Bible.docx - Methods

The goal is to act like a "detective" by recording the major facts of a passage without consulting outside resources.

: Marking section and sub-section breaks based on clues within the text. 2. Interpretation: What does it mean? Methods Bible.docx

: Identifying the author, audience, and the situation of the recipients. The goal is to act like a "detective"

After observing the text, you move toward understanding the underlying message or "timeless principles". Interpretation: What does it mean

The core of this method is the , which typically follows four progressive steps: 1. Observation: What do I see?

: Noting repeated words, pronoun shifts (e.g., highlighting "I/me/we" vs. "you"), and themes.

: Determining if a principle is reflected in the text, timeless, and relevant to both biblical and contemporary audiences. 3. Correlation: How does it fit? WORD Method for Bible Study and Devotion - Facebook