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#2 Verse Analysis Bible Study:
Date:
Verse for Study: Phi 2:16 (copy the verse here)
“Holdingforth the Word of life, that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run invain,
neither labored in vain. “Message: (What does the verse say?)
I should stand firm, living andteaching the Word of life, so that I will rejoice at the Judgment Seat
ofChrist and in the Millennium, not having done all this work for nothing because Christwill repay.Context:
What thoughts dothe preceding verses add?
I should be content where God has me,getting my life together and allowing God to make
me perfect. Then I will be alight to the world so that I can hold out the Word of life to others.What thoughts dothe following verses add?
Paul is the example of a life pouredout in sacrifice and service to others.
Questions:
How do I work out my ownsalvation? I thought salvation was by faith and not by works!
Salvation is a term thatdescribes a complete process over time, not just a one time experience of being bornagain, or just eternal life in the future. Therefore, working out meansgrowing and maturing in Christ.Application:
Sometimes I gettired and wonder if all my hard work in Bible Study and teaching is worth it,
especially when it affects mephysically. But I stand on the promise that it is not in vain and will not be wood, hayand stubble burned up at the Judgment Seat of Christ. At any event, God gives me thestrength day by day when I need it and as I need it. He is faithful!#2 Verse Analysis Bible Study:
Date:
Verse for Study: Col 3:16 (copy the verse here)
“Let theWord of Christ dwell in you richly, in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in
Psalms, hymns, spiritual songs,singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. “Message: (What does the verse say?)
Know Gods Word so it livesinside the heart producing rich wisdom, that I might teach bringing
correction to others. Sing tothe Lord in Psalms, hymns, and songs because Gods grace has straightened out mylife.Context:
What thoughts dothe preceding verses add?
Love and peace in my heart willenable unity in the body to be preserved.
What thoughts dothe following verses add?
Be sure that everything I do is inJesus name with Him in control and receiving the glory.
Questions:
What relationship does teaching andadmonishing others in the word have to do with psalms, hymns
and songs?Application:
Dwellmeans to live or abide in an enlarged place. I praise Him as He has accomplished this in
my heart as I have made roomfor His word.
#2 Verse Analysis Bible Study:
Date:
Verse for Study: Jer 15:16 (copy the verse here)
“Thy wordswere found and I did eat them and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine
heart, for I am called by thyname, O Lord God of Hosts. “Message: (What does the verse say?)
Meditating and applying Godsword to my life brings joy and rejoicing in the heart; because I am a
Christian, Oh Lord God of everything.
Context:
What thoughts dothe preceding verses add?
God knows when we suffer and arepersecuted. It is during these times that the Word of God
is especially precious and acomfort.What thoughts dothe following verses add?
I am separate and alone from theworld system. Sometimes I feel that God does not answer,
but He has the final victory.Questions:
Application:
I shouldmeditate on the word more and it will bring joy and healing for God is not a liar and He
will not fail me.!
