Observation

*Watch the Lesson 2 video by clicking on the play arrow above.

Next Steps for Lesson 2

We are so glad you are back for Lesson 2 of How to Study the Bible. As a next step in applying what you learned in this lesson, take a look at Romans 12:1-2 and try some of the skills we discovered to “Observe” a passage.

To complete this exercise, you could:

• Print this out and use a pencil or a pen as you follow the suggestions below
• Write out this passage in your journal, marking it up as you work through it
• Make notes directly on this passage in your Bible

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Romans 12:1-2 (NIV

Your goal is to ‘mark-up’ this passage by observing it as we heard in the video. There isn’t a set way to do this, but here are a few ideas to accomplish the first step in “Observing a Passage” (observing sentences and words):

• Underline repeated words
• Circle Figures of Speech (FOS)
• Put brackets around cause and effect
• Highlight key words to define later
• Write any questions you have about the passage
• Refer back to your notes or the video to see the other things to observe

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