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Approachng the Old Testament; Geography of The Old Testament; The Pentateuch; The Poetic Books

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Analytical Table of Contents (For Cross-Reference Use) book functions as follows: The reference system used in this subsection of this chapter 4, section 1, book. to refers Resources), and (Textual 1 Criticism), (The Thus 4 (Exegesis Aids 1, to chapter section refers 3, subsection (etc.). 5 Likewise, 1.3.5. Masorah). Preface Introduction Chapter 1. Guide for Full Exegesis 1.1. Text 1.1.1. Confirm the limits of the passage. 1.1.2.Compare the versions. 1.1.3.Reconstruct and annotate the text. 1.1.4.Present poetry in versified form. 1.2. Translation 1.2.1. Prepare a tentative translation of your reconstructed text. 1.2.2. Check the correspondence of text and translation. 1.2.3. Revise the translation as you continue. 1.2.4. Provide a finished translation. 1.3. Grammatical Data 1.3.1. Analyze the significant grammatical issues. 1.3.2. Analyze the orthography and morphology for date or other affinities. .tnalytnal Tible of Contents Analytcal Table of ('ontents 1.4. Lexical Data L.10.2. ldenmity the speihc issues raiscd or soked . 10.1. Locate the passage theologically: LI03. Analyze the theological contribution of the passige. L.11. Application 1.10. Theology by the passae. L.4.1. Fxplain all words and concepts that are not chny, words, and wordingn. L.4.2. Concentrate on the most mportant concự% LIL2. Clarify the nature of the application (inforning or direting). LLL List the lite issues. LI13 Carity the prsible areas of application faith or action). 14.3. Do "word studies" (rcally, conept stude) of the most crucial words uf wordmgy. 1.44. ldenufy any secal semantic fcatures. 1.5, Form 1.5.1. Identuty the general lnerary tye (genre). Identuty the yeotic literary tye (lorm). LIL5. Fstalilish the catcgories of the application. L14 dentufy the audience of the application. LL6 Deternne the time focus of the application. L7 Fthe unts of the application. Look for sulcategories. 28 1.5.4. 28 1.5,5. 29 Analyze the completeness of the form. Sugtest a lite etung. Be alert to partual and broken foms. 1.5.6. 24) 30 L2L bvesIgate what others have said about the passagC, L.12. Secondary Literature structure Outıne the passage. Look tor patterns. LR! Compare and adjust. throughout your paper. L23. Apply your discoveries Moxing from Outlne to Paper Organizc your dıwSson of structure according to dewendng units of size. L.6.4. Evaluate the ntentonalıty of the mnor patterns. Chapter 2. Exegesis and the Original Text 2.1. Text I.6.5, If the pavsage Is poeIC, analyze it accordingly. I.7. listorical Context Rescarch the historical background. Rescarch the soCial setung. 2.11. Confirning the limits of the passage 2.1.2, Comparing the versions Researeh the hivtorical toreground. Research the geographical setting. Date thc passage. and annotating the text ti o lelbrew names: Joshua /:1 1.8. Literary Context Reconstructing a common term: 1 Samuel 8:16 2A. Puting your passage in versified form 2.2. Translation I.8.1. Fmine the literary function. 2.2.1. Atranslation that clarifies a prophet's behavior: Jonah 1:2 L8.!. Fxmine the placement. Analyze the authorship. L8.3. Analyze the detail. Biblical Context I.9.1. Analyzc the use of the passage elsewhere n Seripturc. Anodest, noninterpretive translation: Proverbs 22:6 23. Grammatical Data 1.9.2. Analvze the passages relation to the rest 2:3.A. ldentifying grammatical ambiguity: Judges 19:25 S.2. ldentifying grammatical specificity: Ilosea 1:2 Orthographic analysis removes an oddity: 2.3.3. Analyzing orthography and morphology Genesis 49:10 for understanding Seripture. of Serijpure. Analyzc the passlges inpor Analytical OUntents Investigate the life setting of forms where appropriate. Lexical Data 3.3.3. Look for structural patterns. 3.3.4. Isolate unique features and evaluate their significance. 