Study the Bible for Growth Week 4

Profitable Ways to Read the Bible by J.C. Ryle

UNDERSTANDING

Our goal for reading the Bible involves re-centering our attention back on [understanding] the intention of the author:

1. It is possible for finite humans to understand the meaning of Scripture.
2. Our understanding can increase, yet it will never be exhaustive.
3. There is normally only one correct meaning to any given passage of Scripture.
4. The correct meaning is what the author intended to communicate.
5. Various interpretations are simply hypotheses that attempt to account for what the author has said, and how and why he has said it in that way.
6. Though every passage of Scripture needs to be understood in light of its literary type and genre.
7. Every passage of Scripture needs to be understood in light of its literary type and genre
8. Scriptural passages are best understood when read in light of their context.
9. Following the Bible means that we emphasize what the text emphasizes, not building main points from the details.
10. We need to evaluate our personal experience in light of Scripture not the other way around.
11. We should check out our understanding of God's Word with other believers.
12. Every passage of Scripture has meaning and relevance for the believer.

From Reading for a Change by Ray Lubeck

From Reading for a Change by Ray Lube

Here is the schedule for the class:

September 7 - Basics of Bible Study and Basics of Studying Proverbs

September 14 - Introduction to the Class

September 21 - Seeing & Intro to Jonah

September 28 - Understanding Part 1 & Jonah 1

October 5 - Understanding Part 2 & Jonah 2

October 12 - Narrative (Characters, Settings, Plot) and Jonah 3

October 19 - Narrative (Irony, Poetry) & Jonah 4

October 26 - Bridging - Jonah 1 - 4

November 2 - Responding - Jonah 1 - 4

November 9 - Reading the Bible in Community

November 16 - Using Biblical Resources

November 23 - You Make the Class