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How To Study The Bible: Introduction |
The goal of good Bible study is to learn what the Bible is saying and how it applies to your life.
"But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves." James 1:22 (NAS)
Use the guidelines and worksheets in this article to study God’s word for yourself.
Once you know the passage you want to study simply observe, interpret, and apply. Three steps will get the word into your life. Observe the passage by asking the question: What do I see?" Interpret the passage by asking the question: "What does it mean?" Apply the passage by asking the question: "What do I do?" Just answer the questions as you study your passage. I have given you blank sheets for the Observation, Interpretation, and Application steps that you can use as often as you do bible study.
This bible study technique is not original with me. I have tried to simply explain what each of step involves in the next section of this article. I hope and pray that personal bible study becomes a regular part of your daily walk with God. Take one day at a time.
Todd Wendorff