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Where to Start Sep 01 2009
"Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth." - 2 Timothy 2:15
Where do you begin in studying the Bible? If you’re new to Bible study, begin in the New Testament. The Bible is a unique book. It’s best not to begin at the beginning, but in the middle, with the story of Jesus. All of the Old Testament points to Jesus and we can’t really understand the Old Testament until we first understand Him.
Jesus initiated the New Covenant (Testament) when He was observing the Lord’s Supper the night before His crucifixion. But the Old Covenant (Testament) all points to Him. It has 39 books; the first five are called the Torah (books of Mosaic Law and the origin of man and Israel. Then the next twelve are called the Historical books, telling about the history of ancient Israel. After that, you come to five books that are called Poetry - books like Job, and Psalms and Proverbs. Then you come to the 17 Prophets of the Old Covenant. When you read the Old Covenant, think B.C. – Before Christ.
But with the New Covenant - think A.C. – After Christ. It introduces the life of Jesus in the four gospels and the beginning of the church in Acts. Then come tons of letters to early churches on what we believe as Christians and how we should live. And it ends with Revelation and the events around Jesus’ second coming and the end of this age.
The bible begins in a garden and ends in a city – and what a great city! Here’s the key – start with Jesus and when you read it, ask God to speak to you. After all, it is His Word.
Tomorrow, we’ll talk about how to study the Bible.
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Yes, report it NevermindI am so excited !!! As I was reading the devotional, I was thinking, "how I wish Bryant would continue this, so I could learn how to study the Bible", I want to do it correctly and where I can understand the sequence of events.
Oh!! God is so awesome, you have no idea the doors he has opened up for me this past week regardging my relationship with Him and with others. Thank you Bryant, thank you so much, I am now floating on air !!!!!
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Yes, report it NevermindThis is interesting, I was just speaking to a man in our church Sunday about this same topic. I told him to start in the NT, it is easier for young christians to do this. Thanks for a little more imformation. have a blessed day.
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Yes, report it NevermindI really appreciate the information in this devotion and like Jenny, I look forward to the continuation.
I hope it is okay for me to mention this here but it seems timely. There are Bible Drill classes that will be starting in some of the Baptist churches. It is an excellent way for children to get a good foundation in knowing the order of the books in the Bible and learning some verses and knowing how to look up verses in the Bible. It is presented with lots of games so it is never boring or without fun. It is a positive way to approach picking up Bible knowledge. Mostly children are in the classes but some adults are joining in the fun. Just wanted you all to know so you and your children can get in on the fun and the blessing.
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Yes, report it NevermindMy own experience has been that an organized Bible Study program was the key. The "Disciple" Study, from Abington Press, was the one I found through my church.
The advantage is that the material is organized and there is lots of content and commentary with each week's lesson. Even more important, for me, is the group study element. I have just enjoyed the experience of learning with other brothers and sisters so much. Lastly, the study took us through the whole Bible over the course of 5 years, but we got a real overview in year one.
I may be jumping ahead to tomorrow's commentary, but this Bible Study discipline has been one of the most important experiences of my life. The growth in understanding of, and love for the Word of God is such a richly rewarding experience. In order to prepare for each weeks lesson, I have also developed the habit of daily reading and study on my own.
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Yes, report it NevermindYou wrote: “But with the New Covenant - think A.C. – After Christ. It introduces the life of Jesus in the four gospels and the beginning of the church in Acts. Then come tons of letters to early churches on what we believe as Christians and how we should live”
I recommend the readers of this blog to do an extensive research of the origins of NT and Christianity in the below website). It will help you to arrive to the right conclusions of the history of the first centuries.
www.netzarim.co.il
Anders Branderud