This is an incredible illustration of living too safe. The video is an older video of Francis Chan, but well worth the watch. Chan is the pastor of Conerstone Church in Simi Valley, California. He is also the author of Crazy Love and Forgotten God.
Session 3 – Interpretation
A. Three Keys to Interpretation
1. _________________– raw content of the passage
2. __________________ – what comes before and what comes after
Several types of Context
a. ___________________
b. ___________________
c. ___________________
d. ___________________
e. ___________________
3. __________________________– Scripture with Scripture
Resources
1) Study ______________________
ESV
HCSB
NAS
NIV
2) _______________________
Use same translation
3) Bible ___________________
Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Revised and Expanded
The New Unger’s Bible Dictionary, Revised and Expanded
4) Bible _____________________ – smaller version of a Bible dictionary
The Holman Bible Handbook
Halley’s Bible Handbook
The MacArthur Bible Handbook
5) __________________– book of maps
Holman Bible Atlas
Nelson’s Complete Book of Bible Maps & Charts, Revised and Updated
Holman Book of Biblical Charts, Maps, and Reconstructions
6) Bible __________________________
Holman Old and New Testament Commentary Boxed Set, 32 Volumes
The MacArthur New Testament Commentary Set, 28 Volumes
The NIV Application Commentary, New Testament Set, 20 Volumes
7) _______________________ – Greek and Hebrew words
Vine’s Expository Dictionary of Old & New Testament Words
The Complete Word Study Old Testament Spiros Zodhiates Amg Publishers / 1994 / Hardcover
The Complete Word Study New Testament
Websites
http://www.biblestudytools.com/
http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/Bible.org
To listen to the teaching click here.
A. What is ?
Introduction
1. The primary task of any teacher of Scripture is to explain the text. (Psalm 119:34)
B) The _____________ experience
1) ________________ barriers
2) __________________ the text
3) __________________ the text
4) __________________
5) __________________
6) __________________
Well, things slowed down greatly in my reading earlier this summer. I have picked back up recently and have completed a couple of really good books about ministry in Belgium and working with people who speak French as their first language.
#18 Firebrand of Flanders by Phyllis Thompson
I also recently completed a book by D.A. Carson written about his father who was a church planter in Quebec.
#19 Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor by D.A. Carson
I hope to be back diligently read again on a more consistent basis in the coming days and weeks. My Goal seems to be in jeopardy if I don’t get active pretty soon.
I just got the new Kindle 2.0 and have already downloaded 3 books.
Any suggestions on what needs to be next on the Kindle?
What about cool things Kindle will do other than be an electronic reader?
The past few months I have really let up on my goal of reading 50 books this year. Life took over and the pace of reading slowed to a crawl during our summer break from school. I was able to complete a couple of books that are of interest to me in light of the coming changes to our family in the next year with Belgium on the horizon.
First…
A Theology as Big as the City by Ray Bakke.
I have had this book in my library from one of my doctoral seminars a few years back. I read through it for a class and enjoyed it then but it is really applicable today. Needless to say, I read with new eyes and an open mind.
Second…
Planting and Growing Urban Churches, edited by Harvie Conn.
This book was also on my shelf from a previous doctoral seminar. It is a good book but more research oriented for the practitioner than for the average reader to enjoy. I would recommend it though as an easy read.
The kids began school today so I am hopeful that I can return to my normal reading routines. Summer schedules bring a great amount of variety to our days and lives as a family. That variety is needed and appreciated, but I am looking forward to the consistency of scheduling for our family.
I recently finished the book, Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath. Here are my top five (5) strengths as defined by the testing tool.
Relator – People who are especially talented in the Relator theme enjoy close relationships with others. They find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal.
Maximizer – People who are especially talented in the Maximizer theme focus on strengths as a way to stimulate personal and group excellence. They seek to transform something strong into something superb.
Responsibility – People who are especially talented in the Responsibility theme take psychological ownership of what they say they will do. They are committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty.
Command – People who are especially talented in the Command theme have presence. They can take control of a situation and make decisions.
Significance – People who are especially talented in the Significance theme want to be very important in the eyes of others. They are independent and want to be recognized.
To take the test go here.
I would be interested to know if anyone else has taken the test?
What did you think about your strengths?
Those of you who know me, is this accurate in your opinion?
“Lion chasers challenge the status quo. They climb cliffs, move to foreign countries, and build boats in the desert. Lion chasers are often considered crazy, but they are able to do these things because they aren’t afraid of uncertainty. They don’t need to know what is coming next because they know that God knows. They don’t need explanations for every disappointment because they know God has a plan. Lion chasers refuse to settle down because they want to experience every divine twist and turn that God has in store for them.” – Mark Batterson, In A Pit With A Lion On A Snowy Day, page 82.
Updated the “Books” page at the top of the blog, maybe an interest to some.
I had several people who are unrelated to one another and actually live in different parts of the country recommend this book, Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters by Meg Meeker.
I have just finished it and I have to say it is an incredible read. Very affirming in many ways and very challenging in other ways.
Some of the chapter titles are include;
It isn’t are hard book to read, but it is very challenging. Give it a try.
