Let the Bible speak for itself
What is the Bible?
A book to reveal who God is
What do hope and peace grow out of?
A mindful reading and understanding of the biblical text
What are two things to consider when looking at context?
The situation and culture
Is it helpful to know the genre when reading?
Yes
Does remembering the Big Story remind you of things?
Yes, it does
The Bible focuses on:
God, his characters, his actions
What is hope?
A sense of expectation and wanting for a specific event to happen
Do you look for the situation and culture of the author or the story?
The author
What is genre?
A category in which something is set in, such as adventure, love, or mystery
What does it remind you of?
Who God is, how God made us, how God loves us, and how God wants to be in a relationship with us
What is the main message of the Bible?
That Jesus is our Savior and we should praise Him
What is peace?
Absence of worries and troubles; tranquility
True or False: Context is an important part of any reading
True
What genres are in the Bible?
Poetry, narratives, history, parables, and letters
True or False: God leaves us alone in the world when we mess up
False
What is the most important of the Fab 5?
None! They are all important!
False
What is context?
the words that come before or after a word or passage and clarifies its meaning
Are there different “rules” and expectations for different genres?
Yes
Did God every give up on us?
No