Old Testament Used in the New Testament

(from Robert Thomas, Evangelical Hermeneutics) 1. Literal historical prophecy plus literal historical fulfillment. Example Isaiah 7:14 and Matthew 1:23; Micah 5:2 with Matthew 2:5-6, Messiah virgin born and born in Bethlehem. 2. Literal OT historical event or person and the NT author applies (ISPA) the OT wording to: 2.1. a new setting. Example Hosea 1:1…

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Hermeneutics 1. Theory, Practice, and Application of Bible Study

Hermeneutics, Exegesis and Exposition, and Application Tod Kennedy 2013 Scripture: 2 Timothy 2.15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. Scripture: 2 Peter 3.16 As also in all his [Paul] letters, speaking in them of these things, in…

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Hermeneutics 1. Starting Reminders

Tod Kennedy, May 2013 *Robert Thomas in Chafer Theological Seminary Journal, Fall 2008, Vol 13 Number 2 “Biblical Hermeneutics: Foundational Considerations” Teaching Guide—Says, Means, Do? Explain in these four steps. This is a very cut down version of the exegetical process. See those notes. You add that process in your study as you need, and…

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General rules of writing

I forgot the source. October 6, 1995 Tod Kennedy When the writer thinks he’s finished, he needs to be as objective as possible, look at his paper and ask himself a series of questions: what am I saying? Did I say it? Is it clear? Can I sum up my argument in one sentence? Are…

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The Exegetical Process

Tod Kennedy, last rev. March 10, 2019 History: The facts of history or historical background pertinent to the Bible section under study. Context: the relationship to the paragraph, chapter, book, argument of the book, other Bible books, to the Bible as a whole, and to God’s plan for creation. This includes a preliminary outline. Text:…

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Study and Teach Guidelines

Summary of Study and TeachTod Kennedy, handed out to teen class 3.21.21Condensed exegetical Process emphasizes gaining and preparing the content of study for understanding and teaching.1. Observe the Text—what it says?2. Why did the author write this?3. Interpret the text—what it means?4. Apply the text and answer so what? What to do? Study a Word…

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