Six Stages of the Biblical Story
Stages 1 and 2, with where they are found in the Bible.
Stage 1 - Creation
Genesis 1-2
Stage 2 - Fall
Genesis 3-11
It means "a gift from God", and it is one of the main themes that is repeated throughout the Old Testament story.
Blessing
The author of this book, and why he was significant.
Peter, he was one of the 12 original disciples of Jesus.
The number of steps in the Inductive Bible Study method.
David
Stage 3, with where it is found in the Bible.
Israel
Genesis 12-Malachi
A repeated theme in the Old Testament that points to a future time; we see it every time the Old Testament refers to Jesus.
Future Hope
Peter's intended audience.
Jewish Christians
The first step - it involves paying careful attention to what the Biblical text says and noting anything that stands out to you about the structure or content.
Observation
Mr. Ray's drink of choice.
Coffee
Stage 4, with where it is found in the Bible.
Jesus
Matthew-John
Another repeated theme of the Old Testament: God's chosen means of relationship with humanity as evident in Abraham, Jacob, Moses, and David. It is often called a "mutual binding agreement".
Covenant
According to Peter, what is the "priceless inheritance" that will be given to faithful believers?
Salvation
The second step - it involves looking for the deeper meaning behind what the Biblical text says.
Interpretation
Mr. Ray's favorite book/movie series.
The Lord of the Rings
Stage 5, with where it is found in the Bible.
Church
Acts-Revelation
The three different roles that Moses was to the people of Israel. The Old Testament points to a future time when a "new Moses" (Jesus) would also be these three things.
Prophet
Priest
King
Peter writes to his audience that their faith was being tested as "fire purifies _______".
Gold
The third step, it involves seeing how the Biblical text can be applicable to our own lives today.
Application
Mr. Ray's wife's first name.
Stage 6, with where it is found in the Bible.
Restoration
Revelation
The Hebrew word for the Old Testament, and the three divisions that word represents.
TaNaK
Torah - Law
Nevi'im - Prophets
Ketuvim - Writings
Peter's audience were facing ________ at the time the letter was written, and the Roman emperor most likely responsible was _______.
Persecution
Nero
One of the most important aspects of Inductive Bible Study, the student must keep in mind how the author's _______ ________ would have understood the Biblical text.
Original Audience or Intended Audience
Mr. Ray's age and middle name.
31
Jeremiah