First, you need to understand that the Bible is the revelation of God Himself to His people (2 Timothy 3:16). Therefore, whatever methods you pick up, always asks God to reveal Himself and speak to you through His Word. What does the passage teaches you about Him, How can you apply it to your life? Who is He in this passage? How his attitude revealed in the passage? Whatever passage you decided to study always remember that, all the passages are leading you to God. Is the passage telling you about His Love? Is the passage telling about you his Holiness? Is the passage telling you about His mercy? With one passage chosen, God could reveal Himself in many ways depending on the needs of each individual. The Bible is the source of human’s knowledge