How I Study the Bible to Hear the Holy Spirit
Summary
TLDRThe video provides guidance on how to deepen your relationship with God through effective Bible study. It emphasizes the importance of inviting the Holy Spirit for revelation, being consistent in scripture reading, and studying with the right mindset to avoid misconceptions. Key practices include meditation, thoughtful observation, and practical application of God's Word. The speaker encourages commitment and passion for scripture, urging viewers to prioritize Bible study as part of their daily routine and grow spiritually through understanding, meditation, and application of the Word.
Takeaways
- 📖 Approach Bible study by asking the Holy Spirit for guidance to receive not just information, but revelation.
- 🙏 The Holy Spirit's role in Bible study is twofold: to remind you of past teachings and to reveal new truths.
- 🧠 Dedication and consistency are essential when studying the Bible. Build your life around daily scripture reading for spiritual growth.
- 🛠️ Study the Bible with a mindset of observation and interpretation, ensuring that you extract the intended meaning rather than imposing your own.
- 🕵️♂️ Context is key: understand the type of book, its author, theme, historical backdrop, and audience to avoid misinterpretation.
- 📚 The Bible is divided into various types of literature, such as law, history, poetry, and prophecy, which require different interpretive approaches.
- 💡 Meditation on the Word is about filling your mind with scripture, not emptying it. Meditation helps internalize and understand God’s truth deeply.
- ⚙️ Application of scripture is crucial. Studying without applying the Word is like seeing your reflection in a mirror but forgetting it after turning away.
- 🔁 Repetition brings familiarity, and familiarity brings understanding. The more consistently you read the Bible, the easier it becomes to grasp.
- 🌱 Stewardship of revelation is vital. As you apply what you learn from scripture, more understanding and insight will be granted to you.
Q & A
What is the first key to hearing the Holy Spirit when studying the Bible?
-The first key is to ask the Holy Spirit for guidance as you read the Bible. Revelation begins when you invite the Holy Spirit to help you understand and interpret the Word, as described in John 14:15-26.
How does the Holy Spirit help in understanding the scriptures?
-The Holy Spirit has a two-fold role: to remind and reveal. He reminds us of what we have received and reveals the truth in the Word, transforming information into revelation.
What is the difference between approaching scripture with the Holy Spirit versus without Him?
-Approaching scripture without the Holy Spirit leads to gathering information, but approaching it with the Holy Spirit leads to revelation that transforms your life.
What is the importance of dedication in studying the Bible?
-Dedication involves committing to reading the Bible daily. The Holy Spirit may inspire the desire, but we must act on it. Consistency in Bible reading helps grow familiarity with the Word, which leads to better understanding.
Why is it important to read the Bible daily, according to the speaker?
-Daily Bible reading is compared to daily sustenance, similar to how bread nourishes the body. The Word of God nourishes the spirit, and regular engagement with it leads to spiritual growth.
How does repetition help in understanding the Bible?
-Repetition brings familiarity, which is the foundation of understanding. The more you read and meditate on the Word, the more it becomes easier to understand and apply in your life.
What is the third key to Bible study, and why is it important?
-The third key is observation and interpretation. This involves studying God's Word carefully to avoid misunderstanding it. Proper interpretation prevents being led by emotions or misinterpretations that are not in line with God's intended meaning.
What practical steps can be taken to study the Bible effectively?
-The speaker suggests identifying the type of book you're reading (law, history, prophecy, etc.), understanding the author's intent, the cultural and historical context, and focusing on the meaning of the original language.
What role does meditation play in studying the Bible?
-Meditation involves repeatedly thinking about the Word, allowing it to fill your mind and heart. This process is compared to digesting spiritual food, ensuring that the truths of the Word are absorbed deeply into your being.
How does applying God's Word affect spiritual growth?
-Application is crucial for spiritual growth. It's not enough to merely know the Word theoretically; it must be lived out in practice. Applying the Word leads to transformation and allows believers to experience its truths in their daily lives.
Outlines
📖 Seeking Guidance from the Holy Spirit
This paragraph encourages believers to ask the Holy Spirit for guidance when reading the Bible. It emphasizes the importance of approaching Scripture not just for information but for revelation, as the Holy Spirit teaches and reminds believers of the truth. The author shares personal frustration in Bible reading and explains how asking for wisdom brought clarity. The key takeaway is that while human effort provides knowledge, only the Holy Spirit brings true transformation through revelation.
