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Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Seven Steps for Studying the Bible

Choose an appropriate translation

Read critically (ask questions to determine the meaning of the text- what is the style of writing? who wrote it? why? to whom were they writing? what is the overarching message?

Read devotionally. Begin and end with prayer

Write down your observations. Look for a SPECK of truth (Sin to confess, Promise to claim, Example to follow, Command to Obey, Knowledge to believe)

Read in community with others

Make a plan

Apply it to your life


mentioned by Heather Z at NCC in a recent message

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