Study Questions WHAT DOES IT SAY? Who are the people mentioned in this letter? How are they described?
STUDY TIPS Step 1. What does it say? A Pray B Look Closely At ê ê ê ê ê ê ê
Are there any other repeated words or themes that you notice?
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Repetitions Transition words (but, therefore, if, etc.) Images/metaphors Commands Warnings Contrasts Verbs—note past, present, and future. Who is doing this action? Big Bible Words Themes from the book Are there any unfamiliar terms or concepts? (See the Study Notes for help with this)
C Look Structurally ê ê ê ê ê
What is the tone of the passage? Divide the passage into its natural sections, one for each major thought. Create a heading or picture for each section Note key verses What does the structure reveal?
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What is the author”s flow of thought?
D Share with the group something you noticed
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