Creative Bible Study Methods

Lesson 1: Chapter 17

Biographical study

A biography is the story of someone’s life.It focusses on bible personalities.This helps us to learn from their experiences.From this you learn from their experiences.The following steps are used:

Step 1: Select the Person to be Studied.

Choose a biblical figure of interest, ensuring they are distinct from others with similar names and noting any name that changes (e.g., Saul to Paul).

Step 2: Gather the Information.

Collect all relevant biblical references mentioning the chosen individual, potentially from a single book or a series of consecutive books.

Step 3: Analyze the Information.

Compile comprehensive details about the person, including their name’s meaning, relatives, birth, geographical settings, friends, associates, occupation, physical description, character traits (positive and negative), and significant spiritual events or death.

Step 4: Apply What You Have Learned.

Make a personal application based on the individual’s life and summarize the most significant truth learned in a single sentence.