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.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Online Resources
Good sties for reference. I might use these when I research.
http://www.ewordtoday.com/comments/mcgee/ J Vernon McGee****
www.biblegateway.com Matthew Henry****
http://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries....... Lists several writers….AND you can do an actual word search if you us the ROBERTSON’s Word Picture. Stick with men you know like Henry and Scofield. ****
http://www.biblebb.com/brefindex/joh.htm Commentary by CH Spurgeon****
**** Know who you are reading on the internet. Don’t forget there will be cult writers, whose doctrine we do not follow, that have as many websites as mainline Christians. These are examples of a few I know and trust. There are others writers and sites. Let me know if you find any other good sites.
http://www.ewordtoday.com/comments/mcgee/ J Vernon McGee****
www.biblegateway.com Matthew Henry****
http://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries....... Lists several writers….AND you can do an actual word search if you us the ROBERTSON’s Word Picture. Stick with men you know like Henry and Scofield. ****
http://www.biblebb.com/brefindex/joh.htm Commentary by CH Spurgeon****
**** Know who you are reading on the internet. Don’t forget there will be cult writers, whose doctrine we do not follow, that have as many websites as mainline Christians. These are examples of a few I know and trust. There are others writers and sites. Let me know if you find any other good sites.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Romans 12 - Stop! Look! Listen!
Here is a 'general' outline of the SLL technique for our study this week. We will go into much more detail in each phase....this is just a beginning. Do what you can. Please do at least look over what sort of things we are looking for/studying, and please do read over the entire chapter 12 of Romans.
Stop! Look! Listen!
General Outline – Romans 12
(We will go into much detail for each section at a later date)
STOP! Pray before you begin.
1. Which translation are you using? Why?
2. Ask why I am studying this topic/book? 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! when God explains something with - “because” “for, “so that,” etc…
6. Pick out key words and concepts that you do not understand. Just make a list.
7. Scan the horizon – where does this take place? Is geography important?
LOOK!
1. Read it again.
2. Research the study words/concepts from the Stop! section.
3. Look Left! Look Right! What came before? What came after?
4. Ask questions. Make charts as necessary.
5. How does 2 Tim. 3:16 apply?
LISTEN!
1. Read it again.
2. Why did God give us this story?
3. What if this story had been left out of Scripture?
4. How do I apply this story to my life today?
Stop! Look! Listen!
General Outline – Romans 12
(We will go into much detail for each section at a later date)
STOP! Pray before you begin.
1. Which translation are you using? Why?
2. Ask why I am studying this topic/book? 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! when God explains something with - “because” “for, “so that,” etc…
6. Pick out key words and concepts that you do not understand. Just make a list.
7. Scan the horizon – where does this take place? Is geography important?
LOOK!
1. Read it again.
2. Research the study words/concepts from the Stop! section.
3. Look Left! Look Right! What came before? What came after?
4. Ask questions. Make charts as necessary.
5. How does 2 Tim. 3:16 apply?
LISTEN!
1. Read it again.
2. Why did God give us this story?
3. What if this story had been left out of Scripture?
4. How do I apply this story to my life today?
Sunday, February 6, 2011
First Part of the SLL Study
Psalm 119: 1-40
“STOP” Study
Bible Study is hard work, it is not casual, recreational reading. We do not have to be Biblical scholars to find out the meaning of what God has to say to us. With help of the Holy Spirit, some time, a few study techniques, and diligence, even a layperson can understand Scripture.
One simple method of personal Bible Study is the “Stop – Look – Listen” technique. Many of us grew up with our parents teaching us to “Stop-Look- Listen” as we cross a busy street. This little childhood phrase can guide our steps not only across the street, but in our personal Bible Study. It is easy to remember, and we can “take it” with us anywhere!
The STOP! phase is first. Here you get an over view of your verses and begin to note what is important, and perhaps what you do not really understand.
STOP! Pray before you begin.
1. Who wrote what you are reading? Why was it written? What is the ‘background’ of what you are reading?
2. Read Ps 119: 1-40. Read it slowly and purposefully. Read every word (now that sounds silly, but most of us rush through our reading and miss out on some important words.)
Ask why I am studying this topic/section of Scripture? What do I already know about this topic/Section of Scripture?
General reading and overview. Write! Write! Write! Take notes. The more your write and interact with your study, the more you will remember.
Stop when God explains something with the words- “because” “for, “ so that,” “but”, etc… and look closely at the verse.
Pick out key words and concepts that you do not understand. Just make a list. For instance, may Bibles will note these words in Ps119 vs 1 “Aleph”, vs 9 “Beth” vs 17 “Gimel, vs25 “Daleth”, vs 33 “He”….do you know what these mean?
