QUESTIONS FOR STUDY
WHAT DOES THE PASSAGE SAY? (OBSERVATION)
- Þ Who is speaking to whom?
- Þ What is happening, and where does it take place?
- Þ Are there any repeated words or major themes?
WHAT DOES THE PASSAGE MEAN TO THE ORIGINAL AUDIENCE? (INTERPRETATION)
- Þ What is the historical and cultural background?
- Þ How does this passage fit into the rest of the chapter or book?
- Þ What is the main point the author wanted the original audience to understand?
HOW DOES THIS PASSAGE CONNECT TO THE REST OF SCRIPTURE? (CONNECTION)
- Þ What do these verses reveal about God’s attributes, promises, or actions?
- Þ How does the passage point to the overall story of the Bible?
- Þ How does this passage point to Jesus?
HOW DOES THIS PASSAGE CHANGE MY LIFE? (APPLICATION)
- Þ Is there a specific command to follow or an example to imitate?
- Þ Is an attitude/behavior revealed I need to change/quit?
- Þ What is one practical step I can take this week based on what I just read?
WEEK 1 GATHER CONSISTENTLY
Scriptures: Colossians 3:16, Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:23-25
WEEK 2 GROW BIBLICALLY
Scriptures: 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Colossians 1:9-10
WEEK 3 GO INTENTIONALLY
Scriptures: Matthew 28:16-20, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
WEEK 4 GIVE SACRIFICIALLY
Scriptures: Romans 12:1, Matthew 6:1-4, Proverbs 11:24-25