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D. “Whatever the approach the believer chooses in his devotional study of the Bible, it is the opinion of
the writer that such a development will be much more effective when finds are recorded, because
divine claims on the individual life make a great impact when they appear in ink or type than they do
when they merely pass through the mind for a fleeting moment. Moreover, devotional blessings will
then be preserved as a reminder to the heart o that which God has spoken in the past.” (Howard F.
Vos, Effective Bible Study, p. 178)

IV. Practical Tips

A. Pick a passage of Scripture. Begin reading.
B. Spend adequate time in observation and interpretation before moving to application.
C. Meditate (think on it) at selected points.
D. Ask the following questions (Grace Saxe in Vos, p. 176).
1. What does the passage teach about God?
2. Is there an example for me to follow?
3. Is there an error for me to avoid?
4. Is there a duty for me to perform?
5. Is there a promise for me to claim?
6. Is there a prayer for me to echo?

E. Pray over the passage. Ask God how it should affect you.
F. Begin reading again until you want to stop at another verse. Repeat cycle.
Many of this seems to be elementary but do I do them?
G. Example passages
1. Ephesians 4:31-32
2. Philippians 4:1-9

How to Study the Bible in Context

11.4 Let’s Practice…

1. Define spirituality:

2. In what ways does Biblical Ethics involve solitude?

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