The Word of God Pt 3

 The Word of God Pt. 3                                                                  “What Does it Say?”                          Neh. 8:8 Observation (8a-c) 1 triangle, 3 corners and 3 T’s (3 figures/Text/Them-Then/Today-P.P.). SEE ATTACHED FILE LAURENThe Five 5 W’s of observation: Who, What, When, Where and Why?) Case study- Jo. 3:16 Who (is speaking to whom)? What (are they saying)? When (are they saying it)? Where (is this taking place)? Why (is he saying what he is saying)?  Context is King – historic overview - 5 Tips on How to Study a Section: - Read the paragraph or chapter or section several times. - Parallel the Passage. - Pay attention to the WordsESV- So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.NIV - In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin … KJV - Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin- Pay attention to purpose and direction words. - Write down questions for deeper study. - Try to state the main point or theme or big idea  Interpretation (8d) - The Communication barrier - The Cultural Barrier The Literary Barrier - The Old Testament: Narrative (history)  Law Poetry  Prophets New Testament:Letters (epistles)  Gospels  Parables Revelation  Application (8e)  SPECK: - Sin to confess - Promise to Keep - Example to follow - Command - Knowledge of God to reflect on Here’s 4 more good questions:   1. “Everything is permissible for me – but not everything is beneficial” (1 Cor. 6:12). Question 1:  Is it helpful – physically, spiritually, and mentally?2. “Everything is permissible for me’ – but I will not be mastered by anything” (1 Cor. 6:12). Question 2:  Does it bring me under its power?3. “Therefore, if what I eat causes my brother to fall into sin, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause him to fall” (1 Cor. 8:13). Question 3:  Does it hurt others?4. “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Cor. 10:31). Question 4:  Does it glorify God?