{"id":3039,"date":"2012-08-24T05:52:20","date_gmt":"2012-08-24T09:52:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/simplelife\/?p=3039"},"modified":"2012-08-29T10:13:15","modified_gmt":"2012-08-29T14:13:15","slug":"teaching-a-bible-study-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/simplelife\/2012\/08\/teaching-a-bible-study-part-2.html","title":{"rendered":"Teaching a Bible Study–Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>When teaching a Bible study, there are two methods that are prominent. \u00a0The first is a verse by verse study in which an entire passage or book is examined. \u00a0The second method is a topical study. \u00a0Bibles have been edited to accomodate this method of teaching.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>
O. J. Nave<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For many years, it was the only method about which I was aware.\u00a0\u00a0Nave’s Topical Bible<\/em>\u00a0was a jewel for studying to teach. \u00a0The commentary was compiled by Orville J. Nave who was an Army chaplain. \u00a0Published by Thomas Nelson, Nave’s goal was to catagorize every topic found in the Bible and note the Biblical references. \u00a0First published in the early 1900’s or late 1800’s, there have been at least 7 revisions. \u00a0This reference book is still sold and valued by teacher of the Scriptures all over the world.<\/p>\n

Most pastors\/teachers\/preachers will use the topical methods often in preparing their sermons. \u00a0Topics can range from “the blood sacrifice” to “trees of the Bible.” \u00a0The liturgical calendar is arranged by topics, taken from annual events, such as the nativity and the crucifixion.<\/p>\n

While most purist who believe that verse-by-verse expositions are the only way to teach the Scriptures will disagree, an exegesis of the Scriptures can be done through a topical study of the Bible. \u00a0The idea is to find the meaning that the writer of the Scriptures meant for the passage and discover how it applies to the lives of the reader.<\/p>\n

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Michael W. Smith<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There is a wonderful hymn written by Michael W. Smith, “Ancient Words.” \u00a0The chorus is<\/p>\n

Ancient words ever true<\/em>
\nChanging me, and changing you.<\/em>
\nOh, let the ancient words impart<\/em>
\nA moving, quick incisive dart.<\/em><\/p>\n

Holy words of our Faith\u00a0<\/em>
\nHanded down to this age.<\/em>
\nCame to us through sacrifice<\/em>
\nOh heed the faithful words of Christ.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Holy words long preserved\u00a0<\/em>
\nFor our walk in this world.<\/em>
\nCourage, peace, a loving heart<\/em>
\nOh let the ancient words impart.<\/em><\/p>\n

However you teach the Bible, there is power to change lives through those ancient words. \u00a0They remain as vital as today’s newspaper, as powerful as any atomic bomb and as gentle as the brush of morning dew on the cheek of a child.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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