12 Ways to study the Bible Session 2 The Chapter Summary Method

Chapters in the Bible Q.When did they first appear? A.AD 1228 Bishop Stephen Langton Q.How many are there? A.1,189 chapters (ish!) Q.How long would it take to study them? A.Three years at one a day or 20 months at 2 a day, but...

A Chapter Summary Method Definition: Reading a chapter through five times and gaining a general understanding of the contents of the chapter by asking a series of content questions then summarising the central thought of the passage

Why is the Chapter Summary Method important? It helps us gain an understanding of a chapter. It is easy to learn It is not too time consuming You need no outside books or tools (other than the ten step guide) This method supports a rapid reading survey of the whole Bible (new Christians)

A Chapter Summary Method ∆Caption ∆Contents ∆Chief people ∆Choice verse ∆Crucial word(s) ∆Challenges ∆Cross-references ∆Christ seen ∆Central lesson(s) ∆Conclusion Ten Easy Steps For Doing a Chapter Summary

Tips on reading a chapter Read it in a Bible without notes Read it without stopping Read it in several different modern translations Read it aloud to yourself As you read note any of the 10 C’s on a piece of paper or in your notebook.

A Chapter Summary Method ∆Caption ∆Contents ∆Chief people ∆Choice verse ∆Crucial word(s) ∆Challenges ∆Cross-references ∆Christ seen ∆Central lesson(s) ∆Conclusion Ten Easy Steps For Doing a Chapter Summary

How to use your notebook for a Chapter Summary Study Note the chapter and record what versions you used to read it in. Make notes under the 10 C’s Conclusion, this should include your personal application

Some Suggested Passages for a Chapter Summary Study I Corinthians 13 2 Timothy 2 1 John 1 John 17 The Gospel of Luke (chapter by chapter)