Then choose a chapter or a section of a chapter in the Scriptures
, such as Jesus healing a deaf mute (Mk. 7:31-37). Read over the passage several times, meditating and praying over the material as you go along. Follow the acrostic A TOPIC:
A
pplicaiton
T
itle
O
utline
P
roblems
I
llustrations
C
ross-references
But complete the acrostic in this order: (1) Outline, (2) Cross-references, (3) Problems, (4) Illustrations, (5) Title, (6) Application
Outline
:
I The Setting 31+
– Jesus leaves Tyre for Decapolis
II The Miracle 32-35
A. People bring a deaf man to Jesus for healing
B. Etc. (you complete the outline)
C.
III The Result 36, 37
A. Jesus commands the people to tell no one
B. Etc. (you complete the outline)
1.
2.
Cross-References
: Choose several other key verses that relate to the passage with ideas you would like to explore. To assist you, many Bibles have a "cross reference" section with verses or passages from other portions of the Bible that amplify or supplement the verses in the passage you are studying. Look some of them up and write down the correlating thought that ties the two Scriptures together.
Problems:
From the passage, record your questions, struggles or the need for further amplification.
Illustrations:
Record other portions of Scripture that illustrate the spiritual truths found in the passage.
Title:
Assign the passage a title (make up your own!), such as "Jesus Heals a Deaf Mute".
Application:
Record: (1) What truth in this passage speaks to a need in my life? (2) Where do I fall short? (3) What specific change can I make to become more Christ like in my attitude and actions? (4) Do I need to be accountable to someone to insure the fact that the application will be completed?
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Hannahs Outlines