A re-post of an acrostic wisdom. Dedicated to all our graduates this year. Lessons (A to Z) from a lifetime of teaching the Bible - Dr. Bill Lawson, MBTS (28 April 2014) Apply the message of the Bible carefully. Build a reference library for biblical interpretation Choose guides to understanding the Bible cautiously Discipline yourself to state the message clearly and comprehensively Exercise spiritual sensitivity and discernment Focus on the Bible rather than what others say about the Bible Give expository preaching and teaching a chance Humbly recognize your own need to hear God speak Invest time in regular systematic Bible study Judiciously use commentaries to understand the Bible Keep your free from static and worldly corruption Live your life in close relationship to God Make use of sound biblical interpretation methodologies Notice the literary genre and form when interpreting Open yourself to God and His Word Put a priority on hearing God speak through his Word Question your own presuppositions Research background knowledge for interpretation Study and employ the biblical languages Trust in the truth and authority to Gods Word Use discernment when preparing sermons and Bible studies View the Bible from different perspectives Watch out for closed theological systems Xamine the significant details of the passage Yield yourself to God and his Word Zealously read the Bible
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