The Daily Bread Bible Study Method
A New Way How To Study The Bible
If you want to know how to study the Bible then this Bible study method is perfect for you. It comes from Pastor Andy Deane's new book, Learn to Study the Bible - Forty Bible Study Methods. It will help you to really think about the Scripture you are studying. This is called meditation. Too often we read quickly and forget what we just read. Using this Bible study method will help you chew on God's Word so that it sticks in your brain. You'll be able to learn what God wants you to do and the promises that He has for you. This step-by-step Bible study method will really help you to add some much needed variety to your Bible study time. So if you want to discover how to study the Bible differently then check the Daily Bread Bible Study Method out.
To learn forty other ways how to study the Bible then visit http://www.learntostudythebible.com.
The Topical Method Of Bible Study
Previously you encountered the Thematic Method of Bible study in which you studied a narrow theme of the Bible in simple detail asking prepared questions of verses from a chosen list. With the topical study you will study a topic of the Bible, which may contain several themes, and you will not be asking prepared questions, instead you will be recording all insights you find from your study. The topical method will usually take longer than the thematic so you will want to assure yourself that sufficient time is available to at least make a significant start on the study.
TOOLS: Bible, Exhaustive concordance and/or cross references, Topical Bible
HINTS: Be systematic by listing all the concepts related to your topic, being as comprehensive as possible and study each idea individually and in systematic and logical order. Be thorough by as much as possible making a study of every verse that relates to the topic. Be exact, trying to get the exact meaning for each verse you are studying. Remember not to remove the verses from their context but use the context to help you in your study.
STEPS: Complete the following steps to do a Topical Bible Study Method.
Step 1 - Compile a list of words related to the topic you will study
Step 2 - Collect all references relating to each word
Step 3 - Consider each reference individually
Step 4 - Compare and group the references
Step 5 - Condense the results of your study into a brief outline
Step 6 - Conclude your study
From Warren, Richard, with William A. Shell, 12 Dynamic Bible Study Methods, Victor Books, Wheaton, Illinois, 1987. which is unfortunately now out of print. All the material that follows has been taken exclusively from this book and summarized for this course (taken from eachnewday.com)
Please share this Bible study website with your friends and family.