Thesis statement
What is the main idea (=theme)of the story? What did you learn from the story? Provide your thesis statement by following this formula:
| [Biblical passage] demonstrates/reveals + [BIG IMPRESSION] + through the following events/characters/symbols (choose one): 1, 2, and 3.
i.e. [The book of John 13:1-17] reveals [the significance of serving others] through the following events: Jesus preparing to wash His disciples’ feet, ___________________ and ____________________.
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3. Background/Summary paragraph
1. Research and find out as much as you can about the book.
a. When was it written? Who has written the book (Authorship)?
b. What is the genre of the book (Historical Narrative/ Gospel/ Narrative/ Parable)?
2. Summarize the main characters and their characteristics in a sentence or two below.
3. Write a summary of your story based on the main events in 3 sentences.
