Resident Strangers 52 | Practical Steps for Studying the Bible
It's Tuesday which means we have another episode of Resident Strangers to share! This episode serves as a part 2 to last week's conversation on how to study the Bible. The conversation begins with Sarah, Rich and Steve reflecting on Bibles they have had and how they've seen God's faithfulness through studying. At the end of last week's episode Rich began explaining inductive Bible study. Rich and Steve both feel there are some additional steps to this study method and have categorized it as so:
Pray
Observe
Interpret
Apply
Pray
Tell
If you notice prayer appears twice in this list of steps. You make want to take mental (or physical) notes as Rich and Steve explain the importance of each of these steps. They also talk through some resources and additional methods that can be helpful in studying the Bible. Is asking, "what does this verse mean to me?" a fair question when thinking of this process? Steve reminds that there is only one correct interpretation and intended meaning. How is this discovered? Rich warns about imposing definitions from systematic theology onto the text. These steps are so practical, and we hope that it enhances your study of the Bible this week and on!
Recommended resources available on Amazon:
Halley's Bible Handbook by Henry H. Halley
How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth (4th Edition) by Gordon D. Fee & Douglas Stuart
How to Read the Bible Book by Book by Gordon D. Fee & Douglas Stuart
Grasping God's Word (4th Edition) by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays
Basic Bible Interpretation by Roy B. Zuck
Episode 50 of Resident Strangers, "The Problem with Systematic Theology" - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2PI2mHLXq2mniwjdkBt3G4?si=9dee7e5e4bf24f75
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