Practical Discipleship: Bible Reading
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Session 2: Read The Bible
Session 2: Read The Bible
Without God’s Word, we wouldn’t be able to see anything clearly!
105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. 10 With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! 11 I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. 12 Blessed are you, O Lord; teach me your statutes! 13 With my lips I declare all the rules of your mouth. 14 In the way of your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches. 15 I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways. 16 I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.
16 Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O Lord, God of hosts.
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
Daily Bible intake is a must have for a healthy walk with God
Not only are we reading the Bible, we are letting the Bible read us. Form us...
Just Read It!
Don’t overthink. Just ingest it.
You might get tempted to read fast… Don’t.
Don’t rush it. Slowly read and soak in what you are reading.
O. I. A. - The Inductive Bible Study Method
Observe
Observe
What does the text say?
Ask questions… The Five Ws
Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How.
23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Interpret
Interpret
What does this mean?
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What are some Timeless Truths this teaches?
Identify the implications of your observations...
23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Apply
Apply
What does this mean for me?
Based on your observations, ask these questions:
Is there a central truth I need put into practice?
Is there a promise, command, or example I need to follow or to avoid?
How do I respond to what the passage is saying?
Does it challenge how I see the world?
What are the implications for the community that I am a part of?
23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Time to put it to practice!
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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