d. Identify the context. What Book is this pericope in Who wrote the Book What are the themes and purposes of the Book When was the Book written To whom was the Book written Where was the Book written Paul, for example, wrote the Epistle to the Philippians from prison. Knowing this gives additional meaning to his words, Rejoice in the Lord always . . . ” (Philippians 4:4 NIV). Like a news reporter, ask yourself questions about the pericope: Who What When Where Why How
