Revive Our Hearts

How to Study the Word, with Kay Arthur, Ep. 1

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Sep 3, 2024
Kay Arthur, a respected Bible teacher and founder of Precept Ministries, shares her insights on effective Bible study. She emphasizes the importance of an inductive approach, encouraging listeners to observe the text deeply before seeking outside commentary. Using 1 Corinthians 15 as a model, Kay demonstrates how to ask critical questions and engage with Scripture through meditation. She also discusses the vital connection between interpretation and application, highlighting practical strategies for cultivating a hunger for God's Word.
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INSIGHT

Inductive Study Framework

  • Inductive study means going directly to the biblical text and observing it carefully before consulting commentaries.
  • Kay Arthur emphasizes observation, interpretation, and application as intertwined steps toward understanding.
ADVICE

Interrogate The Text

  • Ask the who, what, when, where, why, and how of every passage as you observe the text.
  • Mark key words and context details to notice repeated themes and clarify meaning.
ANECDOTE

Eurasia Interrogation Story

  • Kay Arthur humorously described interrogating a listener while teaching in Eurasia to illustrate asking questions of the text.
  • The audience laughed because the man had experienced real interrogation under communism.
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