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

4. Openness to the voice of the Lord as he calls us to do certain things day by day, Heb. 3.7-8

D. Steps to applying the Word of God

1. Be prayerful and open to the Holy Spirit .

2. Listen to your heart and let God speak, Heb. 3.15.

3. Set practical, feasible goals, Ps. 119.164.

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4. Ask your mentors and body members to hold you accountable.

E. Example: Zacchaeus, Luke 19.1-10

Conclusion

» The Three-Step Model of biblical interpretation takes seriously the need to understand the meaning of the Bible in its own context, to draw out biblical principles, and to apply them in our lives today through the Spirit’s direction and leading. » This method is a sure and certain way to approach the Word with reverence and clarity as we seek to become disciplined students of the Word of God.