How can we apply Jesus' method of questioning in our daily Bible study? Key Verse Luke 10:26 – “‘What is written in the Law?’ he replied. ‘How do you read it?’” Why Jesus Asked Questions • Questions draw the mind to observe, think, and respond. • They invite personal engagement rather than passive listening (cf. Mark 12:35–37). • They expose motives and direct the heart toward truth (cf. Luke 6:9). Two Core Questions from Luke 10:26 1. “What is written?” – Observation: look carefully at the actual words of Scripture. 2. “How do you read it?” – Interpretation and Application: discern meaning and take it to heart. Practical Steps for Daily Bible Study • Begin with the text itself. Slowly read the passage aloud, noting repeated words and key phrases. • List plain facts you see. Write them down before turning to commentaries. • Rephrase the passage in your own words; this forces careful attention to every detail. • Trace cross-references. Let Scripture interpret Scripture (cf. Acts 17:11; Psalm 119:130). • Move to application: identify a truth to believe, a sin to forsake, a promise to claim, or an action to obey (cf. James 1:22). • Close by thanking the Lord for revealing His Word, asking for grace to live it (cf. Psalm 119:18). Illustrations from Jesus’ Other Questions • Matthew 16:15 – “But what about you? Who do you say I am?” – Pushes disciples from second-hand opinions to personal conviction. • Mark 10:3 – “What did Moses command you?” – Sends questioners back to authoritative Scripture for clarity. • Luke 8:25 – “Where is your faith?” – Connects observed truth with trust and obedience in real time. Benefits of Adopting This Approach • Keeps devotional time rooted in the inspired, inerrant text. • Trains discernment, guarding against shallow or mistaken interpretations. • Cultivates humility by repeatedly submitting ideas to God’s revealed Word. • Fosters vibrant, personal communion with Christ as Living Word (John 5:39–40). Additional Scriptures Guiding Our Approach • 2 Timothy 3:16–17 – “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness…” • Joshua 1:8 – “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth; you shall meditate on it day and night…” • 2 Timothy 2:15 – “Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” Takeaway for the Week Meet every passage with Jesus’ twofold question: first, “What is written?” then, “How do I read it?” Observation anchors your study; application launches obedient living. |
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