I often get questions regarding what Bible I use and how I go about studying the Bible.
I decided to do a couple of blog posts regarding this topic so
when someone asks, I can easily reference this list and send them a link.
Previous posts on the topic are listed below:
Previous posts on the topic are listed below:
Today I am sharing one method I use for Bible study- verse mapping.
Verse mapping is simply taking a verse (or two) and
Verse mapping is simply taking a verse (or two) and
breaking it down and researching the verse.
I love verse mapping because it's a way to dig into a scripture pretty quickly.
I always learn tons when I verse map and just love the process!
There are tons of ways to go about doing verse mapping but I typically do the following:
- Read the verse in context. I typically read the whole chapter and sometimes several chapters.
- Read the verse in several different translations. I use Bible Gateway for this.
- Write the verse down on a sheet of paper. I use graph paper but any paper will do!
Map it:
- Research the background of the verse and write down what I discover (who wrote it, when, where, who was the audience, etc.)
- Circle words to define. Define words using a dictionary-both using a regular dictionary and a Greek/Hebrew dictionary. I use Blue Letter Bible for this.
- Box important phrases
- Read what several commentaries say about the verse. I use Blue Letter Bible or Study Light verse-by-verse commentary for this. Highlight the part of the verse the commentary talks about and make notes highlighted in the same color.
- Write other related scriptures using a concordance
- Summarize what I've learned about the verse in a few sentence.
- Ask questions: What can I learn from this verse? Are there any promises/commands/warnings in this verse?
Apply it:
- Pray to God about this verse and ask him to help me apply the lessons I learned from this process.
Below are a few examples of my verse mappings.
Remember, there is no right or wrong way to do this.
Do what works best for you!
I also shared an Instagram story showing the process and it's saved in my highlights.