I open up to Women of the Word, I'm on chapter 4, Study with Perspective. It feels like a good place to start, so I dive in. Half of learning how to study the scriptures in a way that works for me is giving it a go each day.
As we move to perspective "We move from asking, “What is the general framework for the Bible as a whole?” to “What is the particular framework for the portion of Scripture I am studying?”" -Jenn Wilkin
I am struck by the idea that I will gain for more out of my study of God's word when I have perspective of the unique time period, place and culture of the different books of Scripture. My current faith is not being built in a vacuum, but is being built on faith that spans the ages. The oldest book in the Bible is estimated to be written about 1500 bc.
Here are the questions recommended to really dig into the perspective needed to understand Scripture.
1. Who wrote it?
2. When was it written?
3. To whom was it written?
4. In what style was it written?
5. Why was it written?
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