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Observe. Interpret. Apply.

A simple worksheet to help you study a passage in context.

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Passage: __________________________ Date: ______________
01 / Observe

What does the passage say?

Who is speaking? Who is being addressed? What words repeat? What happens?

02 / Interpret

What does it mean in context?

Read the surrounding paragraphs. What is the author’s point? How does it fit the book and the rest of Scripture?

03 / Apply

How should I respond?

What does this reveal about God? What should I believe, change or do? Write one concrete response.