 |
| Learn to study God's Word
yourself! Dig into this week's study: Isaiah 40:3-5 Print out your WordStudy Sheet. >>> See a sample lesson. >>> WordStudy Archive. >>> #1—Read it!
During the Christmas season we will spend time looking at some of the Old Testament prophecies concerning the birth of Jesus. This week: Preparing
the way.Carefully read the following passage: Isaiah 40:3-5 (NASB)
Now, check out the fulfillment of the scripture...v. 3 A voice is calling, "Clear the way for the LORD in the wilderness; Make smooth in the desert a highway for our God. v. 4 "Let every valley be lifted up, And every mountain and hill be made low; And let the rough ground become a plain, And the rugged terrain a broad valley; v. 5 Then the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all flesh will see it together; for the mouth of the LORD has spoken." Matt 3:1-3 *See note in #2 Investigate It! #2—Investigate it!
#3—Write it!
On your WordStudy
Sheet, tell in your own words what you think each verse means. Use the information you gathered above to guide you as you think through each verse. Descibe any new understanding of the story you get from learning the background information.
#4—Apply it!
Now that you have an idea what the verses are saying, how could they apply to you? On your WordStudy Sheet write what you think each verse could mean in your life. Is there something you should do? Or something you need to change? Get "up-close-and-personal" as you think about it! #5—Pray!
Ask God to help you do the things you learned about in today's study. Be specific! When we pray specifically, God answers specifically!
#6—Share it!
Share your study with your parents or your teacher
and get their feedback on your conclusions.Scripture taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®, Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. |
