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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 four questions that can be asked as one studies each New Testament book are: Historical Background, Interpretation or Exegesis, Theology, and Contemporary Application. Historical background and theology are the two questions that stood out as the most important to my understanding. In order to gain the application of God’s Word one must know the contextual history from when it was written and the teachings of the Christian faith that are being taught in order to understand the complete statement of that Scripture correctly. After those are examined then the exegesis and contemporary application can be used to break down the Scripture further.
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Understanding the historical was helpful- the approximate 400 years between the Bible Testaments carried with it changes in political/power landscape of the region. This is the culture where Christ started His ministry. It was interesting to learn the backdrop of where the Jewish people were culturally and religiously. This historical information gives richness to the reading of the New Testament.
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I think the type of question that stood out to me the most historical background. I think that I Have previously not given enough thought the the history of the times, and culture in which biblical passages were being written. More recently through study and with guidance from pastors I feel like my understanding of the New Testament has been greatly improved by digging more into the historical background of what these passages were saying about the times. I have found that making sure you understand the laws, culture, and expectations of the times I have gained more insight into God’s purpose with his words.
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Contemporary application stood out to me the most because I find it incredibly interesting how the Bible can be interpreted in so many ways. I enjoy listening to how people interpret scripture as well as interpreting it on my own. Though, I find that I can struggle with expressing my interpretation, in different situations, because I’m not sure if my interpretation is right. I think this type of question helps me to grasp how God uses his word to touch lives of individuals. We all take different things from His word and it was done purposefully.
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I am increasing interested in historical question. I love how NT has so many personal applications, but I am gain so much insight when I learn about the historical context of each book. Just finishing the overview of Revelations, I realized how wrong I have interpreted that book due to my lack of historical context.