For the scripturally minded

[Doug Patteson]

Recently visited my daughter and in her car I found this remembrance card from my father-in-law’s funeral.

Now, he was one of the best men I’ve ever had the privilege to know in my life, and I’ve known some great men.

He taught me a lot, and expected a lot as well. He did not take likely the handing of his daughter’s well being to another.

He came to Jesus as an adult and was passionate about it. He taught me a rubric for decision making inside of God’s will (I’ll cover this separately) and I have used that my entire adult life.

Back to the card. On the reverse, in his handwriting, is a simple guide to studying the scriptures. He didn’t think you always need a complicated study someone else had built. But he did think it was important to have some organization to it other than just reading the scriptures.

Here is his model, for whatever scripture you are reading:

1) pray before starting
2) ask What do you think this scripture says about man?
3) What do you think it says about God?
4) What is the main point?
5) How do you think the scripture applies to yourself/us specifically?
6) end in prayer.

Hope it’s as helpful to you as it has been to our family.

 

[Charlie Benton]

Recently visited my daughter and in her car I found this remembrance card from my father-in-law’s funeral.

Now, he was one of the best men I’ve ever had the privilege to know in my life, and I’ve known some great men.

He taught me a lot, and expected a lot as well. He did not take likely the handing of his daughter’s well being to another.

He came to Jesus as an adult and was passionate about it. He taught me a rubric for decision making inside of God’s will (I’ll cover this separately) and I have used that my entire adult life.

Back to the card. On the reverse, in his handwriting, is a simple guide to studying the scriptures. He didn’t think you always need a complicated study someone else had built. But he did think it was important to have some organization to it other than just reading the scriptures.

Here is his model, for whatever scripture you are reading:

1) pray before starting
2) ask What do you think this scripture says about man?
3) What do you think it says about God?
4) What is the main point?
5) How do you think the scripture applies to yourself/us specifically?
6) end in prayer.

Hope it’s as helpful to you as it has been to our family.

This is a perfect guide. Adds structure and purpose without being stuffy or overcomplicating things. Thanks for sharing it.

 

[Ron Dan]

Recently visited my daughter and in her car I found this remembrance card from my father-in-law’s funeral.

Now, he was one of the best men I’ve ever had the privilege to know in my life, and I’ve known some great men.

He taught me a lot, and expected a lot as well. He did not take likely the handing of his daughter’s well being to another.

He came to Jesus as an adult and was passionate about it. He taught me a rubric for decision making inside of God’s will (I’ll cover this separately) and I have used that my entire adult life.

Back to the card. On the reverse, in his handwriting, is a simple guide to studying the scriptures. He didn’t think you always need a complicated study someone else had built. But he did think it was important to have some organization to it other than just reading the scriptures.

Here is his model, for whatever scripture you are reading:

1) pray before starting
2) ask What do you think this scripture says about man?
3) What do you think it says about God?
4) What is the main point?
5) How do you think the scripture applies to yourself/us specifically?
6) end in prayer.

Hope it’s as helpful to you as it has been to our family.

I appreciate your posts in this department!

 

[Jeff Forrester]

Recently visited my daughter and in her car I found this remembrance card from my father-in-law’s funeral.

Now, he was one of the best men I’ve ever had the privilege to know in my life, and I’ve known some great men.

He taught me a lot, and expected a lot as well. He did not take likely the handing of his daughter’s well being to another.

He came to Jesus as an adult and was passionate about it. He taught me a rubric for decision making inside of God’s will (I’ll cover this separately) and I have used that my entire adult life.

Back to the card. On the reverse, in his handwriting, is a simple guide to studying the scriptures. He didn’t think you always need a complicated study someone else had built. But he did think it was important to have some organization to it other than just reading the scriptures.

Here is his model, for whatever scripture you are reading:

1) pray before starting
2) ask What do you think this scripture says about man?
3) What do you think it says about God?
4) What is the main point?
5) How do you think the scripture applies to yourself/us specifically?
6) end in prayer.

Hope it’s as helpful to you as it has been to our family.

@Doug Patteson I first learned about studying this way several years ago when I was working with a church planting ministry in the middle east. It is so important to not over complicate the study of scripture. I always fell victim thinking I needed to be a theologian to really study the Bible but Jesus wants our heart to stay in the Word and really think and listen for guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Thank you for sharing and starting this thread.