We continue discussion on the benefits and impact that reading studying the scriptures has on us, and how it prepares us for God’s approval. 4. IT HELP US TO BEAR THE FRUITS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS. Colossians 1:10 TPT“We pray that you would walk in the ways of true righteousness, pleasing God in every good thing you […]
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3. IT REVEALS THE TRUTH TO US. John 17:17 NKJV“Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.” In this world of fake news, we certainly need to know the truth. God’s word is not just true, it is TRUTH. God’s word is not ambiguous; it is clearly the standard for all truth. You can
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We are looking at the benefits and impact that reading studying the scriptures has on us, and how it prepares us for God’s approval. 2 Timothy 2:15 ESV“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” 2. IT
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We can never become approved workers unless, like Ezra, we determine and set ourselves apart to study the word of God, practise it and teach others to do so. 2 Timothy 2:15 AMP“Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed,
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The next important step to take in studying to show yourself approved is to learn to meditate on the word. Joshua 1:8 NKJV“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in
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We are still exploring how we can break the word down by extracting the relevant lessons that can be learnt from the particular scripture. Let’s continue extracting the lessons from our chosen scripture is 1st Timothy Chapter 1. Take another moment to read through the entire chapter again. 4. THE MINISTRY (Verse 12) Let’s read
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Another way to break the word down is to extract and write down what lessons you can learn from the particular scripture. (You may search for parallel scriptures using online resources like www.biblehub.com). Below is an example of how to do it. Our chosen scripture is 1st Timothy Chapter 1. LESSONS FROM 1ST TIMOTHY 1
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We are looking at some practical examples of how you can break down the scriptures, when studying. We started by breaking down the verses to help you understand them better. BREAKING DOWN 1 PETER 1:17-21 1 Peter 1:17-20 NLT“[17] And remember that the heavenly Father to whom you pray has no favorites. He will judge
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Let’s now look at some practical examples of how you can break down the scriptures, when studying. A. BREAK DOWN THE VERSES You may first break down the verses. Read your selected passage; if possible, read your selected scriptures in one or two translations of the bible. For this illustration we shall use 1 Peter
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These are further general guidelines, intended to help you study a specific book, chapter or passage of the bible. Remember, you cannot read an entire chapter or paragraph (or even some verses), and expect to understand and assimilate it all at once. Breaking down the word helps a great deal. FURTHER GUIDELINES 7. Rely on
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