2.4.1. The value of looking at key words: 2 2Chronicdle )) 2.5. Form 3.4. Literary-Historical Context 2.5.1. Form as a key to function: Jonah 2:3-10 (Eng.2-9, 2.6. Structure 3.4.1. Examine the background of the passage. 3.4.2. Describe the literary-historical setting. 3.4.3. Examine the foreground of the passage. 3.5. Biblical and Theological Context 2.6.1. Analyzing structure and unity: Amos 5:1-17 2.7. Historical Context 3.5.1. Analyze use of the passage elsewhere in Scripture. 3.5.2. Analyze the passage's relation 2.7.1. Context clarifies a prophecy: Hosea 5:8-10 2.8. Literary Context 2.8.1. Examining literary funcion: How a chapter fis a bookLamentations 5 Examining placement to the rest of Scripture. 3.5.3. Analyze the passage's use in and relation 2.8.4. Analyzing authorship 2.8.3. Analyzing detail 2.9. Biblical Context to theology. 3.6. Application 3.6.1. List the life issues in the passage. 3.6.2. Clarify the possible nature and area of application. Identify the audience and categories of application. 2.9.1. Seeing the broader context: Jeremiah 3 1:31-34 2.10. Theology 2.10.1. A special perspective on the doctrine of God: Hosea 2.11. Application 3.6.4. Establish the time focus and limits of the application. 2.11.1. Samplings of an upright life: Job 31 2.12. Secondary Literature 3.7. Moving from Exegesis to Sermon 3.7.1. WNork from your sermon use list. 3.7.2. Do not use the exegesis outline Chapter 3. Short Guide for Sermon Exegesis Comment as the sermon outline. Differentiate between the speculative and the certain. 3.1. Text and Translation Read the passage repeatedly. Diferentiate between the central and the peripheral. Check for significant textual issues. Make your own translation. Compile a list of alternatives. Start a sermon use list. 3.2. Grammatical and Lexical Data Trust the homiletical commentaries only so tar. Remember that application is the ultimate concern of a sermon. 3.2.1. Note any grammar that is unusual, ambiguous, Chapter 4. Exegesis Aids and Resources 4.1. Textual Criticism or otherwise important. Make a list of the key terms. Do a nini-word study of at least one word or term. Pare down the list to manageable size. he need for textual criticisIm 4.1.2. Explanarions 3.3.1. Identify the genre and the form. Form and Structure 4.13. The versions 4.14. Ciủcal text editions Anahtical Table of CUN Analytical Table of Comtents 4.8.5. Source criticism 4.8.6. Dating 4.9.2. Topical concordances 4.9.1. Chain-reference lists Commentaries and biblical context The Old Testament in the New 4.9.+. Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha 4.9. Biblical Context 4.1.5. The footnotes and other helps in BH and BHS 4.1.6. The Hebrew University Bible Project and Biblia Hebraica Quinta 4.1.7. The Masorah 4.2. Translation Other mnasoretic indicators +.10.1. Old Testament theologies +.10.2. Christian theologies 4.10. Theology 4.2.1. Translation theory 4.2.2. Translation aids Grammar 4.3.1. Reference grammars 4.3.2. Other technical sources 4.11. Application 4.4. Lexical Analysis +.11L2. Some do's and don'ts in application +.11.1. Hermeneutics Concordances Lexicons +.12.1. Special reference sources: Using the Web +.12.2. The journals 4.12. Secondary Literature Word studies (concept studies) 4.4.4. Theological dictionaries 4.4.5. Inscriptions 4.5. Form +.12.3. Old Testament introductions +.12.+. Commentaries 4.5.1. Form criticism 4.12.3. Bible dictionaries and Bible encyclopedias +.12.6. Other aids 4.5.2. The relationship of form to structure Structure Definitions +.12.7. Bible software programs and providers 4.6.2. Rhetorical criticism, discourse analysis, textlinguistics Formula criticism 4.6.3. AList of Common Old Testament Exegesis lerms A List of Frequent Hermeneutical Errors 4.6.4. Poetry analysis (poetics) 4.7. Historical Context Index of Scripture Passages Index of Authors General chronology 4.7.2. Israelite history 4.7.3. Israelite and ancient Near Eastern culture Other parts of the ancient Near East Archaeology Geographies and atlases 4.7.7. Historical criticism 4.7.8. Tradition criticism 4.8. Literary Context Parallel literature Genre criticism Redaction criticism Literary criticism

