Practical guidelines when any piece of Scripture is studied.
Ask the following questions:
1. Is there an example for me to follow?
2. Is there a sin which I need to deal with/avoid/confess?
3. Is there an instruction for me to follow?
4. Is there a promise for me to appropriate?
5. What does this piece teach me about the character of God or Jesus Christ?
6. Is there something deeper I need to study?
7. Is there something in the piece I need to pray about today?