Narrative Practice
Mark 2:1-12. Retell the scene, identify characters, trace conflict, and write the main point.
Training sequence
Practice Assignments
These exercises train the method by genre. They should be used after the student has learned the basic flow but before attempting heavy teaching preparation.
Assignments
Poetry Practice
Psalm 23. Mark parallelism, imagery, movement, and worship response.
Epistle Practice
Ephesians 2:8-10. Trace grammar, argument, doctrine, and application.
Parable Practice
Luke 10:25-37. Identify occasion, audience, reversal, main point, and required response.
Prophecy Practice
Isaiah 53:4-6. Mark poetic structure, servant theme, near/far significance, and theological claim.
Apocalyptic Practice
Revelation 1:9-20. Observe symbols, Old Testament background, vision structure, and Christ-centred message.
Final Integrated Study
Student-selected literary unit. Complete whole flow: book context, unit chart, interpretation, cross-references, application, source use, and teaching outline.
How to complete each assignment
- Read the passage several times.
- Write observations first.
- Answer interpretation questions from context.
- Use genre rules.
- Write a short application that comes from the main point.
- Use resources and commentaries only after your own work.