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MECHANICS OF TURABIAN PLANNING,DRAFTING, & REVISING THE RESEARCH DOCUMENT Finding appropriate sources The first draft Avoiding plagiarism PUNCTUATION AND STYLE Spelling and punctuation Names and terms Numbers Abbreviations Quotations Illustrations SOURCE CITATON Citation styles Notes and bibliography system Author-date system Coding system Books Periodicals Reviews Interviews Unpublished works Special references Audiovisual materials Legal citations Public documents SAMPLE PAPER

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The story of Ruth : A chronological and genealogical Perspective.Creation in the prophetic littérature of the Old Testament : An Intertextual Approch.Progression in the book of Daniel. Archaeology and Interpretation of John’s Gospel : A Review Essay.Principles of Whorship and Liturgy.debate over Justification by Faith : Evangelicals and Catholics.The Duties and Responsabilities of the Seventh- Day Adventist Theologian. Justification by Faith :An Adventist Understanding. Early Seventh-Day Adventist Views on Calvin and Calvanism. « LET NO ONE JUDGE YOU » : COL 2 : 16-17 In Exgegetical Perspective. Paul and Revelation 14. John 5 :18 : Jesus and Sabbath Law-A fresh Look at a Challenging Text.

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Approaches to Old Testament theology The Old Testament as Christian Scripture Old Testament theology: a brief historical overview The authority of the Old Testament 2. God and the gods? The names of God El, Yahweh, Moses and monotheism The nature and being of God The Spirit of God Other supernatural beings in the Old Testament 3. God and creation Origins Man and woman The origin and spread of sin God and his people (1): election and covenant The idea of covenant in the Old Testament The covenant with Abraham The Sinaitic covenant 5. God and his people (2): worship and sacrifice Places of worship The priesthood Religious festivals Sacrifice Other clements of worship God and his people (3): receiving instruction Prophets and prophecy Wisdom 7: God and his people (4): kingship in Israel God as king The institution of monarchy in Istael God's cOvenant with David The king and justice God and his people (5): ethics and ethical questions Right living in the covenant community Questioning God's activity God and the future Crisis and hope Old Testament eschatology Messianic expectation Old Testament apocalyptic Death and afterlife IO. God and the nations God and history Salvation for all nations Postscript

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List of Abbreviations. Introduction PART ONE: INTRODUCTION TO THE FOUR GOSPELS 1. What Are the Gospels? 2. Exploring the Origin and Nature of the Gospels: Historical-Critical Methods of Gospel Research .. 3. Reading and Hearing the Gospel Stories: Literary-Critical Methods of Gospel Research PART TWO: THE SETTING OF THE GOSPELS 4. The Historical Setting of the Gospels 5. The Religious Setting: First-Century Judaism. 6. The Social and Cultural Setting of the Gospels PART THREE: THE FOUR GOSPELS 7. Mark: The Gospel of the Suffering Son of God 8. Matthew: The Gospel of the Messiah 9. Luke: The Gospel of the Savior for All People. . 10. John: The Gospel of the Son Who Reveals the Father PART FOUR: THE HISTORICAL JESUS 11. Searching for the Real Jesus 12. The Historical Reliability of the Gospels 13. The Contours and Chronology of Jesus' Ministry. 14. Jesus' Birth and Childhood. 15. The Beginning of Jesus' Ministry 16. The Message of Jesus. 17. The Miracles of Jesus 18. The Messianic Words and Actions of Jesus . 19. The Death of Jesus 20. The Resurrection of Jesus conclusion

