Key Thought: The prophets wrote in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. Interpreting the words, phrases, and narrative of Scripture within the original contexts help us more fully understand God’s message for us today. May 16, 2020 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 1:26,27. Isaiah 6:1-3. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most … Continue reading –>
The South Pacific Division (SPD) has produced a series of videos about the lesson studies this quarter. The speaker is Dr Kayle de Waal, a theology lecturer at Avondale University College. Week 6_ study this lesson for May 9 from SPD Discipleship on Vimeo.
Continue reading -->Text or pretext. We can skew the words of the Bible just about any way we want to. Our lesson includes a startling example of how a woman was encouraged after her husband left her with the words, “And I will put enmity between you and the woman” (Gen. 3:15, NKJV). Have you ever been presented … Continue reading –>
There are several hymn that could be used as a theme for this Second Quarter of 2020. Here are just two, the first being Hymn 272, Give Me the Bible, followed by Hymn 277, For Your Holy Book We Thank You. Thank you to the ladies who messaged in and suggested that we could also … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Interpreters of the Bible cannot completely divest themselves from their own past, experiences, and preconceived notions and opinions. But the Holy Spirit can open up and correct our limited perspectives and presuppositions when we read with an open mind and honest heart. May 9, 2020 1. Have a volunteer read Luke 24:36-45.. Ask … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Sola Scripture implies fundamental principles of Biblical interpretation for a proper understanding of God’s Word. As Protestants, we maintain the Bible as the ultimate doctrinal authority. May 2, 2020 1. Have a volunteer read Hebrews 4:8-12. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. … Continue reading –>
The Bible and the Bible only. What do you think of the statement in this week’s lesson guide that as “Protestants, we must maintain the Bible as the ultimate doctrinal authority.” Of course this is a reassuring creed for our church to follow: The Bible and the Bible alone. Should we work to bring fellow … Continue reading –>
There are several hymns we could choose as a theme song for this quarter. Here are just two, the first being Hymn 272, Give Me the Bible, followed by Hymn 277, For Your Holy Book We Thank You. Thank you to the ladies who messaged in and suggested that we could also add the song … Continue reading –>
The South Pacific Division (SPD) has produced a series of videos about the lesson studies this quarter. The speaker is Dr Kayle de Waal, a theology lecturer at Avondale University College. Week 5_ Study this lesson for May 2 from SPD Discipleship on Vimeo.
Continue reading -->The South Pacific Division (SPD) has produced a series of videos about the lesson studies this quarter. The speaker is Dr Kayle de Waal, a theology lecturer at Avondale University College. Week 4_ Study this lesson for April 25 from SPD Discipleship on Vimeo.
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