Why is it important to do macro-observation of a Bible book before doing micro-observation?

[Austin]

You have to have the background of the entire book of the Bible before you can take a portion of the book and interpret it correctly.

[Austin]

Doing macro-observation of a Bible book provides background needed to accurately interpret passages in the book.

[Austin]

We have to understand the whole before we can understand the parts.

[Austin]

It is important to look at the whole to get a better picture before looking a little shape shots.

[Austin]

The added context improves understanding for interpretation