Scripture Passage:

• Who are the main persons involved in the passage?

• Who wrote it?

• Who is it written to or about?

• Who else does it refer to or mention?

• What is taking place?

• What is taking place immediately before or immediately after this passage?

• What is the main message or point being made?

• What words are repeated, omitted, or emphasized?

• Are there any actions that should be taken?

• What can I learn about God, Jesus, sin, redemption, or man?

• Where is it happening?

• What places are referred to?

• Is there any importance to the location?

• What time of day, year, etc…is this passage taking place?

• Is there any significance to the timing of a particular event?

• Are there any reasons given for actions to be taken?

• Are there any consequences mentioned?

• What is the larger truth being shown here?

• Does it state how something was done, right or wrong?

• Does it state how something is to be done?

7. Now What? (Application)

• What does it mean in today’s language?

• What does it mean for my life?

• How does this passage apply to my life?

• What do I need to do about it?