Strategy

Training

Chronological Bible Teaching (4 hours)—CBT training inspires believers to “raise the bar” of Bible literacy, introduces the CBT methodology, and offers ideas for implementation in both long term small groups and semester studies.

His Story, My Story Workshops (5 hours)—Taken from the “Secret Church” idea this workshop immerses believers in His Story by teaching the 14 eras of the meta-narrative, pulling various “thematic” threads throughout the meta-narrative, and offering exercises for immediate implementation.

These workshops are available to women’s groups and are led by Iva and a team of CBT ministry partners. Dr. Stan May and Iva May also lead church-wide His Story/CBT workshops.

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CBT Bible Literacy Strategy

Lay a foundation

  • Stepping Stones – Eight weeks of basic Christian disciplines (how to have a quiet time, understanding your salvation, discovering God’s will, etc.,)
  • His Story, My Story: Understanding His Story, Embracing His Story - 14 week Bible study introducing the Bible’s “big picture” or 14 eras of Scripture

Build on the foundation personally

  • The One Year® Chronological Bible (Tyndale, 1995 – NIV, 1984 translation) or Reading God’s Story: A Chronological Daily Bible (Holman, 2011)
  • CBD Personal Devotional Study - Daily devotion and question guide to The One Year® Chronological Bible (Tyndale, 1995) or follow the blog on this site that accompanies Reading God’s Story: A Chronological Daily Bible (Holman, 2011)

 Build on the foundation communally

  • His Story, My Story: Understanding His Story, Embracing His Story – 14 week DVD led study
  • Sunday School Companion – 52 lessons that accompany The One Year® Chronological Bible (NIV, 1984 translation) or Reading God’s Story: A Chronological Daily Bible (Holman, 2011). The chronologies of these two Bible differ slightly
  • W3: Women, Worldview, and the Word – 52 weeks of “chewing” on the biblical narratives in small groups to discover God’s ways, to establish a biblical worldview, and to develop mentoring relationships (Also available in Spanish)
  • M3: Men, Mindset, and Message  – 52 weeks of “chewing” on the biblical narratives in small groups to discover God’s ways, to establish a biblical worldview, and to develop mentoring relationships

Suggested chronological Bible resources for families

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the difference in the W3  or M3 discipleship materials, His Story, My Story (the 14-week study) and the Chronological Bible Teaching Sunday School materials?

The W3 and M3 materials were developed to use with small groups of women and men to help them “chew on” and “digest” the stories of the Bible and apply truths learned to life today. Both W3 and M3 materials furnish a 52-week structure for working through key stories of the Bible’s narrative in chronological order.

The CBT Sunday School materials were developed to provide teachers with the grand narrative of the Bible and a 52 week lesson plan that accompanies the reading of either the One Year® Chronological Bible (NIV, 1984 version) or The Reading God’s Story: A Chronological Daily Bible (Holman, 2011).

The His Story, My Story 14-week Bible study lays the foundation for the other studies. Teaching DVDs accompany the participant book (See Strategy).

  • Which CBT materials follow a chronological Bible reading plan?

All of the CBT materials are structured around the 14 era outline of the Bible. Only the CBD Personal Devotional Study and the CBT Sunday School lessons follow the reading plan of either the One Year® Chronological Bible (NIV, 1984 version) or Reading God’s Story: A Chronological Daily Bible (Holman, 2011).

  • What is the difference between Chronological Bible Teaching and Chronological Bible Discipleship?

All teaching is a part of the discipleship process. The W3 and M3 materials were developed to use in small groups of committed learners who desire to build deeper relationships with mentors and other believers. Reading a chronological Bible is not required.

The Chronological Bible Teaching materials follow the chronology of the One Year Chronological Bible (Tyndale, 1984 version) and Reading God’s Story: A Chronological Daily Bible (Holman, 2011). Therefore, participants must read either of those Bibles.