At least once a week, we like to direct your attention to another corner of the interwebs where good Bible study is being done. We do this to show that we’re not the only ones talking about it. And we don’t think we’re the only ones who can do it well.
Case in point: Matt Smethurst writes at the Gospel Coalition about “How to Study Your Bible in 2020.” He proposes a straightforward three-step process that ought to sound familiar to readers of this blog. His summary of the method is worthy of your consideration.
I particularly appreciate his lists of concrete questions you can ask at each stage of the process. And he recommends getting help from commentaries—but only after you’ve attempted interpretation on your own. His application suggestions are especially thoughtful.
As you continue establishing habits for the coming year, I commend Smethurst’s article for your consideration.
Thanks for the reference to Matt Smethurst’s article. Some of the questions he asks for each step of the OIA method are very good. I plan to incorporate them into my study and pass them along to the class I teach. Thanks again. Steve Belsheim