9/12/2023 0 Comments Bible verses about digging deeper![]() ![]() Photo Credit: © Getty Images/digitalskilletĪfter gaining an understanding of the passage and seeing how it relates to my current situation, it is now time to put Scripture into action. “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” ( Hebrews 4:12) It is in this step that I ask God to search my own heart and find ways to change me from the inside out. This is not saying that His Word changes, but the way the Spirit applies Scripture to our lives does. Because God’s Word is alive and active, He has given me different applications for the same Scripture. What is it that He wants to change in me through His Word? This is the main point of Scripture for me that particular day. When I study a passage of the Bible, I ask God to show me why I should care. “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.” ( 2 Timothy 3:16-27) 8. ![]() Take a moment to ask yourself, “where do I see this passage played out today?” Continuing with our Acts 1:8 illustration, I would ask myself, how is the Church doing at continuing to spread the gospel both at home and abroad? While understanding the Bible in its original context is great, we ultimately want to know how it affects us today. ![]() Here is where Bible study begins to get personal. For they are life to those who find them, and healing to all their flesh.” ( Proverbs 420-22) Let them not escape from your sight keep them within your heart. “My son, be attentive to my words incline your ear to my sayings. What is the text saying about God or what is it saying on how I should respond to Him? This begins to narrow the passage of Scripture into one key thesis statement for you to learn from and take to heart. Define the Main PointĪfter answering whatever interpretation questions I may have with the passage I then try to look at the passage and see what the key principle or promise is within the text. With my whole heart I seek you let me not wander from your commandments! I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” ( Psalm 119:9-11) 6. “ How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. If you have a good study Bible, or Bible dictionary, or Bible encyclopedia, these are useful resources for answering many of your interpretation questions. Once I have all of my questions for the passage, I begin my quest for interpretation. For instance, if I were studying Acts 1:8, and I didn’t understand what Jesus meant by “Judea,” I will simply write down the word to study it later. When studying Scripture, I simply write these questions down so that I can research them. In writing down my observations, I typically develop questions about what the text means. “ In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” ( John 1:1) My recommendation is to be consistent in your approach to Scripture rather than opening the Bible to a random place each day. If you are new to studying Scripture, the Gospel of John is my favorite place to start. Reading the Bible chronologically is a great way to understand how the events of Scripture took place. ![]() Some people enjoy topical Bible studies, while others enjoy books studies. There are many great methods of Bible Study. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” ( Psalm 139:23-24) 2. “Search me, God, and know my heart test me and know my anxious thoughts. I try to begin my time in Scripture with a time of prayer to submit my heart to God, allowing Him to search me and cleanse me, so that I am ready to hear what He has to say. If we want to gain a better understanding about who God is and who we are in response to Him, it is best if we turn our hearts to Him before we begin. Even though the Bible is a text, we must also remember that it is the Living Word of God which He uses to communicate with us. ![]()
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