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Intro:
Tonight we are looking at how to study the Bible
Study just came out that say biblical literacy is at an all time low
Stats on reading the Bible
When asked how often they personally reads the Bible on their own
only 9% said that they read it every day,
the lowest figure in the 10 years
When asked “The Bible contains everything a person needs to know to live a meaningful life.”
37% agreed strongly
31% agreed somewhat
32% disagreed with the statement
Keys to Growth
Consistent Church Attendance
Part of a small group
Daily Bible engagement
This isn’t just words on paper or another book to read
As a disciple of Jesus Christ we are to use it as a guide
If your Bible is falling apart, you probably aren’t
Psalm 25:4–5 NKJV
Show me Your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths.
Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; On you I wait all the day.
The reasons we do what we call devotions
We want to know how to live for Jesus
We want to be instructed in the Bible
We’ve submitted ourselves under the lordship of Jesus Christ
Reading the Word
Find a Consistent time & place
Consistency is the key
Getting up early is the best
Have a plan
The best way to read the Bible is to have a plan
“If you aim at nothing you will hit it every time” Unknown
There are a lot of great plans out there
Thru the Bible in a year
Themed Scripture Readings
Journal Your Reading
H.E.A.R. Journal
Highlight 1-2 verses in chapter
Explain verse (use commentary if necessary but keep brief)
Application
Respond in Prayer
Devotionals
Use in addition to Bible reading
Make sure it is scripture based
Too many are sappy or motivational
Our Daily Bread
Bible App
Daily Walk Devotion
Understanding the Word
Study Bibles
MacArthur is the Gold Standard
Commentaries
EnduringWord.com
Blue Letter Bible BLB.org
Websites
Bible Gateway
Books
Wiersbe Commentaries
Dissecting the Word
Sections of the Bible
Pentateuch
History
Poetry
Prophecy
Gospels
Epistles
Inductive Bible Study
Psalm 1
Observation
Read the passage several times
Read it in different translations
Stay away from the Passion translation
Notice the breaks in the Passage
Identify key words or doctrines
Interpretation
Ask who, what, when, why, & how
Application
Make it personal
How would you apply that to your life?
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