If we "know this material"...

If I were to summarize what I believe to be the most important subject matter in our Lay Pastors training, it would be Biblical Interpretation.


We've journeyed together covering various topics such as team building, handling conflict, counseling tips, leadership and the importance of living on purpose, prioritizing.  But I really believe the most important Biblical topic relates to how we interpret, study, thus teach the Bible.


Please review the posts below.  I strongly believe that if we "know this material well", we will be wiser, Spirit filled and led shepherd leaders!


Biblical and Theological Resources
http://volunteerpastors.blogspot.com/2011/08/biblical-and-theological-resources.html



Genre Chart
http://volunteerpastors.blogspot.com/2011/11/genre-chart-dr-gary-manning.html



Mastered By the Book
http://thegospelcoalition.org/videos/24636177 

Genre Chart - Dr. Gary Manning

Because there are different types of Biblical literature, asking proper questions of the text is important to proper observation.

The "Genre" column tells us what type of literature there are, of the various books in the Bible.
The "Example" column gives an example of a story/text in that book of the Bible.
The Unit of thought" refers to a particular scene or paragraph (pericope) extracted from the text.
The "Characteristics" gives us an idea of what the genre of that book is about.
The "Interpretational Guidelines" offers questions we should ask of the text to properly observe and interpret the various Genres.

Let's study - to show ourselves approved, rightly interpreting the Word of Truth.

Thank you Dr. Manning!