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How to Study the BibleHow to Study the BibleHow to Study the BibleHow to Study the BibleUnlocking the Truths of the Word of Unlocking the Truths of the Word of GodGod
And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures. (Lk 24:45)
Week 4 - Sept 15, 2011Week 4 - Sept 15, 2011
Interpretation: ContextInterpretation: Context
Week 4 - Sept 15, 2011Week 4 - Sept 15, 2011
Interpretation: ContextInterpretation: Context
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Homework?
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The law of the Lord is The law of the Lord is perfect, perfect, converting the soul; converting the soul; The testimony of the Lord The testimony of the Lord is is sure, making wise the sure, making wise the simple; The statutes of the simple; The statutes of the Lord are Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; right, rejoicing the heart;
The law of the Lord is The law of the Lord is perfect, perfect, converting the soul; converting the soul; The testimony of the Lord The testimony of the Lord is is sure, making wise the sure, making wise the simple; The statutes of the simple; The statutes of the Lord are Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; right, rejoicing the heart; Psalm 19:7-11Psalm 19:7-11
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The commandment of the The commandment of the Lord Lord is pure, enlightening the is pure, enlightening the eyes; The fear of the Lord eyes; The fear of the Lord is clean, is clean, enduring forever; enduring forever; The judgments of the Lord The judgments of the Lord are are true and righteous true and righteous altogether. altogether.
The commandment of the The commandment of the Lord Lord is pure, enlightening the is pure, enlightening the eyes; The fear of the Lord eyes; The fear of the Lord is clean, is clean, enduring forever; enduring forever; The judgments of the Lord The judgments of the Lord are are true and righteous true and righteous altogether. altogether.
Psalm 19:7-11Psalm 19:7-11
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More to be desired are More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by honeycomb. Moreover by them Your servant is them Your servant is warned, And in keeping warned, And in keeping them there is great them there is great reward.reward.
More to be desired are More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by honeycomb. Moreover by them Your servant is them Your servant is warned, And in keeping warned, And in keeping them there is great them there is great reward.reward. Psalm 19:7-11Psalm 19:7-11
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“The Method”
ObservationObservation
InterpretationInterpretation
Application Application
What Does it What Does it Say?Say?
What Does it What Does it Mean?Mean?
What Do I Do?What Do I Do?
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InterpretationHow do we Interpret? How do we Interpret? 5 “C”’s5 “C”’s
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CConteontentntCContexontexttCCompaomparereCConsuonsultltCChristhrist
- Words, Definitions, - Words, Definitions, etcetc- Around verse, - Around verse, culture, etcculture, etc-Other scriptures, -Other scriptures, TheologyTheology-Commentaries, -Commentaries,
Sermons, etcSermons, etc-See Jesus, how it -See Jesus, how it points topoints to
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“Jesus wept.” (John 11:35)OBSERVATIONS
- See humanity of Jesus, human emotions- Weeping is not a bad thing...can be good, Godly- What makes God cry?
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sApplications
“Jesus wept.” (John 11:35)
- See humanity of Jesus, human emotions
- Weeping is not a bad thing...can be good, Godly
- What makes God cry?
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“Jesus wept.” (John 11:35)OBSERVATIONS
- See humanity of Jesus, human emotions- Weeping is not a bad thing...can be good, Godly- What makes God cry?
Interpretation: Content (Words)
Jesus
Wept
Ἰησοῦς Iēsŏus, ee-ay-sooce´ - translates as “Jesus” 972 times Jesus = “Jehovah is salvation”.
Our Savior, Lord, God and Christ
δακρύω dakruō, dak-roo´-o; to shed tears:A distinction must be drawn between dakrúō and klaíō. The verb weep as a loud expression of grief is klaíō, where dakruo speaks of shedding a tear or tears
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ObservationsInterpretation
sApplications
“Jesus wept.” (John 11:35)
- See humanity of Jesus, human emotions
- Weeping is not a bad thing...can be good, Godly
- What makes God cry?
Jesus
Wept
Ἰησοῦς Iēsŏus, ee-ay-sooce´ - translates as “Jesus” 972 times Jesus = “Jehovah is salvation”.
