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Ways To Go Deeper in Bible Study

The document provides tips for going deeper in Bible study, such as keeping the overall story of the Bible in mind and considering the perspective of the author, time period, intended audience, and purpose of the text. It recommends having patience with the text and outlines a process for analyzing what the text says literally, what it means contextually, and how it should change the reader through revealing God's character and prompting a response. The goal of Bible study, according to the passage, is pursuing God rather than just knowledge.

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Ways To Go Deeper in Bible Study

The document provides tips for going deeper in Bible study, such as keeping the overall story of the Bible in mind and considering the perspective of the author, time period, intended audience, and purpose of the text. It recommends having patience with the text and outlines a process for analyzing what the text says literally, what it means contextually, and how it should change the reader through revealing God's character and prompting a response. The goal of Bible study, according to the passage, is pursuing God rather than just knowledge.

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WAYS TO GO DEEPER IN BIBLE STUDY

from Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin

Keep the purpose in mind/the Big Story of creation, fall, redemption, and
restoration.

Consider perspective:
 Who wrote this particular book of the Bible?
 When was it written?
 To whom was it written?
 In what style (literary) was it written?
 Why was it written?

Have patience with the text and with yourself! Give it time.

Process:
What does it say?
 Print out a double spaced copy of the text to mark up
 Mark repeated words
 Write attributes of God seen in the text in the margin
 Number any points made
 Place a question mark by words to understand
 Place an arrow to connection transition words or phrases together
 Place a question mark in the margin by confusing texts
 Use an English dictionary for unfamiliar words or closer examination of
familiar words. Put definitions in the margin.
 Read repeatedly: each week for short texts; 2-3 times for longer books of
the Bible
 Read from several translations. Skip paraphrases.
 Attempt an outline.

What does it mean?


 Read cross referenced verses
 Put difficult passages into your own words
 Read commentary/study notes lastly
How should it change me?
 What does it teach me about God?
 How does this aspect of God’s character change my view of self?
 What should I do in response?

Prayer: “Prayer is what changes our study from the pursuit of knowledge to
the pursuit of God himself.” -Jen Wilkin

In summary, here’s what the author says about Bible study: “As temples of the
Holy Spirit, you and I are called to become participants in the process of
creating and maintaining an orderly, beautiful place within our hearts where the
Lord may dwell.” This is what we are doing as we study the Bible together and
individually. It is loving God with your mind. We can do this step-by-step.
The author also says that we will probably come up with more questions than
answers and that’s OK! After all, our God is The awesome God.

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