Never Read A Bible Verse

Never Read A Bible Verse

(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)

: Start with an idea of what you believe, and find Scripture that supports that idea.

Literally Means:

: Starting with Scripture and allowing it to speak for itself whether it fits your preconceived ideas or not.

Literally Means:

CONTEXT

: Studying the and of writing.

The Bible contains Historical Narrative, Law, Poetry, Personal Letters and Prophecy.

: Studying the historical and surrounding the book.

– Who wrote it and how do they know their audience?

– Who was the book originally written to?

– Why was it written and what were the specific circumstances surrounding the book?

BIG IDEA

“Read the Bible like a , not like a ”

Some Final Tips:

1. Use a or a

2. Use online resources like or

3. Attend a at Broadway.

4. The Bible is not about it’s about

5. what it teaches.

Applying Today’s Message:
Using what you’ve learned in today’s message, study the passage below and answer the following questions. 

Philippians 1:12-18
12 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear. 15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. 16 The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defence of the gospel. 17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains. 18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.

Resources:

• NIV Zondervan Study Bible
• Believer’s Bible Commentary – William MacDonald
• bibleproject.com
• gotquestions.org