These divisions are tools that help us read Scripture; theyre not an actual part of it. When thou passest through the river I will be with thee, the floods shall not overflow thee! Oh! There is more to Christian growth than knowing what the Bible says; nobody is ever nourished by memorizing menus. The student has sought God's blessing on the Word, and has endeavored to find out its meaning and teaching; and it remains for him to ask, How does this passage apply to me? Matthew By using the tools included inInductive Bible Study, youll approach Bible study with more depth and understanding. endstream
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But the bee would light on a flower and it would sink down deep into the flower and it would extract all the nectar and pollen that it could carry. Edward Louie (2011) The phrase "Bible study" can mean different things to different people. (Ep 1:3-note). Are we spiritual or are we natural? Dr. Howard Hendricks remarks that Application is the most neglected yet the most needed stage in the process. What Is Application? For instance, if you pick up the Book of Galatians at the beginning of chapter 4, youll find yourself in the middle of Pauls argument: What I am saying is that as long as an heir is underage, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate. It can provide details and facts that you do not yet have the capacity or training to pick up on your own. The Word is both a glass to show us the spots of our soul and a laver to wash them away. Feed on them with joy" As part of this step, take some time to identify where the beauty of the gospel comes into the passage. Our Goal in Interpreting . Connect each passage back to the gospel and the broader message of the Bible. Our first duty is to meditate. If youre not careful, theyll do all the work of observation and interpretation for you. Gather them. this Inductive Bible Study Observation Interpretation And Application Through The Lenses Of History Literature And Theology can be taken as competently as picked to act. )R z9=_)\_`w0s3^xT{bhi ?%\hMKINZ>0!L ik0%kjDb
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Men may have in their study of the Scriptures other ends also, as the profit and edification of others. You can help us reach children and their families to know Jesus. Its an exciting, action-packed book, but its short enough to read front to back in about an hour. Who may go up to his holy dwelling place?" ( Ps 24:1-3 ). (Skip Heitzig How to Study the Bible and Enjoy It), Puritan Thomas Manton adds that "What we take in by the Word we digest by meditation and let out by prayer.". 0000060059 00000 n
In other words every divine revelation demands a determinative response. Notice how Jesus observes the Old Testament text in verse 42, interprets it in verse 44, and applies it in verse 43 (implying that his listeners should believe the truth and make some changes in their lives). We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Read and practice; but we shall only be able to do this, as God the Holy Spirit shall help us. Inductive Bible Study - Observation Inductive Bible Study - Interpretation Inductive Bible Study - Application Simple Study on the Power of God's Word Authority of God's Word - study on 2Timothy 3:16-17 Ezra 7:10 - Exposition of the "Ezra 7:10 Principle" Job's "Secret" of perseverance? Mark says hes starting at the beginning. The New Testament gives us further teaching about the way of approach, and makes new demands on our spiritual life, whilst offering us a new standard to live up to. Refrain, Then in fellowship sweet we will sit at His feet. Answers to questions on donations, financial policies, Crus annual report and more. James emphasizes the importance of follow through in inductive study exhorting us to "prove (ourselves) doers of the word, and not merely hearers (the Greek word was used of one who audited a class rather than taking it for credit -- are you just auditing the Bible or are you fully enrolled?) 2 Corinthians Permissions 12-26). Christian author Jerry Bridges reminds us that. Memorization is the first step to meditation. Kay Arthur on Inductive Bible Study: Observation, Interpretation & Application,Christy Tennant - Read more about spiritual life growth, Christian living, and faith. Your Teacher, the Holy Spirit, can give you insights at any point in your study, so that you need to be sensitive to His leading. It isthe act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose. So before moving on to the crucial step of application, pause for a time of reflection. This is a dishonest way to interpret the text. It is a trustworthy (pistos = faithful; cp Paul's 4 "faithful sayings" - 1Ti 1:15, 4:9, 2Ti 2:11+, Titus 3:8+) statement deserving full acceptanceit is for this (godliness) we labor (kopiao = to the point of exhaustion; present tense = continually) and strive (agonizomai = as when striving in an athletic contest emphasizing concentration, discipline, conviction, effort; present tense = continually)." Let it not only inform you but inflame you. Ephesians How do you do that? Spiritual maturity, in which we become more like Christ, comes not just from knowing more about the Bible. Well, this is it. What is awe? It is a means to an end, not an end in itself. One who uses the Bible as his guide And that has made all the difference. 