Do You Have Questions?
2009 November 23
We’ve probably all learned by know that asking questions is one of the best ways to learn.
When you are reading/studying the Bible (whether during your daily devotion, sermon prep, studying to teach, etc) what questions do you ask to help you learn from the text?
I’m guessing we all approach our reading and study a bit differently, so I’m hoping we can glean some helpful insights from each other here!
Lee Wilson
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I start with “Who is the audience?” to get a better picture of who the author is directing it towards. I then ask, “What’s going on directly before and after this passage?” as a context question.
After I’ve studied the passage more, I try to ask big picture questions like “What does this show me about the character of God?” and “What does this reveal to me about the gospel? How does it deal with Christ?”
Then I look towards immediate application. “What principle is being illustrated here and how does apply to my family, job, church, neighbordhood?”
Lastly, I ask “Do I need to repent of sin that may have been revealed in this passage?” It’s my least favorite…