Step one: The right mind-set
Chapter 1: A fascinating book
Uniqueness of the Bible
Bible study is work
The goal
The purpose and results
The plan
Why a method?
Practice, practice
Where are we going?
Step two: Charting
Chapter 2: Let's get the big picture
The book chart
Read
Chapter titles
Paragraph titles
Step three: observation: "See it"
Chapter 3: Know what to look for
The six biggies
Chapter 4: More to look for
Relationship questions
Chapter 5: See how it works
Step four: Interpretation: "Know it"
Chapter 6: Start looking for answers
Unlocking interpretation
The importance of accurate interpretation
Chapter 7: Start by looking elsewhere
Chapter 8: Looking closer to home
Context
Definitions
Translations
Reference books
Topical books
Step five: Application: "Do it"
Chapter 9: The rubber meets the road
Six basic questions
Some things to consider
Sand traps to sidestep
Chapter 10: Crisis Bible study
Topical index
Chapter 11: Conclusion
You can do it
A plan
A priority
A promise
Appendix
Additional Bible study steps
The outline
The paraphrase
The topical study
The biographical study
Samples
Book charts
Observation charts
Cross-reference chart
Interpretation outlines
Basic truths list
Application outlines