NIV Bible for Journalling and Verse-Mapping: Floral

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Then, write the verse again from one or several different translations. Pay attention to any different key words or phrases you notice between translations. There are many ways to break down Bible verses. The steps may vary, but the purpose is for YOU to discover what the verse means and how you can apply what you learn.

Ask God to reveal anything you should be paying attention to or anything you can apply to your life. Create a summary of what you’ve learned as well as any application to your life. A Bible and consider having another Bible translation to compare (I love Bible Gateway.com to compare Bible translations and for convenience) It was then that I read James 4:8, Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. It was this verse that God used to wake me up. It was this verse that made me realize I was not doing my part. I was being LAZY yet expecting God to over deliver. I know it's cliché to say, but this was my 'a-ha moment'. This was the moment when I decided I was done being lukewarm. I was done depending on a once or twice a week church service to feed me spiritually. Right then and there, I committed to drawing near to God daily. I committed to waking up every morning before the sun rose to spend time with my Creator. I was going to give it a year and I called it my ‘James Method’ project, based on James 4:8. You can use Bible Gateway to see the different wordings other Bible translations use. Alternatively, if you have several physical Bibles, you can look these up in book format.We retain what we write so I strongly advise you not to skip this step. Step 2. Ask Questions About The Verse Research and document what tells the story in this verse(s) through the people, places, and context referenced. Draw connections to other concepts in Scripture. Ask yourself: This is a Holy Spirit-led study; we can’t take a step without him leading the way. So first . . . pray. Talk to God. Listen to worship music and praise him for as long as you need to. Do whatever works to invite him into your study space. This should be time that you spend together, with him revealing more of who he is to your heart. This time is meant to be personal and wholly unique to your faith journey with him. And don’t worry if it sounds a bit too advanced. On the contrary, this practical Bible study method is perfect for all Christians looking to grow deeper in their faith walk with God, even as a beginner. Using a system like this helps you dissect the Bible one verse, one passage, and one book at a time. As you use this Bible study method, you’ll experience a deeper understanding of God’s Word and see how the big picture of Scripture all fits together.

Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,that the person dedicated to God may be capable and equipped for every good work.” Study the Bible Verse by Verse Give verse mapping a try in a way that works for you. You can spend as little or as much time as you want. What is Verse Mapping? Verse mapping is a practical Bible study method used to study and analyze individual verses or passages from God's Word. Research the verse you chose- who wrote it? Who was he speaking to? What was its intended purpose? (Usually found at the beginning of the book you are reading.) ● Context is Important–

Example Bible Verse Mapping Study

DEVELOPMENT— Look up key words or phrases in Hebrew/Greek. Write down definitions, synonyms, and root words. Discover and note underlying meaning in verse(s). Where was it written? What is important to know about this location? Was it written from jail like many of the New Testament epistles? Was it written by a prophet when the Israelites were captive like books in the Old Testament? If our Bibles weren’t worn before—well-loved and learned in our hearts—they will be now. Verse mapping trains our minds to read, and think, and use Scripture like a Bible researcher. What’s more, our hearts are reawakened as we schedule time to spend with God, and we begin to find the answers that we were looking for at the start of the journey. Write your verse in 2-4 different Bible translations. Consider choosing 2 from formal equivalence (word for word) and 2 from dynamic equivalence (thought for thought) translations. You can learn more about Bible translations here: Knowing the other bloggers who would be there, I felt super inferior. I wasn’t on par with these other bloggers. They were articulate, classy, and put together. Not to mention, many of them were very wealthy.

It involves breaking down a verse or passage into its various components, such as keywords, themes, cultural context, historical context, original languages (Hebrew and Greek), literary devices, and cross-references.

Gathering and Getting Started

For a deeper understanding, take it a step further and explore the verse below or the verse after your main verse. You may also want to use a life application study Bible or NIV verse mapping Biblebecause they can provide additional study material for better understanding. Verse mapping answers all of these questions and will help you clarify the meaning of the Scripture you’re reading. This should be time that you spend together— with Him revealing more of who He is to your heart. It’s meant to be personal, and wholly unique to who you are. It is not expensive to start verse mapping. Most of the supplies I use are things I have around the house, to begin with, so it could be free if you play it right.

Respect and reverence for God and His awesomeness is the origin of knowing and exercising knowledge. The truth found in God allows for deep insight and understanding. If you don’t have another version, use BibleGateway.com to look up the verse and note the similarities and differences between the two on your mapping. Personalize the verse and ask how you can apply it to your life

Please note that some of these mappings can be incomplete or need a bug fixes or additions to the list of software functions. What is the Hebrew or Greek meaning for the underlined phrases or words? Look up key words or phrases in Hebrew/Greek. Write down definitions, synonyms, and root words that further develop the context for the verse. Discover and note underlying meaning in verse(s). This kind of digging reveals the underlying meaning behind the English translations. Gaining a better understanding of the original languages allows for a more fully formed understanding of the passage. We’ll make God’s Word our oxygen—to apply its promises to our daily faith walk, no matter the outlook of the path ahead ( Hebrews 4:12). Five minutes later, what you read remains a distant memory. I have been there and am sure I am not alone.