A few months ago, I wrote a blog about Scripture Writing Here Later. I saw a need to compile a list of what to look for in a scripture passage so that a person can get the most out of God’s word.

Below is a list. You may come up with more on your own. But for now, hopefully, you can use it as a guide to get the most from Scripture Writing.

 

 

 

Diagramming Scripture:

Names of God – Almighty God, Heavenly Father, the Lord, etc.

Action words – go, stay, wait, pray, etc.

A command for His children

 Characteristics of God, Jesus, or the Holy Spirit

Characteristics of us in our rebellion

Characteristics of us after we are redeemed

Characteristics of God’s Word

Consequences of rebellion

Results and rewards of obedience

A promise to His children

The words IF, THEN, THEREFORE, ALWAYS, BUT

Things God will do and things we are to do

Phrases that begin with “so that” or “in order that”

Place your name where there are personal pronouns

 

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12

©Valerie Rumfelt