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The Bible helps you understand God and His relationship with humanity. Read the Bible as a man reads his relations will, to find what legacy there is in it for himself. An Example of Interpretation Revelation 13:1-10. As you carry out your inductive Bible study you will find that observation, interpretation, and application often occur simultaneously. In other words, every time you observe and interpret but fail to apply, you perform an abortion on the Scriptures in terms of their purpose. Reportedly, Crowfoot put the pass in a leather pouch and wore it around his neck for the rest of his lifebut he never once availed himself of the rights and privileges it spelled out. (1Ti 4:7, 8-notes), The dictionary defines application as the act of putting to use or putting into operation especially for some practical purpose. Local: 704-401-2432 If you are a leader (and most of us are leaders in some sphere of influence) remember that a good leader is one who Knows the way, Inductive Bible study is a practical, relevant, and time-tested approach to interpreting Scripture. (Read the entire sermon - How to Read the Bible), "Our Masters field is full and rich. And to do this, you need to look at the context (Logos Bible Software can be a great help with this). For one thing people mistake the pleasure they have in hearing the Word of God for Christianity and worship. --C H Spurgeon, Choose Book of Bible to Study never loses his sense of direction. The intercession of Abraham for Sodom, the prayer of Abraham's servant, the wrestling of Jacob, the pleadings of Moses, the strong crying of David, the spiritual conflicts of Elijah, Jonah and Jeremiah, the public and formal prayers of Solomon and Ezra, and the secret confessions of Danielall are the outpourings of hearts like our own. Don't deceive yourself! to my own life and destiny and relation to God? 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?) They do not seem very ancient. Awe is a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder. If we study to know but never do, we like Chief Crowfoot will never fully tap into the blessing of, every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus. Just make sure it's the one based on careful observation and accurate interpretation! To an active mind knowledge gives pleasure. What does the term Messiah mean? Look at Matthew 21:42-44 as an example. Not a shadow can rise, not a cloud in the skies, How does he save or provide a way when people are unable? 1 Timothy Bible study is about digging into the text and pulling out insights. Reflecting Jesus together for the good of the city. The purpose of exploring and connecting is to apply what the Bible teaches to your life. Believe it to be safe We don't really know the Bible unless we obey the Bible, God had a scathing rebuke for His people Israel through His prophet Ezekiel "They (the people of Israel) come to you (the prophet Ezekiel) as people come and sit before you as My people and hear your words, but they do not do them, for they do the lustful desires expressed by their mouth and their heart goes after their gain." You should desire to know Gods Word better so it can change you. Interpretation should build on observation and then lead into interpretation. 5 Basic Bible Study Techniques You Should Never Ignore, How to Study a Psalm: Essential Steps for Starting Right, How to Identify a Passages Repeated Words in Seconds, 10 Tips for Getting Started with Inductive Bible Study, Inductive Bible Study Is Not Just for Adults, The Laymans Bible Study Notebook: An Inductive Bible Study, Inductive Bible Study: A Comprehensive Guide to the Practices of Hermeneutics, Inductive Bible Study: Observation, Interpretation, and Application Through the Lenses of History, Literature, and Theology, The Definitive Guide to Bible Commentaries: Types, Perspectives, and Use. This volume incorporates insights from contemporary evangelical hermeneutics into an. It will make "all the difference" in this life and the next for as Paul wrote godliness (eusebeia) (produced by discipline and diligent application of God's Word) is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. In observation, you were asking the question, What did I see? In interpretation, you ask, What does it mean? If you have not done a thorough job in the exploration phase, the interpretation phase can be difficult. and then shall we find the benefit and advantage designed thereby, and shall at last attain the happiness therein promised and assured to us.". And with all who will trust and obey. If there is a command to be obeyed, we obey it. He would take notes and later study them with great care. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again?
