Description

Using an educationally sound, workshop-style approach, Bible Study Methods is designed to introduce you to a process for studying the Bible and give you a chance to improve your skills, all under the watchful eye of a skilled mentor. You will be exposed to the classic principles of interpretation, and then you will turn theory into practice by applying the principles as you study the book of Ephesians. This course will cover the entire process of Bible study, from motivation, to interpretive principles, through skills and tools, all the way to communicating the text to others in a Christ-centered way. After a lecture each day, your trained workshop coach will teach you skills and guide you through the use of tools to help you see and savor the glory of Christ in and through the Scriptures.

This course represents the first in a sequence of three courses you will complete that focus on studying and communicating the Bible. Following Bible Study Methods you will complete Biblical Interpretation and Biblical Communication. In Biblical Interpretation you will learn how to interpret and apply the diverse literary forms in the Bible including narrative, prophesy, poetry, law, and gospel. In Biblical Communication you will you will learn how to communicate the Bible’s message in a Christ-centered and life-changing way.

Objectives

That you would become convinced that it is in and through the Scriptures that God speaks to us and we respond to him.
That you would become persuaded that the New and Old Testaments bear witness to Jesus Christ and his redemptive work on our behalf.
That you would be led to “see and savor” the glory of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Scriptures.
That you would be introduced to a simple and practical process for studying and applying the Scriptures.
That you would to become a more proficient reader of Scripture by learning to apply sound interpretive principles.
That you would develop greater confidence in your ability to understand and apply God’s Word.
That you would learn how to apply the resources of the gospel to your life from your study of Scripture.
That you would be motivated and competent to invite others to “see and savor” Christ as you study the Scriptures with them (especially in a “small group” context).
That you would be prepared for Biblical Interpretation and Biblical Communication.

Reviews

“I learned a new, exciting approach to studying and teaching the Word.”
The best part about the class is that changed the way I read the Bible and expanded my view of who Christ is. I loved how God used the methods to help us cherish Christ more.
“I absolutely loved this time and will look back at it as a crucial time in my development of loving the Word. Thank you for the guidance.”
“Thank you! You changed the way I read the Bible and gave me greater confidence and a vision for where I want to be.”
"The joy of savoring Christ interwoven as an assignment and in that way it was practical and unlocked to us all our Bible teaching should point to savoring Christ as well."

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