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Friday: Further Thought ~ Language, Text and Context

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Sabbath School LessonMay 5, 2020

Further Thought: Read Ellen G. White, “John Wycliffe”, pages 79-96; “Luther Before the Diet”, pages 145-170 in The Great Controversy; Also read section 4.a. — j. from the document “Methods of Bible Study”, which can be found at the following link: www.adventistbiblicalresearch.org/materials/bible-interpretation-hermeneutics/methods-bible-study. “In His word, God has committed to men the knowledge necessary for salvation. The Holy Scriptures are … Continue reading –>

Thursday: Books and Their Message

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Sabbath School LessonMay 11, 2020

The largest units in Scripture are books of the Bible. Biblical books were written for different purposes and in different settings. Some served as prophetic messages; others were compilations, like the Psalms. There are historical books like 1 and 2 Kings, and there are letters to various churches, such as those written by Paul and … Continue reading –>

07: Language, Text, and Context – SPD Discipleship Videos

Posted on May 12, 2020 by SPD Discipleship MinistriesMay 18, 2020

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 7_ study this lesson for May 16 from SPD Discipleship on Vimeo.

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07: Language, Text and Context – Singing with Inspiration

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Corinne KnopperMay 12, 2020

There are several hymns 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 –>

Tuesday: Repitition, Word Patterns and Meaning

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Sabbath School LessonMay 11, 2020

A monk writes on a parchment page in candlelight.

In Hebrew thought, there are a number of ways to express ideas that reinforce meaning and emphasize the importance of concepts. Unlike European languages, Hebrew contains no punctuation marks in the original language, so the language structure developed other ways to communicate such ideas. Read Genesis 1:26-27; and Isaiah 6:1-3. What words are repeated in these passages? … Continue reading –>

07: Language, Text and Context – Discussion Starters

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Joyce GriffithMay 10, 2020

1. Understanding the Scriptures. We all agree, no doubt, that God gave us the Scriptures as a witness, but was a witness to what? And to whom? What role did the Greek language play in sharing the words and content of the Bible with the then known world? Does it ever trouble you that many languages exist beyond … Continue reading –>

07: Language, Text and Context – Teaching Plan

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Michael FrackerAugust 24, 2020

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 –>

Monday: Words and Their Meanings

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Sabbath School LessonMay 10, 2020

In every language there are words that are so rich and deep in meaning that they are difficult to translate adequately with a single word into another language. Such words require a wide study of their usage in the Bible to understand the breadth of meaning. Read 1 Kings 3:6, Psalm 57:3, Psalm 66:20, Psalm 143:8, and Micah 7:20. How … Continue reading –>

Sunday: Understanding the Scriptures

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Sabbath School LessonMay 9, 2020

Read 2 Timothy 3:16-17. For what purpose was the Bible given to us? The Bible was written as a witness to God’s work in history, His plan for redeeming the fallen race of humanity, and to instruct us in all ways of righteousness. The Lord chose to do this in human language, making His thoughts and … Continue reading –>

Sabbath: Language, Text and Context

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Sabbath School LessonMay 5, 2020

Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Deut. 32:46-47; 1 Kings 3:6; Num. 6:24-26; Gen. 1:26-27; Gen. 2:15-23; Gen. 15:1-5. Memory Text: “Take this Book of the Law, and put it beside the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, that it may be there as a witness against you” (Deuteronomy 31:26, NKJV). More than 6,000 languages are spoken among the … Continue reading –>

Cultural Influence and the Bible

Posted on May 7, 2020 by William EarnhardtMay 14, 2020

I suppose most Christians around the world would agree that the Bible takes precedence over culture as far as deciding what is right and wrong. At the same time I think all of us are sometimes confused, thinking we are following the Bible instead of culture, not realizing that our culture heavily influences how we … Continue reading –>

Inside Story: Losing Four Sons in Poland ~ European Division

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Sabbath School LessonMay 7, 2020

Losing Four Sons in Poland By Andrew McChesney, Adventist Mission God blessed Wieslawa Winiarska with four sons in Lodz, Poland. Then her son Grzegorz died in a freak accident when he was 26. He had taken up running and, while jogging near railroad tracks, was sucked onto the tracks by the wind of a fast-passing … Continue reading –>