Lesson 10 | Trace Themes
Review
Reading the Bible theologically begins with the aim of knowing God, which then brings everything else in life into proper focus. As Christians seeking to walk in accord with the truth, it is essential that we read the Bible theologically.
What’s at Stake
Gain: Our Hearts’ Wonder
Loss: Misunderstanding the Stakes
Study Skill
Reading theologically entails four questions:
- What theological themes come to the surface in this passage?
- How does this passage develop or contribute to a theme?
- Does this passage uniquely shed light on a theological theme?
- How does this theme relate to the author’s central concern?
Markup Lens
- Highlight the key words or phrases that point to a theological theme
- Add a succinct label for each color
- Add dot notes to record observations, questions, and other notes
- Take time to consider unique theological statements
