Begin with a quiet moment. Attentive reading: In reading the text, ask what the text says in itself: First read it aloud, Then read it quietly, even a few times if necessary. Pay attention to: the time in which the story occurs; when and where it was written and in which language; to whom it is addressed. Where does the text appear in this chapter: what is before it, and what is after it? Ask yourself what kind of text this is: a story, a prayer, a letter, a song, a prophecy …? Where does the story occur: in a closed or open space? What do I know about this text: have I already heard this story or is this the first time? Now look at the words in the text, especially if some are used more often. Who are the people in the text and what are they doing?  Do the people know one another or not? How does the text speak about God, and what picture/image of God can we see there? To …