Bible Interpretation, Student Workbook, SW05

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B I B L E I N T E R P R E T A T I O N

II. The Need for Preparation of the Heart in Biblical Interpretation: Become Tenderhearted

2 Chron. 16.9a - For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him.

A. We approach the Word of God humbly in prayer: the importance of prayer, Ps. 119.18.

1. Pray for the leading of God’s Spirit, 1 John 2.20-21.

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2. Pray for an openness to God’s instruction, Ps. 32.8-9.

3. Pray for God’s power to trust and obey.

a. Heb. 11.6

b. James 1.22-25

4. Pray for God’s leading to share it with others, Ezra 7.10.

B. Be-attitudes of Scripture study

1. Be a workman, being diligent and determined, Prov. 2.1-9; cf. Prov. 2.2-5; 2 Tim. 2.15.

2. Be humble and contrite, Isa. 57.15.