How to Verse Map for Beginners: 1 Samuel 26 Bible Study Tutorial
Heart Dive
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Learn how to practice verse mapping with 1 Samuel 26:9-11 to better understand the text and find God's heart.
In this lesson, we walk through a specific passage in 1 Samuel 26 to see how careful observation helps us grasp the historical and theological context. By slowing down to break apart the verses, we can move past surface-level reading and truly engage with the Word of God.
Whether you are new to this Bible study method or looking to sharpen your skills, this session provides a framework for digging deeper. We examine these verses to see what they reveal about God's character and how we can apply those truths to our lives today, making our Old Testament study more meaningful and personal.
Subscribe for weekly Bible study breakdowns, and let me know in the comments what passage you are currently studying.
Grab your coffee, light a candle, open up your Bible, and let's study together!
00:00 – Welcome to Quiet Time & What is Verse Mapping?
00:32 – Day 107 Planner Check & Reading (1 Samuel 25–27)
01:14 – The 5-Step Heart Dive Approach Explained
02:22 – Free Study Tools: BibleRef & Blue Letter Bible
02:46 – Step 1: Heart Prep & Prayer
03:30 – Selecting the Passages (1 Samuel 26:9–11)
04:54 – Understanding Context & Chronological Reading
06:49 – Setting Up the Canva Mapping Template
08:44 – Highlighting Pronouns & Encircling Key Words
11:15 – Chapter Overview & Context on BibleRef
14:20 – Comparing Translations across ESV, NIV, NASB, & CSB
15:38 – Hebrew Word Study on Blue Letter Bible: "Destroy"
17:05 – Original Meaning & Biblical Context of "Anointed"
22:22 – Deep Dive: Hebrew Definition of Mashiach (Messiah)
24:35 – Defining "Guiltless" & David's Refusal to Strike Saul
26:15 – Personal Application & Egesesis
28:10 – Closing Prayer & Final Thoughts
RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED:
Heart Dive Planner & Journals: https://heartdive.org/
BibleRef (Free Study Tool): https://www.bibleref.com
Blue Letter Bible (Lexicon & Cross-References): https://www.blueletterbible.org
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How to Verse Map for Beginners: 1 Samuel 26 Bible Study Tutorial
Heart Dive
7,364 views
Learn how to practice verse mapping with 1 Samuel 26:9-11 to better understand the text and find God's heart.
In this lesson, we walk through a specific passage in 1 Samuel 26 to see how careful observation helps us grasp the historical and theological context. By slowing down to break apart the verses, we can move past surface-level reading and truly engage with the Word of God.
Whether you are new to this Bible study method or looking to sharpen your skills, this session provides a framework for digging deeper. We examine these verses to see what they reveal about God's character and how we can apply those truths to our lives today, making our Old Testament study more meaningful and personal.
Subscribe for weekly Bible study breakdowns, and let me know in the comments what passage you are currently studying.
Grab your coffee, light a candle, open up your Bible, and let's study together!
00:00 – Welcome to Quiet Time & What is Verse Mapping?
00:32 – Day 107 Planner Check & Reading (1 Samuel 25–27)
01:14 – The 5-Step Heart Dive Approach Explained
02:22 – Free Study Tools: BibleRef & Blue Letter Bible
02:46 – Step 1: Heart Prep & Prayer
03:30 – Selecting the Passages (1 Samuel 26:9–11)
04:54 – Understanding Context & Chronological Reading
06:49 – Setting Up the Canva Mapping Template
08:44 – Highlighting Pronouns & Encircling Key Words
11:15 – Chapter Overview & Context on BibleRef
14:20 – Comparing Translations across ESV, NIV, NASB, & CSB
15:38 – Hebrew Word Study on Blue Letter Bible: "Destroy"
17:05 – Original Meaning & Biblical Context of "Anointed"
22:22 – Deep Dive: Hebrew Definition of Mashiach (Messiah)
24:35 – Defining "Guiltless" & David's Refusal to Strike Saul
26:15 – Personal Application & Egesesis
28:10 – Closing Prayer & Final Thoughts
RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED:
Heart Dive Planner & Journals: https://heartdive.org/
BibleRef (Free Study Tool): https://www.bibleref.com
Blue Letter Bible (Lexicon & Cross-References): https://www.blueletterbible.org