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How to study the Bible … and enjoy doing it!

Learn how to study the Bible effectively and find joy in the process. This lesson explores the steps of observation, interpretation, and application, using relevant passages such as James 1:21-22 and Titus 1:1-2:10.

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How to study the Bible … and enjoy doing it!

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  1. How to study the Bible…and enjoy doing it! Taken from “Living by the Book”, by H and W Hendricks, Moody Press LESSON 7

  2. A Brief Overview • OBSERVATION • INTERPRETATION • APPLICATION

  3. James 1:21-22 James 1:21 Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

  4. Titus 1:1 the truth, which accords with godliness 2:10 adorn the doctrine of God our Savior.

  5. Titus 1:1 the truth, which accords with godliness 2:10 adorn the doctrine of God our Savior.

  6. 4 substitutes for application! • Substitute Interpretation for application

  7. 4 substitutes for application! • Substitute Interpretation for application • Substitute Superficial obedience for life change

  8. 4 substitutes for application! • Substitute Interpretation for application • Substitute Superficial obedience for life change • Substitute Rationalisation for repentance

  9. 4 substitutes for application! • Substitute Interpretation for application • Substitute Superficial obedience for life change • Substitute Rationalisation for repentance • Substitute Emotion experience for volitional decision

  10. Steps to Applying a text • Step 1: know • (Observe and Interpret well)

  11. Steps to Applying a text • Step 1: know • (Observe and Interpret well) • Step 2: relate • Look for areas in your life in which you can relate the word

  12. Steps to Applying a text • Step 1: know • (Observe and Interpret well) • Step 2: relate • Look for areas in your life in which you can relate the word • Step 3: meditate

  13. Steps to Applying a text • Step 1: know • (Observe and Interpret well) • Step 2: relate • Look for areas in your life in which you can relate the word • Step 3: meditate • Step 4: practice

  14. RELEVANCE! • “We need to make the Bible relevant!”

  15. KEY: Identify Timeless Principles

  16. KEY: Identify Timeless Principles • Principles should correlate with rest of Scripture

  17. KEY: Identify Timeless Principles • Principles should correlate with rest of Scripture • (Principles should speak to problems of real life today)

  18. KEY: Identify Timeless Principles • Principles should correlate with rest of Scripture • (Principles should speak to problems of real life today) • Principles should indicate a course of action – “SO WHAT!”

  19. KEY: Identify Timeless Principles • Every text answers, one or more of: • Character of God • Necessity of Faith and Obedience • The Problem of sin and disobedience

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