

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Good information Michelle. Thank you.

I am a discerning, non-denomination Christian. I attend CALVARY CHAPEL. I wish to respond to your concerns about BSF based on my personal experience with it.

I spend THREE HOURS a week on BSF homework. For deeper understanding, yes, we need to know the entire volume of Scriptures, however, (1) a Christian’s love of God’s Word will draw them to read more, and (2) even one book of the Bible shows the truth about God.

No authors have been recommended to me. I use KJV bible during BSF and for homework. Since we are encouraged to use the SCRIPTURES for sound DOCTRINE, CORRECTION, and ADMONITION your concern in that regard is unwarranted. Probably better that a BSF student who was taught another interpretation of a verse be corrected by Scripture and the Holy Spirit and not in a group setting. Private conversations can be had. Better to have these people in BSF and sooner or later see the sound doctrine in Scripture. Questions on BSF home use CROSS-REFERENCES from old and new testaments, and has said, “or any other verse you know.”

Don’t think my BSF group leader considers herself on par with a church pastor, nor would I appreciate that. Christian pastors are called of God and have many years of training. Unequally YOKED refers to partnerships that require shared values, e.g., marriage and business.

It would be hard to keep quiet on sound doctrine, it hasn’t come up, but if it did, I would point to Scripture privately.

CLARIFICATION: Since the Bible says the Scriptures are for doctrine, correction, and admonition.

Excellent article. I so agree. It is sad when people become too attached to a teacher or system of teaching and it becomes in effect an idol or sacred cow in their lives. We must be like the Bereans and be very discerning, especially in these last days when we are told that even the very elect can be deceived.

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I have been involved with BSF for two years and will not be going back this year for reasons similar to what you mentioned. The first two dealing with the time to do your lessons and the limiting of the studies are not issues. The time is really whatever you have and desire to put into it. I have taken 2 hrs to complete a study because I wanted to really dig into it and had the time but I’ve also completed a day’s lesson in 10 mins. It is very adaptable to what you have available. The limiting of the studies is not limiting you to only using those books of the Bible. Every lesson will have you searching out many different passages throughout the Bible and often ask you if there are others that you can think of that relate to a certain topic or passage in the book you are studying.

My issues do fall with the extremely ecumenical nature (you are strongly forbidden for even mentioning what denomination or church you go to, yet I was in one group where a Catholic lady was allowed to go on & on for several minutes about how great the RCC is and how wonderful this Pope is). The most recent group I was in were extremely tight on “the rules.” This may be one of my bigger complaints. There are apparently many rules in BSF but I was never informed of any of these rules and there is nothing on their website that I could find last I checked. So, it was very embarrassing when several class members jumped on me for breaking some rule I had never heard of (of course they had just been violating the exact same rule not 30 secs prior).

Another issue is it is moving very contemplative, at least the one I attended is. The lady who did most of the lectrues mentioned contemplative prayer and Jesus Calling several times. It was also very clear she was not a fan of monergism but would constantly quote men like Spurgeon. She would often say things that were flat out false and bordering on heretical. But every morning I was constantly barraged with “Wasn’t that great?!” “Isn’t she a wonderful teacher?!” It also bothers me that more and more questions like “What do you feel about this passage?” or “Why do you think ____ did _____?” started popping up. I would always answer those questions with “What does it matter what I think?” or “This is asking me to speculate in an area God has not spoken and doing so is a dangerous practice.”

I decided to not participate with BSF anymore due to the irritation and bitterness growing in me from dangerous ideas and practices being tolerated and promoted.

