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Discussion Questions
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Why is it important to understand what took place during the intertestamental period? How will this help shape your study of the New Testament?
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This lesson introduced four types of questions that students can ask as they study each New Testament book. Which of these four types stood out to you most? Why? How do you think this type of question will help your study of the New Testament?
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The historical type of question stood out the most to me because, as a believer, I study the New Testament with the purpose of growing as a Christian. In doing so, as I read about the events during and after Jesus’ life it is important for me to ask questions about the historical events that were taking place at the time and how they may have impacted those events. History provides the big picture and should be considered to have a better understanding of the Gospel, which will allow me to grow in my journey as a Christian.
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Each of the four applicable types-Historical, Exegesis, Theological, and Contemporary- complement each other in that to a student of biblical studies, we are able to understand the original writer’s philosophy, theory, and methodology through the Holy Spirit guidance, instruction, and revelation of “the deep things of God, which once was hidden but now have been revealed”.
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I think the question that stood out to me the most was contemporary. In my own life and as a teacher, I find the most common types of questions and conversations that are being had with my students have to do with how they can take stories from the Bible and apply them to their lives. How are stories and lessons from long ago permanent to toady?
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1) What is the historical background of the text?
2) What is the interpretation intended for the first readers?
3) What question on theology does it pose?
4) What is the application for us today? -
I think all 4 types of questions has its benefit to ask when I study the New Testament. For me, historical background can helps me to understand the who wrote each of these books, under what circumstances, the question of what time, date, or specific audiences facing what unique set of problems. It also enable me to understand what is the culture the original audience was.
