‘Into Thy Word’ is a simple, easy to learn "How To" guide to better understand the Bible and what God has to say to us.
Into Thy Word is about how to study the Bible in a simple, clear, and concise way!
Do you ever wonder why you should study the Bible?
Do you find yourself confused, Frustrated and overwhelmed with Bible study and devotions?
Do you feel that the Bible is too difficult to understand?
Do you wonder if God has something to say to you?
Do you wonder why Christians disagree?
Do you wonder how you can learn more in less time?
Do you wonder how you can improve your relationship with God?
Maybe you are not wondering and are doing just fine with Bible study. Perhaps your devotions are on fire; but would you like to improve and grow?
Then this book is for you!
Into Thy Word is geared to challenging the new-Christian to learn how to study the Bible, and is also for the Pastor and theologian who need to have their "refresh" button pressed. This book is in fact for anybody desiring to know the Book of ages whether you are new to the Word or are a seasoned teacher. If you do not know where to begin, or you have tried countless times and feel overwhelmed and frustrated, this is the book for you!
You may review abstracts from ‘Into Thy Word’ in our ‘How to Study the Bible’ channel!
Included is a 15-session curriculum complete with openers and application for High School students to Adults!
Excerpt
This is called the science of “exegetical method,” but there is no need for big words here. These are the basic procedures a pastor or experienced teacher of the Word will learn in Bible School and Seminary to prepare sermons and commentaries, but boiled down in a clearer and simpler way for you to understand and apply.
How to Start???
Select the verse, book, and passage you wish to study.
Discover what our Lord has to say to you!
Do not be overwhelmed! Yes the Bible looks ominous and un-climbable, so you just start. Like eating an elephant, you do it by one bite at a time, then one day it will be done!
FIRST: LOOK AT THE WHOLE BOOK at least three times in an easy to read translation. It is best to do this step 2 or 3 times!
OVERVIEW the big picture. Remember the context! See the whole picture of what is going on. The reason most people do not get it, is because they do not get in it!
Study whole books; book by book and not just topics or chapters.
Read through a whole book through and through systematically, then the chapters, and then study the verses, verse by verse in order. You are not at a buffet.
SECOND: READ CAREFULLY. EXAMINE IT WITH A MICROSCOPE.
Read each chapter you are studying in a good translation at least three times. [NIV; NASB; NKJV] Then read the verses, verse by verse in order. Then check out other translations, commentaries, and Bible dictionaries.
Repetition is the key to understanding!
Imagine yourself as a participant. As if it is your story. As if you are there.
Let God speak to you, as the main goal is to know our Lord better, not just to gain more knowledge!
Look out for topics, logic, and direction, then memorize those key passages.
Examine what is being said.
I. First in chapters.
II. Second in Paragraphs
III. Third in Verses.
THIRD: MAKE USE OF THE BOOK CHART {step VII}.
OUTLINE and write down what God is saying to you and what you have discovered and learned. By doing this, it will allow you to apply it to your life better!
ALWAYS BE AWARE OF THE CONTEXT!!!
REMEMBER: BIBLE STUDY IS WORK!!!
Growing in the spirit – it is a day by day growth; just like learning to read, the study of mathematics, science, or playing a sport or a musical instrument. It takes time, practice, patience, and effort!
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