Mind Mapping

Observation

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Interpretation

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Observe Literary Features

Analyze the Structure

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Read the Text

Questions of Intention

Questions of Content

Questions of Relationship

Questions of Implication

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Consider the Context

Topical Studies

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History

Literature

Theology

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Application

A good part of the inductive Bible study method is making observations so you can interpret and make application

We move from reading & observing the text, to interpreting it, so we can then live it out.

Establish the Relevance

Appropriate the Meaning

Establish the Relevance

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What is the author’s intent in writing?

What is the application for the original audience?

Is the text helping us know something or is it telling us to do something?

What is the underlying principle of the text?

Based on that principle, how does it relate to today?

How can I apply this text?

Fuhr, R. A., Jr., & Köstenberger, A. J. (2016). Inductive Bible study: Observation, interpretation, and application through the lenses of history, literature, and theology. Nashville, TN: B&H Academic, pp. 77-83.
Fuhr, R. A., Jr., & Köstenberger, A. J. (2016). Inductive Bible study: Observation, interpretation, and application through the lenses of history, literature, and theology. Nashville, TN: B&H Academic, p 87.