So Great Salvation Podcast --S10E4 How to Study the Bible Pt. 4 Chaistic StructuresWelcome to Season 10 of the podcast, where we begin a new journey together—one that is intentionally slow, reverent, and hopeful. This season is devoted to the foundational question every believer must eventually face: How should we properly study the Word of God? Not merely to accumulate information, but to grow in wisdom, faith, and obedience.Scripture itself reminds us that understanding does not begin with intellect alone, but with humility. “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God.” The study of the Bible is first an act of prayer. Before methods, tools, or systems, we come as dependent learners, trusting that the God who breathed out His Word is both willing and able to communicate clearly to those who seek Him. This season emphasizes approaching Scripture prayerfully—asking for wisdom, listening with faith, and expecting God to speak.We will also explore the biblical principle of letting Scripture interpret Scripture—comparing spiritual things with spiritual, line upon line and precept upon precept. The Bible is not a collection of disconnected writings, but a unified revelation, internally consistent and self-interpreting. As we learn to read patiently and contextually, patterns begin to emerge, and meaning unfolds with remarkable clarity.One of the great joys of this season will be uncovering the beauty and poetry woven throughout the inspired text. Far from being random or merely human, Scripture bears marks of divine craftsmanship. We will introduce listeners to the widespread use of chiastic structures—carefully ordered literary patterns found ubiquitously throughout the Bible. These structures are not superficial curiosities; they serve to highlight meaning, emphasize central truths, and reveal intentional design across centuries of authorship.This is a fascinating study because it exposes what can only be described as God’s fingerprint upon His Word—patterns hidden in plain sight, discoverable not by speculation, but by careful, humble observation. They are treasures for seekers, rewards for those willing to slow down, listen closely, and trust that God has spoken with purpose and precision.