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How to Study the Bible Summer 2010
Why do we find it difficult to study the Bible?
Why should we study the Bible? All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. -2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)
Why should we study the Bible? All Scripture is  God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. -2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)
Why should we study the Bible? All Scripture is  God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. -2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)
Why should we study the Bible? All Scripture is  God-breathed <and>  is useful for  teaching,  rebuking,  correcting and  training in righteousness,  so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. -2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)
Why should we study the Bible? All Scripture is  God-breathed <and>  is useful for  teaching,  rebuking,  correcting and  training in righteousness,  --so that—(answers why?)  the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. -2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)
Why should we study the Bible? All Scripture is  God-breathed <and>  is useful for  teaching,  rebuking,  correcting and  training in righteousness,  --so that—(answers why?)  the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. -2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)
Why should we study the Bible? All Scriptureis  God-breathed <and>  is useful for  teaching,  rebuking,  correcting and  training in righteousness,  --so that—(answers why?)  the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. -2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)
Why should we study the Bible? All Scripture is  God-breathed <and>  is useful for  teaching,  rebuking,  correcting and  training in righteousness,  --so that—(answers why?)  the man of God may be thoroughly equipped --for--  every good work. -2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)
Correcting Reproof Teaching Training
Group Discussion: What does this proverb mean? Restate it in your own words. Before you set out on a journey you must first check what is under your bonnet and in your boot.
Three steps to Bible Study Observation: What Does it SAY? Interpretation: What Does it MEAN? Application: How Does it WORK?
Hebrew Law History Poetry Major Prophets Minor Prophets Christian Gospels Acts Paul’s Letters General Letters Revelation

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How to Study the Bible summer 2010 - week 1

  • 1. How to Study the Bible Summer 2010
  • 2. Why do we find it difficult to study the Bible?
  • 3. Why should we study the Bible? All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. -2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)
  • 4. Why should we study the Bible? All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. -2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)
  • 5. Why should we study the Bible? All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. -2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)
  • 6. Why should we study the Bible? All Scripture is God-breathed <and> is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. -2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)
  • 7. Why should we study the Bible? All Scripture is God-breathed <and> is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, --so that—(answers why?) the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. -2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)
  • 8. Why should we study the Bible? All Scripture is God-breathed <and> is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, --so that—(answers why?) the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. -2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)
  • 9. Why should we study the Bible? All Scriptureis God-breathed <and> is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, --so that—(answers why?) the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. -2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)
  • 10. Why should we study the Bible? All Scripture is God-breathed <and> is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, --so that—(answers why?) the man of God may be thoroughly equipped --for-- every good work. -2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)
  • 12. Group Discussion: What does this proverb mean? Restate it in your own words. Before you set out on a journey you must first check what is under your bonnet and in your boot.
  • 13. Three steps to Bible Study Observation: What Does it SAY? Interpretation: What Does it MEAN? Application: How Does it WORK?
  • 14. Hebrew Law History Poetry Major Prophets Minor Prophets Christian Gospels Acts Paul’s Letters General Letters Revelation