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Session 3 Video

Session 3

Pay attention to the details. (Investigation)

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https://content.lessons.church/files/study/Qo8NsOO8ZpM/UjdCyA6ENL4/How to read the Bible (Michael DeFazio) 2016.pdf?dt=1661521744365

In this series, Michael DeFazio offers guidance on how to read the Bible more effectively to hear God's voice. It begins by setting the right goals and emphasizes the importance of reading with humility, arguing that character is as crucial to understanding the Bible as the method. The series then advocates for meticulous attention to detail and understanding the author's flow of thought by studying the context. Additionally, it stresses the value of familiarizing oneself with the historical background and reading each passage in light of the entirety of Scripture. Recognizing the relevance of genre sensitivity, the series also underlines that all principles apply to each genre, albeit not always in the same way. The final lesson emphasizes the necessity of living out what is learned from the Bible, stating that spiritual maturity is not gauged by knowledge alone but by how well one lives.

How to Read the Bible

 Michael DeFazio's series offers comprehensive guidance on effective Bible reading, focusing on goal setting, humility, detail attention, context comprehension, historical awareness, overall Scripture coherence, genre sensitivity, and the importance of applying learned teachings to life.

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**Pay attention to the *details*. (Investigation)**

- 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***.

Pay attention to the details. (Investigation)

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