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Personal Management The Purpose of Personal Management Darrell W. Johnson A Private and a Public Person Greg E. Asinnakoupoulos Forms of Accountability Paul A. Cedar A Healthy Ministry Rick Warren The Call to Ministry Ben Patterson Biblical Requirements of Leaders Darrell W. Johnson Ordination Darrell W. Johnson Professional Development and Career Tracks Greg Ogden Ambition and Contentment James D. Berkley Our Responsibility to God James Earl Massey Personal Devotions John C. Ortberg Jr. Personal Prayer Mark R. Littleton Personal Morality Richard Showalter Personal Ethics Joe E. Trull Responsibility to the Ministry Douglas D. Webster Responsibility to the Larger Church Greg E. Asimakoupoulos Community and Civic Responsibilities Greg E. Asimakoupoulos Continuing Education James D. Berkley Sabbaticals Victor D. Pentz Responsibility to Family Members Marshall Shelley Ministry's Eflect on Marriage Louis McBurney Children of Pastors Marshall Shelley A Spouse's Choice of Role Rulh Senter Clergy Divorce Louis McBurney Responsibility to Self Bill Hybels Stress and Mental Health Archibald D. Hart Vacations and Time Off Kevin A. Miller Handling Disappointments Knute Larson Addictions H. Gordon Weekley Time Management Peter F Drucker How to Manage Time-saving Technology Nick B. Nicholaou Accessibility versus Productivity Philip M. Van Auken Personal Finances Daniel D. Busby Pastoral Stewardship Douglas J. Brouwer Housing Options Grace S. Nicholaou Gifts and Privileges Richad R. Hanmar Clergy Taxes Jannes D. Berkley Tentmaking Ministries and Business Ventures Gary Gulbranson Pension and Retirement Planning John M. W. Moorlach The Meaning of Church Vocation Bruce L. Shelley When to Move Calvin C. Ratz Retirement Edward B. Bratcher Termination Robert G. Kenper The Search Process Douglas J. Rumford Candidating and Interviewing Douglas G. Scott Preparing a Résumé Douglas J. Rumford Negotiating the Terms of a Call EdwardB. Bratcher Making the Move Douglas G. Scott Concluding a Ministry Robert G. Kemper Adapting to a New Congregation Kenneth Quick Beginning a New Ministry Robert G. Kemper Relating with a Previous Pastor Robert G. Kemper Relating to a Former Parish Donald L. Bubna Leadership The Meaning of Leadership Kenneth0. Gangel Leading versus Enabling C. Peter Wagner Communicating the Vision Aubrey Malphurs The Role of an Associate Pastor Greg Ogden Servant Leadership Greg Ogden Maintaining the Vision Aubrey Malphurs Setting the Vision Leith Anderson The Responsibilities of Leadership Fred Smith Sr. Setting Up Safeguards Archibald D. Hart Handling Success Knute Larson Handling Mistakes Stuart Briscoe Leading Christians Jack W. Hayford Understanding Personality Types Aubrey Malphurs Motivating People Roger Thompson Building a Team Roger Razzari Elrod Sharing and Delegating Responsibilities Roger Razzari Elrod Crisis and Conflict William H. Willimnon Change Management Larry W. Osborne Handling Expectations James A. Davey with Warren Bird Mediation and Arbitration Chip Zimmer Pastor-Centered Conflict James D. Berkley Theological Rifts Terry C. Muck Natives versus Newcomners Janmes D. Berkley Emergent Church Tension Brian McLaren Emerging Confusion Charles Colson with Anne Morse Paid-Staff Supervision The Meaning of Supervision Sharon G. Johnson Staff Organization Leith Anderson Authority and Responsibility K. Wayne Day Staff Relationships and Communication Sylvia Nash Personnel Policies Julie L. Bloss Male-Female Staff Dynamics Nancy D. Becker .Hiring Support Staff Sylvia Nash Wayne A. Pohl Determining Salary Packages Job Descriptions Julie L. Bloss Calling Ministerial and Program Staff Calvin C. Ratz Listing the Terms of a Call James D. Berkley The Search Committee Ben Patterson Determining Salary Packages James D. Berkley Interviewing Candidates Calvin C. Ratz Candidating and Voting Ben Patterson Assessing and Improving Eflectivencss Larry W. Osborne .Taining New Workers Sylvia Nash Effective Supervision across the Generations Robert H. Welch Mediating Disputes Wayne Jacobsen Supervising Interns Douglas J. Brouwer Salary Revicws Syhvia Nash Managing Staff Don Cousins Terminating Staff Paul Borthwick Legal Aspects of Staff Terminations