⏳ The Power of Consistent Bible Reading
This section highlights the importance of dedication and consistency in Bible reading. It stresses the need for daily engagement with Scripture, comparing it to the necessity of daily food for physical sustenance. Joshua 1:8 and Matthew 4:4 are referenced to show the importance of meditating on the Word. The paragraph advises against treating Bible reading as merely a quota to fill, instead encouraging believers to prioritize meaningful connections with God through His Word.
🔍 Observation and Interpretation of Scripture
This paragraph focuses on the need for careful study of God's Word to avoid misinterpretation. It explains the importance of understanding the context and purpose behind biblical texts, starting with the 'big picture' such as the type of book, its author, and its historical and cultural background. The section also advises against using Scripture out of context or treating it like a fortune cookie. The goal is to interpret the Bible as the Holy Spirit intended, without imposing personal biases.
🧠 Meditation on the Word
This part emphasizes the role of meditation in deepening understanding and appreciation of Scripture. Biblical meditation is described as filling the mind with God's Word, in contrast to the worldly concept of emptying the mind. By regularly contemplating and internalizing Scripture, believers allow God's truth to renew their minds and nourish their spirits. Meditation is likened to the process of digesting the 'bread of life,' turning biblical knowledge into spiritual nourishment.
⚙️ Applying God's Word
This final paragraph underscores the necessity of applying biblical principles in daily life. It references Matthew 13:12 and James 1:22 to explain the importance of acting on God's Word, not just hearing it. Application leads to transformation, allowing believers to experience the truth of Scripture in a personal and practical way. The section concludes with a prayer for passion, discipline, and a deeper love for God's Word, encouraging believers to live out their faith actively.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Revelation
💡Holy Spirit
💡Scripture
💡Dedication
💡Familiarity
💡Observation and Interpretation
💡Meditation
💡Application
💡Transformation
💡Discipline
Highlights
Revelation begins with asking the Holy Spirit to guide you as you read the Bible.
The Holy Spirit has a two-fold job: to remind and reveal, helping you understand the scripture.
Reading scripture alone provides information, but reading with the Holy Spirit brings revelation.
Dedication to scripture requires consistency and discipline, making it a daily priority like sustenance for your spirit.
Familiarity with the Word comes through repetition, making it easier to understand over time.
Bible reading programs are helpful but should focus on connection with God, not just meeting daily quotas.
Observation and interpretation of the Bible requires understanding its context, such as the type of book, the author, and the historical background.
There is a right and wrong way to interpret the Word of God; it's essential to rightly divide the word of truth.
Different types of biblical books (law, historical, prophetic, etc.) require different approaches to study and interpretation.
Study the meaning of individual words in their original language, as context dictates their interpretation.
Meditation on the Word means repeating it in thought, filling your mind with scripture to deepen understanding.
Biblical meditation involves filling the mind with the Word, unlike worldly meditation that focuses on emptying the mind.
Application of scripture is key to experiencing the truth of God’s Word, transforming attitude, actions, and thought patterns.
The law of stewardship applies to revelation; the more you apply what you learn, the more God will reveal to you.
Practicing God’s Word brings deeper spiritual understanding and blessings, not just theoretical knowledge.
