My personal study method truly has not changed in a decade. Most of the steps I follow were taught to me at Istrouma Baptist in Baton Rouge (my high school church). I have begun stating from the pulpit my methods of study and marking, which will be covered in the next post.
- Pray for the Spirit to aid your study
- Read the passage SLOWLY.
- Read your commentary.
- What is the main point and verse of this passage? (underline in blue)
- What words or phrases are important to the main point? (Underline in Red)
- What words or phrases are important to understand all Scripture? (add ! in margin)
- What words or phrases do you find difficult? (add ? in margin)
- What word(s) holds original language significance? (Circle the word in Pencil)
- (if you don't know Greek and Hebrew) Consult your commentary or study bible.
- What illustrations (or quotations) are in this passage? (underline in green)
- Add Notes (Pencil; sub points, reflections, or connecting verses)
- My Personal Notes answer 3 questions:
- What does this Passage Teach me about God?
- What does this Passage Teach me about Man?
- What should my response be?
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