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The WORD The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; (Psalms 19:7 NKJV) The structure of the Bible Old Testament (old covenant) Old Testament fulfilled by New Testament New Testament (new covenant) New Testament prophesied by Old Testament - 100% accurate to-date Types of Scriptures History - Genesis through Esther Poetry - Job through Song of Solomon Prophetic - Isaiah through Malachi Gospels - Matthew through John New Testament History - Acts Letters - Romans through Jude New Testament Prophecy - Revelation All Scripture Is God BreathedAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16,17 NKJV) For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. (2 Timothy 4:3,4 NKJV) "For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, and do not return there, but water the earth, and make it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.” (Isaiah 55:10,11 NKJV) Growth Food for New BelieversBut the word of the LORD endures forever." Now this is the word which by the gospel was preached to you. Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious. (1 Peter 1:25-2:3 NKJV) So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. (Romans 10:17 NKJV) The Bible Is About JesusYou search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of . . . but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name. (John 20:31 NKJV) The Cleansing Power of the WordYou are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. (John 15:3) Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. (John 17:17 NKJV) . . . that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish. (Ephesians 5:26,27 NKJV) Counsel From the Word - He sent His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions. (Psalms 107:20 NKJV) Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You! (Psalms 119:11) Your testimonies also are my delight and my counselors. (Psalms 119:24) Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. (Psalms 119:105) The entrance of Your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.(Psalms 119:130) Jesus Used Scriptures When He Was Tempted. (Matthew 4:1-11) Devotional Bible
Plan quite time without distractions - (25-30 minutes) Pray for Holy Spirit to be your teacher Read whole book, in order, a chapter or several verses at a time Consider what was read to find: Sins to forsake? Promises to claim? Examples to follow? Warnings to consider? Teachings about God? Other important truths? Applications to my life? Anything you don’t understand? Keep a notebook to record insights and answers How to Study the Bible - Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15 NKJV) Let scripture interpret scripture Examples: Isaiah 28:16 the precious cornerstone - 1 Peter 2:4-8 Revelation 12:1 the woman and child - Genesis 37:9,10 Revelation 12:3 the dragon - Revelation 12:9 Inductive Bible Study Method Observe - who, where, what happened, when, context, and main theme? Interpret – what does the passage mean? what is being said about God, about His love, about us, etc.? Application - what do we need to do, believe, obey, change, ask God for? Exercise in observation: Read the following passage and write your answers to the questions. (Luke 4:38,39 NKJV) 38) Now He arose from the synagogue and entered Simon's house. But Simon's wife's mother was sick with a high fever, and they made request of Him concerning her. 39) So He stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. And immediately she arose and served them. Who are the people in these verses?___________________________________________ Where did the events occur?_________________________________________________ What is the main theme or title for this story?____________________________________ What happened in your own words?___________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ EXAMPLE OF CHARTING Luke 4:38,39
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