This course is an eight-week introduction to the study of the Bible. It will equip the student to read the books of the Old and New Testament with an understanding of their meaning in light of Jesus Christ. The course will discuss the origin and content of the Bible, basic principles for interpreting the Bible, characteristics of the Bible’s various genre (types of writing), and how to lead others in the study of the Bible.
Instructor: Dr. Brad Pribbenow
What You Will Learn
- To explain how we got the books of the Old and New Testament in our modern-day Bible
- To summarize the basic principles involved with reading and interpreting the Bible
- To demonstrate greater confidence in studying the Bible for personal and spiritual enrichment
- To identify trustworthy resources for studying the Bible in personal and small group settings
Course Objective
To equip you to read the books of the Old and New Testament with an understanding of their meaning in light of Jesus Christ.
Textbook Requirements
- A modern English Bible
- Lane A. Burgland, How to Read the Bible with Understanding (St. Louis: Concordia, 2016)
Course Module Topics
- Ancient Book, Living Word
- The Old Testament, the New Testament, and my Bible
- The Context and Meaning in Bible Study
- Scripture, Faith, and Christ in Bible Study
- Law and Gospel, Now and Not-Yet in Bible Study
- Understanding the Bible’s Poetry and Prophecy
- Understanding the Bible’s Parables and End Times Prophecies
- Bible Study Resources and Small Group Leading