A' 4 Basic Areas in our Christian Faith

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HOW TO APPROACH THE WORD OF GOD A. 4 Basic
Areas
A. 4 Basic Areas in our Christian Faith 1 The
Word 2 Prayer and Worship 3 Soul winning and
Spiritual Service 4 Good Works/benevolence
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HOW TO APPROACH THE WORD OF GOD A. 4 Basic
Areas
4 Building Blocks 1 Stacks up one upon
another Word Prayer/worship Reproduction Go
od Works 2 Just completed 3 lessons on Prayer
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HOW TO APPROACH THE WORD OF GOD A. 4 Basic
Areas B. THE WORD 1. Hearing
B. THE WORD HEARING Most Common Romans 10173
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HOW TO APPROACH THE WORD OF GOD A. 4 Basic
Areas B. THE WORD 1. Hearing
Requires A Teacher Hearer must Beware Apollos -
Acts 1825
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HOW TO APPROACH THE WORD OF GOD A. 4 Basic
Areas B. THE WORD 1. Hearing 2.Searching
The Next Step Cannot be satisified with just
hearing Let seed take root and grow
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HOW TO APPROACH THE WORD OF GOD A. 4 Basic
Areas B. THE WORD 1. Hearing 2.Searching
Hearers must prove every spirit The noble
Breareans Acts 1711
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HOW TO APPROACH THE WORD OF GOD A. 4 Basic
Areas B. THE WORD 1. Hearing 2.Searching
So important for every Christian To check every
word of doctrine To make the Word our very own
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HOW TO APPROACH THE WORD OF GOD A. 4 Basic
Areas B. THE WORD 1. Hearing 2.Searching
John 420 Danger in just hearing Must
re-examine all doctrines
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HOW TO APPROACH THE WORD OF GOD A. 4 Basic
Areas B. THE WORD 1. Hearing 2.Searching 3.
Study
Now the seed has been planted We must embark in
a plan to study and understand the holy Word of
God wholly
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HOW TO APPROACH THE WORD OF GOD A. 4 Basic
Areas B. THE WORD 1. Hearing 2.Searching 3.
Study
2 Timothy 215 Good to use Daily Care But need
to supplement it with a systematic Bible study
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HOW TO APPROACH THE WORD OF GOD A. 4 Basic
Areas B. THE WORD 1. Hearing 2.Searching 3.
Study
A Yearly Plan Read Bible through
annually Better New Testament twice Old
Testament once
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HOW TO APPROACH THE WORD OF GOD A. 4 Basic
Areas B. THE WORD 1. Hearing 2.Searching 3.
Study 4.Meditate
Moving On Highest level of intake Example of
David's lifestyle
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HOW TO APPROACH THE WORD OF GOD A. 4 Basic
Areas B. THE WORD 1. Hearing 2.Searching 3.
Study 4.Meditate
Step by Step Understand by hearing Discern by
searching Comprehensive view by study
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HOW TO APPROACH THE WORD OF GOD A. 4 Basic
Areas B. THE WORD 1. Hearing 2.Searching 3.
Study 4.Meditate
INSIGHT through meditation Psalm 12
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HOW TO APPROACH THE WORD OF GOD A. 4 Basic
Areas B. THE WORD 1. Hearing 2.Searching 3.
Study 4.Meditate
Example of Christ Truth often concealed Luke
2021
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HOW TO APPROACH THE WORD OF GOD A. 4 Basic
Areas B. THE WORD 1. Hearing 2.Searching 3.
Study 4.Meditate
How to Meditate Take a portion of the Word Read
it many times Explore its context Compare with
similar verses
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HOW TO APPROACH THE WORD OF GOD A. 4 Basic
Areas B. THE WORD 1. Hearing 2.Searching 3.
Study 4.Meditate
Ask Questions What does it mean? Then and
Now? Commit to memory Internalise it!
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HOW TO APPROACH THE WORD OF GOD A. 4 Basic
Areas B. THE WORD 1. Hearing 2.Searching 3.
Study 4.Meditate
Like squeezing an Orange No longer a babe in
Christ Joshua 18
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HOW TO APPROACH THE WORD OF GOD A. 4 Basic
Areas B. THE WORD 1. Hearing 2.Searching 3.
Study 4.Meditate
Still one more step Hear Search Study Meditate Do
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HOW TO APPROACH THE WORD OF GOD A. 4 Basic
Areas B. THE WORD 1. Hearing 2.Searching 3.
Study 4.Meditate 5. Practise
James 125 SO VERY IMPORTANT The difficult part
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HOW TO APPROACH THE WORD OF GOD A. 4 Basic
Areas B. THE WORD 1. Hearing 2.Searching 3.
Study 4.Meditate 5. Practise
Recent Example The test of the pudding Daniel
316-18
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HOW TO APPROACH THE WORD OF GOD A. 4 Basic
Areas B. THE WORD 1. Hearing 2.Searching 3.
Study 4.Meditate 5. Practise
Jer 209 Tonight, re-examine Hearing Searching S
tudy Meditate Practise God's word not a buffet
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HOW TO APPROACH THE WORD OF GOD A. 4 Basic
Areas B. THE WORD 1. Hearing 2.Searching 3.
Study 4.Meditate 5. Practise C. Summary
Your Gospel You are writing a gospel A
chapter each day Men read what you write
Whether worthless or true Say, what is the gospel
According to you?
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