HOW TO DO A FEAST BIBLE STUDY The FEAST Bible study method is a powerful tool for revealing the transformative truths of Scripture. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do a FEAST Bible study: Select a Bible Passage Choose a passage from the Bible that you want to study. This can be a single verse, a chapter, or a section of Scripture. Work through the 5 Steps 1. Focus: • Prepare your heart and mind to engage with God’s Word. • Pray for the Holy Spirit’s guidance and revelation. 2. Engage: • Read the passage carefully and actively. • Ask questions like “What does it say?” and write down observations. • Use the 5 W’s (who, what, when, where, why) to dig deeper. 3. Assess: • Look up cross-references and consult commentaries to clarify unclear points. • Consider the passage’s context, key themes, and connections to other parts of Scripture. • Identify the timeless truths and principles. 4. Spark: • Reflect on how the passage applies to your life. • Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal areas where you need to grow or change. • Write down practical steps to apply the truths you’ve learned. 5. Turn: • Respond to God in prayer, thanking Him for His Word and asking for strength to obey. • Commit to living out the insights gained from your study. Take Notes and Journal Insights As you work through the FEAST Bible study method, take notes and journal your insights. Here are some tips: • Use a dedicated notebook or digital app to record your observations, questions, and reflections. • Write down key verses, cross-references, and commentary insights. • Jot down personal applications and action steps. • Date your entries to track your spiritual growth over time. Example of Applying the FEAST Method Let’s apply the FEAST method to Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV): “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” 1. Focus: Pray for God’s guidance as you study this passage. 2. Engage: Observe key words like “anxious,” “prayer,” “thanksgiving,” and “peace.” 3. Assess: Understand that we should bring all our worries to God in prayer with a thankful heart. 4. Spark: Identify areas of anxiety in your life and commit to praying about them regularly. 5. Turn: Thank God for His peace that guards your heart and mind as you trust Him. By applying the FEAST Bible study method, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of God’s Word and experience spiritual growth and transformation. SHALOM