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This lesson introduced four types of questions that students can ask as they study each New Testament book. Which of these four types stood out to you most? Why? How do you think this type of question will help your study of the New Testament?
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I really think context is most important. Understanding the Old Testament was an important point in understanding the New Testament because it provides the back story to the story moving forward.
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I think the type of question that stuck out to me most was considering the context of the text. I believe that Scripture has been taken out of context so much, and used to justify/explain ideas in which it was not originally intended. It is so important to ask the context so you can get a good understanding of what was happening at the time this book was written. Who the book was intended for, and the events that were taking place at the time it was being written.
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I think the contemporary application is the most relevant for me and carries the most value. A a teacher, I look to interest the students in the scriptures and what they mean for them right now. Application to their lives is very important and it makes it relevant. I feel it is important for them to make connections that will bring meaning to the scriptures in their lives. Doctrine and history is important but today’s students need to feel the gospel is real and relevant to them.
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As a history major I am very comfortable in the study of both old and new testament for the factual, historic value of the Torah and prophetic writings, but to me it is all about contemporary application in the “day to day” in the day to day living that not only prompts me to look into the Gospels and Epistles, but connect the old testament writings to those of Jesus, Paul, etc. Those old testament puzzle pieces are the foundation of the rest, not only to the Jew that would have understood the arguments of Paul and the wisdom of Christ, but also to the Gentile like me who is “in the camp” but wants all of the pieces to guide me from moment to moment, in weak and strong times.
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Contemporary application is interesting because if we are not careful we can do a lot of harm. I think that the four type of questions are important to ask together to get a more complete picture.