Kay Arthur on Inductive Bible Study: Observation, Interpretation Use this guide to help you lead your small group to encounter Jesus through the three main parts of an inductive Bible study: Observation, Interpretation, Application. Pastor Houghton assiduously applied what he preached. We must align ourselves with the Bible, never the Bible with ourselves. Just like Matthew, Luke gets to the baptism in the third chapter. <<6970513041DCB34C825DECB3781DD654>]/Prev 490707>>
This awe is called by a proper name, reverence, or godly fear; when we consider Whose Word it is, namely, the Word of the Lord, Who is our God, and has a right to command what He pleases; to Whose will and word we have already yielded obedience, and devoted ourselves to walk worthy of Him in all well pleasing (Col 1:10-note, Ep 4:1-note, Php 3:17,18-note, 1Th 2:12-note); who can find us out in all our failings, as knowing our very thoughts afar of (Psalms 139:2), and having all our ways before Him, and being one of Whom we read, -- "He is a holy God; He is a jealous God; He will not forgive your transgressions nor your sins" (Joshua 24:19), that is to say, if we impenitently continue in them. HWM5q0^5 !EJ8`vC ! Have I overlooked anything or made any assumptions? We study to gain knowledge so we know how to live our lives in light of what weve learned. startxref
Bibles today divide up the individual books within them with chapters and verses, but Bibles havent always done this. For Inductive Bible study, we don't begin with a topic and then try to find specific verses that make a teaching point. Our Lord taught that those who are, blessed (makarios [word study]) are those who hear the word of God and observe (phulasso [word study]) it. To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey. Using a trusted commentary can help in a few ways: It can help show you the details you missed in the observation phase. The proper spirit for profitable Bible study is a tender, teachable heart willing to obey the truth and the fruit of this humble approach is an eternally changed life lived to glory of God. Ask yourself all of the important questions above, and answer them as honestly as you are able. in my teaching, visiting or mission work? Every promise must be grasped and realized as true : every precept must be registered in the heart, and acted out in the life, in the strength of God. And if at any time, when we study the Word, we have not this design expressly in our minds, yet if upon the discovery of any truth we endeavor not to have the likeness of it in our own hearts, we lose our principal advantage by it (John Owen). Here, you want to go back over the passage and your observations and ask as many questions as you can. Your goal in observing is to identify what the author was trying to communicate to his readers. Observation Application begins with belief Striving to see Christ-followers on every team, in every sport and in every nation. Once you know what the passage means (interpretation), you are responsible to put it into practice in your own life. When the global church comes together then powerful things can happen. King Edward VI of England would stand while the Word of God was read in worship service. 0000008074 00000 n
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How to Study the Bible | Cru - Cru.org Mark key words and phrases (see figure on page five) A key word is one that is essential to the text. For instance, as you explore the terms Messiah and Son of God, you might be moved to respond in prayer and worship. 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. Grasp these sweet promises. And while pastors and teachers are wonderful, individual Christians should also be able to pick up any passage and read it with basic understanding and application. In view of this truth, what specific changes should I make in my life? It is unified in all its parts and will never contradict itself (Ps. 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 (!). It's better to live one verse of the Bible than to recite an entire chapter. Woe! endstream
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The Inductive Method of Bible Study: Know The Basics YWAM Bible Schools: A Guide to Inductive Bible Study 2023 Explore resources to help you live out your life and relationships in a way that honors God. 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). Step 2: InterpretationWhat does the passage mean? 2 John (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." In other words, we must act by faith in what God has shown us from His Word or our hearts can become hardened (cf. To be sure our first goal should be to get into the Bible and then to allow the Bible to get into us. 