Bible Study Basics
Bible Study Basics
Good Book – Part 2
How to Read and Study the Bible
(Philemon)
- Pick a translation(s) that work for you.
“For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.” vs. 7
2. Pick a time, a place, and a plan.
3. Discover the context.
“Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker…and to the church that meets in your home.” vs. 1-2 (NIV)
4. Read slowly and ask questions.
“Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus…” vs. 1 (NIV)
“I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, because I hear about your love for all his holy people and your faith in the Lord Jesus. I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ. Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.” vs. 4-7 (NIV)
“Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do, yet I prefer to appeal to you on the basis of love. It is as none other than Paul—an old man and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus— that I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, who became my son while I was in chains.” vs. 8-10 (NIV)
5. Pray and ask God to speak to me.
“Formerly he (Onesimus) was USELESS to you, but now he has become USEFUL both to you and to me.” 11 (NIV)
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