Method Eight - The Book Background Method of Bible Study
8.1 - Tools
8.1.1 - Bible dictionary and/or bible encyclopedia
8.1.2 - Bible handbook
8.1.3 - Bible atlas
8.1.4 - Various tools that allow you to experience in your time the environment of the Biblical cultures
8.2 - Steps
Step 1 - Choose the subject or book of the Bible
Step 2 - List your reference tools so that at the end of the study you can see which were of the greatest help in your study.
Step 3 - Discover what you are able of the following:
8.2.3.1 - Who is the writer of the book
8.2.3.2 - What is the date of the book
8.2.3.3 - Where was the book written
8.2.3.4 - For whom was the book written
8.2.3.5 - Why was the book written
8.2.3.6 - How does the book fit into the Bible overall; in addition, what light can be shed on the study when the book is evaluated in the following contexts:
- Geographical setting
- Historical events, prior, occurring, or expected
- Culture of the day
- Political situation
- Anticipation of coming events or personage(s)
Step 4 - Summarize your research
Step 5 - Write out your personal application
