1. Inductive Bible Study App
Study Plan Overview

2. Inductive Bible Study
Bible study approach that helps students understand the Bible in 3 steps:
Observation: What does God say about…?
Interpretation: What does it mean?
Application: How should I apply it?
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3. Inductive Bible Study App
IBS - An app designed specifically to allow students of God’s Word to study the Bible inductively.
Key Inductive Features
Observation: Read Scripture and apply markings (markings are highlights and images placed on the text of biblical passages)
Interpretation: Look up words in original languages or access Bible study tools
Application: Journal your thoughts on Scriptures

4. Inductive Bible Study App
IBS includes “Study Plans”
Study plans are simply lessons
Study plans guide students through the inductive Bible study method to help them discover what God is saying for themselves
A lesson consists of several different “Component Types” to guide the student through the study

5. IBS Component Types Message Box
Description
Message Box
The app presents a read-only message to the student
Response
The app presents a question with the ability to enter a response
File
The app presents a link to preview / download a file
Video
The app presents a thumbnail to view a video online
Marking
The app presents a suggested marking for a word
Word Study
The app presents the original Greek/Hebrew word along with the context in which it is used throughout the Bible
Verse Lookup
The app routes students to a particular verse in the Bible
Webpage
The app routes students to a webpage that contains information relevant to the study

6. Study Plan - Message
The app presents a read-only message to the student.
Great for introductions, closing statements, etc.
Students cannot interact with / modify message components – just for reading
App Preview

7. Study Plan – Response
The app presents a question with the ability to enter a response
Typically used to interact with students via question and answer
App Preview

8. Study Plan – File The app presents a link to preview/download a file
Typically used to present content visually (i.e. charts, maps, etc.)
App Preview

9. Study Plan – Video The app presents a thumbnail to view a video online
Typically used to add an audio/visual element to the lesson
App Preview

10. Study Plan – Marking The app presents a suggested marking for a word
App admins load the app with hundreds of images and lettering styles for marking
App Preview

11. Study Plan – Word Study
The app presents the original Greek/Hebrew word along with the context in which it is used throughout the Bible
Great for providing additional insight into the meaning of words in their original language
App Preview

12. Study Plan – Verse Lookup
The app routes students to a particular verse in the Bible
Typically used to instruct the student to read a passage
App Preview

13. Study Plan – Webpage
The app routes students to a webpage that contains information relevant to the study
Typically used to reference commentaries, dictionaries, or other Bible study tools
App Preview