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  GUIDELINES: PART 5 HOW TO STUDY YOUR BIBLE
  by J. Vernon McGee
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Summary: To effectively study the Bible, one must begin with prayer,
read and study it, meditate on its teachings, and apply them to their
life, ultimately passing it on to others.

Topics: "Bible Study", "Spiritual Growth"
Scripture References: Nehemiah 8:1

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DESCRIPTION
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J. Vernon McGee delivers a sermon on how to study the Bible, emphasizing
the importance of prayer, reading, studying, and meditating on the Word
of God, as well as passing it on to others for spiritual growth. He also
provides a structured approach on how to study each chapter effectively
by focusing on key elements like the theme, important verses, prominent
words, teachings about Christ, commands to obey, promises to claim, and
new truths learned.

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CONTENT
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HOW TO STUDY YOUR BIBLE

1. Begin with prayer

1 Corinthians 2:9-14; John 16:12-15; John 14:26

2. Read the Bible

Nehemiah 8:1-3

3. Study the Bible

Nehemiah 8:8

4. Meditate upon the Bible

Deuteronomy 6:6-9; Psalm 1

5. Pass the Bible on to others

Hebrews 5:12; Romans 12:7

HOW TO STUDY EACH CHAPTER

Locate:

1. The theme

2. The most important verse

3. The most prominent word

4. The teaching about Christ

5. The command to obey

6. The promise to claim

7. The new truth learned

Psalm 119:18

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/j-vernon-mcgee/guidelines-part-5-how-to-study-your-bible/
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