Acts

Complete reading chapter 16.  Begin the exercise on page 281 using Acts 15:1-21.  You should complete Step 1.  Refer back to your notes and the text as needed to follow the procedures in order to grasp the text in "their town."  Bring your work to class as we will continue to work on the exercise.

The Gospels

Complete reading chapter 15 in your text, Grasping God's Word.

The Author's Thought Flow

What role does I Corinthians play in the larger unit of I Corinthians 12-14?  Trace the author's flow of thought in those paragraphs of Scripture.  Explain your findings in a well crafted paragraph; you, of course, may have more than one paragraph. (See the explanatory paragraphs on page 236 of your text for the reminder of the details of the process.)

Your work may be handwritten or typed.

This quarter-ending project is due this Friday.

Connections

Under assignment 14-1 on page 243, complete the written exercise using Ephesians 5:15-21 and Ephesians 5:22-6:9.  Remember this is an exercise to practice this portion of the process of Step 1 as described on page 236 (which uses what was taught back in chapter 7).  In the end, your findings should be clearly explained in a well-written paragraph.

New Testament Letter Interp.

Read the text's pages 228 through the top of 235.  Answer the following:

Which New Testament books are not letters?

What is the basic structure of a New Testament letter?

When reading the New Testament letters, what must one do  to read contextually?

What is the basic structure of a New Testament letter?

What is meant by the letters being situational or occasional?

Application

Complete reading chapter 13, "Application."  Take the time to read it carefully, as you will be given an exercise in class on Tuesday to practice what you read.

The Role of the Holy Spirit

Complete reading chapter 12 from page 207, where we left off in class.  Underline 3 sentences that impact you and be prepared to explain why they do.

Allegory vs Allegorical Interpretation

Within Chapter 11 of your text, read pages 188 through the top of 195. 

Besides the sentences that answer the questions below, underline 3 significant sentences of your choice, being prepared to explain why they are meaningful in your mind.

Answer the following, adequately explaining: 

1) What is allegory as a literary technique?

2) Is it validly used in Scripture?

3) What is meant by allegorical interpretation?

4) What is wrong with allegorical interpretation?

Meaning....

 Word of God, Speak

Use the link above as either an introduction to the reading of your text or as a part of some time you spend alone with God this week, reading the very communication of God.   By the way, the Word is alive!

Read chapter 10 in your text and provide written answers for assignments 10-1 and 10-3 found at the end of the chapter.