Before one offers a critique of Bible Study Fellowship one might ought to attend for a year and see exactly what is happening in BSF. We are encouraged to study God’s word, ask the Holy Spirit to lead us as we read it and teach us as we read it and then we are asked to apply it to our own lives. It is not the intention of Bible Study Fellowship to point people to a specific Church. It is the intention that women study the word. Countless women and Children And Men from the men’s groups have come to know Jesus Christ as a result of their BSF studies. I’ve never heard anyone in BSF expound on the qualities of any leader. They teach the word they ask you to study the word. They ask you to grow from the word. We’ve had Jewish women come to our group we’ve had a Muslim woman come. Who knows but that may be the only Jesus they ever see. And in my BSF group there is a very good representation of the love of Jesus and it just might bring those women home to heaven.. Bible Study Fellowship is not the church they are not teaching the doctrine of any church. We all know that all the churches that are within the pale of Christianity true Christianity all have different doctrinal issues. BSF doesn’t teach Doctrine per se it teaches Jesus, it teaches God and his love for us. We’ve studied John this year over and over and over we’ve seen Jesus, we’ve seen Jesus with his friends trying to tell them everything they needed to know because he was going away, we’ve seen Jesus love Judas even though Judas was going to betray him. We’ve seen Jesus show us how to love, how to bring others to know him, BSF is trying to teach people about Jesus and his love and there’s been many people come to know Jesus because BSF taught them to study the word. they’re not a church they’re not trying to take the place of a church. I think you do a great disservice to people who were trying to study the word and learn everything they can about God without a preacher telling them what the doctrine is and what this means or what that means but listening instead to the Holy Spirit, a great disservice and you might turn people away from the only Bible study they will ever do. People who were in my BSF group get a really good picture of the love of Jesus and the mercy of Jesus and the Forgiveness of Jesus. And they learn that Jesus loves them and died for them. That’s what we’re here to do. Share the love, lead people to know Jesus Christ and that’s what BSF does.

Linda, I was in BSF for 2 years. Also, “doctrine” literally means “teaching” so if BSF teaches anything, by definition, it is teaching doctrine. Now, whether that doctrine is sound or not, is the question.

I’d also be interested in knowing what you mean by “listening to the Holy Spirit.”

I’ve done BSF for the past two years and because of doctrinal issues, the Beth Moore crowds and other false teachings brought in by some of the women, chose to use eSword as well as some commentaries to complete the assignments. I was also not alone in participating that way…there are just too many bad teachings in so many churches/organizations these days.

Our group did have some that were clearly under a false teaching; our leader allowed a few of us to gently point to Scripture to show the error of that teaching.

Our leaders have been and still are Reformed and semi-Reformed and most of the women that I shared classes with were solid.

But yes, BSF has bands of untruth coming into it and if they don’t relax some of the rules (like what church women go to), it could find itself mired in a pit of lies.

We had a couple of comments from BSF participants over on my Facebook page that I wanted to share with you:

Dianne says:

I am a BSF leader and may be able to give a little insight. First, I share some of your concerns about the Message and the Emergent church. I keep my eye looking for that in what they teach and have not seen it yet. They do have a higher standard and statement of faith for leaders that by its very nature excludes all of the groups you mentioned. They truly beleive that if we keep focused on God’s word and the Holy Spirit’s power, the truth will expose the members false beleifs. That is why they welcome Catholics, etc. They do rely on a more reformed view of salvation and that God is doing the work. We are trained every week on how to confront false teaching on the essentials if they come up, yet not step in when it is secondary. Plus it does keep the group leaders reined in from putting forth their own opinion from taking sides. I am not sure why people think the homework is hard. If anyone struggles with it, PM me and I can help. I can do the whole week in an hour if need be. But that is because of how and when I do it. But I agree we always have to be vigilant and Bereans. I appretiate your due diligence Michelle.

I hope it will also be an encouragement to know leaders must do homiletics, which is an amazing tool and such a joy. And the prayer time we have on our knees as leaders is AMAZING! To start out with a huge gruop of women (we had 80) calling out the atributes of God and lifting Him high and then thanking Him for who He is and what He does and the specific prayers we have for everything that goes on from the equipment to the safety of the kids to that hard converstaion on the phone to asking God to help us glorify and magnify Him. I hope the ladies know how much they are prayed over and the love the leaders have for them.

Andrea says:

Our BSF group uses the NIV translation. I don’t know if others use The Message, but I hope not. And we have a comprehensive list of cross references listed at the end of each week’s study notes, which do come up in the homework questions and our small group discussions

The Message is not used, but it was quoted once in the BSF magazine (spring of 2010) they used to put out and shortly after the new head came on board. They have not referred to it or used it since. Whether women use it in their personal study, I can’t say. I have never heard it referenced in an answer and never in a lecture. I know we are told that we can use whatever version of Scripture we want, however, BSF notes and questions are written using only the NIV as Andrea said above. Women of all churches are welcome but the reason church affiliation is not part of discussion is that it is hoped that no one would be made to feel uncomfortable because of someone’s comment. Who of us would want to return if we were made to feel inferior? So, it’s not part of the discussion. As one of the comments above said, it is through the study of God’s Word and the power of the Holy Spirit that those who follow wrong unBiblical teaching, read the works of false teachers, etc. will be made aware.

