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New Life Church in Cupertino
The Bible for Grown-ups | Week #5
Many people have tried to read the Bible only to struggle to understand it, and there might be even more people who didn't even try to read it because it seemed too difficult to understand. The Bible can be read, understood, and even transform our lives! Join us on campus or for Church Online as we explore some Bible study tips and steps to help apply the Bible to our lives. You can join us online each Sunday at 10am through http://www.nlnc.online.church.
Locations & Times
Silicon Valley Christian Assembly
3131 Bowers Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA
Sunday 10:00 AM
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RECAP
In the beginning, we are introduced to a God who gives dignity and value to all people.
The Old Testament chronicles the story of human rebellion and God preparing the world for our Savior.
The story of the Bible can intersect and transform our story.
In the beginning, we are introduced to a God who gives dignity and value to all people.
The Old Testament chronicles the story of human rebellion and God preparing the world for our Savior.
The story of the Bible can intersect and transform our story.
How can the story of the Bible intersect and transform our story?
… through more than reading
… through more than reading
JOURNEY
STEP #1
Grasp the text in their town
What did the text mean to the biblical audience?
STEP #2
Measure the width of the river of differences
What are the differences between the biblical audience and us?
STEP #3
Cross the principle bridge
What is the theological principle in this text?
STEP #4
Grasp the text in our town
How should Christians today apply the theological principle?
STEP #1
Grasp the text in their town
What did the text mean to the biblical audience?
STEP #2
Measure the width of the river of differences
What are the differences between the biblical audience and us?
STEP #3
Cross the principle bridge
What is the theological principle in this text?
STEP #4
Grasp the text in our town
How should Christians today apply the theological principle?
STEP #1
Grasp the text in their town
What did the text mean to the biblical audience?
Observations & Questions
WRONG QUESTION - What does this mean to me?
CONTEXT
- Historical-cultural
- Literary
Grasp the text in their town
What did the text mean to the biblical audience?
Observations & Questions
WRONG QUESTION - What does this mean to me?
CONTEXT
- Historical-cultural
- Literary
“Pride does not listen. It knows.”
- Kevin Vanhoozer
- Kevin Vanhoozer
“Everything we know has its origins in questions. Questions, we might say, are the principal intellectual instruments available to human beings.”
- Neil Postman
- Neil Postman
We are a western people. The Bible is more of an eastern book.
BibleProject
Beautiful and creative overview videos about the context of the whole Bible and how to study it. Video overviews of each book of the Bible as well as videos about specific topics, themes, or relevant ideas.
https://bibleproject.com/Blue Letter Bible
Various versions of the Bible plus ability to find the meaning of words from the original Hebrew or Greek, maps, commentaries, charts, and more.
https://www.blueletterbible.org/Meaning - what the author intended to communicate when he wrote the text.
FOR REFLECTION
What has been the biggest obstacle for you to read and understand the Bible? Why?
What has been the biggest obstacle for you to read and understand the Bible? Why?
STEP #2
Measure the width of the river of differences
What are the differences between the biblical audience and us?
SIMILARITIES
We all live in a very broken world.
We are all looking for hope.
We have many of the same needs to survive.
DIFFERENCES
- Culture
- Languages
- Time
- Geography
- Lifestyles
- Economy
- Transportation
- Women's Rights
Measure the width of the river of differences
What are the differences between the biblical audience and us?
SIMILARITIES
We all live in a very broken world.
We are all looking for hope.
We have many of the same needs to survive.
DIFFERENCES
- Culture
- Languages
- Time
- Geography
- Lifestyles
- Economy
- Transportation
- Women's Rights
STEP #3
Cross the principle bridge
What is the theological principle in this text?
Universal principles
Temporal principles
Situational principles
Cross the principle bridge
What is the theological principle in this text?
Universal principles
Temporal principles
Situational principles
PRINCIPLE
We shouldn’t do anything that is worshipping someone other than God.
We shouldn’t do anything that is worshipping someone other than God.
PRINCIPLE
Modesty (in some form) is beneficial in society.
Modesty (in some form) is beneficial in society.
STEP #4
Grasp the text in our town
How should Christians today apply the theological principle?
Meaning | Application
What does it mean and how do I apply it?
Grasp the text in our town
How should Christians today apply the theological principle?
Meaning | Application
What does it mean and how do I apply it?
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