Studying the Bible

Studying the Bible

“Studying God’s Word”

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A Sermon by Elder James Garbutt, Sovereign Grace Church

HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE

Prelude – Daniel Garbutt reciting from memory John 1:1-7 from the Latin and from the English

1. S = SEEK
Christ is the foundation and goal of “topics” people often choose to study.  Rather than just seeking knowledge, seek Jesus
Psalm 119:2; Romans 11:36; Psalm 34:4

2. T = TRANSFORMATION
Change is the goal. Change in life, habits, thoughts, direction, purpose
Man’s way is to make Bible study “work”; God’s way involves “time”
II Cor 3:18; Isaiah 45:22

3. U = UNVEIL
Let God open your eyes to Himself and His truths
Luke 24:13-35; I Cor 2:9-12

4. D = DIRECT
Ask the right questions – who, what, why, where, when and how
Memorize the Word to you will be apply to
a. Observe
b. Interpret
c. Apply
Joshua 1:8; I Tim 6

5. Y = YIELD NOT
Caution, be alert – it is Dangerous NOT to study God’s Word
Hebrews 2:1