Methods for a Step-by-Step Bible Study

BIBLE STUDY BY CHAPTERS

There are 1,189 chapters in the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. One might complete a thorough study of the entire Bible in just under three years by reading a chapter each day. Generally speaking, it is wise to begin your Bible study with the New Testament.

Study the Bible by Chapters

Carefully read the entire chapter.

Give each chapter a heading that conveys the primary ideas it will cover.

Create a brief outline after reading the text again.

Any theological or practical issues in this chapter should be noted.

BIBLE STUDY BY PARAGRAPHS

A paragraph is a collection of sentences that expresses a thought. In writing, as the focus shifts, the author often starts a new paragraph. In this Bible, the first sentence of a paragraph is denoted by a verse number in bold. This type of paragraph-by-paragraph Bible study is known as analytical Bible study.

Find the primary idea or subject of the paragraph by carefully reading it.

Rewrite the Text

It is frequently helpful to rephrase the text in order to identify the relationships between the relevant words and sentences in this paragraph.

Make an Outline

It is straightforward to create an outline from the text you have now changed so that you can see how the various paragraph components relate to one another.

Use a Concordance

You can avoid making any errors about the true nature, requirements, and outcomes of prayer in accordance with God’s will by comparing other passages of Scripture that teach about prayer. For example, you can look up important words that appear in this paragraph in the concordance, such as the words “hypocrites” and “heathen.”

BIBLE STUDY BY VERSES

The majority of the Old Testament and portions of the Gospels are historical portions of the Bible, and …

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