Description

Biblical Literature-Narrative How do I know if I'm reading literature? 

• 1. Is a story being told about a particular character (s)?
• 2. Is there a description of a time or place?
• 3. Is there dialouge?
• 4. Has the events in the story already taken place?

Looking at characters: 

• make a list
• list attributes and or decisions made by each character 
• look up the name and record the definition (blue letter bible. com : interlinear) 
• make note of any description (there usually won't be a physical description)
• observe their responses and reactions
• observe God's responses to them

After looking at the characters and noting your observations, ask: 
What have I learned about God's character? Where do I see Jesus? 

Scripture References from today: 

Matthew 1 & 2 / Luke 142 

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resources:
https://www.blueletterbible.org/ 
https://www.biblegateway.com/

 My character sheets: https://www.deborahjmckenzie.com/messages/biblical-narrative-character-sheet-examples