Understanding Scripture – The Jesus Is Life Blog

How To Study The Bible

HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE The strategy is comprised of these three steps: observation, interpretation, and application, in that order. Observation 1. What does the context say? Collect as many…

“He [Jesus] commanded them that they should tell no one what they had need till the Son of Man had risen from the dead."

Our own unyielding and head-strong opinions will effectively prevent God from revealing anything to us. But our insensible thinking will end immediately once His resurrection life takes hold of us.

He said, "Tell no one." But so many people DO tell what they've seen on the Mount of Transfiguration--their Mountain Top Experience.

They have seen a vision and they testify to it, but there is no connection between what they say and how they live. Their lives don't add up because the Son of Man has not yet risen in them. How long will it be before His resurrection life is formed and evident in you and me?

— Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest