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Observation in Bible Study - Coggle Diagram
Observation in Bible Study
Observe Structure (parts)
Use blocking to identify and diagram relationships between clauses.
Observe causal relationships, lists, comparisons, contrasting phrases, Questions and answers, purpose/result, dialogue, general to specific and specific to general, means, connections between paragraphs and episodes, conjunctions.
Balance intellect with Spirit-led
Authorial intent versus reader response
Don't ask what the passage means to me. Rather ask what the author intended.
After determining the meaning of the text within its context, apply to my life with the aid of the Holy Spirit
The Spirit leads a little in cognitive understanding, more in moral understanding, and most in applying the truth to my life.
While inductive Bible study is important, devotional reading is also important.
One ancient method of devotional reading outlines was
Silencio. Silence yourself before God.
Lectio. Read aloud listening as though God is talking.
Meditatio. Read again slowly, noticing what stands out, considering how it connects with your life.
Oratio. Respond by praying through the passage from your heart to God.
Contemplatio. Rest and wait in God's presence. Trust and thanksgiving.
Observe Detail
Be like Sherlock Holmes, noticing minute details.
Treat a Bible passage like the fish of Professor Agassiz
Ask who, what, where, when, how, and why
Identify metaphors, similes, repeated words, unusual words, action verbs, being verbs, pronouns and who they refer to, contrasting words, emotional terms
Observe Big Picture Concepts (whole)
Charting
Helps to summarize and lay out a book
Decide on historical, theological, and literary context
Notice the action/roles of God and action/roles of people