Inductive Bible Study


I. Write down an outline for the passage

II. What is the context for the passage: historical, cultural, scriptural, geographical, political, etc.  Who wrote it?  Who was the intended audience?

III. What does the passage objectively tell us?

IV. What is the key verse of the passage?

V. What does the passage tell us about God?

VI. What does the passage tell us about man?

VII. What is your favorite verse?  Memorize it this week.

VIII. What general lessons do you find in this passage?  How does it affect your prayers, your relationships, your job?

IX. What single point from this passage can you apply to your life in the coming weeks?  This could be something to do, a new perspective to meditate on, or an encouragement to hold onto.