Sermon notes

When you are not in the same culture and do not share the same history, the communication gap gets much bigger.

1. STUDY THE WORLD BEHIND THE TEXT – HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

How do we study the world behind the Biblical authors?

• Look at the people
• Know the places
• Look at customs and habits

2. BE SENSITIVE TO GENRE

Old Testament genre –

• Narrative:
• Law
• Psalms/poetry
• Wisdom literature
• Prophecy

New Testament genre –

• Gospels
• Acts
• Letters
• Apocalyptic