2 Tim. 3:16-17

It is important to understand these verses because we will use the verse in each of our studies...it will appear iin the "LOOK!" section of our technique.


Stop! Look! Listen!

General Outline – 2 Tim. 3:16-17

We will go into much detail for each section at a later date


STOP! LOOK! LIISTEN! This technique can be used on a chapter, an entire book, or even just one verse. Let’s practice one verse… These verses are two of the most often quoted verses in the church. Why?

STOP! Pray before you begin

1. Which translation are you using and why? Does it matter?

2. Ask why I am studying this topic? What do I already know about it?

3. Who is the author of this section of Scripture? Why did he write it?

4. General reading and overview of the entire chapter/book for general information. Read slowly and purposefully. Read every word.

5. Stop! at - “because” “for, “so that,” and 'but'... etc… what is being said?

6. Pick out key words and concepts that you do not understand. Just make a list. Do you understand all the words in this verse? How will you go about doing research in the LOOK section?

LOOK!
1. Read it again.

2. Research the study words/concepts from the Stop! section. What does the word actually mean…”all”, “inspiration,” “doctrine, “reproof,” “correction,” “righteousness,” “thoroughly equipped” etc… Some of you will want to look these words up in a concordance, or word study book, dictionary, etc… What do these words really?

3. Look Left! Look Right! What verses came before? What verses came after? How do they all fit together?

4. These verses are two of the most often quoted verses in the church. Why?

5. What do these verses say about Scripture that should make you want to study it more, and to apply it to your life?

LISTEN!

1. Read it again

2. Why did God give us this verse?

3. What if these verses had been left out of Scripture?

4. How do I apply these verses to my life today?

Go to my Feb. 19 post that suggests resources you might use for study/research.