1. Presentation By Bishop E Copeland
How to Study your Bible
Presentation By
Bishop E Copeland

2. Why Study Grow in knowledge Grow spiritually Mature
Develop your relationship with God
Grow in love towards God and others
To defend the gospel
Show yourself approved 2tim 2 v15
To worship

3. Principles Receptive mark 4v9 , matt 13v 15 Reading Eph 3v 4
Reflection 2tim2v7 , Josh 1v8
Relate James 1 v 22

4. Getting Ready Make up your mind Set a time Be alert
Remove distractions
Pray
Persevere
Choose a good study bible - KJV (not paraphrases)- the message

5. Methods Book study - Philemon Topical Study - Faith
Theological Study - names of God
Historical – customs /events
Biographical - David

6. Tools Good Bible Concordance Bible dictionary Bible Atlas
Bible Handbook
Bible commentary
English dictionary
Notebook , pen/pencil

7. Process example Paragraph Read several times Summarise Cross reference
Review summary
Validate – does it agree
Choose a verse that impacts on you
Meditate and Pray
What is it telling you to do /or not to do