Studying Bible 2

1) Value your time of reading Bible.
      The value you give to anyone or any activity reveals your attitude towards the person or any work.
      Suppose Value it. this is my most precious time.you don't let other things come in your way.
      Start reading the bible with a prayer.
      Psalm 119:18
      18         Open my eyes, that I may see
        Wondrous things from Your law.

SPEC  (John Wesley)
 Descriptive, Prescriptive passages.
SIN to AVOID
PROMISE TO KEEP
EXAMPLE TO FOLLOW
COMMAND TO OBEY

2) READ SLOWLY.
     When reading bible , we get a lot more by studying slowly than finishing quickly.
      Don't finish it for sake of finishing it.
      Remember, very soon you will teachers of Word of God.

3) What is the Context.
      If you don't know the context, the text will always be very alien to us.
      What is the context here
      David killed Goliath, and came back to the camp and Jonathan heard this conversation
      Who wrote - to Whom the Word is written.

4)  Find Jesus in the scripture you are reading.
      Jesus is the friend.

4) What is the Bigger Picture.
    what is God is speaking to me

5) Share the WORD.  
    Sharing is the key.


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Jonathan -  Covenant relation is greater than physical relationship.
When Mary and brothers came to Jesus, Jesus who is my mother who is my brother

46 While He was still talking to the multitudes, behold, His mother and brothers stood outside, seeking to speak with Him. 47 Then one said to Him, “Look, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, seeking to speak with You.”

48 But He answered and said to the one who told Him, “Who is My mother and who are My brothers?” 49 And He stretched out His hand toward His disciples and said, “Here are My mother and My brothers! 50 For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.”