Bible Basics Course with Len Jaggers in February -- take this course!

Phos Community Church
Bible Basics
Instructor: Len B. Jaggers

Bible Basics is a 3 week study on the fundamentals of the Bible and Bible Study.  The course introduces the fundamentals of the Bible including the books, sections, study methods and interpretation.  It also covers a brief overview of the story of the Bible.

Week 1 – Purpose, Structure & Tools
·         
Why Study
o   2 Tim 3:16 God-breathed
o   1 Peter 3:15-16 Be prepared
o   1 John 1:1 Eyewitnesses
o   Reliability of Texts – Brief explanation of ancient texts
·         Structure
o   OT / NT – One Story with a dividing line / life
o   Books – Different authors… One authority (not chronological)
o   Section – 1) Pentateuch 2) History 3) Poetry 4) Prophets 5) Gospel & Acts 6) Letters & Revelation
o   Languages, Translations & Paraphrases – brief intro
·         Tools
o   Concordance
o   Commentaries
o   Maps
o   Online Tools

Week 2 – How to Study
·         Guidelines for Biblical Interpretation – See other sheet for Jim Brock’s list.
·         Study Methods
o   Topical
o   Read-the-Bible-Thru
o   Read a Book in one sitting, one week or one month
o   Scripture Passage Focus – Pick a scripture and then follow these steps – Day 1) Read through 2 times and write down thoughts/questions – Day 2) Read in other translations or paraphrases – Day 3) Read again and write your own paraphrase – Day 4) Read and also read a commentary – Day 5) Read and write something you’ve learned or one way you can apply it
o   Word Studies – e.g. Portion, Come
o   Recommendations for beginners – James, Luke/Acts

Week 3 – Overview of the Bible with References – God’s Revelation to Humans
·         Creation
·         Noah
·         Abraham/Isaac/Jacob/Joseph
·         Moses and the Exodus
·         Judges
·         Saul/David/Solomon
·         Split Kingdoms/Captivity & Return
·         Prophets
·         Jesus’ Birth, Ministry, Death & Resurrection
·         Jesus Fulfillment of Prophecy
·         Early Church
·         Letters
·         Revelation
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