Simple yet powerful keys and principles to effectively engage with the Scriptures
KEY No. 14 – Ask questions of Scripture
Children ask questions all the time. As we approach scripture, we should come with this heart of childlike simplicity and inquisition.
WHO?
Who is speaking? Who are they speaking to? Who are they speaking about? Who is this promise made to? Who is expected to obey this command? Etc…
WHAT?
What is being said here in simple terms? What does this mean to me? What is he/she doing/saying/meaning? What kind of reaction did this action provoke? Etc…
WHERE?
Where did they come from? Where is he/she going to? Where is this city/town? Where is this event occurring? Etc…
WHEN?
When did this happen? When are they intending to come/go? When am I in a similar position to this character? When can I apply this truth in my life? Etc…
WHY?
Why did he/she say or do that? Why do they react this way? Why did God record this story in scripture? Why is this Truth not working in my life and how can I change so it does? Etc…
HOW?
How does this apply to my life? How does he/she do what he/she does? How can I be more like this character in scripture? How can I avoid the pitfalls that this person fell into? Etc
Simple yet powerful keys and principles to effectively engage with the Scriptures
KEY No. 13 – Study a Particular Subject
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Simple yet powerful keys and principles to effectively engage with the Scriptures
KEY No. 12 – Do a Character Study
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Simple yet powerful keys and principles to effectively engage with the Scriptures
KEY No. 11 – Chew the Cud The Power of Biblical Meditation
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How To Study the Bible (and enjoy it!) #10
By · CommentsFocus On What the Holy Spirit Is Saying
KEY No. 10 – If God is talking to you about healing, don’t study cabbages!
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How To Study the Bible (and enjoy it!) #9
By · CommentsPutting The Word of God Everywhere at All Times
KEY No. 9 – Get Involved!
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How To Study the Bible (and enjoy it!) #8
By · CommentsRead The Bible Aloud
KEY No. 8 – Read the Bible Aloud
Paul the Apostle said that “faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God” (Romans 10:17).
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How To Study the Bible (and enjoy it!) #7
By · CommentsHow To Use Cross References in your Bible
KEY No. 7 – Follow and Mark Cross-References In Your Bible
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How To Study the Bible (and enjoy it!) #6
By · CommentsHow To Use Different Translations of the Bible
KEY No. 6 – Use Different Translations and Paraphrases
As we mentioned in our very first post of this series, there are many [...] Continue Reading…
How To Use a Bible Concordance
By · CommentsA Bible Concordance is very useful tool to help in your Bible studies, and they are very easy to use. There are different concordances for different versions, but in [...] Continue Reading…
