Topical Method of Study - GlobalReach.org
Topical Method of Study - GlobalReach.org
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To p i c a l M e t h o d o f S t u d y<br />
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lesson outline<br />
Introduction to <strong>Topical</strong> <strong>Study</strong><br />
Examples <strong>of</strong> <strong>Topical</strong> Studies<br />
Nature Topic: the Sparrow<br />
Theological Topic: God’s Nature<br />
Ideas for Further <strong>Study</strong><br />
Procedure for the <strong>Topical</strong> <strong>Method</strong><br />
Step 1: List Occurrences<br />
Step 2: Classify into Categories<br />
Step 3: Examine Context<br />
Step 4: Summarize Each Category<br />
Step 5: Compare Summary Statements<br />
Step 6: Summarize Entire Outline<br />
<strong>Topical</strong> <strong>Study</strong> <strong>of</strong> Ephesians<br />
lesson objectives<br />
When you finish this lesson you should be able to:<br />
1. Describe the relationship between visible things and<br />
invisible qualities in topical Bible study.<br />
2. Describe “things” and “qualities” as topics for Bible study<br />
and give examples <strong>of</strong> each <strong>of</strong> the two categories.<br />
3. List and explain the six steps in making a topical study.<br />
4. Make a topical outline from Ephesians 4, 5, and 6, using the<br />
topic: “Acceptable Words.”<br />
learning activities<br />
1. Read the opening section, outlines, and objectives.<br />
2. Learn the meanings <strong>of</strong> key words that are new to you.<br />
3. Read the lesson development and respond by following the<br />
instructions in each question as you come to it.<br />
4. Many <strong>of</strong> the answers will require more space than can be<br />
allowed in your textbook; you will need your own notebook<br />
for all except the very short answers.
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