Walking Through the Word, 2012
Session 1
Pastor Phil Bradley
Walking Through the Word, 2012
https://walkingthroughtheword2012sp.pbworks.com
Session 1
Pastor Elvis Bacerott
1. Prayer and Scripture (2 Tim 2:15)
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to
be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth”
(2 Tim 2:15 KJV).
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1. Prayer and Scripture
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be
ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Tim 2:15 KJV).
2. Overview/Syllabus
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3. Quick Reflection
What do you want to gain from this course?
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4. Paired Analysis: 2 Tim 2:15
What does 2 Tim 2:15 mean to you?
Debrief & Notes:
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5. Origin of the Bible
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for
correction, for instruction in righteousness” (2 Tim 3:16 KJV).
Notes
Divine Source
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Human Writers
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Preserved Through the Ages
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6. Authorship and Purpose
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for
correction, for instruction in righteousness” (2 Tim 3:16 KJV). (Put abbreviations in the
packet)
What Does the Bible Say About Its Authorship and Purpose?
Group 1: 1 Cor 2:13
Response
Group 2: 1 Thess 2:13
Response
Group 3: 2 Pet 1:20, 21
Response
Group 4: Rev 22:18, 19
Response
Break
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7. Ancient Manuscripts and Versions
Notes
History of Old and New Testament Manuscripts
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Modern Versions (See http://biblos.com/ for parallel Bible.)
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Four Versions of John 3:16
King James Version (KJV) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten
Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Amplified (AMP) “For God so greatly loved and dearly prized the world that He [even]
gave up His only begotten (unique) Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to,
relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have eternal (everlasting)
life.”
New American Standard (NAS) “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only
begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.
New International Version (NIV) “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and
only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
Paired Discussion:
What are the differences? When would you use one over another?
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8. God as the Source of Natural and Special Revelation
Notes
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9. Group Discussion of Closing: Word of God
Why must we regard the Bible as authoritative if we are to gain the most from its study?
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How does reading the total context help you in your study?
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How do the principles of study discussed today help you?
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∞∞∞∞∞
Homework
Due April 26, 2012
Read
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Lessons 1 and 2 (Review)
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Lesson 3-5
Answer
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Attached questions in a complete sentence. You may handwrite or type the
assignment. Bring this document to class next week. If you wish to type the
homework, find the doc file on the course website at
https://walkingthroughtheword2012wi.pbworks.com/w/page/48738906/Homework
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Name/Date: ____________________________________________________________
Walking Through the Word: Session 1
Due April 26, 2012
1.
Who is the ultimate source of the Bible?
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2.
About how many writers of the Bible were there?
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3.
Through how many years was writing done?
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4.
How can we account for the perfect harmony of all these writing?
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5.
Since we have no Bible books in the handwriting of their authors, what two kinds of
documents help us to know what was in the books as they were originally written?
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In what language was the Old Testament originally written?
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In what language was the New Testament originally written?
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8.
What version became the official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church?
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When was the King James Version published?
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10. Name some English versions newer than the King James.
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11. Why is God’s authority supreme?
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12. Mention some things that are revealed to us by the Bible?
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13. Give some purposes of Bible study.
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14. What is the proper attitude toward the Bible? Why?
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15. Give some simple rules for Bible Study.
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16. Give an example of how one Scripture may help us understand another.
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17. Tell something about the distinction between the Old Testament and the New.
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18. Why is it sometimes important to know who is speaking in a particular passage of
Scripture?
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19. Why is it import to know for whom a passage is intended?
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20. Give an example of a passage intended to apply under specific circumstances.
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