Remember this is just an overview. Each step will be blogged on. The order represents a progression of actual steps.
1) Read a book bible through in one sitting (Get the big picture and take note of things).
2) Read the corresponding chapter on the book in How to Read the Bible Book by Book (get a tour guide through the book as to how it 'fits' together).
3) Read through the book of the bible along with the IVP Bible Background Commentary for cultural insights (get clarity on cultural issues and make note of things which are still unclear).
4) Take the list of topics or issues noted in step three to Eerdmans' Dictionary of the Bible. Reread the book of the bible in light of your findings from your bible dictionary.
5) For even more specific issues regarding a passage or verse of the book, consult a bible commentary. If possible, one should find a commentary on that specific book of the bible (e.g. Luke) as opposed to a single volume commentary (e.g. Genesis-Revelation). A commentary on a specific book is more likely to have greater detail on a verse or passage than a single volume commentary. I would recommend for starters the New American Commentary series by Broadman and Holman.
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