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But be ye doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
For if any be a hearer of the Word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass;
For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.
But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. (James 1:22-25)
You will learn many methods of Bible study in this course but each method should result in application. Whether you do a book, chapter, verse, word, or any other study, you should always apply what you learn to your life and ministry.
THE METHOD EXPLAINED
Use the form provided in the "For Further Study" section of this lesson to do your devotional study. Here are the steps for doing the study:
STEP ONE: RECORD PASSAGE INFORMATION
Record the name of the book in which the passage you are studying is found. Then record the chapter and verse numbers you have selected to study.
STEP TWO: IDENTIFY THE SUBJECT
Read the portion of Scripture which you have selected to study. Select a title that summarizes the subject and record it on your chart.
STEP THREE: IDENTIFY THE KEY VERSE
Which verse provides the best summary of the Scripture portion you are studying? Write the verse and reference on your chart.
STEP FOUR: SUMMARIZE
In your own words, summarize what the portion of Scriptures teaches.
1. Outline the main points covered.
2. Use a chart to summarize the passage.
3. Make a brief summary statement.
4. Paraphrase the passage. Paraphrasing is when you take a verse and summarize it in your own words. Follow the text, but put it in the language of today. (See the example section of this chapter).