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II. Interpretation
Interpretation answers the question: What does this passage mean?
The basis for accurate interpretation is always careful observation. As
you carefully observe Scripture, the meaning will become apparent.
lll. Application
Application answers the question: How does the meaning of
this passage apply to me? The proper application actually
begins with the belief which then results with being and doing.
Once you know what a passage means, you are responsible for
putting it into practice, and accountable for it if you don’t.
When you know what God says, what He means,
and how to put his truths into practice, you will be
equipped for every circumstance of life.
HOW OBSERVATION, INTERPRETATION, AND
APPLICATION RELATE TO ONE ANOTHER.
Accurate interpretation and correct application rest on the
accuracy your observation. Therefore it is vital that you develop
observation skills, even if at first they seem time consuming
or you feel less than adequate or even awkward doing them.
SESSION 4: HOME STUDY SHEET
1. Before studying, you should begin with____________________.
2. The verse, chapter, or book being studied is
called the__________________________.
3. Verses prior to the text, and those that
immediately follow are referred
to as the ______________________________________________.
4. For instance, John 14:1 is the verse being studied,
what verse would illustrate the context?
_____________________________________________________.
5. Name the three steps of inductive study:
1)__________________________________________,
2)__________________________________________,
3)__________________________________________.
6. Developing observational skills allows you to gain a clear
and concise __________________________of the passage.
7. Knowing how to_______________________ Scripture,
prevents you from relying on another’s conclusion.
8. These steps will mean nothing if they are
not ________________ to your life.