1) CHOOSE A CHAPTER & READ IT 3<\/strong> TIMES<\/h2>\n\n\n\nThis isn’t a race to see how fast you can read the passage! Slow down. Take in each word. Think critically about what you are reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2) WRITE DOWN 3+ QUESTIONS FOR EACH VERSE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThis sounds like a lot… because it is. But it’s worth it! Ask questions about everything and anything. You won’t need to answer all of them, so don’t worry about that. Write down as many as you can think of so that you get in a rhythm. It will help you to eventually ask unique questions you might have not thought to ask otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n3) RESEARCH 5 QUESTIONS FROM THE CHAPTER<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNow, look over all your questions. Which five stand out to you the most? Are there any words or phrases you don’t understand? What about people and places you’ve never heard of before? These questions might be the best ones to spend your time on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Strong’s Tagged Bible gives us a hint!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.olivetree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_0259-700x525.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n4) FIND THE ANSWER!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDo your best to find the answer. Most likely, you’re going to need some tools to help you! Here are a few ideas to get you started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Cross-References<\/a>: The best way to interpret the Bible is with the Bible. Use this tool to quickly find other passages that discuss what you’re already reading.<\/li>
- Strong’s Tagged Bibles<\/a>: Perfect for fast word studies, use this resource to tap and discover not only the original meaning of the word you’re questioning, but also where else it is used in the Bible.<\/li>
- Commentaries<\/a>: In-depth historical, archaeological, and grammatical information provided verse-by verse.<\/li>
- Bible Handbooks<\/a>: These are like commentaries, but much more concise, providing you with information on archaeology, related historical data, church history, maps, and more.<\/li>
- Peers: Build healthy community by discussing your Bible study time with your friends. Maybe they have insight you haven’t heard before!<\/li>
- Pastor: Find someone you consider to be wise, whether that’s a pastor or even a mentor. Ask them for their input!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n5) APPLY THE ANSWER<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAfter answering five of your questions, choose one to turn into a life application. Sometimes, it is as simple as meditating on a truth about God’s character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6) TELL SOMEONE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDon’t keep this to yourself! Bring up what you’ve learned with a friend or relative. Start a discussion that will hopefully lead to even more encouragement and spiritual growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GET THE OLIVE TREE BIBLE APP<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nStop skimming the Bible and start using this easy Bible study method inside the app. The Olive Tree Bible App comes with tons of resources to get you consistently studying God’s Word: verse of the day, reading plans, study Bibles, commentaries, dictionaries, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This sounds like a lot… because it is. But it’s worth it! Ask questions about everything and anything. You won’t need to answer all of them, so don’t worry about that. Write down as many as you can think of so that you get in a rhythm. It will help you to eventually ask unique questions you might have not thought to ask otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n3) RESEARCH 5 QUESTIONS FROM THE CHAPTER<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNow, look over all your questions. Which five stand out to you the most? Are there any words or phrases you don’t understand? What about people and places you’ve never heard of before? These questions might be the best ones to spend your time on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Strong’s Tagged Bible gives us a hint!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n4) FIND THE ANSWER!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDo your best to find the answer. Most likely, you’re going to need some tools to help you! Here are a few ideas to get you started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Cross-References<\/a>: The best way to interpret the Bible is with the Bible. Use this tool to quickly find other passages that discuss what you’re already reading.<\/li>
- Strong’s Tagged Bibles<\/a>: Perfect for fast word studies, use this resource to tap and discover not only the original meaning of the word you’re questioning, but also where else it is used in the Bible.<\/li>
- Commentaries<\/a>: In-depth historical, archaeological, and grammatical information provided verse-by verse.<\/li>
- Bible Handbooks<\/a>: These are like commentaries, but much more concise, providing you with information on archaeology, related historical data, church history, maps, and more.<\/li>
- Peers: Build healthy community by discussing your Bible study time with your friends. Maybe they have insight you haven’t heard before!<\/li>
- Pastor: Find someone you consider to be wise, whether that’s a pastor or even a mentor. Ask them for their input!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n5) APPLY THE ANSWER<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAfter answering five of your questions, choose one to turn into a life application. Sometimes, it is as simple as meditating on a truth about God’s character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6) TELL SOMEONE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDon’t keep this to yourself! Bring up what you’ve learned with a friend or relative. Start a discussion that will hopefully lead to even more encouragement and spiritual growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GET THE OLIVE TREE BIBLE APP<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nStop skimming the Bible and start using this easy Bible study method inside the app. The Olive Tree Bible App comes with tons of resources to get you consistently studying God’s Word: verse of the day, reading plans, study Bibles, commentaries, dictionaries, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n4) FIND THE ANSWER!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDo your best to find the answer. Most likely, you’re going to need some tools to help you! Here are a few ideas to get you started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Cross-References<\/a>: The best way to interpret the Bible is with the Bible. Use this tool to quickly find other passages that discuss what you’re already reading.<\/li>
- Strong’s Tagged Bibles<\/a>: Perfect for fast word studies, use this resource to tap and discover not only the original meaning of the word you’re questioning, but also where else it is used in the Bible.<\/li>
- Commentaries<\/a>: In-depth historical, archaeological, and grammatical information provided verse-by verse.<\/li>
- Bible Handbooks<\/a>: These are like commentaries, but much more concise, providing you with information on archaeology, related historical data, church history, maps, and more.<\/li>
- Peers: Build healthy community by discussing your Bible study time with your friends. Maybe they have insight you haven’t heard before!<\/li>
- Pastor: Find someone you consider to be wise, whether that’s a pastor or even a mentor. Ask them for their input!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n5) APPLY THE ANSWER<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAfter answering five of your questions, choose one to turn into a life application. Sometimes, it is as simple as meditating on a truth about God’s character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6) TELL SOMEONE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDon’t keep this to yourself! Bring up what you’ve learned with a friend or relative. Start a discussion that will hopefully lead to even more encouragement and spiritual growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GET THE OLIVE TREE BIBLE APP<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nStop skimming the Bible and start using this easy Bible study method inside the app. The Olive Tree Bible App comes with tons of resources to get you consistently studying God’s Word: verse of the day, reading plans, study Bibles, commentaries, dictionaries, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n5) APPLY THE ANSWER<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAfter answering five of your questions, choose one to turn into a life application. Sometimes, it is as simple as meditating on a truth about God’s character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6) TELL SOMEONE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDon’t keep this to yourself! Bring up what you’ve learned with a friend or relative. Start a discussion that will hopefully lead to even more encouragement and spiritual growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GET THE OLIVE TREE BIBLE APP<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nStop skimming the Bible and start using this easy Bible study method inside the app. The Olive Tree Bible App comes with tons of resources to get you consistently studying God’s Word: verse of the day, reading plans, study Bibles, commentaries, dictionaries, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don’t keep this to yourself! Bring up what you’ve learned with a friend or relative. Start a discussion that will hopefully lead to even more encouragement and spiritual growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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