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Geoffrey D Lentz. Learning and Living Scripture
Table of Contents
Dedication
The Participatory Study Series
How to Use This Book
LEARNING
Principles Behind the Method
Exercise
Preparation
Prayer
Overview
The Central Loop
Sharing
Exercise
Preparation
Types of Study and their Purpose
Choosing a Passage
Materials
Attitude Preparation
Resources
Bibles
Concordances
Bible Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
Study Bibles and Commentaries
Conclusion
Exercise
Attitude
Exercise
Overview Reading
Exercise
Study the Background
Meditate, Question, Research, Compare (Repeat as needed) Meditate
Reading the Text Precisely
Reading Out Loud
Praying While Reading
Multiple Translations
Reading in Context
Question
Research
Clarify Key Words
Examine Options for Small Words
Outlining
Questioning
Compare
Conclusion
Exercise
Colossians 1:1-14 - Outlining and Questioning
Point Outline
Detailed Outline
Questions
Exercise
LIVING
Exercise
Remembering the Basics
Reading the Story
Example: Ahab’s Viewpoint
Application
Sharing
Looking Wider
Exercise
Historical Accuracy
Questions
Background
Exercise
Identifying Allegory and Parables
Allegory in Other Types of Literature
Some Dangers in Allegorical Interpretation
Don’t Be Afraid of Allegory
Exercise
Basics of Interpreting Poetry
Hebrew Poetry
Types of Psalms and other Poetry
Exercise
Key Questions about Background
In the Central Loop
Exercise
Prophecy and Prediction
Questions to Ask about a Prophecy
Prophetic Language
Poetic Language
Hyperbole and Sweeping Language
Symbolic Language
Conclusion
Exercises
Prophetic Visions and Dreams in the Bible
The Vision State
Conclusion
Exercise
Basics
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Exercise
Glossary
Footnotes
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Learning and Living Scripture
an Introduction to the Participatory Study Method
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If you have become a Christian, you are now part of the Bible story. Participatory Bible study invites you to find your place in the story and live positively according to God’s will, doing your part to carry the great drama forward. Are you going to be aware of your role in the greatest drama in history, or will you be passive and just let things happen to you?
Many Bible students get very little from their study. When they do study seriously, they are very dependent on commentators, and they’re not sure just how the interpretations are produced. Some get involved in the technical details of Bible study, but then either give up, or become bogged down in hunting down minor points, and miss much of the blessing that is available.
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