HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE: Step 3: Application – How do I apply God’s Word to my life? Whenever our situation corresponds to that faced by the original readers, God’s Word to us is exactly the same as it was to them. Whenever our situation does not correspond to that faced by the original readers, we should look for the principle underlying God’s Word to them. We can then apply that principle to comparable situations today. Once you understand these principles of application, you can think of unlimited ways in which God’s Word applies today. You can ask such questions as: Is there a command for me to obey? Is there a promise to claim? Is there an example to follow?