Basic Background Questions To Study Any Book Of The Bible 1. Author - who wrote the book? 2. Recipients - to whom was the book written? 3. Date of Writing – when was the book written? 4. Geography – where was the author; the recipients; any pertinent land or water features? 5. Culture – are there any significant social issues; trade, economy, kings, gods, war, etc.? 6. Dispensational Distinction – the message speaks to people in which dispensation? 7. Theme – what is the main topic & purpose of writing; why was the book written? 8. Place in Canon – how does the book relate to other books of the Bible? 9. Literary Form – is the book law, poetry, a letter (epistle), history, a narrative, etc.? 10. Outline – make a simple outline of the book; keep it basic; (not always necessary). Keep your answers brief: oneword, or only one or two sentences. A very short paragraph (5-7 sentences) should be the most needed for your answers. Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 James Utter 1/2013
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