Now LISTEN!
What is God saying to you through the story of the Samaritan Woman. What did you learned through this study?
It is one thing to read a study - but we mst always apply it to our life. What are three things that you have taken from this story that you can apply to your life today?
In my personal life this story has great impact. I did not reach out and take the gift of eternal life until I was 42. I had led a worldly life. I had been married and divorced. God in his mercy arranged for me to ‘meet Jesus’ at a Bible Study (thank you Judy Widergren for inviting me to that study!!) After three weeks in the study of the Gospel of John, in a moment of time I realized that Jesus is God and I was, and am, a sinner. I believed who He was, took the gift of eternal life. I have never been the same. Now I go and tell others about Jesus through my life, my teaching, and my writing.
How is the Samaritan Woman like you? Unlike you? The grace of God and His love for all people shines through this story. Is there a “Samaritan Woman” in your life that needs you to tell her the story of this woman? More importantly, John 4: 13-14 “Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give to him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give to him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.”
Have you had a drink from the “fountain of water springing up into everlasting life”? Has your own life been changed for all eternity by meeting the Messiah? If not stop at this very moment and pray. Tell God that you know you are a sinner and that Jesus died for you. Tell Him that you surrender your life to Him from this moment on.
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Showing posts with label Women. Show all posts
Saturday, May 5, 2007
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
SAMARITAN WOMAN- Part III
LOOK! Scan the horizon. Where is this event taking place?
Verse 4 states, “He had to go through Samaria.” Why did He “have to” go through Samaria?” In the story of Zaccheus in Luke 19:5, Jesus said that He “must” stay at your house.” Did Jesus ever “have to” or “must” do anything else as recorded in Scripture? This would be a very insightful study.
Look Left! Look Right! As we study Chapter 4 of the Gospel of John briefly review Chapter 3. In both chapters Jesus speaks to two very different people about salvation. One is a religious man, and one is a worldly woman. Compare and contrast not only the message of Jesus, but the approach of Jesus. How are they similar/different? Why?
Read what happens to Jesus after His meeting with the Samaritan Woman (the rest of Chapter 4), and after he left Samaria.
Verse 4 states, “He had to go through Samaria.” Why did He “have to” go through Samaria?” In the story of Zaccheus in Luke 19:5, Jesus said that He “must” stay at your house.” Did Jesus ever “have to” or “must” do anything else as recorded in Scripture? This would be a very insightful study.
Look Left! Look Right! As we study Chapter 4 of the Gospel of John briefly review Chapter 3. In both chapters Jesus speaks to two very different people about salvation. One is a religious man, and one is a worldly woman. Compare and contrast not only the message of Jesus, but the approach of Jesus. How are they similar/different? Why?
Read what happens to Jesus after His meeting with the Samaritan Woman (the rest of Chapter 4), and after he left Samaria.
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
SAMARITAN WOMAN - Part II
LOOK!
LOOK! Read John 4:1-26, 28-30, 39-45, again.
LOOK! Research the words/concepts that you listed from the STOP! section. Write out your findings. Continue to LOOK! Ask questions. Research.
LOOK! Read John 4:1-26, 28-30, 39-45, again.
LOOK! Research the words/concepts that you listed from the STOP! section. Write out your findings. Continue to LOOK! Ask questions. Research.
Monday, April 30, 2007
SAMARITAN WOMAN - Part I
The Samaritan Woman: John 4:1-26, 28-30, 39-45.
The Samaritan Woman is one of the “First Ladies” of Scripture. She was the first person to whom Jesus declared that He was the Messiah. The story of the meeting of Jesus with the Samaritan is familiar – let us see if we can learn anything new to apply to life today.
STOP!
If this is the first time you have worked on a STOP! LOOK! LISTEN! Bible Study go back read the post of 4/20/2007 to understand this Bible Study technique.
