(Matthew 19:14,15: “But Jesus said, ‘Let the children come to me. Attributes: Tie what you are reading to an attribute or characteristic of God. (Zacchaeus: Why do you want to see Jesus? What do you feel when Jesus says he is going to your house? What might you be afraid of or excited about?)ġ4. Join the Cast: Take on one of the characters in the story and walk through the story as that person. They laid them before, and healed them all.”)ġ3. A vast crowd brought to people who were lame, blind, crippled, those who couldn’t speak, and many others.
They laid them before Jesus, and he healed them all.” Read as: “ returned to the Sea of Galilee and climbed a hill and sat down. A vast crowd brought to him people who were lame, blind, crippled, those who couldn’t speak, and many others. (“Jesus returned to the Sea of Galilee and climbed a hill and sat down. God-Man: In the Gospels, wherever “Jesus” is mentioned, read the passage as “God”. What are common “triplets” or “couplets” in the NT? Faith, Hope, Love Grace and Truth, etc)ġ2. Patterns and Rhythms: Look for literary or construct patterns. (What else did Jesus say to the Pharisees? Where else do the Psalmists recount God’s actions among His people? What is Paul’s salutation and closing in each of his letters? What does Proverbs say about what the fool does, thinks, says?)ġ1. Threads : Find other verses that speak along the same lines. (Who is involved in this story? Where else did Jesus say something similar? Who is this being said to?)ġ0. Question: Ask yourself questions about the passage. I am here to help you.” Personalized: “‘For I hold Carol by her right hand- I, the Lord Carol’s God. (Isaiah 41:13 “‘For I hold you by your right hand- I, the Lord your God. Personalize : Read a verse or passage and put your own name in where there are names or pronouns. Rewrite: Rewrite a verse or passage from your own thoughts and words.Ĩ. Other Language Translations: If you read in another language, read the Scriptures in that language.ħ.
We put no confidence in human effort, )Ħ. We rely on what Christ Jesus has done for us. NLT: For we who worship by the Spirit of God are the ones who are truly circumcised. We couldn’t carry this off by our own efforts, and we know it-even though we can list what many might think are impressive credentials. MSG: The real believers are the ones the Spirit of God leads to work away at this ministry, filling the air with Christ’s praise as we do it. We don’t trust in ourselves or anything we can do. Various English Translations: Read in various translations to get a fresh or nuanced perspective.ĮSV: For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the fleshĮRV: But we are the ones who have the true circumcision-we who worship God through his Spirit. (“I will never leave you or forsake you” NEVER? not even when I run away from you? NEVER? not even when I feel alone?)ĥ. Inclusive/Exclusive : When you find words like all, every, never, none see them as yield signs and ponder what that includes or leaves out. ” opposite: WHEN “ I have stored up your word in my heart, sin against you. ( “ I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Opposites : Consider the opposite of what the verse is saying. Then start reading until the Holy Spirit causes you to pause and reflect.ģ. “I have stored up your word…” Habitually, ongoing.)Ģ. (“ I have stored up your word.” Personally accountable, deliberate, not dependent on others. Emphasize: Pause on each word of a verse, emphasizing it as you read it, and unpack it. Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.
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