HOW to STUDY and PREPARE a LESSON
(Pastor Charles E. Price, Sr.)
I. SCRIPTURAL OVERVIEW: HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE
Acts 17:11
"These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in
that they
received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the
scriptures daily, whether those things were so."
2 Tim. 2:15
"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth
not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
How to Receive the Word:
With a readiness of heart and mind.
With a desire to search the scriptures (to verify truth).
With a committed heart to study the scripture (to understand what it means).
II. HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE
1. Observation
a. Rule of Context (What does it say?)
i. Read chapter before
ii. Read chapter after
b. Get the big picture (It’s all about Christ; He’s the only way to the Father)
i. Focus on detail (i.e. Answer the five [5] "W’s"):
WHO?
Who was speaking?
Who was the audience?
Who are the main characters?
WHAT?
What is the subject matter?
What is the main event?
What is the major teaching?
WHEN?
When was it written?
When did/will it take place?
When was it said?
WHERE?
Where was it done?
Where will it take place?