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Can you describe how each step builds on the previous one?
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To “Observe “ the passage is to take note of what it is saying.
The “Interpretation “ of the passage to understand what it means may take time and prayer for a perspective that may be new or possibly a reminder of God’s Wisdom for your life.
The “Application “ is the challenge to yield to the instruction of the passage so as to enjoy a more superlative walk with the Lord which is the fruit of the growth the initial observance of the Living Word brings as we understand it through the interpretation by the Holy Spirit actively moulding us and enlightening us towards the goals of the journey- thus each step is crucial in the process. -
First we have to observe what we are reading and ask what do I see?
Then we have to interpret (through the Holy Spirit) and ask what does it mean?
Then apply what we read and ask what does it mean I should do? -
Observation, interpretation, application. What, why, how to apply
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Observation: first you need to observe the text/scripture, looking for clues to what its general meaning is as an example, then you have in Interpretation: a deeper understanding of the text/scripture. Taking from the observations, and building on these clues, Interpretation will become more apparent. Lastly, application putting into practice.
