As satisfying as it can be to unravel the deep meanings behind Bible verses, Chuck says God gave us the Word for another reason as well: to apply it to our lives.
This step in the Bible study process answers the question, How does it apply? It would be tragic to invest so much time studying and interpreting a passage of Scripture and never discover how to apply it to your life or to the lives of those you are teaching! That’s why Chuck believes this step to be the “crown jewel” of the Searching the Scriptures process.
The Relevance of Scripture
If you want to understand our times, you should read your newspaper first, right? Not necessarily, says Chuck. The Bible has context, roots, and timeless wisdom your paper lacks.
What Is It Saying to You?
As satisfying as it can be to unravel the deep meanings behind Bible verses, Chuck says God gave us the Word for another reason. We must keep it in mind both when reading it and when sharing it.
