Discussion Questions
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Why is it important to understand what took place during the intertestamental period? How will this help shape your study of the New Testament?
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So that we can understand what was going on in Israel, the surrounding areas and how this affected Jewish thinking about the Torah and how this time period affected their view of Gentiles.
This will help me studying the New Testament because I can now understand the hatred the Jewish people felt for Gentiles.
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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 think that Historical background would be important in order to know the date and time and language and the culture that the New Testament was written in order to interpret it correctly. In order for me to be able study and understand it and to apply it to my everyday life and understand Jesus teachings and help others in understanding the New Testament better.
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I believe the contemporary application stands out most for me. The story of Jesus is thousands of years old, and it goes back to the beginning of Genesis. It still relates to today’s times and today’s people.
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Contemporary Application because the perplexity of the human mind, believes and culture. I like when Dr. Blomberg stated the meaning remains the same in the text even as the applications vary.
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The historical type of question stood out the most to me because, as a believer, I study the New Testament with the purpose of growing as a Christian. In doing so, as I read about the events during and after Jesus’ life it is important for me to ask questions about the historical events that were taking place at the time and how they may have impacted those events. History provides the big picture and should be considered to have a better understanding of the Gospel, which will allow me to grow in my journey as a Christian.
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Each of the four applicable types-Historical, Exegesis, Theological, and Contemporary- complement each other in that to a student of biblical studies, we are able to understand the original writer’s philosophy, theory, and methodology through the Holy Spirit guidance, instruction, and revelation of “the deep things of God, which once was hidden but now have been revealed”.