"Living by the Book"
I had the pleasure of "teaching" (more like facilitating) this video study series featuring Dallas Theological Seminary professor Dr. Howard G. Hendricks, the pastor to many fine pastors across the United States; including one of mine. This is a great 6 week video series on how to study your Bible.
Let's face it, most of us getting started in this new Christian life often don't have somebody willing to show us the ropes so to speak. We have accepted Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Savior, but what do we do next? How do we grow in Christ?
We are admonished and encouraged by many teachers or our pastor or friends to read the Bible, but we don't know how. How or where do we start? What's a good book of the Bible that will "prime" us? The Bible is one of those few books that you don't HAVE to start at the beginning. You can literally start almost anywhere!
The only "problem" with the video series is that it was too short in my opinion (although the new version is greatly expanded and worth a look). The series unfortunately could not have touched on all of the material of the book that it is based upon, "Living by the Book." So what I have done is supplemented the video series with the following notes extracting the high points and augmenting with material directly from the book.
Even if you don't have or can't view the video series, the notes furnished below will get you off to a fine start in your study of God's Word. Whether you are a new believer or have been around the block a few times, it is my prayer that you will finds these study lessons useful in your sanctifying walk with Christ. Use them in a small group or use them in your personal quiet time. Feel free to email me with any questions you may have.
The actual book and video series may be found at the bottom of this post.
For a complete listing of all the Bible reading and study lessons available, please click here.
By the way, the lessons marked with an "A" can be used as a separate week or lesson.
All downloads are in Adobe PDF format. Here's a link just in case you need it. It's FREE!
"Living by the Book" - Lesson 1 - Introduction & overview of How to Study your Bible. 3 steps involving Observation, Interpretation & Application. Download Week 1 - Intro to Bible Study.
"Living by the Book" - Lesson 2 - Learning to Observe. Observing is where any good study begins; but good study almost demands good observation. Download Week 2 - Observation.
"Living by the Book" - Lesson 2A -10 Strategies toward good reading. Take a look at the week long exercise through Genesis 3:1-7. A good personal experience. Download Week 2A - 10 Strategies. Download Exercise - Gen 3.1-7.
"Living by the Book" - Lesson 3 - 6 Keys to good observation. It's as simple as your fingers & your hand. Download Week 3 - How to Observe.
"Living by the Book" - Lesson 3A - Transitioning from Observation to Interpretation. If you don't do this step right, you'll be sorry... Download Week 3A - Transition from Observation.
"Living by the Book" - Lesson 4 -Interpretation. Figuring out what it you've been reading means. But don't forget the power of observing that you've done. Download Week 4 - Keys to Interpretation.
"Living by the Book" - Lesson 5 - Interpretation. The 3 remaining keys to Interpretation. Download Week 5 - Figuring the Figurative.
"Living by the Book" - Lesson 6 - Application. Yes, we finally get to the most important part of study; applying what we've read & interpreted. Download Week 6 - Application.
"Living by the Book" - Lesson 7 - The 4 steps to application plus 9 questions to ask to keep it straight. If you're going to do something, do it right! Download Week 7 - Applying the Application.
"Living by the Book" - Lesson 8 - Time to wrap it up. Making the Bible applicable to today's world. The principles that should be guiding us. Download Week 8 - Wrap Up.
Bonus Gift! - to encourage as well as remind you of how to approach your study of God's Word, download these 2 Bookmarks (on one sheet). One bookmark has "11 Tips for Daily Bible Study" and the other has "8 Things to Keep in Mind When You Study Your Bible". Download a 2 page (or page front & back) Including Bookmarks Download How to Study Your Bible w Bookmarks. Or you can Download the Bookmarks only Download Bookmarks
Looking to get even more? Here's a study featuring Wayne Cordeiro's book "The Divine Mentor". This study looks at "why" of daily Bible reading and study.
For Bible Reading Plans and note taking aids, including the SOAP method, click here.
"Living by the Book" Resources:
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Living by the Book: The Art and Science of Reading the Bible, Revised and Updated By Howard G. Hendricks & William D. Hendricks / Moody Publishers How would you describe your personal Bible study? Mundane or motivational? Lackluster or lively? Redundant or reviving? Howard and Bill Hendricks offer a practical 3-step process that will help you master simple yet effective inductive methods of observation, interpretation, and application that will make all the difference in your time with God's Word! |
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Living By the Book 7-Part Condensed Series DVD By Howard G. Hendricks / The Giftedness Center |
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Living By the Book 20-Part Extended Series By Howard G. Hendricks / The Giftedness Center |
