Independent Biblical Exegesis - Part 1

Opening
·      My journey!
·      Why did I name this study “How to prepare to teach the Bible”?
·      Why didn’t I call it – How to read your Bible or How to study your Bible? 

Questions
·      What’s your opinion on the purpose of the Bible – why did God give it to us?
·      Biblical Theory
·      What do you hope to gain from this course?
·      How long have you been in church?
·      Do you believe the Bible is the inherent word of God? Yes or No – Why?
·      Why are you here tonight, spiritually speaking?       
·      If spiritual maturity were measured on a scale, where do you think you would rank?  1-10

Based on the scale, why do you feel you are where you are?
·      Do you believe Verse by Verse teaching / preaching is the only method of Biblical teaching?                                                       

Yes / No – Why?  

VBV vs. Topical (Pro’s – Con’s)

What can you expect?
·      Once you complete this course you will have a format or approach on how to prepare to teach your Bible.
·      Once you complete this course you will be able to study for yourself and answer basic doctrinal and theological questions?
·      Once you complete this course you maybe asked to lead, help facilitate or attend a small group.  The small group will pick a book of the Bible and Teach it
·      Homework?

Why should we study our Bible in a preparation format?

How do you learn best? Visual – Hearing – Hands On?

How do most people learn best?

According to the NEA – National Board Certification
National Board-Certified Teacher

How children learn best :   I do it – We do it – You do it!                                                       

Our Calling / The Process :
Conviction / Salvation / Spiritual Growth / Ministry / God Glorified 

Conviction
John 17:17 Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth. 

Salvation / Sanctification
Romans 10:17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the  word of Christ.

Acts 2:37 Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what are we to do?” 

I’m saved, now what? / And how does all this happen?

Spiritual Growth

Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, even penetrating as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Equipped for the work of the Ministry

Mathew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit: 
Mathew 28:20 teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.

1 Peter 3:15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who ask you to give an account for the hope that is in you, but with gentleness and respect;