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The Roll of Holy Spirit in Interpreting Scripture

5/25/2015

Memory Verse: “The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit.” 1 Cor. 2:14

Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1-21

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Principles of Biblical Interpretation

5/18/2015

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Memory Verse: “Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law and obey it with all my heart.” Psalm 119:34

Literal Interpretation
Illumination by the Holy Spirit
Grammatical Principle
Historical Context
Teaching Ministry
Scriptural Harmony

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How to Understand the Bible “Interpret the Bible with Jesus in Mind”

5/18/2015

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Scripture Reading: Luke 24:13-34

Memory Verse: “Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law and obey it with all my heart.” Psalm 119:34

Biblical Interpretation is the journey of discovering Jesus in God’s story!

1. Biblical Interpretation is an ongoing dialogue in community with others on the journey! Verses 13-15

Some are believers
Some are not believers
Everyone is at a different point

2. Biblical interpretation requires dealing with the issues which keep us from recognizing Jesus! Verse 16

Sin
Separation from the community or the Word
Silence: No willingness to discuss or interact with what is revealed.

3. Biblical interpretation is impossible without Jesus’ own self-disclosure! Verse 17-24, verse 45

The key part of proper interpretation is that we read with the Salvation Story in mind.
The Bible is leading us to the life, death, and resurrection, showing us those events, or sending us forth from those events!
The Bible testifies to itself: Read Scripture to understand Scripture.

4. Biblical interpretation is most effective when done as an act of worship whether formally or informally, corporately or individually!

Scripture study furthers the desire to fellowship with Jesus. Verse 29
Scripture study in conjunction with other acts of worship prepares the follower to hear from Jesus! Verse 30
Scripture study warms our hearts with the warming words of Jesus today! Verse 32
Scripture study motivates our evangelistic mission to those who do not yet believe! Verses 33-34

So What?

Study the Bible together
Study repentantly
Study with Jesus in mind
Study Scripture in light of Scripture
Study as an act of worship

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How to Understand the Bible “Spreading the Word to the Next Generation”

5/10/2015

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Memory Verse: “but the word of the Lord endures forever. And this is the word that was preached to you.” 1 Peter 1:25
Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 1:1-16

1. You have the relationship as a “spiritual parent” to those you teach God’s word. Verse 1-7

You have a spiritual responsibility to spread God’s Word. verse 1
Bless them with spiritual blessing! Verse 2
Pray for them constantly! Verse 3
Connect with them emotionally! Verse 4
Believe in them confidently! Verse 5
Encourage them aggressively! Verse 6-7

2. You have a mentoring relationship with them. Verse 8-

Invite them to join in!
Point them to their calling in Christ! Verse 9
Declare your dependence upon God! Verse 12

3. How to receive the Word? Verse 12-16

Hear the word
Heed the word
Hold the word

So What?

What have you done with what you have received?
Do you need to commit to teach the word at home?
Do you need to repent of your example and make a new start?

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A People of the Word

5/3/2015

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Scripture Reading: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Memory Verse: “For prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.” 2 Peter 1:21

1. People are unified publicly under the Law of God: verses 1-2

Unity of physical proximity
Unity of spiritual purpose
Unity of intellectual prerequisite

2. People are educated thoroughly under the Law of God! Verse 3-8

Book of the Law was read publicly
All the Law was read
All the people listened
All the ministers helped teach! 13 priests and 13 Levites.
All the Law was made clear for the people to understand

3. People are led capably into worship under the Law of God! Verse 4-9

The Leaders honor the Law! Standing!
The people honor the Law! Standing!
The Leader worships and praises God!
The people agree with the leader and worship God!
The people are led to respond to God’s Law personally!

4. People express joyfully the new truth of the Law in their lives! Verse 10-18

Grief gives way to communal joy! Conviction leads to repentance which ushers in joy!
Joy is expressed in a new habit of life! Festival of booths
Joy is expressed in spreading this new truth to others!
Joy is expressed in embracing a new spiritual responsibility! Father’s as priestly teachers!
Joy is repeated as the pattern is repeated! Discovery, repentance, obedience, sharing, joy

Summary

People are unified publicly under the Law of God: verses 1-2
People are educated thoroughly under the Law of God! Verse 3-8
People are led capably into worship under the Law of God! Verse 4-9
People express joyfully the new truth of the Law in their lives! Verse 10-18

So What?

Seek joy through the process of responding to God’s revelation in the Bible!
Share the truths you are learning with others!
Study the Bible to understand its meaning in your life!
Help others around you study the Bible!
Worship the Lord as you study His Word!

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The Roll of Holy Spirit in Interpreting Scripture

Principles of Biblical Interpretation

How to Understand the Bible “Interpret the Bible with Jesus in Mind”

How to Understand the Bible “Spreading the Word to the Next Generation”

A People of the Word

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