Into Thy Word Ministries Presents: “THE CHART” for Inductive Bible Study

“For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the
thoughts and attitudes of the heart”
STEP I & II: PRAY & HOW STEP III: OBSERVE IT STEP IIIB & IV: QUESTIONS STEP V & VI: KNOW IT & Apply
Passage: Chapter & Paragraph Titles? Observations: What does this passage Observations: What does this passage Application: Howdoes this apply to
say? mean? me? What will I do about it?
PRAY, direct your will, make a commitment;
Look at the whole book, then Chapters, & Give the “looks’” observe grammar & Ask questions, be aware of making Make an emotional identification!
then verses literary style errors, use “tools,” implications, “ who Look for the answers, dig
what where, when, how, & why” personally, and let it effect you!
(Write the passage down in your own words, Biblical Statements: What is God telling me? How can I be changed so I can
or outline it, or write the key precepts down) learn and grow?
Key Verses:

Key Words:

How am I encouraged and What is in the way of these

strengthened? precepts affecting me? What is in
the way of my listening to God?

Is there a sin in my life for which My Questions: When Will I Do It?

confession and repentance is needed?

Record other information and prayer items here and on the back (for more Inductive questions see Inductive Bible Study Channel intothyword.org):

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