Creative bible study methods

Lesson 1: chapter 13

Paragraph study

In studying a paragraph there are four steps

1.Do a chapter study

Paragraphs in a chapter changes when the subject changes.Some could be related

Step 2.Observe the details

Chapters may be connected in different ways.Check for the following

….connectors for example but,if ,or ,and as and like which each has a meaning in the paragraph .

…..General structure…check the arrangement of ideas and how the verses relate yo each other or a list of a series of ideas and then summarise with a general statement

……. Question and answers .It gives a question and then and an answer as illustrated in the book of Romans 6

Progression in Thought:

This concept is explained as adding one idea to another until a complete thought is formed.

Literary Form:

Specifically refers to how a paragraph is written, mentioning various forms like story, poetic, parallel, and dramatic forms, including “Discourse,” which is described as a sermon-like series of paragraphs providing instruction on a subject.

Key Words & Grammatical Construction:

You identify the key words and understand grammatical construction, including parts of speech (verbs, nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs) and how they fit together to form sentences and provide descriptions and details.

Paragraph Chart Creation (Step 3):

This involves reading paragraphs, comparing, contrasting, and identifying progression. Create a chart summarizing the paragraphs, including general titles, paragraph titles, and divisions, and to record observations and applications in the margins.

Paragraph Outline Creation (Step 4):

The final step suggests creating a paragraph outline to organize learned material.