REAP

Read, Examine, Apply, Pray

READ

EXAMINE

There is another Bible study help COMA (Context, Observation, Mean, Application)
This EXAMINE time should include the first three parts of the COMA method.  
When examining the scripture, you should
  know and keep the context in mind
  observe what the writer says
  determine what the writer meant the original readers to know.

What is happening in this passage?

What words, phrases, or ideas seem particularly important?

What does this text teach you about the gospel?

• (Character of God) What does this text teach you about God?
• (Sinfulness of Man) What does this text teach you about man?
• (Sufficiency of Christ) What does this text teach you about who Christ is and why we need Him?
• (Necessity of Faith) What does this text teach you about trusting and following Christ?
• (Urgency of Eternity) What does this text teach you about the hope of heaven or the horror of hell?

APPLY

After examining the Word, apply it to your life.

Ask the following questions based upon the text(s) and write down your thoughts in response.

Again, you don’t have to answer every question.

• What sin(s) do I need to repent of and/or avoid?
• What truth(s) do I need to believe?
• What command(s) do I need to obey (What do I need to give up, stop doing, start doing or continue doing)?
• What relationship(s) do I need to establish, strengthen or change?
• By the power of God’s spirit, what can I do today to apply God’s Word to my life?

PRAY