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What do you think each of the six macro-observation questions of “Who, What, How, Where, When and Why” contribute to understanding a book of the Bible?
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Every question we ask of any topic always begins with one of these 6 ways. As we read through Scripture, it is important to ask questions so that we can learn more about God and his word. I liken it to a child who seeks to understand a new concept or subject. They will (or should) often ask questions to gain a better understanding. Studying Scripture is no different. We should ask questions so that we gain a better understanding of God and what He is telling us through his word.
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Just an overview of the book is like in grade school we had to do book reports and answer the who, where, what, why, how, and when questions. For me, after doing the observation the commentary reads much better, then I read the scripture again. Finished.
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When we ask the questions of the text and observe carefully the answers to the questions, we engage our minds and own thinking process to get to the answer. I think this helps us understand what is being communicated and what we are studying in more depth.
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They force us to consider a different aspect of the same book.
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Gives you context and greater understanding.
