Studying your bible - Part 3

Interpretation

2 Peter 1:19-21
There is _________ONLY ONE WAY___________________ to correctly interpret scripture.  That is, ___________GOD’S WAY___________________________ .

Barriers

The _______LANGUAGE_____________________ barrier. 1 Corinthians 16:22
The ­_______CULTURE­­_______________________ barrier. John 4:7
The ­_______LITERARY_______________________ barrier.

Limitations

Every word is important. 1 Timothy 6:10 _________________­­­________ is the root of all evil.
Do not twist it to fit. Genesis 2:16-17, 3:1-6
God’s word is infinite, we are not. Isaiah 55:8-9

Understanding

1. _____PRAY__________________ . Psalm 119:34

_____COMPARE______________ . 1 Corinthians 2:13

_____ASK___________________ . Ephesians 4:11-14

Homework

1.       Pray

2.       Read your chosen chapter twice

3.       Answer these questions:

a.       What does this chapter say about God or Jesus?

b.      What other books in the bible may help understanding this chapter?

                                                                           i.      Use cross references if you have them

                                                                         ii.      Ask a friend

                                                                        iii.      Use a concordance, or computer based bible software

                                                                       iv.      Recall other passages you have read

Read these other passages a few times