Living By the Book

Method of Bible Study

Want to begin to build practical steps

Hermeneutics

Is both an art and a science.

Science: As a science Interpretation involves empirical study, observation, and even hypothesis production along with theory analysis.

Art: Interpretation not just method with hard work and rules, but also involves things like intuition, imagination, sensitivity.

Whats our Method?

3 steps

Observation

Ask and answer What Do I See?

What are the facts (Words being used repeatedly, names, details)

Interpretation

Ask and answer What Does It Mean?

Often this is where Bible study starts sadly it ends.

We want to understand but to understand we need to learn to see “observe first”

Application

Ask and answer How Does It Work?

How does it work with the rest of Scripture?

What can I learn from this passage?

Today we are covering Observation

Psalm 119:18 (ESV)

Open my eyes, that I may behold

wondrous things out of your law.

What is the Psalmist asking for?

- asking God for observation power.

- God help us see your truths that you have revealed.

What makes one person a better student of the Word?

He can see more… that is it.

Same truth is available to both but one sees more!

Example

How many stop lights do you go through on the way to church?

How many stairs are in your house?

What did your both or sister wear yesterday? Or Friend?

How many miles are on your car right now within 10 miles?

4 things to look