Bible Reading: Things to think about!
There are certain methods to help you read and digest
the bible, here is a list of things to think about and make notes on,
which will help you to understand and remember a scripture, and also
use what you learn in your every day life! Happy reading!
What it meant Then:(If you are using a Youth Bible, you can use the Book
openers at the beginning of each book, as well as sidelights to help
with these questions.)
- Who was the author, when and why was it written?
- What kind of writing is it? i.e., Story, Poetry,
is the writer using symbols and pictures? If so, what do they mean?
- Why did the Author put it like this?
- Was it written for a particular person, or group
of people?
- What would the first readers have understood from
these words?
What it means Now:
- What is Yahweh saying to me through this passage?
- What should I do?
- What does it say about me or my situation?
- What does it say about my relationships with Yahweh
and with others?
- Is there any special command, promise, warning
or example that I should take notice of?
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