The Overflow Class Week 3
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The document provides an overview of a bible study session that included bible trivia questions, small group discussions, and guidance on how to effectively study and apply the bible. It discusses the importance of understanding the cultural context of bible passages, interpreting them based on the original meaning and intent, and applying timeless principles to one's own life and culture. Participants were encouraged to develop a daily bible reading discipline and seek transformation, not just information, from their study.
The Overflow Class Week 3
- 1. Week 3: Mind Bible Study
- 2. Lock in Your Table Groups
- 3. Bible Quiz Number these books in the order they are found in the Bible: Philippians Deuteronomy John Habakkuk Job 2 Samuel Romans Correct Order: Deuteronomy 2 Samuel Job Habakkuk John Romans Philippians
- 4. Bible Quiz Who are considered the Patriarchs of Israel? Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob Who took over leadership of Israel after Moses died and led the people into the Promised Land? Joshua
- 5. Bible Quiz Name the first three kings of Israel. Saul, David, Solomon After civil war, what were the names of the divided kingdoms? Israel: North Judah: South
- 6. Bible Quiz What Empire carried the kingdom of Judah into captivity? Babylon Who were the leaders of Judah after the Persians restored Jerusalem? Zerubabbel, Ezra, Nehemiah
- 7. Bible Quiz Who wrote most of the Psalms? David Who was called the “Weeping Prophet”? Jeremiah
- 8. Bible Quiz Who were the three disciples closest to Jesus? Peter, James, John Who wrote the Gospels? Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
- 9. Bible Quiz Who wrote the book of Acts? Luke In which city were they first called “Christians”? Antioch
- 10. Bible Quiz Where would you find the words, “for God so loved the world, that He gave…”? John 3:16 Where would you find the words, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God”? Romans 3:23
- 11. Bible Quiz Where would you find the words, “let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith…”? Hebrews 12:1-2 Where would you find the words, “behold, I stand at the door and knock, if any man…”? Revelation 3:20
- 12. Final Jeopardy How many animals did Moses take on the ark? None. It was Noah!
- 13. Small Group Discussion #3 - What role does the Bible play in learning to love God. Why? #4 – What experience do you have with the Bible?
- 14. Q & A
- 15. Do you have a MIND plan? Core Knowledge ( if there were five things you should know …): Bible Overview How to Study the Bible Life of Jesus What do I Believe (and why)? How do I grow?
- 16. The Bible and YOU! A Crash Course on Getting into the Bible
- 17. How Can We Get into the Bible? (or, how can we get the Bible into us?) Sunday Messages D.A.T.E. – Daily Bible Reading Discipline Small Group Bible Studies Books/Websites Classes at Church Online courses College/Seminary
- 18. Don’t Hunt and Peck!
- 19. How Do We Bridge the Gap? Culture THEN Culture NOW
- 20. How to Approach the Bible ( Three questions to ask whenever you read ) What does it SAY ? OBSERVATION What does it MEAN ? INTERPRETATION HOW do I use it? APPLICATION
- 21. OBSERVATION Become a detective Who? What? When? Where? Why?
- 22. OBSERVATION Genre makes a difference JEWISH CHRISTIAN LAW HISTORY POETRY MAJOR PROPHETS MINOR PROPHETS GOSPELS HISTORY PAUL’S LETTERS GENERAL LETTERS REVELATION
- 23. OBSERVATION Lost in Translation – overcoming the language/cultural barrier Use multiple translations Get a good Bible Handbook Get a good Bible Dictionary
- 24. INTERPRETATION What did it mean THEN? The author had one meaning, it’s our job to figure it out. The meaning has to be in the context of the culture. How have people interpreted this throughout history? We are the product of 2,000 years of church history—good or bad.
- 25. INTERPRETATION Important Note: This is how Theology is developed: What do I believe about: God Sin Afterlife Morality Etc…
- 26. APPLICATION James 1:22-25 But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like. But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it. Tyndale House Publishers. (2004). Holy Bible : New Living Translation. (2nd ed.). Wheaton, Ill.: Tyndale House Publishers.
- 27. The Application Bridge Culture THEN Culture NOW Timeless Principle Example: 1 Corinthians 8
- 28. APPLICATION The purpose of Bible Study is NOT INFORMATAION IS TRANSFORMATION
- 29. Small Group Discussion How will you make a DATE with God this week? How can we create a culture for the MIND at Grace?
- 30. Next Week SPIRIT part 1 Prayer Pages 23-27