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Exposition in Mission: MatthewCenter for Pioneer Church PlantingSeptember 3-6

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Exposition in Mission: MatthewIntroduction to Exposition

We want to become skillful, diligent students of Gods Word.We want to know and believe The WORD in His Word.We want to effectively communicate Gods Word, the way Gods Word intends for us.We want to disciple ourselves and others toward maturity and completion in Christ through the Word.We want to disciple ourselves and others toward life transformation effected by the Spirit through the Word.

Why study the Bible?

The CPCP prizes getting the Word right so that the Word can do its regenerative work of kingdom expansion through preaching and teaching.The Word, produced by The WORD who created all things, is objective and authoritative as the New Covenant document producing kingdom expansion.Christ redeems for himself a learning community among the unreached through sacred writings that make the church wise unto salvation.Mission is accomplished through expository preaching and teaching, because it is through what the Word actually says that the Spirit multiplies churches in kingdom expansion.Expository preaching and teaching proclaims only what the Scriptures proclaim, allowing the Word to authoritatively control the content of the message proclaimed in mission.It is through expositional and inductive study of the Word that new disciple-makers are trained to be competent with the Word, equipped for every good work.2 Timothy 3:14-17, 1 Peter 1:23-25

Exposition

Expository preaching/teaching emerges directly and demonstrably from a passage or passages of Scripture. (Carson)Expository preaching/teaching exposes what a specific text is saying by unpacking the text word for word, paragraph by paragraph.Expository preaching/teaching binds the preacher/teacher to the text, seeking only to proclaim that which the Scriptures proclaim. (Greidanus) This includes the application of the text.Expository preaching/teaching allows the text to dictate and control the content of the message/lesson. (Stott)In expository preaching/teaching, the structure and thought are derived from a biblical text (Chapell) in such a manner that the main point of the text being considered becomes the main point of the sermon being preached. (Dever/Gilbert)Exposition

Expository preaching/teaching seeks to answer three fundamental questions:What did the author intend for the text to mean?What did this passage mean to the original audience?What does this passage mean for us today?

Exposition

Expository preaching/teaching presumes:God speaks through His WordChrist, THE WORD, has invested himself in His WordBeing tethered closely to the text means the preacher speaks the Word of Christ on behalf of Christ to the people.The text is authoritative.The proclamation event occurs in salvation history as a redemptive event. The sermon is coram deo, before the face of God who is Himself not only in the audience of the sermon/lesson but speaking through His text.Scripture obligates the preacher of the sermon/teacher of the lesson to help the gathering of Gods people understand what God is saying in His text.Exposition

Exposition in Mission: MatthewWhat to expect

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Expository preaching/teaching seeks to answer two fundamental questions:What did this passage mean to the original audience?What does this passage mean for us today? 1 Main Demonstration Session: Matthew 5:2-124 Devotional demonstrations:Matthew 2:1-12Matthew 8:1-17Matthew 10:1-15Matthew 28:11-15

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Teacher Teach DIG tools (basic hermeneutical instructions) givenTeach how to use DIG tools (by using them)Student:DISCOVER Matthews messageClearly unpack Matthews message for othersDig-Discover

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Become a better expository preacher/teacher of the Word of God through:Doing itMentoring5 sessionsMatthew 1:18-25Matthew 9:35-38Matthew 16:13-20Matthew 25:1-15Matthew 28:16-20

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Exposition in Mission: MatthewPre-assignment study

Read the book of Matthew at least once.From your reading alone (do not consult commentaries or other Bible study aids) answer the following questions. Be sure to write down verse references. Who are the main characters in the book of Matthew? What words or concepts are repeated throughout the book? What important comparisons and/or contrasts do you find in the book of Matthew? What questions do you have for the text? Write down at least fifteen. What questions are found in the text of Matthew itself? Where is the climax of the book? How do you know? Is there a key verse that sums up the book? Where do the major shifts or transitions occur in the book? What is the melodic line or overarching theme that runs through the book (Hint: look at the beginning and end of the book)? Try to state it in a sentence. How does the book of Matthew fit into the larger story of the Bible?

