- Required reading: Getting the Message, Daniel M. Doriani
- This class deals with how to study the Bible inductively, discovering the meaning of the text for yourself. We start with observing and analyzing what is in the Scripture before moving to commentaries and other resources that interpret the Bible for you. The purpose of the class is to help you understand and apply the Bible. This class suitable for those desiring to grow in their personal Bible study and is foundational to preparing an expository sermon.
- Instructor: Doug Smith
Complete Text of Philippians (KJV+Strong’s Numbers, Word .doc format)
Session 1 – Introduction & Observation
“The Student, the Fish, and Agassiz”
Session 2 – Literary Context
Session 3 – Historical Context
Sample Historical Context Study by Steve Buchanan
Session 4 – Analyzing Narrative
Session 5 – Analyzing Discourse, Part 1: NT Epistles
Session 6 – Analyzing Discourse, Part 2: Relationships Between Propositions
Session 7 – Analyzing Discourse, Part 3: Discovering the Exegetical Outline
Session 8 – Problems
Quote from John L. Dagg on Problems
May 29 – Themes; Obligations
Session 9 – Developing Themes
Session 10 – Obligations (Applying the Text)
Session 11 – Reflecting on the Main Point
Session 12 – Reflecting on the Redemptive Thrust
