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“Living Our Lives and Leading Our Businesses God’s Way”

Scriptural Impact - Personal Application Bible Study

A.E.I.O.U. Study Outline by Jim Kennedy

A. Ask questions

Brainstorm to come up with questions which will explore the passage. Use who, what, where, when, and why questions. Get at least four questions. Then work at answering your own questions. Extensive and comprehensive question asking is a key to insightful Bible study.

E. Emphasis

What are some of the main ideas or emphases of the passage. Select two key words and write definitions of them.

I. In your own words

Rewrite the verse in your own words. Personalize using your own name, or personal pronouns I, my, me.

O. Other Truths

List two cross-reference verses which help explain the truth of the verse being studied. These could be an example, a parallel truth, an illustration, a contrasting thought. Write a few words which explain how each of these verses relate. It is said that the best commentary on the Bible is the Bible itself.

U. Use

Put the truth into action in your life by prayerfully letting God bring to mind some practical steps in which you can specifically obey the passage.

Suggested outline:

• Point --Truth God has impressed on you.
• Problem --How does "Living My Life and Leading my Business God's Way" fall short of this truth?

• Plan --What specifically can I do and when? Make it personal, practical, and possible.

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