![]() ![]() To make applications personal and memorable, I often end my study times by writing in a notebook. This helps me boomerang back to God’s word instead of getting caught in my own speculations. I prefer to write, draw, underline, and circle directly on the Bible text. You might do this in a notebook, in a word processing document, or even on a smart phone. To answer these questions, you should interact with Scripture carefully and vigorously. What does it say? What does it mean? How should I change? You need to grapple with the text again and again. If you study the Bible using the Observation-Interpretation-Application (OIA) method, you must get your hands dirty. A markup Bible is your chef’s kitchen, and the fare you prepare (by God’s grace) is a loving heart and obedient life which point to your Father in heaven (Matt 5:16). ![]() But the messes don’t matter if the dishes are delicious. At the end of the evening, there may be flour on the counter and batter on the cabinets. When an expert chef pours himself into a special meal, he isn’t worried about the mayhem he creates along the way. But be warned: this book may end up unreadable. If you plan to be a lifelong student of God’s word, this Bible will contain your Spirit-guided efforts for years to come. Like the gym or the lab, a markup Bible is an intense work environment. This is not a Bible for church or an heirloom to leave to your children. George Bannister (2008), Creative Commons License Define Your Terms, Sir!īy a markup Bible I mean a Bible set aside for study. ![]()
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