About How to Read the Bible
How to Read the Bible is an 11 week course that introduces participants to begin to utilize good methods of interpreting the Bible. By reading “How To Read the Bible for All It’s Worth” along with participating in insightful class discussions, attendees will gain the tools necessary for exegetical interpretation and application of God’s word. Class Syllabus
Class Content
Week One: Introduction
Week Two: “Introduction: The Need to Interpret,” and “The Epistles: Learning to Think Contextually”
Week Three: “The Epistles: The Hermeneutical Questions”
Week Four: “The Old Testament Narratives: Their Proper Use”
Week Five: “Acts: The Question Of Historical Precedent”
Week Six: “The Gospels: One Story, Many Dimensions”
Week Seven: “The Law: Covenant Stipulations For Israel”
Week Eight: “The Prophets: Enforcing The Covenant In Israel”
Week Nine: “The Psalms: Israel’s Prayers and Ours”
Week Ten: “Wisdom: Then and Now”
Week Eleven: “The Revelation: Images of Judgement and Hope
Additional Content
Textbook: How to Read the Bible for All It’s Worth by Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart