LIFE Bible Study
An 8-week course covering how to read and understand the Bible. Students will be taught the importance of Bible literacy, be better equipped to correctly interpret scripture using various literary principles, and explore the dangers of improper Bible interpretation
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Class Objectives
To teach the basic principles of bible interpretation and explaing the dangers of poor bible interpretation
Class Structure
Class Time
- 1 hr Study/Lecture
- 30 Minutes of Q&A
- 1.5 hr total
Class Style
- Book Guided
- Topical Teaching
Textbooks
The Bible
Living by the Book by Howard G. Hendricks and William D. Hendricks
Class Schedule
Please have a look at the course schedule below
Week One – Introduction / Why Study the Bible?
- Go Over Syllabus
- Bible Study Myths
- Bad Bible Study Methods
Week Two – Observation Pt. 1
- The Value of Observation
- Example of Observation
- Learning to Read
- 10 Strategies for Reading
Week Three – Observation Pt.2
- 6 Things to Look For
- Summarize Your Findings
Week Four – Interpretation Pt. 1
- The Value of Interpretation
- Dangers in Interpretation
- Biblical Genres
Week Five – Interpretation Pt. 2
- 5 Keys to Interpretation
- Defining Words
- Figurative Language
- Putting it All Together
Week Six – Application Pt. 1
- The Value of Application
- When we Fail to Apply
- Truth that Transforms
Week Seven – Application Pt. 2
- The 4 Steps of Application
- One Meaning, Many Applications
- 9 Questions to Ask
- Culture and the Bible
Week Eight – Conclusion
- Getting Started
- Tools For Bible Study
- Translations
- Commentaries
- Bible Study Software
- Recommended Resource
- Q&A
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