Cornerstone Curriculum, Official Certification Edition

LESSON 2 | BIBLE INTERPRETATION: THE THREE-STEP MODEL / 117

e. Gal. 4.26

f. Gal. 4.31

g. Gal. 5.13

h. 1 Pet. 2.16

2. As slaves of righteousness under Christ’s lordship, we are free to express obedience to the Word in every facet of our lives.

3. We must cultivate a willingness to experiment in our obedience under the Spirit’s direction, 2 Cor. 3.17-18.

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

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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.

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

E. Example: Zacchaeus, Luke 19.1-10