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"All (holy) scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:" (2 Timothy 3:16) [1]
Here are some suggestions and reasons for studying the Bible and writing notes, whether you are going to keep note cards, a Bible study journal, prayer journal or other records of your individual bible study and quiet time with the Lord.
Steps
Decide on the chapter you will read. It is better to read a whole chapter, to get the full story rather than taking verses out of context. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you and reveal the scriptures to you.
Write down what stood out in the passage, what has touched your heart.Advertisement
Explain creatively what happens as a result of those events in your reading, as many scriptures involve a cause and effect. For instance: Eph. 6:2 - "Honor your father and mother that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth, including how it applies to your own life."
Make notes about the meanings and lessons drawn from Bible songs (Psalms). The Psalms will assist you to worship God and sing songs to Him.
Write down the concepts/ideas communicated by the inspired scriptures, and use details and thoughtful comments to express your understandings:
Think about, and explain in your notes, reasons why the text(s) you are reading are especially "profitable"; consider making notes about your knowledge and understanding of concepts such as: [1]- doctrine,
- reproof,
- correction,
- instruction in righteousness,
- being perfect (complete),
- being thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
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Community Q&A
- QuestionDoes God love us no matter what we've done?
Community AnswerYes. Always. God's love is unconditional. - QuestionHow do I take notes from a Bible?
Community AnswerHighlight words or phrases that really catch your attention or are significant to the passage. Reflect on them once you finish reading that certain text. - QuestionHow do I keep up with reading my Bible?Community AnswerSet aside a time every day. For me, I set aside 30 minutes every day specifically for reading the Bible. Then, pick a book of the Bible to read. Philippians, the Gospels, and James are good places to start. Then, make notes in a notebook. Just simple things. Answer these three questions: 1.What do I learn about God from this passage? 2. What do I learn about myself/man from this passage? 3. How can I apply my learning to my life? Pray after your study.
Tips
- The scriptures indicate that one may study the Holy scriptures so:
"That the man of God may be perfect (complete), thoroughly furnished unto all good works." (2 Timothy 3:17) [1]Thanks
Warnings
- Realize that some writings called "scriptures" -- such as certain "apocryphal writings" -- are not inspired by God, and that the Church does not include those in the Holy Bible.
- Have a Personal Christian Devotion
- Create Your Own Bible Study
- Make A Prayer Journal
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 (2 Timothy 3:15-17) "15...you have known the 'holy' scriptures, which are able to make you wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 All '(holy)' scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect (complete), thoroughly furnished unto all good works."
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