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Bible Basics - Lesson 8 Workbook

How to Study the Bible

Memory Work

Continue to practice saying all of the books of the Bible in order. After you can do this, try to do it in less time. Saying them all in less than 30 seconds can be a real challenge.

Action 1: Pray

1. Why do you think it’s important that we pray before we read the Bible?

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2. What sorts of things should we pray?

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Action 2: Read

1. What do you think is the best way to read the Bible?

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2. Have any of you ever read the whole Bible yet? ______ Yes ______ No

Matthew 18:20

3. What does that verse mean?

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4. How do you know it means that?

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5. Do you see how taking one verse and picking it out of the ones around it can distort the meaning of the text?

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Action 3: Ask

Two questions you should always ask as you’re reading.
• What does this passage mean? Always keep in mind the context of the passage.
• What does this passage mean to me? (Life Application)

1. How can you go about getting answers to baffling questions or help with undertanding the meaning of difficult passages?

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Homework:

• Continue to Memorize the Old Testament and New Testament books of the Bible in order
• Choose a book of the Bible, and use the methods presented in this lesson to study and meditate on it.
• Commit to making Bible study part of your regular routine and quiet time.

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