Monthly Archives: August 2012

Methods of Bible Study Part 8H–Personalized Meditation

H. Personalized Meditation The following outline was used effectively and memorably at a young people’s weekend retreat at the church where I taught the high school Sunday school class. It was furnished by Mrs. Dorothy Shaw, the Pastor’s wife. I … Continue reading

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Methods of Bible Study Part 8G–Meditation

G. Helps to Meditation 1. What is the main truth of this verse? 2. What other Scripture can I find to illuminate this verse? This is a most important help to meditation missed by many Bible readers. As you read … Continue reading

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Methods of Bible Study Part 8F–Guidance

F. Guidance A most practical use of Scripture is to use it to discern guidance from God for the decisions of life. Caution is in order. Guidance is not properly obtained by opening the Bible at random and hoping for … Continue reading

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Methods of Bible Study Part 8E–A Basic Approach

E. A Basic Approach to any Passage 1. “What does it say?” A) Summarize in your own words or B) Outline the passage A summary should be no longer than 5 to 8 words per verse. 2. “What does it … Continue reading

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Methods of Bible Study Part 8D–What to look for

D. As you read a passage or chapter, seek to find: 1. A command to obey This has nothing to do with legalism and everything to do with obedience and spiritual growth. Sometimes a command is directly stated, grammatically in … Continue reading

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