Our Savior, Lord, God and Christ
δακρύω dakruō, dak-roo´-o; to shed tears:
A distinction must be drawn between dakrúō and klaíō. The verb weep as a loud expression of grief is klaíō, where dakruo speaks of shedding a tear or tears
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“Jesus wept.” (John 11:35)OBSERVATIONS
- See humanity of Jesus, human emotions- Weeping is not a bad thing...can be good, Godly- What makes God cry?
Interpretation: Content (Words)
Jesus
Wept
Ἰησοῦς Iēsŏus, ee-ay-sooce´ - translates as “Jesus” 972 times Jesus = “Jehovah is salvation”.
Our Savior, Lord, God and Christ
δακρύω dakruō, dak-roo´-o; to shed tears:A distinction must be drawn between dakrúō and klaíō. The verb weep as a loud expression of grief is klaíō, where dakruo speaks of shedding a tear or tears
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Interpretation: Content (Words)
Jesus
Wept
Ἰησοῦς Iēsŏus, ee-ay-sooce´ - translates as “Jesus” 972 times Jesus = “Jehovah is salvation”.
Our Savior, Lord, God and Christ
δακρύω dakruō, dak-roo´-o; to shed tears:A distinction must be drawn between dakrúō and klaíō. The verb weep as a loud expression of grief is klaíō, where dakruo speaks of shedding a tear or tears
Interpretation: Context
Interpretation: Compare
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ObservationsInterpretation
sApplications
“Jesus wept.” (John 11:35)
- See humanity of Jesus, human emotions
- Weeping is not a bad thing...can be good, Godly
- What makes God cry?
Jesus
Wept
Ἰησοῦς Iēsŏus, ee-ay-sooce´ - translates as “Jesus” 972 times Jesus = “Jehovah is salvation”.
Our Savior, Lord, God and Christ
δακρύω dakruō, dak-roo´-o; to shed tears:
A distinction must be drawn between dakrúō and klaíō. The verb weep as a loud expression of grief is klaíō, where dakruo speaks of shedding a tear or tears
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- See humanity of Jesus, human emotions
- Weeping is not a bad thing...can be good, Godly
- What makes God cry?
Jesus
Wept
Ἰησοῦς Iēsŏus, ee-ay-sooce´ - translates as “Jesus” 972 times Jesus = “Jehovah is salvation”.
Our Savior, Lord, God and Christ
δακρύω dakruō, dak-roo´-o; to shed tears:
A distinction must be drawn between dakrúō and klaíō. The verb weep as a loud expression of grief is klaíō, where dakruo speaks of shedding a tear or tears
Interpretation: Context
Interpretation: Compare
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InterpretationHow do we Interpret? How do we Interpret?
CC5 “C”’s5 “C”’s
CCCCCC
CConteontentntCCompaomparereCConsuonsultltCChristhrist
- Words, Definitions, - Words, Definitions, etcetcCCCConteonte
xtxt- Around verse, - Around verse, culture, etcculture, etc-Other scriptures, -Other scriptures, TheologyTheology-Commentaries, -Commentaries,
Sermons, etcSermons, etc-See Jesus, how it -See Jesus, how it points topoints to
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Interpretation
CCCConteontextxt
- Around verse, - Around verse, culture, etcculture, etc
What is What is Context?Context?Websters Dictionary defines context as:
(1) the parts of a written or spoken statement that precede or follow a specific word or passage, usually influencing its meaning or effect: (2) the set of circumstances or facts that surround a particular event, situation, etc
When you take something out of its context, you can get the entirely wrong understanding of what is being said....it happens all the time in our lives
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Interpretation
CCCConteontextxt
- Around verse, - Around verse, culture, etcculture, etc
Verses taken out of context Verses taken out of context is one of the most common is one of the most common errors Bible students and errors Bible students and teachers maketeachers makeEvery verse has a context Every verse has a context that God gave us the truth that God gave us the truth in...and helps determine in...and helps determine what God said and meanswhat God said and means
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Interpretation
CCCConteontextxt
- Around verse, - Around verse, culture, etcculture, etc
ExamplesExamples
Matthew 18:20Matthew 18:20Jeremiah 29:11Jeremiah 29:11
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Interpretation
CCCConteontextxt
- Around verse, - Around verse, culture, etcculture, etcJust ask the question - what is the Just ask the question - what is the
context ?context ?1)1) Read the Verses around it Read the Verses around it2)2) Identify the sentence and Identify the sentence and paragraphs paragraphs with your verse. Follow train with your verse. Follow train of thoughtof thoughtWarning - NIV changes the Warning - NIV changes the sentence and paragraph structure sentence and paragraph structure from the original languages. from the original languages.
