LESSON PLAN
1st session – the subject and
theme of the Bible
2nd – a deeper understanding of the
subject and theme of the Bible
3rd – God's heart, the progressive nature
of revelation and the Old Testament's relation to the New
4th – Types &
Allegories; Christophanies; Messianic offices
5th – Christ in
the Covenants
6th – the Kingdom; the Goal of the
Gospel; the Story
THE
KEY TO THE BIBLE, STUDENT - 1st SESSION
PROCEDURE & INSTRUCTIONS - Complete study sheets prior to
meetings as daily homework assignments.
Working on lessons daily is recommended in order to establish a regular
pattern of study and maintain continuity between group sessions. Do not read
ahead or check your responses with
the instructor's set. Complete
each exercise before moving on to the next.
Follow the directions and answer the questions that are asked. Write down your questions, observations, and
thoughts. Prepare to explain and support your answers, and bring relevant
comments and questions to the discussion.
Participants will receive an access code to the instructor’s set
after each session.
GET ACQUAINTED - Everyone give name; where grew up; where live; and
how long been in this area.
1. Write in one sentence your impression of what
the Old Testament is about.
·
Employ the following METHOD OF STUDY in part 2 and thereafter
where appropriate:
observe and comment on - focus and think through what you are reading by
interacting with the passage: reorganize the wording; identify [label] what is being stated; describe; categorize;
summarize; draw conclusions; question; follow leads; state implications.
2.
Describe the situation (context, see appendix A)
and summarize what the passages say about the theme of the Old
Testament.
Mk.1:14-15 [What is the context? Example - Jesus continues the message of
John the Baptist after John's arrest by Herod the tetrarch]
Lk.24:44-47 [Context: ________________________________________
__________________________________________________________]
1 Cor.15:3-4
Jn.5:45-47
Acts 2:25-31 [Context: __________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Acts 10:42-43 [Context: _________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Acts 26:22-23 [Context: _______________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Heb.3:5-6
Why couldn't the disciples
understand the Scriptures? Why do I have
so much trouble?
How or in what manner
was the truth foretold?
Heb.9:8-12
Col.2:16-17
3.
Now, having thought through the above passages, what
is the Old Testament about? Jn.5:39-40
Since Christ is also the
subject of the New Testament, we must conclude that He is the subject of
the Bible. Why
is He so central? To answer this
question, we must ask several others.
4.
What are the two great works for which God is
praised (2 Cor.4:6)? ______________ and ______________
Rev.4:9-11
[also Ps.148:1-6]
Rev.5:8-9
[also Ps.77:11-15]
The
significance of the Sabbath (7th day) is depicted in the 10
Commandments as a reminder of the completion of ______ ___________
__________
(Ex.20:8-11). Later, there
is a shift in emphasis. The Sabbath is
spoken of in connection with God's _____________ ___
5.
What happened after God created all things? Gen.3
6.
The issue then becomes one of recovery.
How can sinners dwell with God in His
perfection of holiness? Acts 26:18
7.
So, what is the pervading theme of the Bible? Heb.2:14-15
Eph.1:7
Col.1:12-14
What struck you in this lesson? [opportunity to
share your discoveries and insights]
FURTHER STUDY
·
TERM
PROJECT - to be completed by the last session:
>> Explain Mt.2:13-15.
Look up the following passages
Theme: Christ as fulfillment
Mt. 5:17-18
Mk.14:49
Acts 13:23-33
Rom.1:1-4
1 Pt.1:10-12
Theme: Christ as creator/redeemer
Jn.1:1-13
Col.1:15-21
Heb.1:10
APPENDIX - A
TAXONOMY - Organizing
by Contexts, Categories, and Vocabulary
Our
minds are ordered by categories. Both clearly defined classifications and their labels
are necessary for understanding and communication. Classification is the identification of
groups based upon common features. Each
class or category functions as a descriptive label representing a
particular grouping. Theological terms are
categories that carry the concepts.
They encapsulate the doctrines in a vocabulary so we may
contemplate and communicate them. So, it is necessary to
correctly identify the subject matter, whether justification or
sanctification for example, as we consider a passage. Context
has to do with the logical flow of thought and progression of story or argument
- what situation is being described or subject talked about.