• Play:
  
  Session 3 Video

• Like it or not, the Bible must be interpreted…

• We’re taking common sense and applying it to Scripture.

• Remember our goal – to hear God by understanding the text.

• Good Bible study begins by reading the text closely with attention to detail.

• At this early investigation stage you are basically playing detective.

• What are we looking for? What are we investigating?

  • Investigate what the words mean…

    • How do various English translations differ?

    • Where are the verbs and what are they doing?

    • Any metaphors or figurative language?

  • Investigate how the words relate to one another…

    • Are any comparisons or contrasts being made?

    • How does the logic or plot move forward?

    • Any connectors like “if… then…” or “therefore…” or “because…”?

• Basically you do two things:

  • Ask questions.

  • Make observations.