The Word of God Pt. 3
“What Does it Say?”
Neh. 8:8
Observation (8a-c)
1 triangle, 3 corners and 3 T’s (3 figures/Text/Them-Then/Today-P.P.). SEE ATTACHED FILE LAUREN
The Five 5 W’s of observation: Who, What, When, Where and Why?) Case study- Jo. 3:16
Who (is speaking to whom)?
What (are they saying)?
When (are they saying it)?
Where (is this taking place)?
Why (is he saying what he is saying)?
Context is King – historic overview - 5 Tips on How to Study a Section:
- Read the paragraph or chapter or section several times.
- Parallel the Passage.
- Pay attention to the Words
ESV- So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.
NIV - In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin … KJV - Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin
- Pay attention to purpose and direction words.
- Write down questions for deeper study.
- Try to state the main point or theme or big idea
Interpretation (8d)
- The Communication barrier
- The Cultural Barrier
The Literary Barrier - The Old Testament:
Narrative (history)
Law
Poetry
Prophets
New Testament:
Letters (epistles)
Gospels
Parables
Revelation
Application (8e)
SPECK:
- Sin to confess
- Promise to Keep
- Example to follow
- Command
- Knowledge of God to reflect on
Here’s 4 more good questions:
1. “Everything is permissible for me – but not everything is beneficial” (1 Cor. 6:12). Question 1: Is it helpful – physically, spiritually, and mentally?
2. “Everything is permissible for me’ – but I will not be mastered by anything” (1 Cor. 6:12). Question 2: Does it bring me under its power?
3. “Therefore, if what I eat causes my brother to fall into sin, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause him to fall” (1 Cor. 8:13). Question 3: Does it hurt others?
4. “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Cor. 10:31). Question 4: Does it glorify God?
