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If you are already knee-deep in a Bible study, you can increase the effectiveness of it simply by becoming a Berean. By looking up each and every one of the Scriptures (and their contexts) mentioned and testing the words of the author with the Word of the Author of Scripture.
- See the structure. Start with looking for the structure of the passage. The first key question is How did this author structure or arrange this text?
- Read in context. After seeing the structure, consider the narrow and broader literary context. Every passage is situated within the immediate context of its book, and also the broader context of the whole Bible.
- Consider the background. Every author wrote within a particular historical setting and circumstance. Although the Bible is ultimately one book, it is also a collection of 66 smaller books.
- Grasp the main point. When studying a text, press in to identify the author’s main idea. So we ask the question, What is the main point the author is making?
Sep 2, 2024 · Choose the biblical character you want to study. Find the relevant passages about him or her. Read your passages, and consult additional Bible study tools like Bible dictionaries, to learn everything you can about this character (the trustworthy questions who, what, when, where, and how will serve you well here).
tool in this packet has been designed to help evaluate Bible study and curriculum options for churches and small groups. These tools have been split into two sections: 1) Choosing a Bible study and 2) Evaluating Bible studies on several different factors.
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Choosing a Bible Study. What Should we Study Next? By Len Woods. How to Select a Great Study Guide By Pat J. Sikora. Finding a Full-Bodied Bible Study By Dan Lentz. Evaluating a Bible Study. Assessing Bible-Study Questions By Terry Powell. Post-Study Evaluation: Group Member By Sam O'Neal. Post-Study Evaluation: Group Leader By Sam O'Neal ...
Jan 27, 2020 · Here are six questions to help you assess Bible studies and their destination. 1. Does It Prompt You to Focus on the Bible? Since our goal is to pay attention to what God has said, we want a study that leads us to a better understanding of the Scriptures. One good way to do this is through inductive Bible study. This process steers us through ...
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Dec 20, 2019 · If you are a believer in Christ, you have the Holy Spirit within you. You could find no greater teacher, counselor, or giver of wisdom; before you begin your study, ask for his instruction. In 1 John 5:14, we have this promise, “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.”