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Study Section 15: Study the Bible for Knowledge

15.1 Connect.

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I remember when I was learning to read. I was not all that smart in the 1 grade. The
teacher taught us using the site method. We memorized all the words we learned, rather
than sound them out phonetically. As the year progressed, we were assigned to reading
groups. There were the “blue birds.” They were the smartest group. Then there were the
“Sparrows” which were OK, but not the greatest readers. Then there was the “Buzzards.”
That was the group I was assigned to. Obviously, they were the worst readers in the class
and needed a lot or work to improve their skills. It was not a privilege to be in that group!

Which group would you be in when it comes to Bible Study? Do you diligently study God’s Word daily
and are you among the smartest in your area? Or are you a member of the “Buzzards” group that has a
long way to go before you are proficient in knowing God’s Word? Today we are going to learn how to
read and study the Bible to not only be inspired, but to increase our Biblical knowledge, so we can teach
others. Don’t stay in the “Buzzards” group. Join us in the “blue birds” group of Bible study. Let’s get
started.

15.2 Objectives.

1. The student should be able to explain how to dig out the depths of God’s Word by learning
various techniques in studying the Bible for knowledge.

2. The student should be able to describe a treasury chest of study tools that will enhance our
study of the Bible.

3. The student should be able to apply these methods in an actual lesson.

15.3 Study the Bible for Knowledge

The purpose of this type of study is to probe the depths of God’s Word - to get to the real
meat of the passages and better understand God’s original thoughts which He inspired.

Background study: Before studying the details of the passage, you must first understand
some background information about the passage. This includes:

When the book was written and to whom it was written.
The author of the passage, if known.
The date it was written.
The purpose of writing the book.
The language of the book.
The culture of those to whom it was written.
The geography of the passage.

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