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JEWISH INSTITUTIONS AND PARTIES
BIRTH STORIES OF JOHN AND JESUS
PERFORM BETTER IN BIBLE TUDY – PART 3
9.
You don’t have
to start at the beginning
The Bible is a very long book, but you can start
nearly anywhere. For example, if you want to learn about Jesus, you can start
with the gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—found in the New Testament. Or
choose another person or a specific topic to study.
10. Find a version of the bible you can understand
There’s no point in studying the Bible if you can’t
understand its basic language. That’s why it’s crucial for you to find a
version you are comfortable with. Some recommend actual study Bibles, but keep
in mind the Holy Spirit is powerful enough to give you insight and wisdom while
using any version of the Bible.
11. Read in context
After seeing the structure, consider the narrow and
broader literary context. Every passage is situated within the immediate
context of its book, and also the broader context of the whole Bible.
Ask, how do the immediate and whole-Bible contexts inform the meaning of
this text?
First,
with the immediate literary context, we seek to understand the role our passage
serves in the flow of its larger book. In order to do this, we look at the
texts on both sides of our passage—the preceding passage and the following
passage.
12. Don’t Just Read, Study
Reading
the Bible is a great starting point, but studying the text to a deeper extent
is essential. This means taking the time to examine each passage’s language,
context, and meaning. We encourage you to take notes and reflect on the text.
If anything doesn’t make sense or you have questions, the internet can be a
great place for further understanding.