Things to know to have an EFFECTIVE bible study

1. Words that COMPARE

Key words : Like , as, such as, as much as

2 Timothy 2:3 (KJV 1900)

3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:2 (CSB)

2 For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the night.

2. Words that CONTRAST

Key words : But, however, yet, nevertheless, etc.

Romans 12:2 (ESV)

2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

3. Words that indicate a PURPOSE or a RESULT

Key words : That, in order that, so that, etc.

1 Peter 2:2 (ESV)

2 Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation—

James 5:16 (NLT)

16 Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.

4. Words that indicate a CONDITION

Key words : If

1 John 1:9 (NLT)

9 But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.

Romans 8:13 (ESV)

13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.

5. Words that MODIFY OTHER WORDS

Key words : Newborn, pure, etc.

1 Peter 2:2 (ESV)

2 Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation—

2 Corinthians 4:17 (NIV)

17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.

6. Words that indicate a CAUSE

Key words : Because, for this reason, therefore

Ephesians 5:31 (NIV)

31 “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.”

Hebrews 12:1 (NLT)

1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.

7. Words that CONNECT

Key words : And, but, commas, etc.

John 15:7 (KJV 1900)

7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

James 4:8 (ESV)

8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

8. Words that indicate a COMMAND

Key words : Commands

1 Timothy 4:12–15 (NIV)

12 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching (DOCTRINE). 14 Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you. 15 Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress.

9. Words that are REPEATED

Key words: Repeated words

NOTE: [ Hebrews 11 ] Throughtout this chapter we see the words “ by faith “ mentioned several times .

James 2:21-22,23-26 — The words “ ACTIONS “ is being repeated

10. Words that are IDENTIFY SPECIFIC WORDS

Key words : Any word that will help unlock the true meaning of the text

Romans 8:30 (CSB)

30 And those he predestined, he also called; and those he called, he also justified; and those he justified, he also glorified.

Romans 12:2 (NIV)

2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Simple Test — The 16 square

Note: Just like the 16 squares you must SEE the WHOLE PICTURE

Note: This TEACHING will HELP you see the WOW MOMENTS in the word of God and not just the Preacher.

Essential Questions :

WHO IS writing this ?

WHEN WAS this written?

WHY WAS this written?

WHO WAS this written to?

WHAT DO WE KNOW about the audience?

WHERE WAS this written?