Biblical Book Overview
Book Name:
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Testament: □ Old Testament / □ New Testament
Author and Date:
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(Find out who wrote the book and when they wrote it.)
Recipients:
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(Who did the author write to?)
Historical Context:
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(Learn who the first readers were and what life was like for them.)
Main Theme:
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(Look for the big idea that repeats from start to finish.)
Purpose:
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(Ask why the writer sent this message to those people.)
Book Outline: (Break the book into three or four main parts. Include verse
references.)
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Key Verses: (Pick key verses that sum up the message of the book.)
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How does the book point toward Jesus?:
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Get Personal
Personal Application:
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(Find truth to apply to your life.)
Reflect and Meditate:
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(What truth can you reflect on in your journal today?
Share:
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(Who will you share your learning with?)
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