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The Thematic Method
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What is the Thematic Method?
A method by which you trace a subject matter through the Bible (or a single
book) asking no than 5 pre-determined questions.
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Differs from a Topical Study
A Thematic Study is shorter (narrower in scope)
A Thematic Study looks at fewer verses
A Thematic Study entails fewer questions
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Why this method?
You don’t need many reference tools Takes less time than a topical study To prepare for doing a topical study To prepare for a class
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Tips
Don’t use too many questions You may not find answers to every
questions in every verse If you are not finding any answers…
reevaluate your questions Use a topical Bible to assist you Use a concordance to learn everything about a theme
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Choose a Theme
Select a theme that interests you Start with themes that are small or
short
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Jesus’ Definition of a DiscipleThe Walkthrough
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List all the verse you intend to Study
Use your tools Study Bible Topical Bible Exhaustive Concordance
Remember to use synonyms and other similar words/concepts
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Jesus’ Definition of a DiscipleList of References
Matthew 10:24-25 Luke 14:26-28 John 8:31-32 John 13:34-35 John 15:8
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Decide on the Questions to be Asked
Brainstorm lots of questions about the theme
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I keep six honest serving-men(They taught me all I knew);Their names are What and Why and
When And How and Where and Who.
The Elephant’s ChildRudyard Kipling
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Decide on the Questions to be Asked
Brainstorm lots of questions about the theme
Narrow your list to no more than 5 questions
Sometimes one question is sufficient
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Jesus’ Definition of a DiscipleQuestions to be Asked
A. What are the characteristics of a disciple?
B. What are the results of being a disciple?
C. D. E.
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Ask your questions for each Verse
for each strVerse in aVerses {i = 1;do while i <= 5 {
strAnswer = AskQuestion(aQuestions[i],strVerse);writeOutput(strAnswer);i = i + 1;
}}
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Jesus’ Definition of a DiscipleAnswers to Questions
Scripture: Matthew 10:24-25A. A disciple will be like his Master (in this
case, Christ)B. He should expect to be treated like his
Master was treatedC. D. E.
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Jesus’ Definition of a DiscipleAnswers to Questions
Scripture: Luke 14:26-28A. A disciple gives supreme love to
Christ, bears his cross, and follows Christ
B. (No answer given)C. D. E.
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Jesus’ Definition of a DiscipleAnswers to Questions
Scripture: Luke 14:33A. A disciple gives up all to follow ChristB. (No answer given)C. D. E.
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Jesus’ Definition of a DiscipleAnswers to Questions
Scripture: John 8:31-32A. A disciple continually abides in Christ’s
WordB. He knows the truth and is set freeC. D. E.
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Jesus’ Definition of a DiscipleAnswers to Questions
Scripture: John 13:34-35A. A disciple has love for othersB. Others will know that he belongs to
ChristC. D. E.
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Jesus’ Definition of a DiscipleAnswers to Questions
Scripture: John 15:8A. A disciple bears fruitB. His bearing fruit brings glory to GodC. D. E.
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Draw some Conclusion
Summarize the answers to your questions
Group similar verses together Outline the points Compare and Contrast PACE your STEPS
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Jesus’ Definition of a DiscipleConclusions
Characteristics I discovered…A disciple…
is like ChristGives supreme love to ChristBears his cross and follows ChristGives up all to follow ChristContinually abides in Christ’s wordLoves otherBears fruit
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Jesus’ Definition of a DiscipleConclusions
Results I discovered…A disciple…
Should expect persecutionKnows the truth and is set freeBrings glory to GodLives his life in such a way that others notices he belongs to Christ
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Application
Application is always the goal
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Jesus’ Definition of a DiscipleApplication
Based on John 8:31-32I will establish a regular, daily quiet time in the Word, starting tomorrow morning
Based on John 13:34-35I will demonstrate love for a person who irritates me, and do so by asking his family to come to dinner this week.
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The Thematic Method
Unlocking God’s WordHow to Study the Bible