2 Timothy 2:14&15 How to Study Your Bible

2 Timothy 2:14&15  How to Study Your Bible.

We have been looking at how to pass on your faith to others through Discipleship. Last week we talked about the importance of reading your Bible. This week I want talk about how to study your Bible. 2 Tim 2:14&15 “rightly handling the word of truth”  When we are reading what happens when a scripture strikes us? When we are part of a weekly Bible study how do we prepare? When spending time with your Barnabas or your Timothy you will want to take time to study together.

1.      Pray

2.      Read it twice

a.      Once slowly by itself.

b.      Second in context, before and after.

3.      Look for words

a.      Words you don’t know or are unsure of.

b.      Logic words, therefore, if, and, but, will, must, not…

c.       Where are subject words used elsewhere in the Bible.

d.      Concordance, subject index, cross references.

4.      Now look at the notes

a.      Study Bible Notes

b.      Bible Study Book

c.       Commentary

5.      Write down what it says or means

a.      In your own words.

b.      What would it mean to the org readers?

c.       What does it mean to us today?

d.      What does it tell us to do?

6.      Pray