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Essential Steps for Effective Bible Study: A Comprehensive Guide

This guide outlines key steps for effective Bible study, emphasizing the importance of prayer, fellowship, and careful reading. Learn to make observations, meditate on Scripture, and understand historical context. Explore the role of figures of speech, including similes, metaphors, and hyperboles, in enhancing comprehension. Delve into structural patterns such as parallelism and chiasm, and understand the significance of grammar in biblical texts. Equip yourself with the tools to deepen your understanding of Scripture and enrich your spiritual journey.

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Essential Steps for Effective Bible Study: A Comprehensive Guide

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  1. Hermeneutics wk 5

  2. Bible study steps • 1. Pray to the Lord • 2. Fellowship with the Lord • 3. Read the Book/Section • 4. Make Observations • 5. Meditate on the Book/Section • 6. Study the Historical Background

  3. Step 7 • Look for Figures of Speech • Figures of Speech and structural patterns (parallelism, grammar) are important to note as you begin to investigate the details of the book/section you are studying.

  4. Figures of speech • Simile: a comparison of two things using like or as • EXAMPLE: Cody is strong like an ox.

  5. Figures of speech • Metaphor: A comparison of two things by saying one thing is another thing without using like or as. • EXAMPLE: Cody is a warrior.

  6. Figures of speech • Hyperbole: an exaggeration or overstatement to make a point. • EXAMPLE: Cody is the coolest person ever.

  7. Figures of speech • Personification: Language that attributes human qualities to things, animals, nature, etc. • EXAMPLE: Cody the walrus wailed with amazement.

  8. Figures of speech • Anthropomorphism: God being described by the attributes of man • EXAMPLE: Exodus 33:20-23

  9. Structural patterns • Parallel patterns: in parallel structure, thought patterns run parallel to each other

  10. Parallelism in OT Poetry • Synonymous: First part is repeated with different words. Psalm 2:3 • Synthetic: The second line develops the thought of the first line. Psalm 1:2 • Antithetic: The first and second line contrast each other. Proverbs 15:2 • Climactic: Building of thought to the climax of emphasis. Joel 1:14 • Emplematic: A type of synonymous parallelism where one line contains a simile or metaphor. Psalm 103:13

  11. Structural patterns • Ring pattern: A central portion of Scripture is preceded and followed by parallel material. Genesis 37-39. • Chiasm pattern: Points 1 and 4 are parallel and points 2 and 3 are parallel. Psalm 137:5-6 • Alternating pattern: Points 1 and 3 in a verse or passage are parallel and points 2 and 4 are parallel. Psalm 31:20

  12. Structural patterns • Inclusio: A paragraph or portion ends in a similar way in which it began. Genesis 6:1-8 to Genesis 9:20-27 • Trilogy: Three related things are mentioned. Jude 11 • Acrostic: Each verse begins in succession with a separate letter of the alphabet. Psalm 119 • Repetition: Repetition is used for the sake of emphasis or emotional impact. Isaiah 40:21, 28

  13. Grammar! • The Bible was written in human language. • In order to understand the Bible you must understand your own language. • In order to understand your own language you must understand the grammar of your language. • Identifying conjunctions, verbs, nouns, and sentence structure all help you understand the passage.

  14. Conjunctions • Small and underappreciated, like hobbits. • They are the hinges and joints of all sentences within Scripture. • VERY VERY VERY IMPORTANT!

  15. Contrast • But, rather, however • Galatians 5:22 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace…

  16. Condition • IF • Three kinds • EXAMPLE: Romans 6:5 “For if we have been united with Him in a death like His…

  17. comparison • As, just as, in the same way, thus, in this manner • Analogy between two ideas

  18. Reason • Because, since, for this reason • Expressing the basis or ground of an action • The reason why or for something • EXAMPLE: 1 Corinthians 2:14

  19. Result • So that, as a result, with the result, that • Gives the outcome or consequence of an action

  20. Purpose • That, in order that • The goal or aim of an action

  21. Disjunctive • OR • Suggests an alternative possibility to the specific idea it is connected to the alternative possibility

  22. Connective/Coordinate • AND • Connects an additional element to the discussion

  23. summary • THEREFORE • Conclusion or summary to the discussion that went before • EXAMPLE: Hebrews 12:1-2

  24. Transition • Now, then • Change of topic or new discussion

  25. Explanation • For, that is • Additional information given to what has been described previously

  26. Building blocks of a sentence • Subject: the “doer” of the sentence • Verb: the action of the sentence • Direct Object: the thing acted upon • Identify the verb: “Helping old ladies cross the street prevents accidents.”

  27. Pull apart this sentence • “And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.” 1 John 2:17 • “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.” 1 John 4:1 • “By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey His commandments.” 1 John 5:2

  28. Quiz questions • LIST AND EXPLAIN THE FIRST 7 BIBLE STUDY STEPS.

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