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Good Samaritan story (Luke10:30–35) Story of Jesus and the religion scholar (Luke 10:25–37) Story of God’s rescue plan (whole Bible story – ‘meta-narrative’)

The overall meaning of a text: Read the passage Read the passage, in its context Read the passage, in its context, in its book Read the passage, in its context, in its book, in its biblical category Read the passage, in its context, in its book, in its biblical category, in its Testament Read the passage, in its context, in its book, in its biblical category, in its Testament, in the Bible From Leading Better Bible Studies, by Karen and Rod Morris, Aquila Press, Australia, 1997, p50]