Rubbish at Bible Study 11: The Chapter Summary Method

If you want to follow the suggested study for the next 2 weeks, we are going to look at 2 Corinthians 2 and 3, using the next approach in Rick Warren's book, The Chapter Summary Method.

Chapter Summary Method.

Form available here: 

You'll find a much clearer outline in the book, but here's a quick summary.

Overall Summary:

• Read a chapter 5+ times - ideally using different versions ...
• Ask questions of the content.
• Summarise the central thoughts.

Advantages of this method:

• Easy method to learn - 10 basic steps.
• Not time consuming - 20-30 minutes.
• No need for reference tools, but can then start to dig deeper with them if you want to.
• Good method alongside quick reading.

Method:

• First read the chapter 5 or more times,non-stop, without reference to notes.
• Use different versions.
• Try reading aloud.
• As you read, gradually fill in the 10 sections of the form in any order. 

1. Caption: A short memorable descriptive title: 1-5 words. 
2. Contents: Summarise without comments; use paraphrase, description or list as appropriate to you and the passage.
3. Chief People: Who? Why? What significance? Context? Reasons?
4. Choice Verse: Key verse for the passage, or for your personal application. 
5. Crucial word(s): Key word or words; Frequency? Importance? 
6. Challenges: What do you find difficult here? Understanding? Further study needed? 
7. Cross References: What else in the Bible throws light on this passage? Use reference tools, footnotes, etc. 
8. Christ seen: What can I learn about the nature/work of Jesus from this passage? Attributes of God seen in Him? 
9. Central Lesson(s): List the major lessons and insights. Why is this chapter here? What does God want me to learn? What is the central thought? 
10. Conclusion:

Application:                                                                                                                      

a) How do these truths apply to me personally?                                                             

b) What will I do/when to make a difference?