1. Interpretation: Context
How to Study the Bible
Unlocking the Truths of the Word of God
Week 4 - Sept 15, 2011
Interpretation: Context
And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures. (Lk 24:45)

2. Homework?

3. The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul;
The testimony of the Lord is
sure, making wise the simple; The statutes of the Lord are
right, rejoicing the heart;
Psalm 19:7-11

4. The commandment of the Lord
is pure, enlightening the eyes; The fear of the Lord is clean,
enduring forever;
The judgments of the Lord are
true and righteous altogether.
Psalm 19:7-11

5. More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them Your servant is warned, And in keeping them there is great reward.
Psalm 19:7-11

6. “The Method” Observation What Does it Say? Interpretation
What Does it Mean?
Application
What Do I Do?

7. Interpretation C Content Context C Compare C Consult C Christ C
How do we Interpret? 5 “C”’s C
Content
- Words, Definitions, etc
Context C
- Around verse, culture, etc
Compare C
-Other scriptures, Theology
Consult C
-Commentaries, Sermons, etc
Christ C
-See Jesus, how it points to

8. “Jesus wept.” (John 11:35) - See humanity of Jesus, human emotions
OBSERVATIONS
- See humanity of Jesus, human emotions
- Weeping is not a bad thing...can be good, Godly
- What makes God cry?

9. Observations Interpretations Applications “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?

10. “Jesus wept.” (John 11:35) - See humanity of Jesus, human emotions
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
Ἰησοῦς Iēsŏus, ee-ay-sooce´ - translates as “Jesus” 972 times Jesus = “Jehovah is salvation”.
Our Savior, Lord, God and Christ
Wept
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

11. Observations Interpretations Applications “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?
Ἰησοῦς Iēsŏus, ee-ay-sooce´ - translates as “Jesus” 972 times Jesus = “Jehovah is salvation”.
Jesus
Our Savior, Lord, God and Christ
δακρύω dakruō, dak-roo´-o; to shed tears:
Wept
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

12. “Jesus wept.” (John 11:35) - See humanity of Jesus, human emotions
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
Ἰησοῦς Iēsŏus, ee-ay-sooce´ - translates as “Jesus” 972 times Jesus = “Jehovah is salvation”.
Our Savior, Lord, God and Christ
Wept
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

13. Jesus Wept Interpretation: Content (Words)
Ἰησοῦς Iēsŏus, ee-ay-sooce´ - translates as “Jesus” 972 times Jesus = “Jehovah is salvation”.
Our Savior, Lord, God and Christ
Wept
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

14. Observations Interpretations Applications “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?
Ἰησοῦς Iēsŏus, ee-ay-sooce´ - translates as “Jesus” 972 times Jesus = “Jehovah is salvation”.
Jesus
Our Savior, Lord, God and Christ
δακρύω dakruō, dak-roo´-o; to shed tears:
Wept
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

15. Observations Interpretations Applications “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?
Ἰησοῦς Iēsŏus, ee-ay-sooce´ - translates as “Jesus” 972 times Jesus = “Jehovah is salvation”.
Jesus
Our Savior, Lord, God and Christ
δακρύω dakruō, dak-roo´-o; to shed tears:
Wept
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

16. Interpretation Content C C Context C Compare Consult C Christ C
How do we Interpret?
5 “C”’s
Content C
- Words, Definitions, etc C
Context
- Around verse, culture, etc C
Compare
-Other scriptures, Theology
Consult C
-Commentaries, Sermons, etc
Christ C
-See Jesus, how it points to

17. C Context - Around verse, culture, etc What is Context? Interpretation
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

18. C Context - Around verse, culture, etc
Interpretation C
Context
- Around verse, culture, etc
Verses taken out of context is one of the most common errors Bible students and teachers make
Every verse has a context that God gave us the truth in...and helps determine what God said and means

19. C Context - Around verse, culture, etc Examples Matthew 18:20
Interpretation C
Context
- Around verse, culture, etc
Examples
Matthew 18:20
Jeremiah 29:11

20. C Context - Around verse, culture, etc
Interpretation C
Context
- Around verse, culture, etc
Just ask the question - what is the context ?
1) Read the Verses around it
2) Identify the sentence and paragraphs
with your verse. Follow train of thought
How do we determine the context?
Warning - NIV changes the sentence and paragraph structure from the original languages.

21. Look for the Sentences
v.1-3
v.3-6
v.7-10
v.11-12
v.13-14 v
v.22
Ephesians 1

22. Look for the Paragraphs
Ephesians 1

26. Look for the Paragraphs v.1-3 v.3-6 v.7-12 v.13-14 v.15- 21 v.22
- 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!
Basic thought of each
Ephesians 1

27. Context – – Eph 1 A. Our possessions in Christ (1:1–14)
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.

28. Context – – Eph 1 II. God’s Purpose for the Church (1:3–3:13)
     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.

29. Context – – 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.

30. C Context - Around verse, culture, etc
Interpretation C
Context
- Around verse, culture, etc
Just ask the question - what is the context ?
1) Read the Verses around it
2) Identify the sentence and paragraphs
with your verse. Follow train of thought
3) follow train of though in Chap, Book
How do we determine the context?
4) What is the Cultural & Historic
context of this verse?
5) Write out a Summary statement of
paragraph of what the context is

31. Lets Practice Interpret Philippians 4:19
If you only read this verse, what would you think it means
What is the context of this verse?
How does the context give clarity to what this verse is telling us?

32. Homework What is Context important? How do we interpret by Context?
Interpret Rev 3:20 by Context
Interpret Matt 7:1 by Context
Interpret Matt 16:19 by Context
Bonus
Daily, pick one verse to observe & interpret words and context

33. Interpretation: Context
How to Study the Bible
Unlocking the Truths of the Word of God
Week 4 - Sept 15, 2011
Interpretation: Context
And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures. (Lk 24:45)