For explanations of contextualization maps, click here and here. These posts also provide examples about how to use them..

Non-Narrative

The contextualization maps below primarily aim to answer key questions or address particular themes. For a blank template of these contextualization maps, click here (PDF) or here (excel).

1. Three Gospel Questions

(The example below shows the prompts included in the linked excel template)

2. Context

Below is an example of one use of this contextualization map.

3. Content (i.e. biblical theme)

4. Christ

Below is an example of one use of this contextualization map.

5. Canon

6. Conversation Partner

Below is an example of one use of this contextualization map.

Narrative

The contextualization maps below primarily aim to present the grand biblical narrative or a specific narrative with the Bible.

1. Grand Biblical Narrative

This model is more fully explained here.

2. Gospel-Oriented Story

All of the above contextualization maps are included in the linked excel file (via DropBox).