Bible Interpretation, Student Workbook, SW05

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B I B L E I N T E R P R E T A T I O N

Exegetical Project

As a part of your participation in the Capstone Bible Interpretation module of study, you will be required to do an exegesis (inductive study) on one of the following passages regarding the nature of the Scriptures and their application to our lives and ministries:

Purpose

Psalm 19.7-11

2 Timothy 3.14-17

1 Corinthians 2.9-16

Psalm 1.1-3

Matthew 22.34-40

James 1.22-25

Isaiah 55.8-11

2 Peter 1.19-21

Proverbs 2.1-5

The purpose of this exegetical project is to give you an opportunity to do a detailed study of a major passage on the character of the Word of God and its role in our spiritual walk and ministry. Using one of the texts above as your ground and base, your assignment will be to think critically about the character and nature of the Word of God as well as how it transforms and builds up the Church to fulfill God’s will in every area of life. As you study your text (either one of the passages above or a text that you and your Mentor agree upon), our hope is that your interpretation of the passage will help you better understand the role and function of the Word of God in your life, as well as those to whom you minister and teach. We are convinced that the Holy Spirit will give you insight into the power and meaning of the Word of God. The Scriptures indeed are food to our souls, weaponry in our spiritual warfare, and a mirror to our own personal walk of discipleship. As we master them, God can use them to equip you for the leadership role he has commissioned you for in both your local congregation and outreach to others. This is a Bible study project, and, in order to do exegesis , you must be committed to understand the meaning of the passage in its own setting. Once you know what it meant, you can then draw out principles that apply to all of us, and then relate those principles to life. A simple three-step process can guide you in your personal study of the Bible passage: 2. What principle(s) does the text teach that is true for all people everywhere , including today? 3. What is the Holy Spirit asking me to do with this principle here, today , in my life and ministry? Once you have answered these questions in your personal study, you are then ready to write out your insights for your paper assignment . 1. What was God saying to the people in the text’s original situation ?

Outline and Composition

Here is a sample outline for your paper:

1. List out what you believe is the main theme or idea of the text you selected.