Okay, my New Year's resolution (and yes I will succeed) is to read the bible Chronologically in a year reading a little bit every day. I am wanting to have some kind of worksheet to go along with my reading that I can fill out each day when I read. This is what I have found so far, but it isn't really something that I can fill out each day. Any ideas that relate to this one?
1. Observe: What does it say?
•Read the passage through two or three times.
•Identify the main subject. For clues, watch for repeated words or ideas.
2. Interpret: What does it mean?
•What is being said about the main subject?
•Try to identify the author's—not your—timeless principle(s).
3. Apply: What do I need to do?
•Is there an example to follow?
•Is there a sin to avoid?
•Is there a promise to claim?
•Is there a command to obey?
•Is there a challenge to face?
•What do I need to do, and when?
As you finish studying:
•Write down any unanswered questions you have about the passage. Later on, bring these questions to someone you trust in order to understand better.
•End your study by writing out a prayer to God in response to what you just learned from Him.
2007-01-01 14:02:44 · 6 answers · asked by followmyleader1 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
First, I must commend you -- most people do not put in the hard work to understanding their own religion the way that you intend to do.
You might also want to write down anything that seems signifigant or a bit out of the ordinary. Look for symbolism. Write down things that get repeated even if it doesn't seem relevant (eg. 40 days and 40 nights), write down apparent contradictions (there will be some).
Also, I highly recommend learning Hebrew and Ancient Greek for a more in-depth study later in your life. The sourced links have information that you may find interesting.
2007-01-01 14:23:50 · answer #1 · answered by Morningstar2651 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's some other hints to help you along. . . .
1) Familiarize yourself with the world of that time. Understand their customs, languages, cultures and other beliefs besides the belief in God.
2) Have a Bible Concordance with you. A Bible Concordance tells you the meaning of the origional Hebrew and Greek texts and clearifies a lot of scripture. If you use the Amplified Bible it helps too.
3) Get yourself a Bible dictionary. This helps greatly with learning the culture and stuff from #1.
4) Read different translations. Read a chapter in the King James then read the same chapter in the NIV then the English Standard and so forth. Using an on-line Bible web site will help you with this.
5) Have a commentary availible. A good Bible commentary will help you better understand what's happening.
6) Always be lead by the Spirit and not by your own intellect.
Good luck and God Bless.
2007-01-01 22:13:03 · answer #2 · answered by stpolycarp77 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take more time then a year..
I have three different Bibles (some are hard for me to understand) I use them when I run into some thing I can not understand. This will also help you with identifying changes that have been made by man.
I would use different colored pens.
When you find a command, underline it in red
so on and so on
Make sure to pray each time you pick it up to read that way he can help you understand...
May God be with you during your search.
2007-01-01 22:14:36 · answer #3 · answered by mrs.mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too long to read.
2007-01-01 22:08:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow; I like it. Very good ....I think you will do well.
God Bless.
2007-01-01 22:08:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
so your new years resolution is to waste what life you have left
2007-01-01 22:09:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