How to Study Scripture
What Does This Mean?
Day 2
Stay on track with Passion Equip
Create a profile or sign in to track your progress and access your bookmarked content.
On day two, we are going to review the data we collected yesterday out of our passage and answer: what does this really mean? Or in other words, why was it written?
Let’s get started.
Summary
Context is the key to understanding. When we approach a passage of scripture, it’s important to gain a deeper look into what we are reading. How do we do this? We ask questions!
What do you observe about this text? Look back to your notes from Day One.
What other verses in scripture help me understand this one? Use scripture to interpret scripture!
Who is the author writing to?
Who is who? Look at words like “them,” “you,” and “I”
We have found that Context + Observation = Interpretation.
As you look to interpret the Scripture you read, review these three steps:
Pray. Ask God, “Am I understanding this right? Can you help me understand this text?”
Study scripture in community. Diamonds are best seen in the light and from different angles. The same is true about scripture. When we gather around the word of God together, looking from different angles at who he is and what he's done, we're gonna be built up and equipped for every good work.
Use a resource. Use a study bible or a commentary for a deeper look into what you read.
When we move from what we saw to what it means, it changes how we move. The goal is not to gain more information for information’s sake but to be changed and challenged by the inspired Word of God.