Never use a paraphrase for Bible Study (Message, Living Bible etc…) It is strongly suggested that you use KJ, NKJ or NAS.
STOP!
Why is a study of the Samaritan Woman important? What do you already know about her story?
Stop! Gather information. Read the story. Make a list of words that you need to research such as words that you do not understand, or even words that are of importance. (Just make the list, you will research in the LOOK! section.) For example: (1)Jesus speak about a gift that He can give to her. Research the word gift in Scripture. How many other times does Jesus use this word? (2) What is a Samaritan? (3) Where is Jacob’s well.
God explains things to us. Stop! Read the verses. Write out each of the verses that state “because” or “for,” "so that" etc....(when something means because.)
Stop! Read the verses again and pick one that summarizes the story of the Samaritan Woman.
NOTE: If your are interested in the women of Scripture be sure to see my other blogs - www.biblestudywomen.blogspot.com and www.biblestudy4women.blogspot.com
The Samaritan Woman is one of the “First Ladies” of Scripture. She was the first person to whom Jesus declared that He was the Messiah. The story of the meeting of Jesus with the Samaritan is familiar – let us see if we can learn anything new to apply to life today.
STOP!
If this is the first time you have worked on a STOP! LOOK! LISTEN! Bible Study go back read the post of 4/20/2007 to understand this Bible Study technique.
Never use a paraphrase for Bible Study (Message, Living Bible etc…) It is strongly suggested that you use KJ, NKJ or NAS.
STOP!
Why is a study of the Samaritan Woman important? What do you already know about her story?
Stop! Gather information. Read the story. Make a list of words that you need to research such as words that you do not understand, or even words that are of importance. (Just make the list, you will research in the LOOK! section.) For example: (1)Jesus speak about a gift that He can give to her. Research the word gift in Scripture. How many other times does Jesus use this word? (2) What is a Samaritan? (3) Where is Jacob’s well.
God explains things to us. Stop! Read the verses. Write out each of the verses that state “because” or “for,” "so that" etc....(when something means because.)
Stop! Read the verses again and pick one that summarizes the story of the Samaritan Woman.
NOTE: If your are interested in the women of Scripture be sure to see my other blogs - www.biblestudywomen.blogspot.com and www.biblestudy4women.blogspot.com
Friday, April 20, 2007
INTRODUCTION TO THE “SLL” TECHNIQUE
“Stop! Look! Listen” most of us heard this from our parents as they taught us about crossing a busy street. I have adapted it to remember the basic steps of an in-depth Bible Study.
First of all, “Bible Study” is just that – study. It is not just reading through a passage or a daily devotional. “Study” has been defined as the act or process of applying the mind so as to acquire knowledge or understanding (Websters NewWorld Dictionary, 2nd ed, Prentice Hall, New York, 1986). This is a Bible Study blog.
Use a translation that is as close to the original language as possible. Do not use a paraphrase such as the Message or Living Bible. These are wonderful translations and very worthy of reading - but not for study. Use one of the translations that Bible scholars most often recommend : KJV, NKJ or NAS
A summary of the Stop! Look! Listen! technique.
1. Stop! Come to a halt and look around! Read it slowly as a general overview.
2. Stop! Identify any words/concepts that you might not understand. For instance, geography, do you know where Capernaum is located? What is a Pharisee? Who are the Caratites? Many times we quickly read over words that we do not really understand. At this step just identify these words/concepts. Make a written list. You cannot study without pen and paper in hand.
3. Stop! Read it a second time.
4. Look! Pay attention. Focus in on what is important. Look at what Scripture says. Anything that is not Scripture can be error. The main focus of Bible Study is….the Bible. Commentaries, footnotes and study notes are man-made and may contain error.
5. Look Left! Study what comes before this event that might influence the story.
6. Look Right! Study what comes after this event. How did this story and characters influence the future? Write down your answers.
7. Look! Scan the horizon. This means to identify and research the geographical locations. Geography must be important to God because He mentions it so often.
