What should be the goal of a Bible study?
Reading the Bible is easy, applying Biblical wisdom to your actions and words in everyday situations is hard. Bible verses go in one ear and out the other. Easy to forget even what you read this morning or heard at church.
I think a Bible study should be focused on making that connection. Bridge the gap between study and practice. Should it be a “Bible practice” instead of Bible study?
How can this be accomplished?
First, understand each phrase. What does it really mean? What have you always thought it meant, is that what it really means? Do we need to refine our understanding? Dive into how each phrase can be applied to real life. Talk about this with as many specifics and personal stories as possible.
Practice acting out Biblical wisdom in simulated situations that tempt us to act out of line with God’s word. Sound silly? It definitely seems like it would help us absorb God’s word.