7. Look for repeated words or phrases – these are keys to understanding.
8. Scan the horizon – where does this take place? Is geography important?(There is no mention of geography in Ps 119)
Remember….this is just the first step in ‘digging deeper’
In the next step we will do the research needed, we will ask/answer questions, etc….. Also, I am going to teach you how to ‘have fun’ studying Scripture!!
“STOP” Study
Bible Study is hard work, it is not casual, recreational reading. We do not have to be Biblical scholars to find out the meaning of what God has to say to us. With help of the Holy Spirit, some time, a few study techniques, and diligence, even a layperson can understand Scripture.
One simple method of personal Bible Study is the “Stop – Look – Listen” technique. Many of us grew up with our parents teaching us to “Stop-Look- Listen” as we cross a busy street. This little childhood phrase can guide our steps not only across the street, but in our personal Bible Study. It is easy to remember, and we can “take it” with us anywhere!
The STOP! phase is first. Here you get an over view of your verses and begin to note what is important, and perhaps what you do not really understand.
STOP! Pray before you begin.
1. Who wrote what you are reading? Why was it written? What is the ‘background’ of what you are reading?
2. Read Ps 119: 1-40. Read it slowly and purposefully. Read every word (now that sounds silly, but most of us rush through our reading and miss out on some important words.)
Ask why I am studying this topic/section of Scripture? What do I already know about this topic/Section of Scripture?
General reading and overview. Write! Write! Write! Take notes. The more your write and interact with your study, the more you will remember.
Stop when God explains something with the words- “because” “for, “ so that,” “but”, etc… and look closely at the verse.
Pick out key words and concepts that you do not understand. Just make a list. For instance, may Bibles will note these words in Ps119 vs 1 “Aleph”, vs 9 “Beth” vs 17 “Gimel, vs25 “Daleth”, vs 33 “He”….do you know what these mean?
7. Look for repeated words or phrases – these are keys to understanding.
8. Scan the horizon – where does this take place? Is geography important?(There is no mention of geography in Ps 119)
Remember….this is just the first step in ‘digging deeper’
In the next step we will do the research needed, we will ask/answer questions, etc….. Also, I am going to teach you how to ‘have fun’ studying Scripture!!
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Hey Fairview Gals!
Our first meeting was great today! Thanks for coming - and may we share many days of study together! The home study - As Southern Baptists we believe that Scripture is true, without error, and inspired. The verses below are what the SB base their claim upon. Taken from the "Baptist Faith and Message" - look up these verses and see what Scripture says about itself:
Exodus 24:4;
Deuteronomy 4:1-2; 17:19;
Joshua 8:34;
Psalms 19:7-10; 119:11,89,105,140;
Isaiah 34:16; 40:8;
Jeremiah 15:16; 36:1-32;
Matthew 5:17-18; 22:29;
Luke 21:33; 24:44-46;
John 5:39; 16:13-15; 17:17;
Acts 2:16ff.; 17:11;
Romans 15:4; 16:25-26;
2 Timothy 3:15-17;
Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12;
1 Peter 1:25;
2 Peter 1:19-21
Don't forget our class motto "Bible Study is just that...STUDY"
Exodus 24:4;
Deuteronomy 4:1-2; 17:19;
Joshua 8:34;
Psalms 19:7-10; 119:11,89,105,140;
Isaiah 34:16; 40:8;
Jeremiah 15:16; 36:1-32;
Matthew 5:17-18; 22:29;
Luke 21:33; 24:44-46;
John 5:39; 16:13-15; 17:17;
Acts 2:16ff.; 17:11;
Romans 15:4; 16:25-26;
2 Timothy 3:15-17;
Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12;
1 Peter 1:25;
2 Peter 1:19-21
Don't forget our class motto "Bible Study is just that...STUDY"
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Does Your Pastor Challenge You?
I love my pastor. Not only is he a nice person, but he is a Godly man. He "walks the walk" and teaches us how to do so.
Does your pastor challenge you each week as he speaks from the pulpit? Do you come away from his messages thinking about what he has to say, and changing some aspect of you life? My pastor does challenge us, he teaches us what Scripture says about Godly living, and I go home thinking (and praying) about how to live a life that is more Christ-centered. I come away wanting to be more obedient to the things of Christ.
I have heard the Word of God. I think that is a big part of why Scripture tells us to "gather together. ' We hear Gods word. "Hearing" is the key word here. Over and over in Scripture we are reminded that the world must 'hear' the word. The "world" includes you and me. If we hear, there must be a reason...we are not just to be entertained, but the hearing must lead to some application to our lives, to help us live more as Jesus would have us live here on earth.
Why hear the word? To learn what God has to say to us, and to learn how to live in the ungodly world around us. Our actions, our activities, our works do not draw us closer to God; because we love God we should want to be different, live differently from the world.
