Overview and Objectives

In Lesson Three we learn how to gain the big picture of a Bible book. Before studying any Bible passage we do a macro-observation of the book where it is located to clarify the passage’s context.

When you complete this lesson, you should be able to do the following:

• Describe macro-observation and micro-observation and explain the difference between them.
• Name and explain each of the six observation questions.
• Explain why it is essential to do macro-observation before we do micro-observation.
• Do a macro-observation of any Bible book.

As you proceed through this lesson have the following question in mind.
According to the lesson, what can we learn from foundational truths?