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Learn how to study and enjoy the Bible using the principles of observation, interpretation, and application. This overview covers common interpretation hazards and different genres in the Bible. Discover how to go beyond the text and explore context and other tools for deeper understanding.
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How to study the Bible…and enjoy doing it! Taken from “Living by the Book”, by H and W Hendricks, Moody Press LESSON 5
A Brief Overview • OBSERVATION • INTERPRETATION • APPLICATION
A Brief Overview • OBSERVATION • INTERPRETATION • APPLICATION
A Brief Overview • OBSERVATION • INTERPRETATION • APPLICATION
A Brief Overview • OBSERVATION • INTERPRETATION • APPLICATION
Interpretation • There is a VAST gap between today and when the Bible was written. • How long ago? • What has changed since then?
Interpretation Hazards 1 • Misreading • 1 Timothy 6:10 • Psalm 37:4
Interpretation Hazards 1 • Misreading • Distorting or Contradicting the text • 2 Peter 3:16 (5) • 2 Corinthians 9:6
Interpretation Hazards 1 • Misreading • Distorting the text • Subjectivism • 1 Sam 17:40
Interpretation Hazards 1 • Misreading • Distorting the text • Subjectivism • Relativism
Interpretation Hazards 1 • Misreading • Distorting the text • Subjectivism • Relativism • Overconfidence
Interpretation : Hard Work • 2 Timothy 2:15 Show yourself an approved workman, correctly handling the Word!
Different Genres 2 • Exposition (Romans)
Different Genres 2 • Exposition • Narrative (Genesis; Noah)
Different Genres 2 • Exposition • Narrative • Parable
Different Genres 2 • Exposition • Narrative • Parable • Poetry
Different Genres 2 • Exposition • Narrative • Parable • Poetry • Wisdom (Proverbs, Ecclesiastes)
Different Genres 2 • Exposition • Narrative • Parable • Poetry • Wisdom • Prophecy (including Apocalyptic)
Going beyond the text itself… 3 • Context (context, context) • What was going on in contemporary history • What was the Culture • What was the geography/ politics • How did they relate to God, Where in God’s unfolding revelation were they?
Going beyond the text itself… 3 • Context (context, context) • Compare with other Scripture
Going beyond the text itself… 3 • Context (context, context) • Compare with other Scripture • Consult other tools! • But first be in the Word • Atlases • Concordance • Dictionaries • Handbooks • Commentaries • Interlinear Bibles