Where is it in the bible?
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
What is James 1:5?
Interpretation asks: a) how does this change me? b) what does it say? or c) what does it mean?
What is (c), "What does it mean?"?
Comprehension asks: a) who is the text talking about? b) what does it say? or c) where do I go from here?
What is (b) "what does it say"?
This is the last stage in the process application.
You have said, "Seek my face." My heart says to you, "Your face, LORD, do I seek."
What is Psalm 27:8?
They identify commonalities between different parts of the bible - similar themes, words, events or people.
What is Cross-Referencing?
Print a copy that will give you the space and the freedom to mark repeated words, phrases or ideas.
What is "A Printed Copy of the Text"?
Application asks: a) how should it change me? b) what should I do now? or c) how can I correct my neighbour with what I've learned?
What is (a) "How should it change me?"?
Prepare your work outside; get everything ready for yourself in the field, and after that build your house.
What is Proverbs 24:27?
This tool helps focus on what is being said.
What is Paraphrasing?
The historical, cultural and linguistic gap that exists between the Bible and its modern-day reader makes repetitive reading a critical tool in our attempts to build comprehension.
What is "Repetitive Reading"?
I can see that I have a tendency to stress and buckle under trials. I allow trials to take my focus on my self because I am a 'fixer' and I try to control my situations. I need to continue to see that these trials are an opportunity for God to grow me, make me steadfast, firm and fixed my faith in Him through the trials.
What is subquestion, "How does this aspect of Gods character change my view of self?"?
As for [the seed] in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patience.
What is Luke 8:15?
You do this when you encounter a passage that is hard to understand.
What is Cross Referencing?
Let's get the pencil crayons, markers, pens, and a start marking the text!
What is annotation?
He is attentive. He is glorious. He is immutable. He is righteous. He is truthful. These are all examples of God's attributes that help answer the which subquestion?
What is the subquestion, "What does this passage teach me about God?"?
With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
What is Psalm 119:10-11?
One of the hardest tools to use as it requires us to slow down and employ patience.
What is paraphrasing?
It's a good tool to have more than one translation so it can expand your understanding of its meaning.
What is "other translations of the Bible"?
When I am met with a trial, I need to stop, breathe and focus on God. Spend time in prayer to focus on Him. What is He wanting me to do? Do I trust Him? If so, then my responses and reactions will not be to control and fix, but to go to God and trust Him.
What is the subquestion, "What should I do in response?"?