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Three Steps to Inductive Study (INTERPRETATION (Why did the author write…
Three Steps to Inductive Study
OBSERVATION
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What does the text say?
What events are happening?
Who is mentioned?
Any repeated words, themes, ideas?
BRIDGE TO INTERPRETATION: finding out the historical background!
INTERPRETATION
Why did the author write this?
Why is this important to the people the author is writing to?
What does this mean to the ORIGINAL AUDIENCE?
APPLICATION
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What does it mean for us today?
What timeless truths can we apply to our own lives?
Can we translate them into our culture, church, or on a personal level?
BRIDGE TO APPLICATION: applying a timeless truth