H.E.A.R. Inductive Bible Study Highlight - 

Highlight--> Each verse that speaks to you. Note the name of the book, the passage of Scripture, the chapter and verse numbers that especially speak to you, and create a title to describe the passage. 

Explain --> Ask simple questions to determine what the text means. Why was it written? To whom was it originally written? How does it fit with the verses before and after it? Why did the Holy Spirit include this passage in the book? What is he intending to communicate through this text? 

Apply --> Everything you have learned and noted so far culminates under this heading. Answer these questions to uncover the significance of the passage for you: How can this help me? What does this mean today? What would the application of this passage look like in my life? What is God saying to me? 

Respond --> Here you can write out a call to action, describe how you will be different because of what you read, or indicate what you are going to do because of what you learned.