OK... We talked about reading the Bible yesterday.
We discussed how to read and understand the Bible...
1) Context - Know who wrote, when, and why. What is larger context and the immediate context.
2) Observation - Write down what you see. Look for key words and themes. Become a detective.
3) Interpretation - What is the passage saying to the original hearers? What is the message? Do not look for what the passage means to you. That is wrong. You need to first know what it means.
4) Application - What is the principal for living that is found in this passage? How can you apply this passage? Where can you apply this passage.
Ready to get started? OK! Here is a link to a site that you can print and use the fancy check boxes. Reading Plan. Choose a plan and get started. Don't forget you can pick up a journal at the information booth and it also has plans and methods to help you begin to read the Bible.
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Chris,
This is great stuff...as always. We always did enjoy seeing what God was speaking through you. We have found a really nice church up here - yes, way up here! I am going to pass your blog onto Doug over in the big sandbox. I'm sure he will really enjoy the online "sermons". He is in such a great place to witness and minister to so many young soldiers and I know that your insights will really help him. Hope all is well with the kiddos and the new baby. We were so thankful to get to see you all again and to meet her this summer. She is so beautiful and I know that you are all wound tight around her little finger. Tell Holly that I send my love.
Love,
Jennifer Domingos
Fairbanks, Alaska
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