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

IV. The Need for Preparation of the Will in Biblical Interpretation: Make Yourself Available to Practice the Word of God.

A. Be a doer of the Word, James 1.22-25, cf. Ezra 7.10.

1. Listen to the voice of the Lord as you study the Word of God, Heb. 3.7-13.

2. Carry out God’s promptings immediately.

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3. Don’t get into the habit of reading for others and not reading to hear God speak to you .

4. Expect the Word of God to affect your life, not just your study habits.

B. Wisdom comes from obeying God’s Word, not merely interpreting it, Ps. 111.10.

1. Solid biblical scholars do not live to study , rather, they study to live .

a. Deut. 4.6

b. Joshua 1.7-8

2. Understanding occurs as God’s Word is our meditation, not just notes and outlines, Ps. 119.98-101.