I attended BSF for several years and noticed the decline (I asked the lecturer if she was aware of the errors in The Message that she quoted from that morning. She was not aware, but would look into it). The increased presence and boldness of RCC attendees….I was not the only one at this location to notice it… The RCC is pushing something called New Evangelicalsm…watch out!). I will NOT be returning, because in my view they have turned a corner of convergence/ecumenicalism.

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My first study with BSF was two years ago, Moses. Overall I enjoyed learning about Moses and the Isrealites and gained a better understanding of God’s greatness as He lead His people to the promised land. Unfortunately, I also agree with the points in this article regarding the soundness of doctrine.

As a Christian, I felt it necessary to correct some of the scriptural views that were not sound, but was quickly discouraged to do so. I was gently reminded that due to the many denominations participating, there were different views of scripture we needed to be respectful of. I found that difficult to adhere to and suppress as the only view we should be adhering to is God’s.

Scripture is very clear…the only “denomination” is Christianity. All other denominations have been developed through the ages by misinterpreting Scripture. Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. John 14:6

I tried a 2nd year, studying the Book of Revelation, and found many controversies as well. Due to time and personal beliefs, I was unable to continue after several weeks.

BSF leaders do inform the members of the denominational mix and specifically asked the members to refrain from expressing their personal religious beliefs so as not to offend others. Although I disagree with that thinking, I tried to respect the request.

On the other hand, BSF should then respect their own rules and not add their own commentary/interptetation of the Scripture (which is not always sound) and not expect Christians to question it.

If BSF were run by true followers of Christ, then they would recognize, rebuke, Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. It doesn’t matter if BSF is bringing Bible Study to millions, if any portion of the teaching is false, then BSF is doing a disservice and not following Christ’s command.

Cheryl Edwards Ludwig Cheryl Edwards Ludwig Hi Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women. I am coming from the perspective of having been in BSF: Bible Study Fellowship for eleven years and I will return this fall. Rick Ludwig and I always discuss the lessons/lectures weekly and many times at the dinner table with our two sons Richard Ludwig and Nicholas Ludwig who attended with me during their high school years. They just finished their last study of Revelation in May. Undoubtedly, this is the most biblical women’s and children’s study in which one could participate. Rick and I “vet” every lesson to be sure that it is in line with the Word of God. If I ever see or think it is “off” in any way, I ask him to read the notes we receive. BSF in my area has always provided the most solid teaching anyone could ever receive on a weekly basis. I will say that we have a very mature Christian teaching leader who does absolutely teach doctrine each week. In fact, at the beginning of the year, she discusses what doctrine is and why it is so important. During every lecture, she points out what the main doctrine being taught is and expounds upon it by using various passages of scripture. I will also say that if a woman doesn’t have 20 minutes to do one day’s worth of homework then she needs to repent before the Lord for her lack of desire to know Him in a greater way. It is not too much and it is not too hard, either. Women who do not really want to be led by the Spirit into understanding the greater things of God’s revealed word will struggle with the homework or maybe they have attention issues? In the case of the latter, then she will struggle with any study she has to do where there is written work. Attending BSF has done nothing but make me more hungry for God’s word, never less. So, the issue you mentioned concerning not using the whole Bible. That statement is not accurate. We are all over the Bible examining passages that apply to the chapter we are studying. We are in the OT and the NT every week. I am not sure where the idea came from that BSF doesn’t use the entire word of God in its studies. Okay…emergent and contemplative? NOT our teaching leader….far from it. I don’t know what the other teaching leaders in other areas are bringing to their classes, but this is not happening in mine. She warns us about false doctrine and teaching constantly. Ecumenicalism? No. This study is open to any woman who desires to know the truth. I would say that what they are receiving at class IS the truth that they might not be getting at their own church. BSF is very conservative theologically. They are trained by some of the most outstanding theologians of our day. Think D.A. Carson and you will understand what I am saying. Discussion Leaders (DLs) do not necessarily correct everything that is said in their group. We would get so off track if that happened all the time. The DL relies on the women in her group to discern when a comment is “off-base” and we DO prove from the Word what the truth is. I will always point out any misinformation that I hear from another participant by citing verses proving the truth. The notes we receive each week are wonderful at explaining even the most difficult of passages or doctrines. Our teaching leader always expresses the truths that are there in the passage we are examining that evening. Truth is what it is all about and if it wasn’t about that, well, let’s just say that there would be no way that Rick would ever let me be a part of this study. So, after dinner tonight, we were discussing your post. Both of my sons, Nick 18 yrs old and Richard, 19 years old both felt that BSF: Bible Study Fellowship has been one of the most influential parts of their teen years outside of sitting under the teaching of their father Rick Ludwig and their youth leader at our church who is a fantastic Bible teacher. They gleaned much truth in the last four years and I enjoyed it that we were all studying the very same portions of scripture each week. It made for lively and informative conversation and learning from one another. I have VERY discerning young men in my home and they listen carefully. We raised them to have the attitude of being a Berean no matter who is doing the teaching. Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women….I would encourage you to find your nearest class for BSF and go to it. I hope this helps in understanding what BSF is. Please feel free to contact me about BSF if you would like know about any other aspects of it. Like · Reply · 5 · 13 hrs

