Bible Study Techniques

2013.03.272013.03.30

Life Community Crucible ClassBruce Taylor Presenter

Bible Study Techniques

Do you find it difficult to study the Bible? Do you read, but the words seem to just sit on the

page? If you study but can’t seem to apply God’s word to

your everyday life in today’s world then perhaps this Bible study can help you.

Chose a Book from the Bible

This method will allow one to study one entire book at a time.

Start with a small book such as 1 Peter or 1 John.This method is great for beginners, however, it can

be geared to any level of study.Allow one to focus on specific book without “getting

lost” in to much information. Will allow one time to develop their own techniques.

Start with Prayer

One of the most common reasons that Christians don’t study the Bible is based upon the complaint, “I don’t understand it.”

Before the start of each study session began by praying and asking God to open your spiritual understanding.

As you pray, realize that the words you are studying are inspired by God.

2 Timothy 3:16“All scripture is God breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking,

correcting and training in righteousness. (NIV)

Psalm 119:130The unfolding of your words gives light; it

gives understanding to the simple. (NIV)

Read the Entire Book

Spend some time. Perhaps the next several days, reading through the entire book.

Do this more then once.Look for themes that may be woven through the

chapters.Sometimes a general message may be prevalent.The theme of the book of James is that of

“Persevering through Trials”.Take notes on ideas that jump out at you.

Zoom In

Next, slow down. Read the book verse by verse.This will help one to break the text and look for a

deeper understanding.Consulting a Bible dictionary can help one to better

understand the different meaning of different words used throughout the text.

Choose Your Tools

By continuing on this verse by verse study, there is no limit on the wealth and understanding that will come from your time spent in God’s word.

Choosing the right tools will aid you in your learning.Bible DictionaryBible Study Guide

Be a Doer of the Word at Your own Pace

Don’t just study God’s word for the sake of studying. Be sure to put the word into practice in your life.

Once you have finished the first book, choose another one and follow the same steps.

Luke 11:28But even more blessed are all who hear the word of

God and put in into practice.

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When I look at the “Ace” in my deck of cards, it reminds me that there is but one God

The “Deuce” tells me that the Bible is divided into two parts……

The Old TestamentThe New Testament

When I see the “Trey” I think of the Trinity

The FatherThe SonThe Holy Ghost

When I look at the “Four”, I think of the four great evangelists that preached the Gospel

There wereMathewMarkLukeJohn

When I see the “Five”, it reminds me of the five wise virgins who trimmed their lamps

There were 10Five were wise and

savedFive were foolish and

shut out

When I look at the “Six”, I know that in six days, God made the great heaven and earth

The “Seven” tells me on the seventh day he rested from his work and called it Holy

When I see the “Eight” I think of the eight righteous persons God saved when he destroyed the earth

There was Noah,His wifeTheir three sonsAnd their wives

When I see the “Nine”, I think of the lepers our Savior cleansed

Nine of the ten didn’t even thank him

Of course, when I see the “Ten” I always remember the 10 Commandants

The 10 Commandants that God handed down to Moses on the tablet of stone

When I see the “King”, I know that there is but one King of Heaven, God Almighty

When I see the “Queen”, I think of the blessed Virgin Mary, the Queen of Heaven

And the “Jack” or “Nave” is the devil

When I count the spots, on my deck of cards, I find 365 spots, the number of days in a year

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There are 52 cards, the number of weeks in a yearThere are 13 tricks, the number of weeks in a quarterThere are 4 suits, the number of weeks in a monthAnd, 12 picture cards, the number of months in a year

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So you see Sir, my deck of cards serves me not only as a Bible, Almanac, but also as a Prayer Book

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