January 28: What to do after you read the Bible

HERE ARE TODAY'S BIBLE READINGS
Old Testament:  Genesis 27 - 28

New Testament:  Matthew 18:21 -35

EXAMINE

After you read the Bible, spend time reflecting on what it says and means.

Ask the following questions and write down some of your thoughts in response.

You don’t necessarily have to answer every question.

Just use them as a  guide to help you examine what you have read.

What is happening in this passage?

What words, phrases, or ideas seem particularly important?

What does this text teach you about the gospel?

• (Character of God) What does this text teach you about God?
• (Sinfulness of Man) What does this text teach you about man?
• (Sufficiency of Christ)  What does this text teach you about who Christ is and why we need Him?
• (Necessity of Faith)  What does this text teach you about trusting and following Christ?
• (Urgency of Eternity) What does this text teach you about the hope of heaven or the horror of hell?

Check back here tomorrow for some application questions.

Taken from www.radical.net/media/series/series_list/?id=335