Back To Home Page To Archives - Spring of Life - H. Roger Bothwell How To Study The Bible I was asked today how to study the Bible. It is a very complex question because it depends what one is seeking. If you are an archeologist you study the names of cities, rivers and other geological features that could be indicators of the identity of a specific Tel. If you are an historian you pore through the details of the genealogy chapters trying to fit the names of kings into ancient king lists. If you are a philosopher you ponder the metaphysics of Paul. If you are an English major you examine the meter of the Psalms. If you are someone seeking the answers to great theological issues you spend much time in Romans and Galatians. If you are a person seeking to be as much like Jesus as possible you refrain from getting lost in cultural specifics and pray for help to understand the underlying principles inherent throughout God's Word. It's a tough question to answer because before I could tell someone how to study the Bible I would need to know them very well. Some of the most meticulous students of the New Testament are not Christians. That is difficult for us who are Christians to grasp. We want to assume someone could not resist Jesus if they studied His life. Unfortunately some manage not to yield to His power because they have other agendas. In an effort to answer my friend I need to ask, "What are you looking for?" If you are looking for a deeper walk with Jesus, you will find it in the Gospels and Paul. Jesus said, "Seek and ye shall find." He gives hints. I'm Roger Bothwell and my address is roger.bothwell@verizon.net or 151 Old Farm Rd. Leominster, MA 01453. Thank you for your support of our faith ministry. Past devotionals can be accessed at Archives