[header] How to do a topical bible study [title] Start with a blank slate. [step] It's hard to go into a study like this with absolutely zero presuppositions or preconceptions, but that's what you need to aim for if you really want the maximum payoff for your work. Be fair. 
Aim to learn, not " prove " what you already feel or think you know. If you go into this biased in any way, you may very well manipulate your findings to suit your agenda, so be careful.