2. Why Apply?
The key step between the Bible and life is
apply.
We need to apply God’s Word because
of who He is . . .
We need to apply God’s Word because
of who we are . . .
We need to apply God’s Word because
of the way the world is . . . P. 15-16
3. Where are you with applying?
1- Bad 2- Poor 3 – All Right 4- Good 5- Very Good
READ - I can read a passage in the Bible and
get a general idea of the story.
UNDERSTAND – When I read the Bible, I can
figure out what the words mean, learn the facts,
and see the concepts.
COMPREHEND - As I study the Bible, I can find
biblical principles, the timeless truths that God is
trying to communicate. P. 16-17
4. Where are you with applying?
1- Bad 2- Poor 3 – All Right 4- Good 5- Very Good
APPLY – When I read and study the Bible, I
can see myself in the story.
DO – Based on my study of the Bible, I can
design an action plan to obey God and put
into practice now what he has taught me in
His Word. P. 16-17
5. Consider Praying First
To bring the Bible to life, I must:
Read – Pray, Ask God for Understanding
Understand – Pray, Read/Research
Comprehend – Pray, Explain
Apply – Pray, Answer: So what?
Do – Pray, Believe, and Reflect on How
P. 18
6. Chapter One Review
To bring the Bible to life, I must:
Read – Read passage; get a general idea of the
story.
Understand – Know what all the words mean; learn
the facts; see the concepts.
Comprehend – Find the biblical principles, the timeless
truths that God want to communicate.
Apply – See myself in the story and how the biblical
principles relate to my life; see what God wants me to
do.
Do – Design an action plan; obey God and put into
practice now what he has taught me in His Word.
P. 15
7. Chapter One Review
To bring the Bible to life, I must:
Read – Pray, Ask God for Understanding
Understand – Pray, Read/Research
Comprehend – Pray, Explain
Apply – Pray, Answer: What now?
Do – Pray, Believe, and Reflect on How
P. 18
8. Chapter One Review
I need to apply God’s Word.
Because of who God is . . .Everything
Because of who I am . . . Fallible
Because of the way the world is . . .Fallen
P. 15, 18
9. Application: What is it?
Application is a faith response.
Application is not just information.
Application is not just concepts.
Application is not an illustration.
Application is asking what does the lesson
mean to me.
Application is asking, “So what?”
Application is having a response/plan to biblical
teaching.
P. 24- 25
10. Chapter Two Review
Steps to Personal Application . . .
1. Receive the message.
2. Reflect on your life.
3. Identify what you need to change.
4. Lay out a plan to make that change.
Pray, Receive, Repent, and CHANGE. P. 25
11. Why is application hard?
Takes time.
People are reluctant to change.
Wrong assumptions
Fear
Poor Preparation
No Training
Wrong Idea
p. 31
12. Application Misconceptions
Christian Life is not a set of formulas.
Being a Christian is not about works but faith.
God is more interested in us being “right.”
People need sound theology.
Only the Holy Spirit can apply scripture.
13. Chapter Three Review
Be open to the Word of God.
Use a translation of Scripture that you can
easily understand.
Use Bible study tools.
Express your needs to God.
14. Suggestions
Have several Bible translations.
Have a study Bible and a Bible dictionary
Use a translation that you enjoy and can
understand.
Know what every word means in the
context of the passages that you are
studying.
Review online resources.
