The Joy of Discovery in Bible Study (Revised Edition)
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- Synopsis
- This is a small, but practical workbook for those who want to gain the skills necessary to study the Bible for themselves. As each concept is explained, author Oletta Wald provides opportunities to implement that principle in studying a passage of Scripture. The book demonstrates how one can derive deeper meaning from God's Word, even without knowledge of the languages in which the Bible was originally written. In the first chapter, Wald writes: "While all Christians agree that the Bible should be studied, many do not find joy in their study. They know very little about the Bible and feel that it is difficult to understand. To them it is a strange book, seemingly too hard or too dull, and they have little inclination to read or study it. This is a tragedy, because Bible study can be a most rewarding, challenging, and exciting study. ... The purpose of this book is to enable you to become a discoverer and in the process experience the Joy of discovery. ... "The pattern in many Bible study groups is for the leader to be the discoverer and share his discoveries with others. Since the participants are not helped to become discoverers, they can quickly forget what was taught. My hope is that through the suggestions in this resource, you will learn how to become your own discoverer and never forget what you discover in God's Word. "Maybe you think that this emphasis on Bible study skills sounds cold and unspiritual. Can't a person just read the Bible and let the Holy Spirit guide us in discovering truths? Won't emphasis on skills make Bible study too mechanical and unspiritual? It is very possible to learn the skills in study and come out only with intellectual knowledge, but this need not be, nor is it likely to happen. The pianist or the star baseball player is the one who has mastered the skills of playing so that mechanics have become second nature and he is free to play his best. In the same way, when you learn some of these rather mechanical skills of study, you will gain deeper insights into the truths in the Bible and the Holy Spirit will have a freer course in your life."
- Copyright:
- 1975
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 96 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780806615134
- Publisher:
- N/A
- Date of Addition:
- 05/10/08
- Copyrighted By:
- Augsburg Publishing House
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Education
- Submitted By:
- Paula Muysenberg
- Proofread By:
- Jessica
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.