Knowing God Study God

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Knowing God Study Gods Word - The Holy Bible

• 2 timothy 215
• Psalm 1199-16 John 832
• Acts 1710-11

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Proper Attitudes Why we study the word of God

• To know God
• To express our love for God (obedience)
• To avoid error and false teaching
• To teach others Gods way

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Basic Bible Study Methods

• Topical Study Specific topic or issue
• Character Study A specific Person
• Word Study Specific words
• Inductive Study By Verse or section

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Three Basic Questions

• Observation What does it say?
• Interpretation What does it mean?
• Application How do I respond?

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Practical Tips

• Start with prayer
• Read the entire section/passage
• Look for themes

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More Tips

• Watch for key words
• Note your observations
• Zoom in
• Memorize the word

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More Tips 2

• Meditate
• Look for life application principles
• Re-write
• Bible Helps
• Be a doer of the word