Julie L. Bloss Volunteer-Staff Supervision The Meaning of Volunteerism Kenneth0. Gangel Determining Ministry Needs Larry W. Osborne Gifts and Abilities C. Peter Wagner Volunteer Recruitment Leith Anderson The Demographics of Volunteerism Paul Borthwick Iandling a Lack of Volunteers Mark H. Senter III Motivation versus Manipulation Fred Smith Sr. Guiding Ill-Suited Volunteers E. LeRoy Lawson Volunteer Training Kenneth 0. Gangel Resources for Training Volunteers Paul Borthwick Retraining Veteran Workers Paul Borthwick Mentoring Earl E Palmer Supporting Volunteers Mark H. Senter III Lmparting Vision to Volunteers Aubrey Malphurs Management The Purpose of Management James E. Means Finding a Personal Management Style Philip M. Van Auken Managing Church Government Larry W. Osborne Working with the Constitution Richard R. Hammar The Pastors Role with the Board Larry W. Osborne The Pastor's Relationship with the Board Charles R. Swindoll Working with a Nominating Committee Larry W. Osborne Managing the Church Office David R. Pollock The Paslor's Role in Office Management John R. Throop Church Office Workers Kenneth Quick Efective Church Publications Douglas J. Brouwer Communication Leadership Yvon Prelhn Using Spreadsheets Terry Willhite Printing Wayne Kiser Mailing and Correspondence John R. Throop Maintaining a Calendar and Records David R. Pollock Office Furnishings and Layout Nick B. Nicholaou Office Supplies and Central Purchasing David R. Pollock Managing the Church Computer System Bryan E. Siverly Computer Buying Tips Bryan E. Siverly Computer Calendars and PDAs Nick B. Nicholaou Purchasing Management Software Steve Hewitt Desktop Publishing Bryan E. Siverly Developing and Maintaining a Church Website Lou Hornberger Church Blogs J. L. Rivera Internet-Based Communications Yvon Prehn Podcasting Terry Wilhite Visual Technology Greg Atkinson Managing Buildings and Grounds Robert H. Welch Hiring, Contracting, or Using Volunteers? Janet S. Mellema Use Policies for Buildings and Equipment Robert H. Welch Insurance David R. Pollock Energy Conservation and Ecology Andrew Rudin Handicap Access Robert H. Welch Parking Lots Stephen W. Mead Protecting Stained Glass Julie L. Sloan Church Signs John R. Throop Safety Robert H. Welch Managing Construction and Remodeling R. Leslie Nichols Cost Estimation and Control Ray Bowman with Eddy Hall The Pastor's Involvement Leith Anderson The Building Committee R. Leslie Nichols Zoning and Permits Craig Brian Larson Conflicts of Aesthetics and Taste R. Leslie Nichols Acoustics Joseph De Buglio Finances The Purpose of Stewardship Richard B. Cunningham To Know Individual Giving or Not? John R. Throop The Pastor's Stewardship Role Gary Fenton Preaching Stewardship Joseph M. Stowell Tithing Darrell W. Johnson Planning Stewardship Victor D. Pentz Unified versus Separate Budgets David R. Pollock Special Offerings Dave Wilkinson Forminga Policy for Fundraising Activities Leith Anderson Conducting a Special Fund Drive Ann Rauwola Bailey Selecting a Fundraising Consultant Kevin A. Miller Financing Building Projects Melissa S. Labberton Bonds and Notes Eugene H. Rudnicki Receiving and Recording Money Mack Tennyson Financial Reporting Grace S. Nicholaou Designated Giving Gary Fenton Dealing with Large Gifts Wayrne A. Pohl Handling Memorial Gifts Gary Fenton Contributions Charitable Substantiating Richard R. Hammar Managing and Apportioning Money Gary Fenton Fiduciary Responsibilities RichardR. Hammar Cash Flow David R. Pollock Zero-Based Budgeting Mack Tennyson How to Budget Mack Tennyson Financial Audits Diccy P. Thurman Internal Audits Todd Zastrow Trusts and Endowments Daniel D. Busby Handling Church Investments Daniel D. Busby Spending Church Money Daniel D. Busby Petty Cash Daniel D. Busby Payroll Julie L. Bloss Wise Shopping ick B. Nicholaou Tax and Law Considerations RichardR. Hammar Liability RichardR. Hammar Nonprofit Status Julie L. Bloss Inurement Julie L. Bloss Clergy Tax Matters Daniel D. Busby Law and the Church Richard R. Hanmar