1. When reading the Bible be sure you:
write your thoughts as you read
write down words that have meaning to you
write down the main idea
write down phrases
2. When studying the Bible be sure to:
study the topic all the way through
write Scriptures down pertaining to the topic
be careful not to branch off
3. Study the letter of Philemon
what can you find out about relationships?
reconstruct the situation
what feelings might be involved?
what practical considerations?
what questions remain unanswered?
what problems does it create?
what issues does it speak to?
why do you think it is significant enough to be included in the Bible?
what issues in this book helps us to apply it today?
how would you communicate this book and the insights you gain from it?
4. Write your own observation on each verse of Philemon.
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SEVEN POINTS ON HOW TO READ THE WORD
1. Read thoroughly
Use the Sherlock method leave no stone unturned
examine clues
examine doors
examined floors
examine windows
2. Read repeatedly
The word of God has staying power
read the book in one sitting
it can take abuse reading
it can take exposure read
start at the beginning of the book
look at Acts 1:8 the word (but)
read the Bible in different translations
listen to tapes of the Bible
read the Bible of loud ( Deuteronomy 6:7)
set up a schedule for Bible reading
3. Read patient
don’t become a Micro-wave reader
the fruit of the word takes time to ripen
don’t run to commentaries when your over your head
stay with one book at the time
zoom in and zoom out
-get the big picture
-detect the flow
4. Read selectively
use the right bait
who, what, where, when, why and how
5. Read prayerfully
don’t try to imitate other Christians
turn Scripture into prayer
6. Read imaginatively
read Philippians Chapter 1
7. Read meditatively
read Joshua Chapter 1
read Proverbs Chapter 2:1-5