1. BIBLE STUDY BASICS September – November 2016 NHCC
biblestudybasics

2. Rules of Interpretation
One meaning, different applications
Simple & obvious is often right
Let the writer’s explanation be the primary explanation
Context, Context, Context
Interpret Scripture in light of Scripture

3. Rules of Interpretation
Let plain passages interpret obscure ones
Find out about circumstances & culture
Rightly divide the Word
Use logic & common sense
Know the limits of our understanding & divine revelation

4. Terms & Definitions Exegesis Eisegesis Narcigesis
Critical explanation; Bringing out the meaning of the text
Eisegesis
Putting meaning into a text; reading in your own ideas
Narcigesis
Putting yourself, your culture, your principles in the text

5. Terms & Definitions Hermeneutics Epistemology Homiletics
Branch of knowledge dealing with interpretation; method of study
Epistemology
How you know what you know; why you believe what you believe
Homiletics
The study of preaching; organizing preaching & teaching points

6. Terms & Definitions Sitz-en-Leben “Situation in life”
Places context in the life of the user/subject
Example: Rock A Bye Baby
Lyrics are HORRIBLE!
The sitz-en-leben of the song is a lullaby; changes interpretation of lyrics & how it would be sung

7. What parts of the Bible “scare” you?
Discussion
What’s been a time you’ve been changed by what you learned in Scripture?
What’s your confidence level of opening the Bible anywhere & learning something from that spot?
What parts of the Bible “scare” you?

8. My personal goal for this course is…
Write Down
My personal goal for this course is…

9. Bible Literature

10. What is Literature?

11. Literature
Writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays.
Written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit
“Literary means not only what is written but what is voiced, what is expressed, what is invented, in whatever form” – Harpers Magazine March 2014

12. History History Genesis Joshua Judges Ruth 1 & 2 Kings 1 & 2 Chron.
Creation, Fall, Distribution,
Beginning of Nations
History
Genesis
Joshua
Judges
Ruth
1 & 2 Kings
1 & 2 Chron.
1 & 2 Samuel
Ezra
Neh.
Esther
Acts
Gaining of Promised Land
Israel’s Unfaithfulness
Seed Line, Jewish History
Formation of Israel, Kings,
Jewish History, Seed Line
Rebuilding of Jewish
Nation
God’s Providence
Formation & History of Early Church

13. Law Law Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy
History & Law (10 Commandments)
Levitical, Mosaic Law
Walk of the People, Bridges Law & Promised Land Living
Reminders of the Law to a new
Generation, Covenant of Blessing &
Cursing

14. Poetry Poetry Psalms Lamentations Song of Solomon
Songs and Poems of Praise, war, wisdom, sin, evil, judgment, justice, the Messiah…the songbook of the early Church
Poetry
Psalms
Lamentations
Song of Solomon
Jeremiah’s Lament for Judah
Virtues of the love between a husband & wife

15. Prophecy-teaching viewing the future
Jeremiah
Ezekiel
Isaiah
Hosea
Joel
Amos
Obadiah
Jonah
Micah
Nahum
Habakkuk
Zephaniah
Haggai
Zachariah
Malachi
MAJOR PROPHETS
Deal with Jewish history through a prophetic viewpoint
MINOR PROPHETS
Aspects of mostly Jewish history concerning specific times, events, & prophecies

16. Narrative of trying to seek happiness in worldly things & pleasures
Wisdom
Wisdom
Job
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
God is God, You’re Not
Also poetry; generally true axioms concerning different aspects of life
Narrative of trying to seek happiness in worldly things & pleasures

17. Gospels Gospel Matthew Mark Luke John
The good news of Jesus’ ministry, life, death, & resurrection from four different viewpoints addressed to four different groups of people

18. Epistles- a formal letter
Romans
1 & 2 Cor.
Ephesians
Galatians
Colossians
Philippians
1 & 2 Thess.
1 & 2 Tim.
Hebrews
1 & 2 Peter
Jude
1,2, & 3 John
Titus
Philemon
James
Letters written to specific congregations to address specific problems concerning doctrine, behavior, theology, etc…
Letters written to specific people about specific tasks or issues

19. Apocalyptic- apocalypsis: reveal
Daniel
Revelation
Records actions, prophecies, & visions of Daniel concerning the Jews’ captivity & future trials
Records visions given to John concerning the persecution of the church & God’s ultimate victory for those who persevere in the faith

20. Bible Literature History Law Poetry Prophecy Wisdom Gospel Epistles
Apocalyptic
Genesis
Joshua
Judges
Ruth
1 & 2 Kings
1 & 2 Chron.
1 & 2 Samuel
Ezra
Neh.
Esther
Acts
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deut.
Psalms
Lament.
Song of Solomon
Jeremiah
Ezekiel
Isaiah
Hosea
Joel
Amos
Obadiah
Jonah
Micah
Nahum
Habakkuk
Zephaniah
Haggai
Zachariah
Malachi
Job
Proverbs
Eccles.
Matt.
Mark
Luke
John
Romans
1 & 2 Cor.
Ephesians
Galatians
Colossians
Philippians
1 & 2 Thess.
1 & 2 Tim.
Titus
Philemon
James
Jude
1,2, & 3 Jn.
1 & 2 Peter
Hebrews
Daniel
Revelation

21. Why Know About This? Letters of your grandmother vs. Abraham Lincoln
A Cookbook vs. a mathematics textbook
A poem by Walt Whitman vs. Dr. Seuss
A History book from 1500 on Europe vs on the U.S.

22. Final Word on Why
Knowing what you’re reading & how to read it is half the battle of good Bible Study!!!

23. Next Time Attitude Where to Start Context, Context, Context
Psalm 119 Exercise
Obadiah Exercise (Time Permitting)