How to Study the Bible

How to Study the Bible
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Learn the most important Christian skill, next to prayer. Teaching new converts to read the Bible for themselves is crucial. Without this skill, they will forever require milk instead of meat.

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1. Walking With God Lesson 4 How to Study the Bible?

2. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary Introduction: Introduction: Most important Christian skill next to prayer Most important Christian skill next to prayer Do we give a poor man fishes every day or teach him to fish? If we do not teach a new convert how to read the Bible for himself, he will forever require milk Do we give a poor man fishes every day or teach him to fish? If we do not teach a new convert how to read the Bible for himself, he will forever require milk Hebrews 5:12 For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles Hebrews 5:12 For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles

3. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 1. Daily Devotion - Psalms 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. - Psalms 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. - Start early in the day; no later than lunchtime so to be guided by God’s word during the day. - Start early in the day; no later than lunchtime so to be guided by God’s word during the day. - When you stopped having this quiet time with God, you have already cut your relationship from God. - When you stopped having this quiet time with God, you have already cut your relationship from God. Introduction

4. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 2. Learn what You can - Isaiah 28:10 For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little - Isaiah 28:10 For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little - Look out for every opportunity to learn God’s word: SPC, SIBI etc - Look out for every opportunity to learn God’s word: SPC, SIBI etc - Keep notes of classes, sermons etc – it will keep you focused and serve as an invaluable reference for future use - Keep notes of classes, sermons etc – it will keep you focused and serve as an invaluable reference for future use Introduction 1. Daily Devotion

5. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 3. Rightly dividing the Word - 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. - 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. - Not enough just to read Bible here and there, every Christian should read the Bible through each year. - Not enough just to read Bible here and there, every Christian should read the Bible through each year. - Example: divide number of pages by 300 or alternate between old and new testaments. - Example: divide number of pages by 300 or alternate between old and new testaments. Introduction 1. Daily Devotion 2. Learn what You can

6. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 4. Study the Word - Acts 17:11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. - Acts 17:11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. - 3 Stages of Bible Reading a. Daily Devotion etc - 3 Stages of Bible Reading a. Daily Devotion etc b. Read the Bible through b. Read the Bible through c. Indepth Bible Study c. Indepth Bible Study Introduction 1. Daily Devotion 2. Learn what You can 3. Rightly dividing the Word

7. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 5. Meditate on the Word - Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. - Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. - More than just study; making application - More than just study; making application - Example: 3-Column Bible Study - Example: 3-Column Bible Study Introduction 1. Daily Devotion 2. Learn what You can 3. Rightly dividing the Word 4. Study the Word

9. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 6. Memorize the Word: - Psalms 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. - Psalms 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. - Example of Jesus in His temptation (Luke 4) - Example of Jesus in His temptation (Luke 4) - Good practice to memorise a verse or passage each week - Good practice to memorise a verse or passage each week Introduction 1. Daily Devotion 2. Learn what You can 3. Rightly dividing the Word 4. Study the Word 5. Meditate on the Word 6. Memorize the Word

10. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 7. Share the Word - 2 Timothy 2:2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. - 2 Timothy 2:2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. - The litmus test - The litmus test - Nothing more important a person can do than to share God’s word - Nothing more important a person can do than to share God’s word Introduction 1. Daily Devotion 2. Learn what You can 3. Rightly dividing the Word 4. Study the Word 5. Meditate on the Word 6. Memorize the Word

11. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary Conclusion: Conclusion: 1. Keep a portion of God’s word with you throughout the day with your daily devotions 1. Keep a portion of God’s word with you throughout the day with your daily devotions 2. Read the Bible like a novel. Let it sink in your mind. 2. Read the Bible like a novel. Let it sink in your mind. 3. Whenever possible, memorize scripture – it will bless you throughout all your life. 3. Whenever possible, memorize scripture – it will bless you throughout all your life. Introduction 1. Daily Devotion 2. Learn what You can 3. Rightly dividing the Word 4. Study the Word 5. Meditate on the Word 6. Memorize the Word 7. Share the Word

12. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary Application: Application: Make it a point to attend Bible class – it is a great way to learn the Bible Make it a point to attend Bible class – it is a great way to learn the Bible Try to study the Bible on any subject you are interested in – eg fasting, peace offering… Try to study the Bible on any subject you are interested in – eg fasting, peace offering… Then find someone and share with him your research – you will retain much more after you have shared your study Then find someone and share with him your research – you will retain much more after you have shared your study Introduction 1. Daily Devotion 2. Learn what You can 3. Rightly dividing the Word 4. Study the Word 5. Meditate on the Word 6. Memorize the Word 7. Share the Word