BSF taught me how to study the Bible and how to.find a Biblically based church thru understanding God’s Word. I am forever grateful for the 5 years of disciplined Holy Spirit taught study that has equipped me to know and follow scripture.

I have been in BSF for ten years. I hope you will go to the BSF website and read both their statement of faith and about the courses they offer. Please, please, please, dear Sister in Christ, contact our headquarters rather than relying on hearsay. We have a wonderful board which includes several noted theologians. I can not imagine that Dr Mark Bailey or Dr Walter Kaiser would be involved in the spread of false teaching. I have been in leadership for three years and I have never encountered anyone in leadership using a paraphrase of the Bible. Bible literacy is one of our main goals so why would we ever use a paraphrase like The Message. If group members saw it being used by a group leader or teaching leader it is absolutely tragic that they did not notify the Area Team or Headquarters. All BSF classes recommend but do not require use of the NIV. This is because it is the most widely available translation for our international classes. All leaders must agree to the statement of faith and they cannot lead if the statement conflicts with their churches teachings. Thus, there are no Catholic or Mormon leaders although people of those faiths are welcome to attend and hear the true Word. Doctrine most certainly is taught. More than 10 books of the Bible are covered in our courses. The Life of Moses, for instance, covers Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. We do encourage everyone to spend time everyday in their Bibles. The questions we use for discussion are designed to be done over six days. I find I spend one half to one hour per day on questions and homiletics. I also spend several hours a week contacting discussion group members, assisting them with questions, soliciting their prayer requests and often praying with them. We do not discuss the denominations we belong to because we do not want differing positions discussed. We do not discuss pastors, teachers or authors, only the Bible. One of the most challenging aspects as a group leader is controlling without suppressing discussion. We are not there to discuss philosophies such as Arminianism or Calvinism. If a member is actually wrong about doctrine they are usually corrected by other group members before I need to. Group Leaders and possibly the Teaching Leader may contact the person privately to correct misperceptions and we do always rely on Holy Spirit to guide our members. We ask our members to use only Scripture to answer questions in discussion. All of Scripture can be used. Some references are provided to aid new Bible students. We all members to refrain from the use of commentaries until after they have finished the lesson. We do believe Scripture interprets Scripture and we want our members to rely on Scripture and leading of the Holy Spirit.

After attending bsf for several years I’m becoming uneasy with the idea put forward in discussion groups: “there are no wrong answers.” This sounds like God’s Word can mean whatever each one thinks it means. Also, they’re becoming so worried about not “becoming political” at a time when almost every moral issue has been politicized. I asked for clarification re avoiding “controversial issues but can’t get a clear answer. Trying to discern it theyre moving on a direction that I’m not willing to take.

I am discussion leader in BSF. In our training meetings we are frequently told that we will hear wrong answers and we are trained in how to handle these matters. Rest assured that BSF has sound protocol in place for dealing with this particular matter. We do not allow unsound doctrine to go uncorrected within our groups.

There may be a protocol and training but what actually goes on in a class is often very different.

My biggest problem with BSF is that it takes ladies away from the bible study in our church. We offer a variety of weekly inductive studies or sometimes topica,l but solid studies, and some women are so bogged down with BSF that they won’t attend. I think that these women miss out on the benefits of the local church and the protection of the elders. If you can attend a bible study in your local church than I beleive that that is where you should be.

