Keywords are the building blocks of observation. By tracking repeated or emphasized words, we can uncover the subjects, themes, and purposes of a passage. These notes provide different methods for recognizing and working with keywords.
- Connections – The foundation: repeated or emphasized words often signal the subject or theme.
- Connections – A method for depth: reread the passage focusing on a single keyword.
- Connections – A principle: all references to God are central and should be treated as keywords.
- Connections – A tool: after identifying keywords, list or chart everything you learn about them.
Together, these strategies make keyword study systematic and thorough.