8. Look! Research all that you really do not understand (see the list you made in Step 2). Write! Write! Write!
9. Listen! Read it again.
10. Listen! Apply what you have learned to your life. Your walk (off the curb and across the street) is directed by what you have learned by Stop! Look! Listen! Perhaps you will hesitate. Perhaps you will run. Perhaps you will turn in a different direction. You are on the curb and must do something. You study the Word of God to change into more of what He wants you to be. Listen to what God is saying to you and apply it to your life – today.
NOTE: If your are interested in the women of Scripture be sure to see my other blogs - www.biblestudywomen.blogspot.com and www.biblestudy4women.blogspot.com
First of all, “Bible Study” is just that – study. It is not just reading through a passage or a daily devotional. “Study” has been defined as the act or process of applying the mind so as to acquire knowledge or understanding (Websters NewWorld Dictionary, 2nd ed, Prentice Hall, New York, 1986). This is a Bible Study blog.
Use a translation that is as close to the original language as possible. Do not use a paraphrase such as the Message or Living Bible. These are wonderful translations and very worthy of reading - but not for study. Use one of the translations that Bible scholars most often recommend : KJV, NKJ or NAS
A summary of the Stop! Look! Listen! technique.
1. Stop! Come to a halt and look around! Read it slowly as a general overview.
2. Stop! Identify any words/concepts that you might not understand. For instance, geography, do you know where Capernaum is located? What is a Pharisee? Who are the Caratites? Many times we quickly read over words that we do not really understand. At this step just identify these words/concepts. Make a written list. You cannot study without pen and paper in hand.
3. Stop! Read it a second time.
4. Look! Pay attention. Focus in on what is important. Look at what Scripture says. Anything that is not Scripture can be error. The main focus of Bible Study is….the Bible. Commentaries, footnotes and study notes are man-made and may contain error.
5. Look Left! Study what comes before this event that might influence the story.
6. Look Right! Study what comes after this event. How did this story and characters influence the future? Write down your answers.
7. Look! Scan the horizon. This means to identify and research the geographical locations. Geography must be important to God because He mentions it so often.
8. Look! Research all that you really do not understand (see the list you made in Step 2). Write! Write! Write!
9. Listen! Read it again.
10. Listen! Apply what you have learned to your life. Your walk (off the curb and across the street) is directed by what you have learned by Stop! Look! Listen! Perhaps you will hesitate. Perhaps you will run. Perhaps you will turn in a different direction. You are on the curb and must do something. You study the Word of God to change into more of what He wants you to be. Listen to what God is saying to you and apply it to your life – today.
NOTE: If your are interested in the women of Scripture be sure to see my other blogs - www.biblestudywomen.blogspot.com and www.biblestudy4women.blogspot.com
Thursday, April 19, 2007
The answer to the quiz from yesterday:
Athaliah was the first Queen of Israel/Judah.
Anna was the first woman to recognize the infant as the Promised Messiah.
Hegar was the first single-mom.
Tamar was the first women mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus.
The woman at the well was the first one to whom Jesus declared that He was the Messiah.
The daughter of Jairus was the first and only woman, that Jesus raised from death.
Deborah was the first female judge/government leader of Israel.
How did you do?
At the next posting we will begin the study of Hegar using my study technique of "Stop! Look! and Listen." Tomorrow will be an introduction to the technique.
Athaliah was the first Queen of Israel/Judah.
Anna was the first woman to recognize the infant as the Promised Messiah.
Hegar was the first single-mom.
Tamar was the first women mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus.
The woman at the well was the first one to whom Jesus declared that He was the Messiah.
The daughter of Jairus was the first and only woman, that Jesus raised from death.
Deborah was the first female judge/government leader of Israel.
How did you do?
At the next posting we will begin the study of Hegar using my study technique of "Stop! Look! and Listen." Tomorrow will be an introduction to the technique.
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