Melissa, I agree wholeheartedly. Assuming someone goes to a doctrinally sound church, her first “loyalty,” for lack of a better word, should be to her own church because that is her church family and that is where her primary bonding, fellowship, and service should take place. If she can do both BSF and her own church’s studies, great, but if she has to choose between the two, she should choose her own church (again, assuming the Bible studies her church offers are doctrinally sound).

There are some women, who, unfortunately, attend churches where the preaching is sound but the women’s ministry uses materials by false teachers for their “Bible” studies. In those cases, I would certainly support someone attending a doctrinally sound study outside their church rather than false teaching inside their church.

You couldn’t be more wrong.

Care to elaborate?

Bible Study Fellowship’s name embodies exactly what they strive to be. At BSF we study the Word of God, the Bible. BSF is nondenominational so that we can focus on the actual WORDS in the Bible, what God actually has said to us, not mans opinions about His words. As a STUDY, BSF works much like traditional ‘homework’ – there is the bare minimum of questions, the ‘skeleton’ you might say, of what is detailed in the dozen or so questions. Anything over and above that serves to enrich your knowledge of the Bible, but is not required by BSF. Lastly, as a Fellowship, there are opportunities to learn and grow with other women as you seek to know God, understand His word, and apply it to your life.

As an organization made up of humans there are definitely flaws. There will be leaders and fellow attendees you do not like. People will come to slightly off base conclusions. And you have to choose whether it is something you can deal with or not.

BSF is a good and healthy organization for not only Believers of any stage in their faith, but non believers as well. We all benefit from better knowing the Word of God. As someone who has personally benefitted from the ministry of BSF, I would ask that you attend a class before you piece together an optinion. Try it out.

You might be pleasantly surprised.

I would love to “try it out,” but I was told that as a pastor I am not allowed to attend a BSF group. Believe me, I tried, but was told it was against the rules.

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Summary of john 14:15-17.

Jesus tells the disciples they will receive the Holy Spirit (an advocate) that will live inside them.

3) They all work together for our good, to bring us closer to God.

4a) Advocate — someone who recommends and supports you or your cause. An advisor, defender, mediator, and intercessor.

Spirt of Truth — The Holy Spirit who allows us to understand God’s spiritual truths and guide us towards spiritual truth.

b) Right now, the disciples cannot understand the Holy Spirit because it has not been given yet (not until after Jesus’ death). After Jesus’ death, the disciples will receive the Holy Spirit inside of them and it will live inside of them, and then they will be able to understand the Holy Spirit.

5) That it exists at all!

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Loving Jesus is keeping his commandments. It’s action.

Obedience comes out of love. Disobedience can be from a lack of love.

This is Jesus’ 2nd assurance he gives to the disciples: that he will give them a helper (Holy Spirit).

The Holy Spirit will abide with us permanently.

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If you’re looking for a fun group activity or just a way to pass the time, a classic game of Truth or Dare is the perfect way to get to know your best friends even better. Whether it’s deep, soul-searching Qs or daredevil antics that you prefer, your style of playing can reveal a lot about you. (Anyone else on Team Truth out there? Same.)

We rounded up the very best Truth or Dare questions and ideas that will keep things interesting (you can also check out other  game ideas — or even try a  Truth or Dare generator if you're feeling really bold). Whether you're at a slumber party with your besties or taking to the highway for a road trip, this iconic game is a go-to for endless entertainment — and the best part? No consoles or playing cards are required.

And just in case you need a refresher on the rules, we’ve got you covered there too: Simply go around in a circle asking players if they’d prefer truth questions or dare questions — you’ll find plenty of both below — and don’t forget to set the appropriate “punishment” for players who opt to pass on their turn. Of course, it’s best not to make things too pressured; being able to skip a round in exchange for group snack duty is a win-win that keeps things light and fun for everyone!

Ready to get down to the good stuff? You’ll find all the truth or dare questions you need below, from funny truth  questions that’ll prompt  embarrassing stories to wacky dares that'll take you just far enough out of your comfort zone for a good laugh. And when you start to feel dared out, see how your favorite celebs, from the cast of  Riverdale to Hailee Steinfeld,  held up under the truth-or-dare heat.

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Best Truth Questions for Friends

Best deep truth questions, best dare questions and ideas for friends.

There are some truth or dare questions for friends that you can ask in a larger group of strangers, and then there are others that are best kept among friends. The following truth questions to ask when you’ve got a good mix of buddies in the room: besties and newcomers are welcome.

