Understanding the Bible: A Simple Approach

One fundamental thing absolutely necessary for every believer is an understanding of the ______.

The study of the Bible will require having a ______ Bible which encapsulates the book of Genesis to Revelation.

The Bible is a compendium of books consisting of ______ books written by about 40 authors over 1600 years.

The believer must pay attention to ______, he must neither be in a hurry, nor gloss over details.

An understanding of scriptures is directly related to the practice of the believer's ______.

There is a need to maintain the model of diligence with the scriptures as characterized by our Lord ______ and the apostles.

The first thing to note from Philip's question in Vs 30 is that the Ethiopian eunuch read from the scriptures ______ the prophet.

Notice, Philip was able to explain the verse Isaiah 53:7-8 that the Ethiopian eunuch was reading because he Philip also must have read the ______.

Observe in Vs 35, '...Philip opened his mouth, and began at that same ______...'

It was based on that explanation, the man of Ethiopia believed the gospel and thereby received ______ Acts 8:37.

Thus, we can safely say that, understanding the scriptures would begin firstly by/ with ______.

Recall that, the believer must be diligent in the ______ of the scriptures.

Luke 2:46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the ______, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.

Luke 2:47 And all that heard him were astonished at his ______ and answers.

Luke 2:42 And when he was ______ years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.

Observe that this was his custom; he gave priority to the study of the ______, being found in the temple/synagogue among the teachers of the Law.

Luke 4:16 And he came to ______, where he had been brought up, and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up to read.

This would safely imply that the teaching ______ of Jesus was founded on his understanding of the scriptures.

Therefore, with the advent of a pervading departure from the ______, there is a need to maintain the model of diligence with the scriptures as characterized by the Apostles.

Hence, Apostle Paul emphasized the importance of "______" in his writing to Timothy.

2nd Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the ______ of truth.

The word "study" used in 2nd Timothy 2:15 is a stronger word than the act of research, it implies ______, eagerness or to make every effort.

Thus, in our study of the scriptures, one must be diligent in ______.

It is pertinent to note that, reading plays a very vital role when it comes to understanding and interpreting texts of ______.

Jesus' knowledge of the scriptures was due to his diligent ______ of what was written.

Mary, who also sat at ______' feet, and heard his word.

The phrase '...sat at Jesus' feet...' implies an ______ in learning.

Paul, in his writing to the ______, instructed them to read in order to understand.

Paul's insight to the scriptures must have stemmed from his ______ with scriptures.

The revelation made known to Paul was the ______ of Christ.

Jesus, in teaching his disciples taught them from ______ the scriptures, and not some.

Paul in writing to Timothy acknowledged the profiting of ______ scripture.

2nd Timothy 3:15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee ______ unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

He explained that all scripture is profitable for doctrine which implies ______, for reproof which implies evidence, for correction and instruction in righteousness.

The believer ought not to have a ______ approach; neither should the believer have a lackadaisical/nonchalant attitude towards the study of the Bible.

More so, notice in Luke 24:25, Jesus ______ the disciples.

Philip was able to explain the verse because he also must have read the ______.

"Philip opened his mouth, and began at that same ______..."

It was based on that explanation, the man of Ethiopia believed the ______ and thereby received salvation.

Understanding the scriptures would begin firstly by/with ______.

The believer's reading ought not to be a ______ Reading.

We must be ______ in our Reading; which will imply we observe the words, grammar, and the tenses used.

In Bible study, the first and primary action is to ______.

Paul instructs Timothy, a minister of the gospel, to give attendance ______ to reading.

1 Timothy 4:13 says, 'Till I come, give attendance to ______, to exhortation, to doctrine.'

In Bible study, the believer must read ______ the scriptures.

Jesus in Luke ______ taught his disciples to read all the scriptures.

Luke 24:27 says, 'And beginning at Moses and all the ______, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.'

The passage discusses the importance of careful ______ and studying all the scriptures.

Paul's instruction to Timothy highlights the importance of attendance to ______ in understanding the gospel.

The end point of our knowledge of the scriptures is to grow up ______.

The study of God's word is not to amass knowledge only, rather, it is to the end that the believer grows in the ______.

Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a ______ man.

But speaking the truth in ______, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ.

2nd Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour ______ Christ.

All scripture is given by ______ of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.

Chris Segun Onayinka said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the ______ have spoken.

The term 'rightly dividing' was translated from the Greek word '______'; which implies properness or carefulness.

If there can be a 'rightly dividing of scriptures', it means there can also exist a '______ dividing of the scriptures'.

Every believer ought to have a serious and committed attitude to the study of his ______.

One must be careful in handling ______.

The expectation was for them to use their minds and to believe all that was spoken of in the ______.

The phrase 'rightly dividing' means we can ______ it precisely or we can precisely explain it.

Rather, there must be a thorough and diligent approach to the study of the ______.