Transcripts
you want to become the man or woman of
God that you're called to be you know
that you should read the scripture but
maybe you don't know how to approach it
maybe you do approach it and you're
frustrated when you can't seem to hear
the voice of the precious Holy Spirit I
want to give you keys to hearing the
Holy Spirit as you study the Bible
number one
Revelation this begins with asking the
holy spirit to guide you as you read the
word in John chapter 14 vers 15 and
onward we read if you love me obey my
Commandments and I will ask the father
and he will give you another Advocate
who will never leave you he is the Holy
Spirit who leads into all truth the
world cannot receive him because it
isn't looking for him and doesn't
recognize him but you know him because
he lives with you now and later will be
in you verse 26 but when the father SS
the ADV Advocate as my representative
that is the holy spirit he will teach
you everything and will remind you of
everything I have told you the Holy
Spirit has a two-fold job to remind and
reveal he reminds you of what you've
received while revealing the truth as
you approach it when I first began to
read the word I remember being very
frustrated I would begin with verse
number one and by the time I got to
verse number 10 or 15 of the chapter I
would realize that I didn't understand
anything that I was reading or I would
read verse one and onward and by the
time I finished the chapter I realized
that I had zoned out the entire time my
mind distracted by various different
things it wasn't until I asked the holy
spirit for wisdom that I began to
receive Revelation from the word you see
you can approach study on your own
without the Holy Spirit and get
information but only when you approach
the word with the Holy Spirit do you
receive Revelation information informs
Revelation transforms 2 Peter 1:20-21
above all you must realize that no
prophecy in scripture ever came from the
prophet's own understanding or from
Human initiative no those prophets were
moved by the Holy Spirit and they spoke
from God 2 Timothy 3:16-17
says all scripture is God breathe
and useful for teaching rebuking
correcting and training in righteousness
so that the servant of God may be
thoroughly equipped for every good work
the holy spirit is the key to
approaching the word as you sit down to
receive the word it's not just a time of
study it's a time of Fellowship because
the one who inspired the writing of
scripture the author himself will sit
next to you and teach you as you
approach the scriptures number two
dedication have consistency in your
Devotion to the scripture the Holy
Spirit may be able to give you new
desires but you have to make the
decision to act upon those desires the
holy spirit will remind you to read the
word but you must implement the
discipline when it comes to the reading
of the word there's nothing that we do
for God that doesn't require our
particip patient this is just how God
wills it to be he chooses to work with
our free will the same is true when we
approach the scripture when we approach
the scripture we have to understand that
we bear the responsibility of committing
to reading it daily Joshua 1:8 says
study this book of instruction
continually meditate on it day and night
so you will be sure to obey everything
written in it only then will you prosper
and succeed
in all you do in Matthew 4:4 we read but
Jesus told him no the scriptures say
people do not live by bread alone but by
every word that comes from the mouth of
God think about the analogy being used
here Jesus is talking about bread he's
comparing the word of God to the Daily
Bread well that bread is something that
you have to receive on a daily basis why
because that is sustenance just as you
have to have have a meal at least one
every single day unless you're fasting
so you have to be in the word daily it
is daily sustenance for the growth of
your spirit now each time that you read
the Bible you become more familiar with
it and that familiarity makes it easier
to understand repetition brings
familiarity familiarity is the
foundation of understanding you'll find
that the first time you go to approach
the word you may find it difficult to
commit maybe you don't know how many
chapters you're going to read or how
many verses you're going to read or
maybe when you do go to read those
chapters and verses you find that it's
difficult to understand and grasp
everything well the more times that you
read it the more times that you approach
it the more consistent you become the
more familiar the word will become and
then understanding Will Follow That
familiarity just stick with it and on
that note let me just give you a little
bit of advice when it comes to those
daily Bible reading programs I have
nothing against them but make sure that
you're not just trying to fill a daily
quota make sure that you're making a
daily connection with the Lord through
the reading of the word and this is
something that you have to prioritize
carve your schedule around the approach
to the word carve your life around the
receiving of the word don't just go
about your day and then at the last
minute say well let me throw in a few
verses here or there instead build your
life upon the word make sure your
schedule in a practical sense is
prioritizing the receiving of the word
now I'm going to give you point number
three which is one of the more detailed
points that we're going to cover but
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number three observation and
interpretation this is to study God's
word now it's very very very important
that you get this in your spirit because
the study of God's word is your safety
net many times we're carried off by our
own whims or our own emotions and then
we say it's the Holy Spirit and because
of Pride because of religious ego we
find it very difficult to admit when we
didn't actually hear the holy spirit so
let's spare ourselves the heartache and
stay grounded in the word in the way
that the Lord intended it and this is
done through the study of the word 2
Timothy
2:15 study to show thyself approved unto
God a Workman that needeth not to be
ashamed rightly dividing the word of
truth if the scripture is telling us
that we should rightly divide the word
