SOURCE - BibleStudyCollective.com / Katie Ward
Read the Chapter Multiple Times
- slowly and thoughtfully
- read it aloud
- read it in different translations
Section Summaries
- break it up into 2-4 sections
- give each section a title that reflects the main idea
- write a brief summary of each section
- bullet points are ok
- keep it simple and in your own words
- don’t overthink
Context - Who, What, When, Where and Why
- Who wrote the chapter
- Who was it written to
- What is happening?
- key events?
- commands?
- themes?
- When was it written?
- What was happening historically at the time?
- Where does this take place?
- Israel?
- a foreign land?
- the wilderness?
- Why was it written?
- What was the author’s purpose
Cross References, Key Words, Other Translations, Questions and Other Notes
- Cross References
- Key Words
- repeated words or phrases
- Word Studies
- Other Translations
- Questions you have
Attributes of God
- What does this chapter about God’s character?
- Does it show His love, mercy, justice, patience, faithfulness, power, or wisdom?
- How does this deepen my understanding of who He is?
- How does this change my relationship with Him?
Life Application - How Does This Change Me?
- What is God teaching me through this chapter?
- Is there …
- a command to obey
- a sin to avoid
- a promise to trust
- a truth to hold onto
- How dies this chapter challenge my current way of thinking or living?
- Is there an example to follow (or avoid)
- Is there someone I need to encourage, forgive, or pray for based on this passage?
- What specific action can I take this week to live out what I’ve learned?
PRAYER BEFORE
Lord, please clear my mind of any worries and distractions and help me to be fully present here with You. If my mind wanders, please bring me back to You.
Father, multiply my time so I can fully immerse myself in Your Word.
Lord, as I read Your Word, please help me to know, love and understand You better.
God, open my eyes, ears, and heart to receive what You have for me today.
Holy Spirit, help me to feel Your presence here with me as I study. Reveal new truths as I spend time with You.
PRAYER AFTER
Lord, thank You for Your Word
Father, thank You for Jesus and my salvation.
God, thank You for revealing __________ to me today.
I ask your forgiveness for __________.
Help me to apply Your Word to my life.
Father God, may the Word I have read remain in my mind and heart. Help me not to walk away and forget it but to meditate on it and obey it.
Lord, guide me as I go out into the world. Use me for Your perfect purposes.