3. Saturate the study of Scripture with prayer. The precious promises lie in front of you. What distinguishes observation, interpretation, and application? Never fear, only trust and obey. Philemon Too often, people jump into the Bible and start connecting before theyve done the challenging work of examining all there is to see. (1 Sa 15:22) (cf Ps 51:16,17, Spurgeon note v16, note v 17), We learn Gods Word not to know but to grow by doing for "Obedience is the mother of true knowledge of God." and then xref
never loses his sense of direction. They were the local authorities. This volume incorporates insights from contemporary evangelical hermeneutics into an approachable, step-by-step process moving from observation through interpretation and on to the application of God's Word. All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable (useful, advantageous, helpful,) for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness (see notes 2 Timothy 3:16-17). hb```vV^af`B@#g|3h You can discuss this post and others in the Faithlife Today group. A pericope is a section of the text that forms a complete thought. What I mean is just this. As you make it your practice to study God's Word, you will experience the joy of having Him directly unveil His truth and reveal His purpose in your life. (Jas 4:17+, cp Lk 12:47, 48+, Jn 9:41). -EO{0iB d("o? If you are made to tremble under Gods Word, you may never be made to tremble under Gods hand. Take the next step in your faith journey with resources on prayer, devotionals and other tools for personal and spiritual growth. For instance, the New International Version a popular modern translation of the Bible breaks sections in Philippians 1 down like this: Pauls Chains Advance the Gospel (vv. OF INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY. A key discipline for good study is not to be too quick to fall back on what you think you know. Not just for information Volunteer abroad this year on a short term global missions trip offered by one of the best, most-reliable Christian missions organizations in the world. Nevertheless our duty is clear. If the Bible seems dry and unexciting, check your attitude (Ed: Also do some personal inventory with 1 Pe 2:1+and then you'll be able to move on to 1 Pe 2:2+!). Solicitation Disclosure Statement The old saying regarding application is true that the same Word that afflicts the comfortable, also provides comfort for the afflicted! If there is a command to be obeyed, we obey it. Some people say they cannot meditate; they do not know what it means, or they have no time, or they go to sleep when they begin. This becomes extremely important when youre studying a book with a single prolonged argument, like the Book of Romans. Also we become more responsible to God. While there are several great methods of studying the Bible, heres a simple method one can follow: Observation, Interpretation, Transformation and Application. Connect: What is God saying (that is always true or that is true to all readers in all settings)? Search the Scriptures Chapter Analysis FormatBible study consists of Observation, Interpretation and Application.1.Observation is discovering what the author is saying looking specifically at Who, What, When, Where, Cause & Effect. I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee! Well, it is a very fine promise, but if it is read to me thus: I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee, what a transformed and glorified promise it then becomes! Step 3: ApplicationWhat will I do about what the passage says and means? To go on gaining an intellectual knowledge of the Bible without obeying it can be a trap instead of a blessing. When words or passages make an impression on you, stop and meditate on what God has shown you or as the great preacher C H Spurgeon advised Read the Bible carefully, For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks at his natural face in a mirror for once he has looked at himself and gone away, he has immediately forgotten what kind of person he was. ), In Bible study, application is putting truth you've discovered (through observation and interpretation) to use in your life with the ultimate goal of transformation or life change. We study to gain knowledge so we know how to live our lives in light of what weve learned. It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot (NIV). But for your study time, its helpful to use them as secondary sources after youve done some preliminary work. That seems important to delve into deeper. Home 2 Samuel 3 John Acronym to Aid Application. Jeremiah Follow it by personally doing what it bids thee. 8. Bible study is meant not merely to inform but to transform and renew our mind. Were so used to being exposed to chapters and verses that we lose sight of an authors intention for the whole book. Lamentations mo!zZJ:%3EAOnaY`z)p%Vv"-H=m>!MX|ov:Hh7vNmm%pZCY&,Z&!#+SzdOP ]LQ)A3_V@UU@Gz
