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NASB | Luke 9:23 ¶ And He was saying to them all, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 9:23 ¶ And He was saying to them all, "If anyone wishes to follow Me [as My disciple], he must deny himself [set aside selfish interests], and take up his cross daily [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me]. |
Subject: take up "his" cross |
Bible Note: The Inductive study method involves three skills: observation, interpretation and application. Observation teaches you to see precisely what the passage says. It is the basis for accurate interpretation and correct application. Observation answers the question: What does the passage say? Interpretation answers the question: What does the passage mean? Application answers the question: What does it mean to me personally? What truths can I put into practice? What changes should I make in my life? The goal of personal Bible study is a transformed life and a deep and abiding relationship with Jesus Christ. There are ten steps that provide the basis for inductive study. Here are two of those steps: Step One: Begin With Prayer Always ask God to teach you as you open the Scriptures. Step Two: Ask the “5W’s and an H” As you study any passage of Scripture, any book of the Bible, train yourself to constantly ask: Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? These questions are the building blocks of precise observation, which is essential for accurate interpretation. Many times Scripture is misinterpreted because the context isn’t carefully observed. Asking these questions will help you to stay in the context of the passage. When we rush into interpretation without laying the vital foundation of observation, our understanding becomes colored by our presuppositions – what we think, what we feel, or what other people have said. We must be careful not to distort the Scriptures to our own destruction (2 Peter 3:16) Accurate answers to the following questions will help assure correct interpretation. Who is speaking? Who is this about? Who are the main characters? And to whom is he speaking? What is the subject or event covered in the chapter? What do you learn about the people, the event, or the teaching from the text? What instructions are given? When do or will the events occur? When did or will something happen to a particular person, people, or nation? When is a key question in determining the progression of events. Where did or will this happen? Where was it said? Why is something being said or mentioned? Why would or will this happen? Why at this time? Why this person? How will it happen? How is it to be done.? How is it illustrated? Every time you study a passage of the Bible, you should keep the 5 W’s and an H” in mind. Don’t be concerned if you can’t find the answer to each question every time. Remember, there are many types of literature in the Bible and not all the questions will apply. As you ask who, what, when, where, why, and how, make notes in the margin of your Bible. Meditate on the truths God reveals to you. Think how they apply to you. This will keep your study from becoming an intellectual pursuit of knowledge for its own sake. - How to Study the Bible Inductively by Kay Arthur I have used this method for years and have come to know my God and Saviour better and it has blessed my life. I highly recommend it. |