Guidelines: Part 5 How to Study Your Bible
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.
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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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
Sermon Outline
- How to Study Your Bible
- Begin with Prayer
- Read the Bible
- Study the Bible
- Meditate upon the Bible
- Pass the Bible on to Others
Key Quotes
“Begin with prayer.” — J. Vernon McGee
“Read the Bible.” — J. Vernon McGee
“Meditate upon the Bible.” — J. Vernon McGee
Application Points
- Make studying the Bible a regular part of your daily routine.
- Meditate on the Bible's teachings and apply them to your life.
- Share the Bible with others and encourage them to study it for themselves.