Pre-assignment study

11 more questions to ask of your study of the text (from Douglas ODonnell):Did you take at least half a day to make your own observations on the text? Did you find the skeletal structure of the text?Did you seek to understand how the original audience understood Gods Word to them before you applied it to your hearers? Did you interpret Scripture with Scripture (i.e., the analogy of faith), the unclear by the clear, and implicit by the explicit?Did you examine the texts context its immediate context, the books context, historical context (when and by whom it was written, if known), and literary context (genre)?


11 more questions to ask of your study of the text (from Douglas ODonnell):Did you examine the text in light of the main message of the book? Did you examine the text in light of the main message of The Book? That is, did you relate the text to the centerpiece of the canon the person and work of Christ? Did you, without straying from the historical Christian orthodoxy (i.e., the rule of faith), allow the text to shape and change, if needed, your theological framework? Did you read solid commentaries to help with difficult issues, correct your interpretation, and add exegetical insights? Did your applications come from the text itself, or did you add your own legalisms or liberalisms to the Bible?Did you take another half day to make more of your own observations of the text (see first question, repeat)?


Exposition in Mission: MatthewInductive Study of the Bible

A Basic Approach to Inductive Bible Study ObservationInterpretationApplicationExposition throughInductive Bible Study

Authority of the WordObjectivity of the WordThe life-giving generation and sustenance of the WordThe life-transforming power of the WordWhy Inductive Study of the Bible is important

Sermon-building and lesson-building begin with the presupposition that the study of the Bible must be characterized by inductive study.Inductive study means to begin with the facts and let those pieces of evidence lead one to a conclusion.Inductive study begins with what the Bible actually says and lets it form our conclusions and shape our thinking (and behavior).Deduction begins with a conclusion and uses the conclusion to explain the facts.Bible study is not completely devoid of deduction (such as when later parts of revelation interpret earlier parts of revelation).Inductive Study

Draws out the meaning that is already there.Begins with the Bible. The Bible is the presupposition because Christ is the starting point for interpretation and understanding.Approaches the Bible on its own terms.Proclaims the Bibles message and not our own.God speaks; we listen.Inductive Study

Exposition in Mission: MatthewEssential Literal Translation

Inductive study necessitates use of an essentially literal translation of the Bible (KJV, NKJV, NASB, ESV, HCSB).An essentially literal translation of the Bible strives to translate the exact words of the original language text. (Ryken)Essentially literal translations presume the original text is inspired, in which a Divine Author superintended divine revelation through human authors.Essentially literal translations put a premium on the text as what God said.Inductive Study

Essentially literal translations presume what the text says is necessary to properly understand what the text means.Essentially literal translations presume meaning originates in and comes from the text itself.Essentially literal translations place the preacher, teacher, and audience in closest proximity to the inspired text.

Inductive Study

Essentially literal translations give the preacher/teacher confidence that the text they are reading:Accurately translates the original text and therefore is what God said.Preserves the ability to accurately interpret potential of the original text of the Bible, especially as it protects the original words and intent of both the Divine Author and human author.Preserves the words, structure, form, and organic progress of revelation necessary to rightly interpret meaning in the text.Gives greater access to the original world of the original authors, their audiences, and the events, characters, and viewpoints being revealed in the text. This makes it more likely the preacher/teacher will be able to place his audience into the text.Inductive Study

Exposition in Mission: MatthewObservation

The three stages of inductive study:ObservationInterpretationApplicationInductive study begins with Observation.Observation asks: what does the text say?Clear and accurate observations are necessary for effective Bible study and exegesisInductive Study

Specific things to look for in observation:Key words:Biblical or Theological WordsTransition WordsPeoplePlacesEventsSentence structureParagraph structureRepetitionsSurprisesComparisons/ContrastsContextA Key Verse

Inductive Study

Basic questions in observation:Who?What?When?Where?How?Observation simply wants to find out what is there. Interpretation is making sense of what is there. Its important to understand the difference between the two.Too often, observation is missed because we jump right to interpretation.

Inductive Study

Write down 10 observations from your passage.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.Inductive Study

Look again at your passage. Write down 10 more observations that seek to answer the question, What does the Bible say?11.12.13.14.15.16.17.18.19.20.Inductive Study

Exposition in Mission: MatthewInterpretation

Inductive study involves InterpretationInterpretation takes the facts observed and works to understanding their connection and meaning.Interpretation asks, What does it mean?Interpretation asks, Why?

