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: Marking section and sub-section breaks based on clues within the text. 2. Interpretation: What does it mean?

: Identifying the author, audience, and the situation of the recipients.

: Exploring what the passage teaches about the nature of God and man.

After observing the text, you move toward understanding the underlying message or "timeless principles".

The core of this method is the , which typically follows four progressive steps: 1. Observation: What do I see?

: Noting repeated words, pronoun shifts (e.g., highlighting "I/me/we" vs. "you"), and themes.

The (often associated with the "Methods of Bible Study" or "Methodical Bible Study" curriculum) provides a structured framework for analyzing scripture. This approach, widely used in academic settings like Liberty University's BIBL 360 course, focuses on discovering the author's original intent rather than imposing personal meaning on the text.