How To Study The Bible For Yourself (Inductive Study Method)

Approach the Word: 1) Prayerfully, Ask for the Holy Spirit to teach you. 2) Expectantly

• Observation

What do you see? You are a detective...Find the Facts.

Questions to ask: Who, What, Where, When

Place yourself in the text...How do you feel?

• Interpretation

What does it mean? Ask lots of questions? Using Why and How

Remember to always study in context. Let scripture interpret scripture.

What did this passage, verse mean to the individual(s) in their day?

• Application

How does it work in my life?

8 questions to ask yourself:

Is there an example for me to follow?

Is there a sin to avoid?

Is there a promise to claim?

Is there a prayer to repeat?

Is there a command to obey?

Is there a condition to meet?

Is there a verse to memorize?

Is there a challenge to face?

• The ultimate aim of Bible Study is to know God.
• The Bible was not written to be studied but to change lives
• The Bible was not written to fill your head with a lot of facts, but to transform your life