January 29, 2022

How do I Understand the Bible?

How do I Understand the Bible?

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