of Truth it stands to reason that there
is a wrong way to divide the word of
Truth you see when the Holy Spirit
inspired the writers of the scripture
and the New Testament
when the Holy Spirit moved these Mighty
Men to speak and to pen he did so with
intention he did so with a message in
mind sometimes people approach the word
of God like they do fortune cookies and
they say well let me take a verse out
and let me decide what this means to me
now there's nothing wrong with
extracting meaning from scripture and
then applying it to your everyday life
in a way that is Meaningful to you but
we have to make sure sure that we are
not putting our own intention our own
desires on the scripture that we are
extracting the meaning that was intended
not placing the meaning that we want to
see in order to do this we have to
follow a few steps that are practical
First of all we have to identify the
books of the Bible and make sure that we
recognize what we are studying you see
when you approach the word of God you
want to start with the big picture and
then you zoom in for the smaller picture
and then you zoom out again for the
bigger picture I'll show you what I mean
let's first take a look at big picture
the books of the Bible the books of the
Bible are broken down like this first we
have the law this is Genesis Exodus
Leviticus Numbers
Deuteronomy then we have the Old
Testament historical books or Old
Testament narratives Joshua Judges Ruth
1st and 2 Samuel 1 and 2 Kings 1 and 2
Chronicles Ezra Nehemiah and
Esther and then we have what is often
referred to as the wisdom literature or
the poetic books this is job this could
technically be be historical job could
technically count as a historical book
but we'll put it in the wisdom
literature for now Psalms Proverbs
Ecclesiastes Song of Solomon and then we
have prophets and the prophets are
broken down by major and minor and
basically that means big book little
book we have Isaiah Jeremiah IA
Lamentations Ezekiel Daniel and then
what we would refer to as the Minor
Prophets Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah
Micah Nahum habac Zephaniah Hagi
Zachariah
Malachi the New Testament historical
books or the New Testament narratives
Matthew Mark Luke John acts then we have
the Epistles now the Epistles sometimes
are broken down by Epistles and Pauline
Epistles and by Pauline Epistles I mean
the Epistles that Paul the Apostle wrote
but we'll just lump them all into one
category for now Romans 1 and 2
Corinthians Galatians Ephesians
Philippians Colossians 1 and 2
Thessalonians 1 and 2 Timothy Titus
philimon Hebrews James 1 and second
Peter 1 2 and third John and Jude and
then we have of course the book Book of
Revelation which some say is in a
category of its own I've actually heard
some even suggest that it's a Fifth
Gospel this is debatable there's lots of
ways you can categorize this so we're
just going to put the Book of Revelation
in a category of its own and that's just
for now now the kind of book that you
are reading will impact the way you
interpret that book so for example as
I'm reading the book of job and I'm
seeing the different instructions that
job's friends gave to him during his
suffering ing I'm not going to take the
quotes of job's friends and then apply
them in the same way that I would a
direct instruction from an apostle of
the Lord Jesus one book is instructional
and another book is descriptive one book
is giving insight for how you ought to
live as a Christian that is directly to
the church and one book is describing a
historical event and so well every word
in the Bible is inspired by God well the
Bible is completely the inherent word of
God the foundation of all truth we have
to make sure that we're approaching it
properly remember rightly dividing the
word of Truth so make sure that you're
aware of the book that you're reading
and then you're going to want to look at
various other considerations or factors
you want to take a look at the author
who wrote this book what was the purpose
of them writing this
book what is the overall theme of the
book what is the the overall tone of the
book what are the historical and
cultural backdrops and who were the
intended recipients of these books and
so as you take into consideration the
type of book and then the factors that I
just gave you this gives you a safety
net this places boundaries so that
you're not just coming to Wild
conclusions on your own that are outside
of what was intended in the original
inspired meaning now of course you're
going to break the these books down into
chapters and verses now the chapters and
verses weren't there originally they're
there for reference so that we can read
together so that we can memorize so that
we can study but the chapters and verses
in many instances help us to break down
the various different thoughts now these
chapters and verses aren't always added
in the best places but again they're
there for reference and so this will
help you to take the word of God in bite
sizes you break it down read a few
chapters read a few verses again be
careful of just trying to fill a quote
up so big picture the book and those
other factors little picture now we're
looking at Chapters and verses and then
we're going to zoom in just a little bit
more for an even smaller picture and
this is where you look at the words that
are there remember the Bible wasn't
written in modernday language and so we
have to make sure that when we look at
these words we are considering the
context of the original language and by
the way
sometimes you'll note that different
words have various different potential
definitions for example using a
modern-day analogy let's say that I
drove over the bridge and I didn't
therefore sink in water you just
pictured a physical Bridge a structure
that was engineered but if I say they
were arguing but then they built a
bridge between each other well now you
know that's a metaphor for
reconciliation within a relationship
same word brid
with two different meanings depending
upon the context and that works similar
in a similar way for the original
language you take that original word
which can have various definitions and
often this is where people get into
trouble they'll say well the translators
missed it here what it really means is