Now, if you do not feel challenged - if you do not come away from his messages thinking about how to apply what you have heard to you own life...two things may be the reason:
1) His message is faulty. He may not preach in such a way to challenge you. I have moved around the country several times in the past six years. I have had several different pastors. Not all are powerful, 'pound the pulpit' preacers, but they have told the truth, and have told us how to live Godly lives. Powerful or puney in delivery, these men have challenged us and told us what the Word of God says about living in this sinful world.
Many pastors today do not want to upset the congregation - they only want to 'tickle the ears' of the hearers. They may believe they must be politically correct in everything they say, and not offend any one. If you ave a pastor like that you might seriously consider looking for another Bible believing church that preaches the truth - not just 'feel good', messages. Yes, our leaders are to encourage us to live in this world, and to get us through the next seven days until we come together again, but he is also to reprove and correct us....so... if you are not being challenged...it might be his fault.
2) Not challenged? It might not be the fault of the pastor - it might be your fault. Why you go to church? For most of us it is our weekly routine - we forget that the reason that we go to worship service is just that - to worship our LORD. We actually go into the presence of God. He wants us to gather together for some reason...to speak to us.
Do you come away from the service thinking about what was said. Many times we walk away thinking, "He isn't talking about me," or " I don't agree with what he was saying."
Maybe the fault is ours. If we love our leader and believe that he is a man of God - then we really ought to pay attention to what he is saying.
What do you do while he is preaching? Have you ever thought about taking notes? If you were sitting in a class to learn a new skill you would probably take notes...for two reasons - not to forget what was said, and, to study those notes for the test that would be given. Taking notes helps to keep you focused.
Maybe paying attention in worship service, even taking notes, would help us understand, and be able to remember what was said that day.
What about the attitude of our hearts? Do we come to service with the expectation of learning how to live a more Godly life? Do we come wanting to change our actions so that we are more like Jesus every day?
If you are not challenged each week by your Pastor's message - either get a new pastor, or get a new attitude. Pray Pray Pray.
Does your pastor challenge you each week as he speaks from the pulpit? Do you come away from his messages thinking about what he has to say, and changing some aspect of you life? My pastor does challenge us, he teaches us what Scripture says about Godly living, and I go home thinking (and praying) about how to live a life that is more Christ-centered. I come away wanting to be more obedient to the things of Christ.
I have heard the Word of God. I think that is a big part of why Scripture tells us to "gather together. ' We hear Gods word. "Hearing" is the key word here. Over and over in Scripture we are reminded that the world must 'hear' the word. The "world" includes you and me. If we hear, there must be a reason...we are not just to be entertained, but the hearing must lead to some application to our lives, to help us live more as Jesus would have us live here on earth.
Why hear the word? To learn what God has to say to us, and to learn how to live in the ungodly world around us. Our actions, our activities, our works do not draw us closer to God; because we love God we should want to be different, live differently from the world.
Now, if you do not feel challenged - if you do not come away from his messages thinking about how to apply what you have heard to you own life...two things may be the reason:
1) His message is faulty. He may not preach in such a way to challenge you. I have moved around the country several times in the past six years. I have had several different pastors. Not all are powerful, 'pound the pulpit' preacers, but they have told the truth, and have told us how to live Godly lives. Powerful or puney in delivery, these men have challenged us and told us what the Word of God says about living in this sinful world.
Many pastors today do not want to upset the congregation - they only want to 'tickle the ears' of the hearers. They may believe they must be politically correct in everything they say, and not offend any one. If you ave a pastor like that you might seriously consider looking for another Bible believing church that preaches the truth - not just 'feel good', messages. Yes, our leaders are to encourage us to live in this world, and to get us through the next seven days until we come together again, but he is also to reprove and correct us....so... if you are not being challenged...it might be his fault.
2) Not challenged? It might not be the fault of the pastor - it might be your fault. Why you go to church? For most of us it is our weekly routine - we forget that the reason that we go to worship service is just that - to worship our LORD. We actually go into the presence of God. He wants us to gather together for some reason...to speak to us.
Do you come away from the service thinking about what was said. Many times we walk away thinking, "He isn't talking about me," or " I don't agree with what he was saying."
Maybe the fault is ours. If we love our leader and believe that he is a man of God - then we really ought to pay attention to what he is saying.
What do you do while he is preaching? Have you ever thought about taking notes? If you were sitting in a class to learn a new skill you would probably take notes...for two reasons - not to forget what was said, and, to study those notes for the test that would be given. Taking notes helps to keep you focused.
Maybe paying attention in worship service, even taking notes, would help us understand, and be able to remember what was said that day.
What about the attitude of our hearts? Do we come to service with the expectation of learning how to live a more Godly life? Do we come wanting to change our actions so that we are more like Jesus every day?
If you are not challenged each week by your Pastor's message - either get a new pastor, or get a new attitude. Pray Pray Pray.
Friday, September 24, 2010
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