Bible Study Methods: Observing Genesis 3:1-7 with the Canonical Approach

I put this video together to show my process of working through the text and making observations there, and to demonstrate how the text is connected back to Genesis 1 and 2 through repetitions of words and themes. That’s the canonical approach, looking for those recursions or patterns in the narratives that keep being threaded throughout.

So let’s get into the text! We’re specifically looking at comparing and contrasting the speeches of the serpent and of Eve to what God’s speeches were in Genesis 1 and 2. Even more to the point, we’re going to compare what God actually said to what the serpent and Eve say that He said.

How to do Canonical StudyMary BusbyApril 17, 2021Genesis, Inductive Bible Study, Canonical approach to Scripture, Canonical Approach, Canonical Bible Study

Really Study God’s Word: Learning how to study methodically to gain confidence in understanding Scripture

Honestly, for most of my life, I’ve had no earthly idea what the Old Testament was about. Or most of the New Testament, for that matter (but it’s always seemed easier to read). I grew up in church, but I wasn’t taught a practical, methodical way to study my Bible on my own.

After college, what increased my knowledge and faith was learning the skills I needed in order to learn from the Bible itself.

The truth from God’s Word, planted deep in me by my own intentional study, built up over the course of time, has produced joy and excitement about God and the Bible, and it helps me to stay rooted and steady in life’s storms. I know that’s one thing we long for: for our faith in God to be strong during trials. We want a solid foundation to stand on and a rock to cling to.

Understanding our Bible will make the difference in our ability to know Jesus, to love Him, and to cling to Him.

You can download a free workbook at the end of this blog to help you learn intentional, methodical study.

Mary BusbyMarch 19, 2021Bible Study, Inductive Bible Study