hi everyone, Like all I need some new idea’s about studing the word. How do you all study? Are there specific points you try to learn or do you ‘freelance’ your time with the word? Any pointers would help.

I just wrote a blog on this recently that you can see here: http://www.24-seven.org/index.php/vagabondservant/article/bible-study/ on this topic. 

It is difficult, at times, to study the Bible.  It can be more entertaining, or at least easier to watch TV, get on the internet, etc.  Here are a couple of things that I would suggest (Some of this if found on the attachment)Make an appointment with God - Literally set up a time to meet with God where you will not be distracted.  Maybe go to a favorite spot and get comfortable.  Sit in silence for a while and really center on God and connect with Him through prayer, even if it means telling Him how far away you feel.

Open your Bible - Look for a passage in one of the Gospels that you enjoy.  Don’t worry about studying a complete chapter, rather look for a section (aka a pericope).  These are often identified by bold headings contained within the chapters.  Find a story and read it over and over again.  Typically this should just be 5-15 verses of the Bible.  As you read the story, each time try reading it from a different perspective, maybe using your senses (i.e. hear the story, feel the story, taste the story, see the story, smell the story).  I know that it may sound a bit crazy, but try it.  Get into it.

Rewrite the Story - Take a journal and now rewrite the story in your own words.  Don’t hesitate to use the Bible as a cheat sheet.  Look at it and write it in your own words.

Write a Prayer to God - Now that you’ve spent some time in this story, write a prayer to God based on that story.  What is He telling you?  What is frustrating to you?  What questions to you have?  What insights have you gleaned? etc....

Write a Response from God - Stop and listen to God.  Now that you’ve written a prayer to God, what is He saying back to you?  Write that down.  What do you sense Him telling you based on what you’ve just read.

thank you matt, very cool ideas and fresh, for me any way. Glad the Lord has blessed your ministry, and all of us here at 24/7 miss you.

hello sir,

i am prem form india.

Just how did Jesus train his disciples? He called them to walk with him, be with him, be his helpers, and talk over his teachings with him. Jesus’ method of discipleship training included encouragement, involvement, debriefing, and rebuke.

How do you reproduce this kind of discipleship training in the twenty-first century? Though we can’t walk physically with Jesus today, we can walk with him as we study the gospels. We can walk with him as we study the Bible deeply, thoughtfully, personally, seeking to apply its teachings to the beliefs that guide our living and actions.

Thank you prem for you insights, the study of the bible is so personnel for each of us who loves our Lord. I enjoy hearing how He speaks to others through his word. It is a great encouragment.
thank you
Danny

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