Sword of the Spirit
Thinking back to the diagram of the SWORD method Brent taught last week - what question do we ask ourselves when look at the handle part of the sword?
What does this teach us about man?
What type of context has to do with understanding the customs and mannerisms of the people in the passage revolves around?
Cultural context.
Last week, our Church finished a sermon series. What is the series name, and what book of the Bible did it cover?
He Shall Reign
1 Samuel
Deuteronomy, Leviticus
Law
Thinking back to the diagram of the SWORD method Brent taught last week - what question do we ask ourselves when look at the top of the blade?
What does this teach us about God?
What type of context revolves around understanding who was the ruling party at the time?
Political context
Last week, Brent taught us to NOT read the Bible with our own agenda or biases in mind. What is this action called?
Eisegesis
Prophecy
Thinking back to the diagram of the SWORD method Brent taught last week - what question do we ask ourselves when we look at the left part of the blade?
Are there any commands to obey?
What type of context revolves around understanding the supernatural climate or posture at the time?
Spiritual context
Last week, Brent taught us to to read the Bible with an understanding of the context of the passage, and to approach scripture with an open mind. What is this action called?
Ruth, Esther, Jonah, Genesis
Narrative
The Bible is described as the Sword of the Spirit. In the lesson Noah taught this morning, he mentioned Isaiah 55:11. In that passage what adjective describes the word of God?
God's word will not return void.
What type of context has to do with understanding the genre of the passage, and more about the author that wrote it?
Literary context
Earlier this month, Ms. Jessica organized an activity that helped us consider what we’re looking for in a future spouse. What passage of scripture did this activity revolve around?
Proverbs 31
Psalms
Poetry
Thinking back to the diagram of the SWORD method Brent taught last week - what question do we ask ourselves when we look at the right part of the blade?
Are there any sins to avoid?
What type of context has to do with trying to understand what the author was trying to say at the time of writing?
Interpretive context
Last week, our CG went and supported a member of the student ministry get baptized. What is her name?
Rebekah Munro
Ecclesasties, Proverbs
Wisdom