1. If you could be invisible for a day, what’s the first thing you would do?

2. What’s the biggest secret you’ve kept from your parents?

3. What’s the most embarrassing music you listen to?

4. What’s one thing you love most about yourself?

5. Who is your secret crush?

6. Who is the last person you creeped on social media?

7. When was the last time you wet the bed?

8. If a genie granted you three wishes, what would you ask for and why?

9. What’s your biggest regret?

10. If you had to only ever watch rom-coms or only watch  scary movies for the rest of your life, which would you choose and why?

11. Where is the weirdest place you've ever gone to the bathroom?

12. Have you ever ghosted on someone?

13. Which player would survive a zombie apocalypse and which would be the first to go?

14. Reveal all the details of your first kiss.

15. What excuse have you used before to get out plans?

16. What's the longest you've ever slept?

17. What’s the shortest you’ve ever slept?

18. Read the last text you sent your best friend or significant other out loud.

19. What's your biggest pet peeve?

20. When was the last time you lied?

21. What five things would you bring to a deserted island?

22. Which is your favorite Hollywood Chris? Chris Evans, Chris Pratt, Chris Hemsworth or Chris Pine?

23. What's the most embarrassing thing you ever did on a date?

24. What is the boldest pickup line you've ever used?

25. What celebrity do you think you most look like?

26. How many selfies do you take a day?

27. What is one thing you would stand in line an hour for?

28. When was the last time you cried?

29. What's the longest time you've ever gone without showering?

30. What's the most embarrassing top-played song on your phone?

31. What was your favorite childhood show?

32. If you had to change your name, what would your new first name be?

33. If you could be a fictional character for a day, who would you choose?

34. If you could date a fictional character, who would it be?

35. What's your biggest fear?

36. What's one silly thing you can't live without?

37. Where was your favorite childhood vacation spot?

38. What is the weirdest trend you've ever participated in?

39. If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would you choose?

40. Who do you text the most?

41. Have you ever been fired from a job?

42. If you had to wear only flip-flops or heels for the next 10 years, which would you choose?

43. What’s an instant deal breaker in a potential love interest?

44. If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would you choose?

45. What is the biggest lie you ever told your parents?

46. What's the worst physical pain you've ever experienced?

47. Which player knows you the best?

48. What's your favorite part of your body?

49. If you could only accomplish three things in life, what would they be?

50. What's the weirdest thing you've ever eaten?

51. Have you ever gone skinny dipping?

52. Tell us about the biggest romantic fail you’ve ever experienced.

53. Who was your first celebrity crush?

54. What's the strangest dream you've ever had?

55. What are the top three things you look for in a love interest?

56. What is your worst habit?

57. How many stuffed animals do you own?

58. Do you sleep with any stuffed animals?

59. What is your biggest insecurity?

60. Name one thing you’d do if you knew there’d be zero consequences.

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61. When’s the last time you said you were sorry? For what?

62. Do you pee in the shower?

63. Do you still have feelings for any of your exes?

64. What’s the most embarrassing thing you’ve done to get a crush’s attention?

65. What’s the most random thing in your bag right now?

66. Have you ever sent a  sext ?

67. What’s the last  movie that made you cry ?

68. What’s the last  song that made you cry ?

69. What are the five most recent things in your search history?

70. When’s the last time you got caught in a lie?

71. What gross smell do you actually enjoy?

72. Who was the last person you said “I love you” to?

73. Have you ever had a  paranormal experience ?

74. If you could have lunch with a famous person, dead or alive, who would you pick and why?

75. If you were handed $1,000 right now, what would you spend it on?

76. Who’s your celebrity “hall pass” if you were to meet that person while in a relationship?

77. Have you ever cheated on an exam?

78. What unexpected part of the body do you find attractive?

79. What’s the most awkward thing you’ve ever been caught doing?

80. Have you ever flirted with a close friend’s sibling?

81. What was your first concert?

82. If you had the choice to never have to sleep again, would you take it?

83. If you had to get a tattoo today, what would it be?

84. Even if you’d be paid $1 million for it, what’s something you would never do?

85. If you could travel to the past and meet one person, who would it be?

86. What popular TV show or movie do you secretly hate?

87. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

88. Name your go-to  karaoke song .

89. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?

