Pray before you begin
Choose a Bible passage
Read the passage slowly
Read the passage more than once
Note repeated words or phrases
Identify who is speaking and to whom
Observe the context before and after the passage
Ask what the passage says
Ask what the passage means
Compare with other Bible passages
Use a study Bible or reliable commentary if needed
Write down key verses
Write down questions and insights
Look for commands, promises, warnings, and examples
Apply the passage to your life
Memorize important verses
End with prayer and reflection