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. Nehemiah We all have a story. With Logos Fundamentals, youll find the truth for yourselfno matter what questions arise as you study the Word. ", Application is the most neglected yet the most needed stage in the process. Application brings us into this sphere of abundant life in the Spirit. The only Bible the world reads is the one bound in shoe leather: you and me! Who may go up to his holy dwelling place?" ( Ps 24:1-3 ). When Dr. Houghton became pastor of the Baptist Tabernacle in Atlanta, a man in that city hired a private detective to follow Dr. Houghton and report on his conduct. You want to be able to trace the authors argument all the way through. But our toil He doth richly repay; This is not the fruit of slavish fear, but of holy love; it is not afraid of the Word, but delighting in it, as it discovers the mind of God to us; as in the next verse it is written, "I rejoice at Thy word." Honest application of the text requires these kinds of questions and the wrestling of ideas when truth causes conflict. Greater knowledge should always bring about greater obedience, enabled by grace not law, empowered by the indwelling Spirit as we learn to discard self effort and depend on the Spirit. And yet, so complete is the delusion, that Christians never realize they are not living good Christian lives. Now you know the three simple steps to running your own inductive Bible study. Will Graham Devotion: How Do You Know Whats True? 1. 1:20-21). (Josh 1:8-note). Too often, people jump into the Bible and start connecting before theyve done the challenging work of examining all there is to see. Comment: Don't be like the butterfly flitting from one Bible study [preacher, devotional, commentary, etc] to another, but failing to personally apply what you learn. A Silly yet Serious What is awe? There is more to Christian growth than knowing what the Bible says; nobody is ever nourished by memorizing menus. Apply yourself to the whole text, and apply the whole text to yourself. 0e]y]ZU~P/^a53if5}Jk9$9t]ccc}.kw9H6`T5jN`=94jk:U>}a:P5p/]luu
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Inductive Bible Study: Observation, Interpretation, and Application in my dealings with the world ? (Ps139:23, 24+; cf. In Psalm 119:18, David said, "Open my eyes so I can truly see the marvelous things in your . How do you do that? 1 Chronicles tie. About people or human nature? (Persevere!). The precious promises lie in front of you.
Inductive Bible Study | Bible Study Resources | The - The Navigators When people started complaining, he told the congregation, "I'll preach a new sermon when you act on this one. And what thou understandest well, thou canst not too well teach; For he set its foundation upon the seas, and established it upon the ocean currents. John MacArthur argues thatStudying Scripture without allowing it to penetrate to the depths of your soul would be like preparing a banquet without eating it. So if youre studying Mark, start by reading the entire book. Both of these; Rather, an inductive study . ( Ro 12:2 - note) Application answers the question, Practice it to be holy, Or as Skip Heitzig advises "A good perspective to adopt when reading the Bible is that of an obedient servant waiting for instruction from the master. Bible study is intentionally digging into a passage of Scripture and using various interpretive techniques to understand what the author is saying. About Gods redemptive plan? Many of us struggle to wade through the dense lists of commands, genealogies and prophecies in the Old Testament. Apply yourself to the Scriptures You may start with reading a specific book of the Bible for five to 10 minutes every day and setting aside one day a week for a more intentional time of studying Scripture. Don't be deceived -- Every time we hear the Word of God, we are either a little closer to heaven or a little further away. Erroneous interpretation can lead to aberrant application. The Apostle Paul's great passion was transformed, Christ like lives as he explained to the saints at Colossae writing we proclaim Him (Christ in believers the hope of glory), admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, that we may present every man complete in Christ. The effect of this piercing is to reveal whether there is spirit or not. Here are a few questions you can ask: There are a few essential rules to remember when attempting to interpret a passage: Make sure you spend a good chunk of time with this phase. ", Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones wrote that "It is a good thing to be a student of the Word, but only in order to be a practiser and experiencer of the Word.". And what did those things mean? --Hess, Robert Cook wisely advises that we should "Never leave a passage of Scripture until it has said something to you." Develop your leadership skills and learn how to launch a ministry wherever you are. two roads diverged in a wood, and I -- How about Son of God"? For more on studying the Bible on your own or with others check out our Bible Studies resources. So you might write that observation down: Marks beginning of the gospel story does not start at the very beginning., Youll also notice that Mark desires to tell you some good news, and this news is about Jesus. The religionists of Jesus' day had all of the data. It also becomes a source of support for you during difficult times. How do we apply what we just learned to everyday life? The older we are, the more experienced we become at rationalizing sin. Youll also notice right out of the gate that Mark has introduced Jesus with two titles: Messiah and Son of God. Precept Ministries International was founded by internationally-known Bible teacher Kay Arthur, along with her husband, Jack, with the vision to establish people in Gods Word. 2. Your goal in observation is to notice as much as possible. who delude themselves. 3. Christian author Jerry Bridges reminds us that. Memorization is the first step to meditation.