I have the privilege of teaching through a study of Old Testament character to two different groups this summer. As I prepare, it has become clear that too often we change our hermeneutical methodology when doing a character study. So here is my short, but hopefully developing list of guidelines for studying Old Testament Characters: …
Category: Bible Study
A Few Tools for Bible Study
Yesterday at Calvary Church we demonstrated inductive Bible study. It is something I do and model in classes room environments all the time, but we managed to do it in front of a large audience (I hope). So as a follow-up, here are some tools. First, a simply outline. I use the acronym ROADS as a reminder of …
Contrast: Character Determines Influence
On Sunday at Calvary Church, Pastor Beau Eckert started our series, Contrast, with a look at Matthew 5:1-16. The Beatitudes in the first section focus on the Character of the Righteous. The list of characteristics together form a progressive picture of what those rightly related to the King look like. And by correlation, they serve as an encouragement …
ROADS for Bible Study
A simple guide to you can keep handy as you read and study the Bible. A method I use on a daily basis as well as the method I teach.
Pursuit of His Glory
Just completed a 9 part series–Pursuit of Glory: The story of the Bible in 9 Episodes. This was a coordinated study–where sermon, ABF lesson and small groups could focus their learning on one main subject. Now that we are finished, I wanted to post my brief summary of each lesson as a review. It may …
Faithlife Study Bible
Many know I'm a fan the the ESV Study Bible (and since it is too big to carry around, I take advantage of the online version). Another resource that some might be interested–particularly if you are in an intentional relationship for growth (small group, accountability group, memtoring relationship or adult Bible class) is the new …
Daniel 7–Small Group Questions
In Daniel 7 we return to a prophetic section. This chapter is parallel to chapter 2—both focus on a panorama of prophecy which concludes with the Kingdom of God, the Most High in total control. Small Group Questions Engage—connect with each other 1. What excites you about the future? What worries you about the future? …