By Dr. Anne Davis

The Hebraic way of learning is VERY different from what we have been taught. Traditionally we feel comfortable with a knowledgeable teacher or preacher. We are drawn to charismatic leaders, or to those who have impressive credentials. These teachers convey knowledge to us and we have learned to take in what they deliver. 

NOT SO with the Hebraic way of learning. Perhaps the hardest thing is to constantly ASK QUESTIONS. Some of our students have trouble with this, either because they don’t know what questions to ask or because they have been taught “to believe.” But you should be questioning every teacher (including me) and every preacher. And, when you study the Word of God you should be questioning the text with intense curiosity. If you don’t do these things, you will simply be reinforcing your tradition. Now, tradition is not a bad thing. But the Hebraic way is for you to “grow” in your knowledge, and to always “go deeper” in your understanding of Scripture. You can do this by asking questions. So, what is the Hebraic way?

The Hebraic way is for a disciple to be “like his master.” BUT STOP!!  This does not mean “head knowledge!” Instead it means the way the master is walking, the intense love he (or she) demonstrates for God and God’s people, and the extent of his compassion for others.

HOW DO YOU BEGIN? Consider taking the BibleInteract course called “Hebraic Methods of Bible Study”. You can find information on the BibleInteract website by searching for “Hebraic Methods of Bible Study”. The whole course focuses on the Hebraic way of thinking and helps you build skills to penetrate the depth of Scripture. To sign up today, click here.

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