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Creative Bible Study
THE PSYCHOLOGICAL METHOD:
The psychological method examines the behavior, traits, feelings, and attitudes of people in the Bible. It attempts to determine the motive or reason behind their behavior. Examples of psychological studies include the following:
1 .Examination of the motives for Christian service in Philippians 1:14-19. 2. Study of the influence of Solomon's environment on his political policies. 3. A study of the human emotions experienced by Jesus. 4. An investigation of the Pharisee's actions and reactions towards Jesus. 5. A study of the actions and attitudes of Elijah after the Mt. Carmel incident. 6. A study of the motives behind the opposition to Nehemiah rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.
THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD:
The scientific method of study deals with scientific subjects in the Bible. For example, you could study the plants, animals, or minerals of the Bible. To do this type of study, identify the subject you are studying and the references where it is mentioned, then determine its spiritual significance. Here is an example of how such a study increases background knowledge of Bible truths:
Subject: Mustard (seed and plant)
Use In Scripture: Matthew 13:31; 17:20; Mark 4:31; Luke 13:19; 17:6
Spiritual Application: The mustard plant sometimes grows to a height of 12 feet. This plant is used by Jesus to illustrate the Kingdom of God and faith. The small beginning of the Kingdom are illustrated by the tiny mustard seed. Although at the start it is insignificant, in the end the mustard seed develops into a large tree. This illustrates the growth of the Kingdom of God. Jesus also said that if men will have faith as big as a grain of mustard seed they can do great things.
SOCIOLOGICAL METHOD:
The sociological method is the study of society. It is the study of groups, group behavior, and relationships within a group. The sociological method includes the study of family, community, government, and social institutions, communication, travel, distribution of goods, labor and management relations, race, religion, education recreation, and the arts. An example of such a study would be a comparison of social relationships in Ephesians 5:21-6:9 and Colossians 3:18-4:1. Another example for study is the role of women in various Biblical societies.