David Thompson, Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary, has written one of the best books I’ve read on understanding and interpreting scripture. If you’ve never read this little book, I strongly recommend it. If you have read it before, I encourage you to keep it as part of your regular reading rotation, it’s that good.
Study in units—few disciplines will revolutionize your Bible study more than this. The reason is obvious. When you read the Bible in this way, you begin to see through the eyes of the author.