How I Break Down Bible Passages for Deeper Understanding

In this video, I walk you through the first foundational step of how I approach any Bible passage for deeper, more insightful study. While I previously shared a 3-step overview of my process (watch that here:    • How To Improve Your Bible Study  ), this video focuses entirely on Step 1—a critical technique that you can start using right now to improve your Bible reading and comprehension.

Here’s the key: every passage has structure, flow, and movement, much like a newspaper article or a movie scene. That’s why I break down passages into thought units—natural divisions in the text that signal a shift in idea, focus, or “camera angle.” Doing this helps me (and now you) clearly see how a passage unfolds and what the author is trying to communicate.

Using 1 Samuel 16:1–13 as a sample, I demonstrate how to read the passage multiple times, identify thought shifts, and mark divisions with visual cues. I also show you the exact tools I use in my Bible — like these color pencils (https://amzn.to/3GlBk3j) and this 6-inch metal ruler (https://amzn.to/4kJ3UKd) — to help you study without damaging those delicate Bible pages.

By the end of this video, you’ll be equipped to:
Identify thought units in any passage
Recognize structure and flow in Scripture
Engage more deeply with God’s Word through repeated reading and thoughtful analysis

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If you're serious about transforming your Bible study time into something more focused, meaningful, and impactful—this video is your starting point. Don't forget to check out the full-length teaching video for the rest of the process!

🙏 Watch, apply, and grow in your study of God's Word.

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