Tag Archives: Hermeneutics

Study 20: Application – So What??

“For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” Romans 15:4 “For Ezra had set his heart to study the law of the LORD and to practice it, and to teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel.” Ezra 7:10Continue reading “Study 20: Application – So What??”

Study 19: Reading Exodus

Who is the LORD that I should obey His voice and let Israel go? Exodus 5:2 We are continuing our study on Hermeneutics, this time looking at the book of Exodus and applying the principles we’ve learned to draw out the theological message Moses intended for his audience. The book of Exodus has provided aContinue reading “Study 19: Reading Exodus”

Study 18: Interpreting Story

For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Romans 15:4 We are continuing our study on Hermeneutics: the art and science of Biblical Interpretation, this time focusing on Narrative. Something that is uniquely human is that we processContinue reading “Study 18: Interpreting Story”

Study 17: The Great Theme of Scripture

There will no longer be any curse; and the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and His bond-servants will serve Him; they will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads. There will no longer be any night; and they will not have need of a lampContinue reading “Study 17: The Great Theme of Scripture”

Study 16: The Hermeneutics of Proverbs

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7 We are continuing our study on Hermeneutics: the art and science of Biblical Interpretation. The book of Proverbs is a great study as we begin practicing hermeneutics for a number of reasons: It comes in neat small sectionsContinue reading “Study 16: The Hermeneutics of Proverbs”

Study 15: Hermeneutical Detox

For Ezra had set his heart to study the law of the Lord and to practice it, and to teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel. Ezra 7:10 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 We are continuing our study onContinue reading “Study 15: Hermeneutical Detox”

Study 14: Hermeneutics Introduction

For Ezra had set his heart to study the law of the Lord and to practice it, and to teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel. Ezra 7:10 …just as our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given him, wrote to you, as also in all his letters, speaking in them of these things, in which are some things hardContinue reading “Study 14: Hermeneutics Introduction”