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Ephesians 1Ephesians 1
Look for the Sentences• v.1-3• v.3-6• v.7-10• v.11-12• v.13-14• v.15- 21• v.22
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Ephesians 1Ephesians 1
Look for the Paragraphs
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Ephesians 1Ephesians 1
Look for the Paragraphs• v.1-3• v.3-6• v.7-12• v.13-14• v.15- 21• v.22
Basic thought of each
- Greeting- Bless God, who blessed with every blessing- In Him we have....
- In Him we have trusted
- Prayer in light of blessings
- God over and above all!
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Context – – Eph 1Context – – Eph 1
I. Doctrine: The Believer’s Blessings in Christ (1–3)
A. Our possessions in Christ (1:1–14) 1. From the Father (1:1–6) 2. From the Son (1:7–12) 3. From the Spirit (1:13–14) B. Prayer for enlightenment (1:15–23)
Wiersbe, W. W. (1997, c1992). Wiersbe's expository outlines on the New Testament (534). Wheaton, Ill.: Victor Books.
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Context – – Eph 1Context – – Eph 1
I. Salutation (1:1, 2) II. God’s Purpose for the Church (1:3–3:13) A. Predestination in Christ (1:3–6a)
B. Redemption in Christ (1:6b-10) C. Inheritance in Christ (1:11–14) D. Resources in Christ (1:15–23)
MacArthur, J. J. (1997, c1997). The MacArthur Study Bible (electronic ed.) (Eph 1:1). Nashville: Word Pub.
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Context – – Eph 1Context – – Eph 1
I. THE BELIEVER’S POSITION IN CHRIST (Chaps. 1–3) A. Salutation (1:1, 2) B. Paul’s Praise to God for the Blessings of Grace (1:3–14) C. Paul’s Thanksgiving and Prayers for the Saints (1:15–23)
MacDonald, W., & Farstad, A. (1997, c1995). Believer's Bible Commentary : Old and New Testaments (Eph 1:1). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.
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Interpretation
CCCConteontextxt
- Around verse, - Around verse, culture, etcculture, etcJust ask the question - what is the Just ask the question - what is the
context ?context ?1)1) Read the Verses around it Read the Verses around it2)2) Identify the sentence and Identify the sentence and paragraphs paragraphs with your verse. Follow train with your verse. Follow train of thoughtof thought3)3) follow train of though in follow train of though in Chap, BookChap, Book4)4) What is the Cultural & What is the Cultural & Historic Historic context of this verse?context of this verse?5)5) Write out a Summary Write out a Summary statement of statement of paragraph of what the paragraph of what the context iscontext is
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Lets Practice
Interpret Philippians 4:19 Interpret Philippians 4:19
If you only read this If you only read this verse, what would you verse, what would you think it meansthink it meansWhat is the context of What is the context of this verse?this verse?How does the context How does the context give clarity to what this give clarity to what this verse is telling us?verse is telling us?
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Homework
Interpret Rev 3:20 by ContextInterpret Rev 3:20 by Context
BonusBonus Daily, pick one verse to Daily, pick one verse to observe & interpret words observe & interpret words and contextand context
Interpret Matt 7:1 by ContextInterpret Matt 7:1 by Context
What is Context important? How What is Context important? How do we interpret by Context?do we interpret by Context?
Interpret Matt 16:19 by ContextInterpret Matt 16:19 by Context
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How to Study the BibleHow to Study the BibleHow to Study the BibleHow to Study the BibleUnlocking the Truths of the Word of Unlocking the Truths of the Word of GodGod
And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures. (Lk 24:45)
Week 4 - Sept 15, 2011Week 4 - Sept 15, 2011
Interpretation: ContextInterpretation: Context
Week 4 - Sept 15, 2011Week 4 - Sept 15, 2011
Interpretation: ContextInterpretation: Context