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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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Knowing who wrote each of the books, under what circumstances, time, date, location, and to what specific audiences facing what unique set of problems, is basically the overview of the book. This part is the competency building part of becoming a true Christian. Building character comes when we start to concern ourselves with the correct interpretation of the scripture. Next, we must learn to apply the knowledge we have studied to our lives. Every application should be applied as lessons learned and taught through Christ. Although there may be as many applications as there are listeners or watchers, the true meaning remains the same in every text even as application vary. The transformation part must be handled with care. We must learn to take from the scriptures what we have studied without misinterpreting the true meaning and never must we teach a false interpretation to others. All questions are relevant and should lead to a closer relationship with God.
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For me the questions of Interpretation stand out the most. This type of question requires the reader to analyze the passage and really understand the scripture in light of the surrounding texts. Also, one must come to understand the main ideas and actual connotation of what they are reading. It challenges the reader to actually think and go below the surface meaning. This skill is crucial for accurate Bible study and life application.
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To me, the time and date and the audience it was originally written for is important and often overlooked.
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Interpretation stood out for me because of my need to understand the meaning of scripture, especially the more difficult passages; so I can communicate better to those who would listen.
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The question that stood out to me the most was the one on contemporary application. It stood out to me the most because as the author said “we need to know about the lives of the men and women in the bible, so that we can see how God works in specific situations. There is a way to draw upon God’s supernatural strength and power to deal with anything that I am going through or someone near to me.