# Topical Bible Study Here are a couple of steps to performing a topical bible study: 1. Pray 2. Compile a list of words associated with your topic. Include synonyms or antonyms, phrases, events, etc. 3. Collect a list of Bible verses containing anything related to the topic 4. Consider each verse individually 1. Explore the context of each verse and any important words or clues on how this verse speaks to the topic. 2. Ask questions for clarity (what, why, when, where, who, how). 3. Write down your findings. 5. Compare and group the references. 6. Capture your thoughts 1. Outline the study based on your groups and categories. 7. Draw conclusions and summarize your findings. Some of the tools you will want to use will include: - A study Bible - A concordance - A topical Bible