: Exploring what the passage teaches about the nature of God and man.
The core of this method is the , which typically follows four progressive steps: 1. Observation: What do I see? Methods Bible.docx
: Identifying the author, audience, and the situation of the recipients. : Exploring what the passage teaches about the
After observing the text, you move toward understanding the underlying message or "timeless principles". Methods Bible.docx
The goal is to act like a "detective" by recording the major facts of a passage without consulting outside resources.