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