Christian Spirituality Final

What is an exegetical bible study

detailed study of the words, context, and culture surrounding the passage, find out what it meant to original readers then apply to our lives

tools for exegetical bible study

different versions of Bible, concordance (Bible index), dictionary, commentary, map

What is a reflective Bible study

reading the passage devotionally, focusing on what it means in my life

tools for a reflective bible study

different versions of Bible, journal, pen

steps of reflective Bible study

1. pray

2. choose passage

3. read slowly

4. put yourself in the story

5. WWWWW questions

6. write "God speaks to me" and "I speak to God"

Exegetical Bible study format

1. translation comparison

2. context

3. key parts

4. location

5. commentaries

6. other gospel citations

7. writing of ellen white

8. key theme

9. impact on original audiece

10. personal application

11. questions

Romans 3:23

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

Romans 6:23a

For the wages of sin is death

Romans 6:23b

but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Ephesians 2:8-9

saved by grace not by works

1 John 1:9

confess/forgive/cleanse us

1 John 5:11-13

know you have eternal life

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

2 Timothy 1:7

not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, love, and a sound mind.

Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Matthew 28:19-20

Therefore go and make disciples and teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always

1 Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

In the Bible how did God communicate with His people

face to face, through prophets, Old testament (urrim + thummin, cloud/fire pillar, prophets)

God is ______ at work _______ you

always, around

God ________ a _______ love relationship with you that is ________ and __________

desires, deep, real, personal

God _______ you to become involved with Him in _______ work

invites, His

God speaks by the Holy Spirit through the ________, _________, ______________, and _______ to reveal Himself, His purposes, and His ways

Bible, prayer, circumstances, the church

God's invitation for you to work with Him ________ leads you to a ________ of belief that requires _______ and ________

always, crisis, faith, action

You must make __________ adjustments in your life to join God in what He is doing

major

You come to know God by __________ and you obey Him and He accomplished His work through you

experience

3 things to remember about God's will

1. God loves you

2. He has a plan for you

3. He wants you to know His plan

Psalm 32:8- I will ______ you and ________ you in the ____ that you should go; I will ______ you with My ______.

instruct, teach, way, guide, eyes

Small Group Bible study Steps

1. Icebreaker

2. Read passage

3. Study questions

4. Application questions

Parable of the Brown-Headed Cowbird Symbols and Lesson

nest = my life, cowbird = satan, egg = sin in my life

Satan desires to destroy me, sin always leads to death

Parable of the Baseball Game and Pizza Hut

the kid on the field did for me what I could not do for myself; if he succeeds, I succeed

Baseball Game Parable Symbols

kid = Jesus, pizza = salvation

Poor Excuses for not wanting Salvation

1. don’t want it

2. don’t deserve it

3. nothing is free

4. I will pay for it myself