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Micah If you skip this step, you will never enjoy your Bible study and the Bible will never change your life. Refrain, But we never can prove the delights of His love Toll Free: 1-877-247-2426. Reading the Bible without meditating on it is like eating without chewing. Many of us struggle to wade through the dense lists of commands, genealogies and prophecies in the Old Testament. If our interpretation is accurate, we at least have the potential to apply the truth appropriately. This fundamental step must be taken if one desires to accurately interpret and properly apply God's Word. And the botanist had a big notebook under his arm and a great big magnifying glass. Thats the kind of serious-minded response to truth application calls for. In view of this truth, what specific changes should I make in my life? (Ezekiel 33:31), Hearing and not heeding the word is as foolish as cooking an expensive filet mignon and then not sitting down to eat it! He alone is in a posture to learn from God, who sincerely gives up (surrenders, yields) his mind, conscience, and affections to the power and rule of what is revealed unto him. Pastor Houghton assiduously applied what he preached. But this is exactly what happens when we fail to apply what we have observed and interpreted. 1 Kings What did that word mean to them, and what kinds of feelings and hopes did it invoke? 1:20-21). In Psalm 119:18, David said, "Open my eyes so I can truly see the marvelous things in your . Reflecting Jesus together for the good of the city. Three vital responses in application are (1) Response of confession: The Word of God is like a sword (it penetrates), like a mirror (it reveals), and like a critic of the heart (it judges and reproves or exposes our attitudes and actions). Therefore, it is vital that you develop observation skills which might, at first, seem difficult, laborious, and time-consuming. Woe! : an American History (Eric Foner) Civilization and its Discontents (Sigmund Freud) The Methodology of the Social Sciences (Max Weber) Interpersonal Communication (Kory Floyd) Chemistry: The Central Science (Theodore E. Brown; H. Eugene H LeMay; Bruce E. Bursten; Catherine Murphy; Patrick Woodward) An Example of Interpretation Revelation 13:1-10. Are you ready and willing for Gods Word to cut deeply into your own life (reproof), to lay bare the hidden places of your heart, and to do its work of convicting, convincing, and converting your mind in any and every area? Don't be like Crowfoot, the chief of the Blackfoot nation in southern Alberta, who gave the Canadian Pacific Railway permission to lay track from Medicine Hat to Calgary, and in exchange received a lifetime railroad pass. Although the Bible tells one cohesive story, it does so through the work of many authors who wrote during times hundreds of years apart. Careless Observation But if this conforming of their own souls unto the power of the Word be not fixed in the first place in their minds they do not strive lawfully, nor will they be crowned (!). Fourthly and this is very hard work Read And Practise. Go back to your questions from the beginning and ask them again in light of what youve learned, and apply it to our context today. (Ps 119:161). This seems to be the kickoff point of Jesus ministry. Nehemiah We must mix faith with what we read and hear. You too can try and prove God's wonder-working precious and magnificent promises that provide everything needed for life and godliness -- but only if you seek to apply them to your life. (Self deception is the worst form of deception and occurs when we come to believe there is virtue in hearing the truth of God but failing to apply it.) 3:7f+, He 4:2+), (3) Response of obedience: Genuine faith will obey. What can He have to do with such as we are He is faithful, but will He be so to us? Bible Study Principles Again, our METHOD of reading, searching, and study must involve very precise OBSERVATION, which is absolutely necessary to accurate INTERPRETATION! Take care, nonetheless, to seek for the application of precepts.
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