Proverbs 4:7 – Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
In reading the bible, it’s important to discover and understand the message each writer presented. As you gain a greater understanding of each biblical book, you’ll have the ability to not only assemble the entirety of God’s message within its proper context, but also find applicable passages for your life and others.
Below are a few questions for you to consider as you study the bible. Questions like the ones below and others can help you understand the basis and proper context of each biblical book:
WHO? – Who is the book written to? Who are the people illustrated in the book?
WHAT? – What are the cultures/people surrounding the timeframe of the book? What message is the author trying to communicate?
WHEN? – When was the book written?
WHERE? – Where was the location of those being identified in the book?
WHY? – Why was the book written?
HOW? – How do the surrounding cultures/people affect the message of the book?
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