Living by the Book, Part 3
Romans 8:28
Methodology of Studying the Bible
- Importance of a methodical approach for a transformative result
- Recommended three stages: Observation, Interpretation, and Application
Observation
- Asking and answering "What do I see?"
- Look for terms, structure, literary form, and atmosphere
Interpretation
- Asking and answering "What does it mean?"
- Emphasis on asking penetrating questions and seeking meaning
- Five-stage model for interpretation recommended in the book
Application
- Asking and answering "How does it work?"
- Importance of applying scripture to oneself first
- The danger of failing to apply scripture and the concept of performing an "abortion" on the Word of God
Illustrations and Examples
- Real-life Example
- Story about a man who always thinks the sermon is meant for others, not himself
- Personal anecdote about the speaker's prayer for change in himself rather than in others
- Scriptural Basis
- Emphasis on Romans 8:28 as a key scripture for transformation
- Discussion on the relevance and application of the Bible
Teaching on Mark 4:35-41
- Analysis of the Passage
- Who: Jesus and the disciples
- What: The calming of the storm
- Where: The Sea of Galilee
- When: After a day of teaching
- Why: To demonstrate Christ’s deity, teach about faith, and show the process of teaching
- Faith and Application
- True faith depends on the object of faith
- Faith as a process with problems
- Teaching methodology of Jesus and capitalizing on teachable moments
Personal Application and Reflection
- Importance of Scripture Memorization
- Personal testimony about the impact of memorizing and meditating on scripture
- Psalm 1 and Joshua 1:8
- Practical Steps
- Encouragement to engage in a Bible memory program
- Personal anecdotes about the benefits of scripture memory during difficult times
Conclusion
- Final Reflections
- The importance of making the Bible a part of one's life
- The necessity of applying biblical truths personally and then teaching others
- The transformative power of the Word of God
- Closing Prayer
- Prayer for a greater passion to know and obey God's Word
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About the Contributors
Howard G. Hendricks
Dr. Howard G. Hendricks, known simply as “Prof,” directly or indirectly touched millions of lives in the evangelical community and beyond. For more than sixty years Prof served on the faculty of Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS), where he taught more than ten thousand students. He served as the chairman of the Center for Christian Leadership for over twenty years. He also ministered in person in more than eighty countries. Through speaking engagements, radio, tapes, films, the sixteen books he authored and coauthored, countless journal and popular-market articles, his service on numerous boards, and his work as a chaplain to the Dallas Cowboys (1976–1984), his reach was and is worldwide.
His legacy, in partnership with Jeanne, his wife of more than sixty-five years, includes four children and six grandchildren. Holding large audiences enthralled at venues such as Billy Graham’s conference center or Promise Keepers’ stadium rallies, Prof would confide, “It’s wonderful to be here with you, but I have a group of delicious students waiting for me back at the seminary.”
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