How to Study the Bible 2

Homework Review

Review

Observation

What does the Text Say?

Read text several times

Record First Impressions

Record who, what, when, where, and how

Interpretation

What does the text mean?

Interpret Literally

Study in context

Let Scripture interpret Scripture

NT takes Precedence

Interpret experience by Scripture

Do not be dogmatic where the Scriptures are not

Determine when a passage is figurative rather than literal

Do not rationalize Scripture

Do not spiritualize Scripture

Application

How Should I respond?

Examples to follow

Sin to forsake?

Errors to avoid?

Promises to believe?

Commands to obey?

Actions to take?

Assignment #1 Narrative Text

Read text several times

Answer questions on following page