90. When have you been in the most trouble in school?

91. If you had to always be overdressed or underdressed, which would you choose?

92. Who would you cast as you and your friends in the movie version of your life?

93. What’s the luckiest thing that’s ever happened to you?

94. Do you have any phobias?

95. Do you believe in an afterlife?

96. If you had to move to a different country tomorrow, where would you go?

97. What do you want to be remembered for most in life?

98. Do you believe in soul mates?

99. Have you ever re-gifted a present? What was it?

100. What’s the weirdest thing you do when you’re alone?

101. What movie (or franchise) are you most embarrassed to love?

102. Have you ever had an imaginary friend? Describe them.

103. What gross food combo do you secretly love?

104. If you could become besties with a celebrity, who would it be?

105. What’s the most embarrassing nickname you’ve ever been given?

106. If you could trade lives with any person you know for a day, who would it be?

107. What’s the worst thing you’ve ever said to anyone?

108. What’s the scariest dream you’ve ever had?

109. What’s the weirdest place you’ve kissed/hooked up with someone?

110. Have you ever slid into a celebrity’s DMs?

111. What superstitions do you believe in?

112. Are you Team Edward or Team Jacob (or both?)

113. What app do you check first in the morning?

114. What’s the most embarrassing thing you’ve ever purchased?

115. What’s the longest you’ve ever gone without brushing your teeth?

116. What’s the weirdest thing you have in your bedroom?

117. What’s the weirdest thing you have in your locker?

118. How often do you wash your sheets?

119. Do you sing in the shower? What was the last song you belted out?

120. What’s the weirdest thing you do while driving?

121. Have you ever started a rumor about someone? What was it?

122. If you could talk to a fortune teller, what would you ask them?

123. Do you believe in aliens? What do you think they look like?

124. Have you ever given a fake number?

125. What’s more important to you: love or money?

Some juicy truth questions are tough to answer—not because they don’t have one, but because they’re complicated topics. These deep truth questions are best reserved with you’re among your closest confidants, the people you trust the most. Because these answers can’t leave the room, no matter what.

1. Is there anyone you stalk on social media?

2. What's the most memorable lesson you learned from your parents?

3. Who are you jealous of?

4. Have you ever been rejected by someone?

5. Have you ever fallen in love at first sight?

6. Do you want to get married someday?

7. What are you most excited about at this very moment?

8. What’s your wildest fantasy?

9. What do you write about the most in your diary?

10. Are you afraid of the future?

11. Have you ever been in a fight?

12. Have you ever ditched someone before?

13. Have you ever had a wardrobe malfunction?

14. Have you ever intentionally sabotaged someone?

15. Have you ever lied to a friend?

16. Have you ever said “I love you” to someone and not meant it?

17. If I went through your cabinets, what’s the weirdest thing I’d find?

18. How have your priorities changed over time?

19. If you suddenly had a million dollars, how would you spend it?

20. Is there an ex with whom you’d consider reconciling?

21. Name one thing you’d do if you knew there’d be zero consequences.

22. Personality-wise, are you more like your mom or your dad?

23. What are you most proud of in your life?

24. What bridges are you glad that you burned?

25. What do you think happens when you die?

26. What was your biggest childhood fear?

27. What was your first heartbreak?

28. What’s the biggest mistake you’ve ever made?

29. What’s something you’re glad your mom doesn’t know about you?

30. What’s the worst thing anyone’s ever done to you?

31. What’s been your most physically painful experience?

32. What’s something you know you need to do but aren’t looking forward to at all?

33. What’s something you only do when you’re alone?

34. What was the best compliment you’ve ever received?

35. What’s the scariest thing that’s ever happened to you?

36. What’s your favorite possession?

37. When was the last time you apologized? What for?

38. Would you marry someone rich even if you weren’t in love with them?

39. Have you ever fallen out of love?

40. Name one childish thing that you still do.

41. Have you ever let someone else take the blame for something you have done?

42. What is the stupidest thing you have done for a crush or partner?

43. What are the things you think about while sitting on the toilet?

44. How far are you willing to go for the person of your dreams?

45. What is something stupid you have done to try to be ‘cooler’?

46. Who was your first love?

47. If you were stranded on an island, who would you want to be stranded with?

48. What is your dream career?

49. What is the strangest thing you have ever bought?

50. What makes you the happiest?

51. What does  falling in love feel like to you? 

52. Do you think you’re a good person?

53. What are the elements of the perfect day?

54. Do you believe it’s ok to have secrets in a relationship?

55. If you saw a friend’s partner cheating, would you tell the friend? Why or why not?

56. Do you trust people easily?

The best part of dare games are when someone, well, chooses dare. If someone’s feeling edgy and chooses “dare,” well, get ready for a treat. From the silly (smell someone’s bare foot) to the more risky (eat a packet of hot sauce straight), the laughs and gasps will keep rolling with these dares to ask. After all, no one like a game of Truth or Date that’s all questions and no action.

