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Creative Bible Study
STEP FOUR: CREATE A VERSE STUDY OUTLINE:
Here is an example of an outline of a verse:
OLD TESTAMENT EXAMPLES OF FALSE TEACHERS
Book: Jude Chapter: l Verse: 11
I. God says woe to them (false teachers).
II. The reasons: A. They have gone in the way of Cain: 1. Genesis 4:1-15 He denied the plan of God that only through the shedding of blood are sins forgiven. a. This truth is expressed in Hebrews 9:22. 2. I John 3:12: He slew his brother because his own works were evil. B. They ran greedily after the error of Balaam. 1. Numbers 22-24: Balaam did anything for financial benefit. C. They perished in the gainsaying of Core (Old Testament spelling is Korah) 1. Numbers 16: Korah denied the authority of God's chosen leadership.
III. There is a progression of evil: A. First, we go the wrong way. B. Soon we are running greedily in error. C. The end result is perishing.
IV. Other examples of false teachers in Jude l: A. Historical examples: Verses 5-7 1. Israel 2. Angels 3. Sodom and Gomorrah B. Natural examples: Verses 12-13 1. Spots in feasts. 2. Clouds without water. 3. Trees without fruit. 4. Raging waves. 5. Wandering stars.
Note: Remember, as in all Bible study methods, it is important that you apply what you have learned in verse study. How does the verse you studied apply to your life and ministry? Review the "Devotional Method" for guidelines of application.