This set of documents attempts to highlight overall concepts of doing the Inductive Bible Study method.
Inductive Bible Study – At-a-glance
Book Overview
Read for:
Answer / Keep these questions in mind:
Immediate Context
Within the book/chapter
Relationship to other chapters
Greater Context
In relationship to surrounding books
In relationship to rest of Bible
Cultural
Political
Historical Context
What happened in the past?
What just happened?
What happens next?
Overall scenario
Highlights
Key Players
Book (Chapter-by-Chapter) Study
Observe
Just the facts…
Who, what, when, where, why, how
Key words/phrases – DEFINITIONS!
Lists
Contrasts & Comparisons
Expressions of time
Note terms of conclusion
Interpret
Determine “key verse” and “theme” of chapter
Blend “Observations” with “Contexts”.
Bring in other Scripture - Remember, Scripture never contradicts Scripture
Develop “hypothesis”
Bring in commentaries (?) - Are there other people/resources that confirm my belief?
Apply
Dig with Questions
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