1. Pick someone in this room and (lovingly) roast them for one minute straight.

2. Let another person post an Instagram caption on your behalf.

3. Hand over your  phone to another player who can send a single text saying anything they want to anyone they want.

4. Let the other players go through your phone for one minute.

5. Smell another player's armpit.

6. Smell another player's barefoot.

7. Eat a bite of a banana peel.

8. Do an impression of another player until someone can figure out who it is.

9. Say pickles at the end of every sentence you say until it's your turn again.

10. Imitate a TikTok star until another player guesses who you're portraying.

11. Act like a chicken until your next turn.

12. Talk in a British accent until your next turn.

13. Send a heart-eye emoji to your crush’s Instagram story.

14. Call a friend, pretend it's their birthday, and sing them Happy Birthday to You.

15. Name a famous person that looks like each player in the room.

16. Show us your best dance moves.

17. Eat a packet of hot sauce straight.

18. Let another person draw a tattoo on your back with a permanent marker.

19. Put on a blindfold and touch the other players' faces until you can figure out who's who.

20. Bite into a raw onion without slicing it.

21. Go outside and try to “summon” the rain as loud as possible.

22. Serenade the person to your right for a full minute.

23. Do 20 squats.

24. Let the other players redo your hairstyle.

25. Eat a condiment of your choice straight from the bottle.

26. Dump out your purse, backpack, or pockets and do a show and tell of what's inside.

27. Let the player to your right redo your makeup with their eyes closed.

28. Prank call one of your family members.

29. Let another player create a hat out of toilet paper — and you have to wear it for the rest of the game.

30. Do a plank for a full minute.

31. Do your sassiest runway walk.

32. Put five ice cubes in your mouth (you can't chew them, you just have to let them melt—brrr).

33. Bark like a dog until it’s your next turn.

34. Draw your favorite movie and have the other person guess it (Pictionary-style).

35. Repeat everything the person to your right says until your next turn.

36. Demonstrate how you style your hair in the mirror (without actually using the mirror).

37. Play air guitar for one minute.

38. Empty a glass of cold water onto your head outside.

39. Go on Instagram Live and do a dramatic reading of one of your textbooks.

40. In the next 10 minutes, find a way to scare another player and make it a surprise.

41. Lick a bar of soap.

42. Talk to a pillow as if it’s your crush.

43. Post the oldest selfie on your phone to Snapchat or Instagram stories (and leave it up!).

44. Attempt the first TikTok dance on your FYP.

45. Imitate a celebrity of the group’s choosing every time you talk for the next 10 minutes.

46. Go to your crush’s Instagram page and like something from several weeks ago.

47. Do karaoke to a song of the group’s choosing.

48. Post a photo (any photo) to social with a heartfelt dedication to a celebrity of the group’s choosing.

49. Find your very first crush on social and DM them.

50. Peel a banana using just your toes.

51. Let the group mix together five of whatever liquids they find in the fridge, then drink it.

52. Wear another player’s socks like gloves for the next five minutes.

53. Put on makeup without looking in the mirror, then leave it like that for the rest of the game.

54. Describe the most attractive quality of every person in the room.

55. Sing like an opera singer instead of speaking for the next five minutes.

56. Let everyone pose you in an embarrassing position and post a picture to Instagram.

57. Allow the person to your right to draw on your face with a Sharpie.

58. Jump in the pool (or shower) with all your clothes on!

59. Stand outside your house and wave to everyone who passes in the next minute.

60. Pretend to be underwater for the next 10 minutes.

61. Make out with a pillow.

62. Let everyone go through your Snapchat history.

63. Post a flirty comment on the first Instagram picture that you see.

64. Give the person to your right a foot massage (with their consent).

65. Pretend to be a ballerina until your next turn.

66. Serenade the person next to you.

67. Try to fit your whole fist in your mouth.

68. Read aloud the most personal text you’ve sent in recent days.

69. Reveal your screen time report to your friends.

70. Go outside and howl at the moon.

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