"You have been Christians a long time now, and you ought to be teaching others. Instead, you still need someone to teach you. You are like babies who drink only milk and cannot eat solid food." Hebrews 5:12 (NLT)
God's Word Brings...
POWER. "For the word of God is alive and powerful. Hebrews 4:12 (NLT)
HEALING. "He sent forth his word and healed them..." Psalms 107:20 (NIV)
DIRECTION. "A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps." Proverbs 16:9 (NKJV)
FREEDOM. "...He has send me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed." Luke 4:18
How do we study God's Word?
"We thank God continually because, when you received the word of God you heard from us, you accepted it, not as the word of men, but actually as it is, the word of God, which is at work in you who believe." 1 Thess. 2:13 (NIV)
2. Master the Text
Search the scriptures; for in them you have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me." John 5:39 (KJV)
Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that is not ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)
"Happy are those who reject the advice of evil people, who do not follow the example of sinners or join those who have no use for God. Instead, they find joy in obeying the Law of the Lord, and they study it day and night." Psalm 1:1-2
3. BE MASTERED BY THE TEXT
We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. The man who says "I know him," but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But if anyone obeys his word, God's word is truly made complete in him. This is how we know we are in him: whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did. 1 John 2:3-6
Four Steps to the Devotional Method of Bible Study
Adapted from Rick Warren's book Bible Study Methods
1. Pray
Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in Your law. Psalm 119:18
2. Meditate of Study
Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all of this. 2 Timothy 2:7
How to Meditate
- Picture it: Visualize the scene in your mind
- Pronounce it: Say the verse aloud. Emphasize different words
- Paraphrase: Rewrite it in your own words
- Personalize it: Put your name in the verse
- Probe: Ask questions... is there any.... SPACEPETS
- Sin to confess
- Promise to claim
- Attitude to change
- Command to obey
- Example to follow
- Prayer to pray
- Error to avoid
- Truth to believe
- Something to thank God for
- Pray it: Talk and listen to God
3. Apply
Once you know these things you'll be blessed if you DO them. John 3:17 (NIV)
Be doers of the word not hearers only. James 1:22
Remember that Christ taught and let His word enrich your lives and make you wise... Col. 3:16 (LB)
I have hidden Your Word in my heart that I might not sin against You. Psalms 119:11 (NIV)
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