Practical guidelines when any piece of Scripture is studied. 

 Ask the following questions: 

1. Is there an example for me to follow? 

2. Is there a sin which I need to deal with/avoid/confess?  

3. Is there an instruction for me to follow? 

4. Is there a promise for me to appropriate? 

5. What does this piece teach me about the character of God or Jesus Christ? 

6. Is there something deeper I need to study? 

7. Is there something in the piece I need to pray about today?