Bible Study Seminar Seminar Content n Part 1
Bible Study Seminar
Seminar Content n Part 1: Importance of Bible Study n Part 2: Inductive Bible Study 1 n Part 3: Inductive Bible Study 2 n Part 4: Associative Bible Study n Part 5: Devotional Bible Study
Devotional Bible Study* Characterized by: n Meditation
Devotional Bible Study* Characterized by: n Meditation n Prayer
Devotional Bible Study* Characterized by: n Meditation n Prayer n Goals 1. Personal
Devotional Bible Study* Characterized by: n Meditation n Prayer n Goals 1. Personal 2. Practical
Devotional Bible Study* Characterized by: n Meditation n Prayer n Goals 1. Personal 3. Possible 2. Practical
Devotional Bible Study* Characterized by: n Meditation n Prayer n Goals 1. Personal 3. Possible 2. Practical 4. Provable *Adapted from Rick Warren’s Bible Study Methods
Step 1: Pray and Meditate. A. Pray for Insight from God. n To help you understand the scripture. n To apply the knowledge to your life. n To share the knowledge with others.
Step 1: Pray and Meditate. B. Meditate on the Scripture. 1. Visualize the narrative in your mind. n Put yourself in the situation. n Ask yourself: “How would I have reacted? ” Example: Jesus (John 4) Peter (Acts 10)
B. Meditate on the Scripture. 2. Emphasize words in the text. 23 rd Psalm: “The Lord is my shepherd. ”
B. Meditate on the Scripture. 2. Emphasize words in the text. 23 rd Psalm: “The Lord is my shepherd. ”
B. Meditate on the Scripture. 2. Emphasize words in the text. 23 rd Psalm: “The Lord is my shepherd. ”
B. Meditate on the Scripture. 2. Emphasize words in the text. 23 rd Psalm: “The Lord is my shepherd. ”
B. Meditate on the Scripture. 2. Emphasize words in the text. 23 rd Psalm: “The Lord is my shepherd. ”
B. Meditate on the Scripture. 3. Paraphrase the text. 23 rd Psalm:
B. Meditate on the Scripture. 3. Paraphrase the text. 23 rd Psalm: “God will take care of me in every situation in my life. ”
B. Meditate on the Scripture. 3. Paraphrase the text. Philippians 4: 13:
B. Meditate on the Scripture. 3. Paraphrase the text. Philippians 4: 13: “I can move spiritual mountains if Jesus is with me. ”
B. Meditate on the Scripture 4. Personalize the text.
B. Meditate on the Scripture 4. Personalize the text. John 3: 16: “For God so loved Damon Vincent that he gave his one and only Son that if Damon believes in him, Damon shall not perish but have eternal life. ”
B. Meditate on the Scripture 4. Personalize the text. Galatians 2: 20: “Damon Vincent is crucified with Christ; nevertheless, Damon lives, yet not Damon, but Christ lives in him; and the life which Damon now lives in the flesh, he lives by faith in the Son of God, who loved Damon, and gave Himself for him. ”
B. Meditate on the Scripture 5. Pray the verse or passage back to God. John 3: 16
B. Meditate on the Scripture 5. Pray the verse or passage back to God. John 3: 16 “Thank you, God, that you sent your Son to die for me. I believe in Jesus; I will obey Him, and I will live for Him. ”
B. Meditate on the Scripture 5. Pray the verse or passage back to God. Galatians 2: 20 “Thank you, God, that you would stoop so low to rescue even me through the blood of Christ. I am inexpressibly glad that Christ is living in me. I want to live in Christ so that I can grow still closer to you through the Holy Spirit. ”
Step 2: Write Out an Application. 1. Select an application that is personal. n Emphasize your commitment. n Use personal pronouns (I, me, my, mine).
Step 2: Write Out an Application. 2. Make sure your application is practical. n Choose something you can do. n Plan a definite course of action.
Step 2: Write Out an Application. 3. Make sure your application is possible. n Begin what you can accomplish. n Avoid discouragement.
Step 2: Write Out an Application. 4. Make sure your application is provable. n Make a checklist to follow up your plan. n Set measurable goals. n Establish a time limit.
Step 2: Write Out an Application. Example: Ecclesiastes 6: 7. “All man’s efforts are for his mouth, yet his appetite is never satisfied. ” Personal: “I need to. . . ”
Step 2: Write Out an Application. Example: Ecclesiastes 6: 7. “All man’s efforts are for his mouth, yet his appetite is never satisfied. ” Personal: “I need to. . . ” Practical: “I need to lose some weight. ”
Step 2: Write Out an Application. Example: Ecclesiastes 6: 7. “All man’s efforts are for his mouth, yet his appetite is never satisfied. ” Personal: “I need to. . . ” Practical: “I need to lose some weight. ” Possible: “I need to lose 10 pounds. ”
Step 2: Write Out an Application. Example: Ecclesiastes 6: 7. “All man’s efforts are for his mouth, yet his appetite is never satisfied. ” Personal: “I need to. . . ” Practical: “I need to lose some weight. ” Possible: “I need to lose 10 pounds. ” Provable: “I need to lose 10 pounds before the end of the month. ”
Example: Matthew 5: 16. “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your father which is in heaven. ” Personal: “I need to…”
Example: Matthew 5: 16. “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your father which is in heaven. ” Personal: “I need to…” Practical: “I need to let my Christian light shine among my friends. ”
Example: Matthew 5: 16. “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your father which is in heaven. ” Personal: “I need to…” Practical: “I need to let my Christian light shine among my friends. ” Possible: “I need to conduct more Bible studies in the homes of my friends. ”
Example: Matthew 5: 16. “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your father which is in heaven. ” Personal: “I need to…” Practical: “I need to let my Christian light shine among my friends. ” Possible: “I need to conduct more Bible studies in the homes of my friends. ” Provable: “I need to conduct at least one home Bible study each month. ”
Step 3: Memorize a Key Verse from Your Study. 1. Meditate on the passage.
Step 3: Memorize a Key Verse from Your Study. 1. Meditate on the passage. 2. Repeat the verse to reinforce new truth.
Step 3: Memorize a Key Verse from Your Study. 1. Meditate on the passage. 2. Repeat the verse to reinforce new truth. 3. Sense God’s presence and help.
Conclusion: Ask yourself, “Does this application help me become more like Jesus? ”
Conclusion: Ask yourself, “Does this application help me become more like Jesus? ” Realize that application of God’s Word is necessary for your spiritual health and growth.
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