I had NO idea how to read the Bible. Tried to start a bunch of times & failed.
After I became a Christian, someone turned me on to looking for the 3 applications of every Scripture. Gave me focus. Helped me actually read the Bible. Changed my life.
What are the 3 applications of every verse/chapter/story in the Bible?
- Historical (John 5:46-47) -- Agreeing that a passage is historically accurate (which grows your FAITH)
- Doctrinal/Prophetic (John 5:39) -- Recognizing how a passage reveals who Christ is or what His Kingdom is all about (which grows your RELATIONSHIP)
- Inspirational/Personal (Mark 2:24-27) -- Applying a passage to your personal life (which grows your CHARACTER)
I'm giving 7 examples in 7 days. Here's my first example from Exodus 25:23-30.
- Historical -- "God TOLD Moses to build a table for bread in the Holy Place of the Tabernacle."
- Doctrinal -- "The table reveals who JESUS is...having 2 natures...carried by people...ready to meet with people in the Holy Place."
- Inspirational -- "Jesus, help ME to meet You at the table of showbread in a greater way than every before."
Tim,thanks for a new insightful way to journal God's Word. I do journal, but haven't used this format before. Here's what His Word spoke to me this a.m.
1 Corinthians 10:1-6
1. Historical-I believe God delivered the Israelites out of bondage and gave them protection and guidance.
2. Doctrinal-Christ offers himself to each individual providing spiritual nourishment.
3. Inspirational-It is my desire to live a life pleasing to Christ following Him in obedience.
Psalm 1 (Love it!! I read this Psalm Sunday a.m. in my quiet time.)
1. Historical-I believe these words to be true and our faith rests on God's word.
2. Doctrinal- I am created in the image of Christ and the more I fellowship with Him, the more I become like Him.
3. Inspirational- Growing in God's Word brings peace, contentment, and joy.
Posted by: Connie | April 07, 2008 at 05:55 PM
Thank you Tim,
With spiral notebook in hand, here is what I took from 1Cor 10:1-6.
Historical: Paul is referring to some of the events of the Exodus from Egypt.
Doctrinal: The cloud, the spiritual rock, drink and food is Jesus.
Inspirational: I pray that I keep my eyes and heart on the Lord and drink from his word daily.
Neal
Posted by: Neal | April 07, 2008 at 07:09 PM