this this and this and this um but
remember the translators consider the
context so you take the word you look at
the possible definitions and then you
find it in its context and the context
dictates meaning again context dictates
meaning be careful not to try to stretch
these words beyond their intended
meaning within their context big picture
what type of book are you reading medium
picture we have author purpose overall
theme overall tone historical and
cultural backdrops recipients and you
zoom in a little more to the words and
then once you've studied that out you
can zoom out again and then as you read
over remember familiarity brings
understanding and you do this again and
again and again and again and each time
you go over it and this way your
understanding of and your appreciation
for the word of God is going to deepen
number
four
meditation Psalm 1:
1-3 oh the joys of those who do not
follow the advice of the wicked or stand
around with sinners or join in with
mockers but they Delight in the law of
the Lord meditating on it day and night
they are like trees planted along the
riverbank bearing fruit each season
their leaves never wither and they
prosper in all they do
meditation is that repetition in thought
now I know that when I use the word
meditation this may incite in some a bit
of a defensiveness where they're saying
wait a minute isn't that a new age
concept well no meditation is a Biblical
concept that the enemy has taken and
twisted you see worldly meditation says
empty your mind empty your mind empty
your mind and we know how much evil
spirits enjoy vacuums but Godly
meditation says fill your mind fill your
mind fill your mind with the word the
word the word the word must become an
obsession
the word must become the focal point the
word must become your passion May the
Holy Spirit Light Within you a fire of a
love for the word and as you grow in
your love for the word you begin to
think about the word you wake up
thinking about it you go throughout your
day thinking about about it you fall
asleep thinking about it and it begins
to renew your mind as you go over the
scripture don't just rush over it
many Christians approach the word like
they do fast food they just unseal the
wrapper they eat it real quick and then
they're off to the next thing no my
friend when you make time for the word
you need to sit down realizing that laid
before you is spiritual fine dining and
as you sit down to receive the word you
receive it
intentionally you receive it slowly
repeat it to yourself think about it
memorize it it internalize it obsess
over it quote it quote it back to
yourself slowly think about the words
that are being spoken and then pray as
you do so Holy Spirit what are you
speaking to me through this based on
your word Holy Spirit what do you want
me to correct based on this standard
Holy Spirit what do you want me to learn
based on this truth how do you want me
to apply this to my life and in so doing
you are now digesting ing the bread of
life if reading the word and hearing the
word is like eating the word then
meditation is digestion meditation
allows for all of the nutrients of the
word to fill your spiritual being keep
it in your mind be a person of Godly
meditation meditating upon the word day
and night number
five
application in Matthew 13:12 we read to
those who listen to my teaching more
understanding will be given and they
will have an abundance of knowledge but
for those who are not listening even
what little understanding they have will
be taken away from them what we see here
is the law of
stewardship here Jesus is saying that if
you do nothing with the understanding
that's been given to you even that will
eventually be taken away why because our
minds become consumed with other things
if we're not stewarding well the
Revelation that God has given to us but
if you take what you've received and you
Steward that Revelation well then God
will add more to you you see the law of
stewardship applies to more than just
material things to more than just
Ministry responsibilities the law of
stewardship also applies to revelation
that is when God gives to you a
revelation you have to treat it like a
treasure and you treasure what God has
given to you by applying it by living it
by not just listening to it and saying
well that was poetic well that was
beautiful well that was inspiring but
allowing the word of God to transform
you in such a way that it actually
begins to affect your attitude and
actions and thought
patterns we must apply God's word
application is a part of the study of
God's word because it's what causes you
to experience the word many people know
the word in theory but not in practice
for example many say they believe in the
power of the Holy Spirit they believe in
miracles they believe in the gifts of
the Spirit but when it comes to
practicing it they're only ever critical
of it why because they believe it in
theory not in practice only when we
begin to practice what the word of God
tells us do we then begin to to
experience that truth in a way where it
becomes a part of our lives in James 1:
20-2 we read but don't just listen to
God's word you must do what it says
otherwise you are only fooling
yourselves for if you listen to the word
and don't obey it's like glancing at
your face in the mirror you see yourself
walk away and forget what you look like
but if you look carefully into the
perfect law that sets you free free and
if you do what it says and don't forget
what you heard then God will bless you
for doing it father I
pray that you would help your people to
become people of the
word Lord teach us to treasure the word
teach us to be
disciplined to commit to the
word teach us Lord to
study that we might stay within the
confines of your intended meaning for
scripture and father I pray you would
help us to live it that we might
experience your
truth I thank you Father that you are
giving your people now I pray it now
give them a passion for the
word make them obsessed with the word
for your word says in Romans 5:5 that
the love of God is shed abroad by the
holy spirit in our our hearts and Lord
May that love for you become a love for
the word as well in the mighty name of
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