How to Study the Bible: An Overview

Observation

This is the process of tearing the bondages from our eyes so that we might see the insights of the truth of God’s Word. Every time we study the Bible, the first thing to ask is, “What do I see?” Thisis the crucial skill of observation, and it lays the groundwork for the rest of our study.

                1. Learn to Read

                2. Learn what to look for. The key that you are going to discover is to know what to look for.

Interpretation

What is it that you are looking for in the process of interpretation? What does it mean? The more you learn to see the more understand. Some of us see but we do not understand. Ask the right questions and bombard the text with questions.

              1. How do you discover the right answer?

                          The answer comes from the process of observation.

              2.      How to uncover the big picture?

Application

This is asking the question “How does it work?” Not“Does it work?” This is God’s answer to the problem.

The goal is not information but transformation. God’s Word is not written to make us a smarter sinner but it is written to make us like the Son. [2 Cor. 5:17]. The Word of God is designed to invade every area of our lives.

                   1.      How does it work for me?

                      This is what I need. If I discover how the truth works for me, then I am best equipped to           

                   share in the life of others.

                   

                   2.      How does it work for others?

                     We should share it on the basis of authenticity not as a perfect person but someone who 

                    is in the process of becoming like the Son.