DBS means Discovery Bible Study. It is an inductive method of studying the scriptures. Encounter the Word is designed this way. We intentionally begin each lesson with the opportunity for you to have a fresh encounter with God over the passage. It is our greatest desire that you would experience being taught directly by the Holy Spirit as you study the Word. We are careful to not introduce direction or teaching into the study until you have had ample space to engage upon the passage yourself with God. There is ultimately no right or wrong answer to any of the questions in our books. We believe that every follower of Christ has the ability to be taught and led by God directly, and we pray this study encourages you to pursue the scriptures with him as your focus.

The best secret of all? The DBS method can be used for any passage of scripture you would like to study. Below you will find a simple Encounter the Word DBS template designed to use anywhere with anyone, studying any passage of scripture.