Observe and Interpret
Welcome to the latest episode of the Know and Do podcast, where we aim to deepen your knowledge of God and equip you to live for His glory. In this episode, we dive into the essential steps of Bible study — observation and interpretation. We’ll explore how to approach Scripture, not just to read it, but to truly understand what God is saying through His Word. These tools will help you move beyond surface-level understanding and engage with the Bible as God's inspired Word.
Key Takeaways:
• The primary goal of Bible study is to know God, as emphasized through key verses like John 17:1–3, 2 Peter 3:18, and Philippians 3:10.
• Practical tools for observing the text, using the "5 W's" method (Who, What, When, Where, and Why) to get to the heart of the passage.
Guidelines for Interpretation
1. Context, context, context
2. Scripture interprets scripture
3. Obscure passages are not for building convictions
4. Read the way the author intends
5. Find the main point
6. See OT in view of the NT
7. Read the OT the way the authors of the NT read the Old Testament