Inductive Study

Interpret a text from the BibleSensitive to its genre (narrative, poetry, discourse, etc.).Understanding its historical background.Using the proper rules of grammar.Within its immediate context.Aware of its place within its section or book.According to the authors intended purpose.Looking to see how it might prepare the way for or speak of Christ.

Interpretation

Interpret a text from the BibleThe first question to ask: Why?Why is this text here?Why did the author write it this way? Why did he choose the words that he chose, and why did he choose the structure he used?Why do the events unfold in the manner they do?Why do the characters say the things they say and ask the questions they ask?The second question: What does the text mean?What was the intention of the original author in writing the particular text? What did he expect the original audience to understand?How did the original audience interpret this text?

Interpretation

Interpret a text from the BibleThe third question to ask: What is the structure of the text? How is it structured?Is there an obvious beginning and end to the passage?Are there repetitions (words, phrases, thoughts)?Are there parallels?Who is talking and what are they saying? Are there questions being asked? What is the flow of the conversation?Is there anything unusual about the structure?Is there an obvious progression of thought?What are the geo-spacial considerations?

Interpretation

Basic questions of interpretation:What is the passage saying as a whole? What is the main thought or big idea?What does this (word, phrase, or idea) mean in light of the rest of the passage or the whole book?How does the big picture of the rest of the passage help us to understand the meaning of a smaller part?Questions to ask of the text

Basic questions of interpretation:What is the significance of this entire passage in light of the rest of the book?What is the storyline of the book and how does this passage further that storyline along?What is the unique contribution of the passage to the storyline of the book?How would the original audience have understood this text?Why is this passage here? Why does it occur where it does in the book instead of someplace else?Why does the author say these things in this way here?What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?Questions to ask of the text

Basic questions of interpretation (continued):How does this passage fit into the larger story of the Bible?If Old Testament, how is this passage interpreted by the New Testament?If New Testament, what Old Testament passage is part of the context?How do these words point to or speak of Christ?How does the obsolescence of the Old Covenant and the inauguration of the New Covenant affect my interpretation?Does my interpretation of the passage (esp. OT) pass the synagogue test?Questions to ask of the text

How would the original audience have understood this text? (Theophilus principle)

Questions to ask of a gospels text

Write down 10 observations from Matthew 7:24-27.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.Inductive Study: Observation

Are there repetitions? Parallels? Contrasts?What do the observations tell you about what is being emphasized in this passage?What do the observations begin to tell you about the intention of the author in this passage?How does this passage connect to the passage in front of it? Behind it? The whole book?What does this passage mean?

Inductive Study: Interpretation

Exposition in Mission: MatthewApplication

The third stage of inductive study is application.Application asks, what does it mean for us (me) today?The best application flows out of the intended purpose and application of the text. Gods Word is constantly applying its own message.Before we ask, what does it mean for us today?, we must ask, what did it mean for them in their circumstance and context? How would the original audience have applied the passage?

Inductive Study: Application

Gods application is grounded in the indicative:Who Christ isWhat Christ has done for His peopleWho His people are in ChristWhat Christs people should do


The imperatives (commands) flow from the Indicative(s) (statements of fact, especially regarding the person of Christ.The three-fold indicative (gospel) of the Christian life:Who Christ is: Creator, Lord, SaviorWhat Christ has done on behalf of, for, and to His people in his life, death, resurrection, and exaltationWho Christs people are *in* Him (status, position, united to Him, sons)Application

Application involves commands.Application involves appeals.Application involves instruction.Application addresses beliefs, activities and behaviors.Application addresses our thoughts about God and others.Application is often corporate. Application, more often than not, has its first point of contact in the assembly of Gods people.Inductive Study: Application

Application flowing out of interpretation places the congregation into the text:As a Jew (if OT)Then as a ChristianApplication flowing out of interpretation presumes that todays community/congregation are co-participants in redemptive history with the original audience (with an accounting for the Christ Event if it is an OT passage).The audience/congregation shares three realities with the original hearers of the text:Gods peopleSame eschaton (already/not yet, if NT passage)Fallen condition


Questions to ask: What did it mean for the original audience?How was the original audience expected to apply the text?What application does the text expect for us as the people of God? How is this text shaping the beliefs, thoughts, attitudes, and/or actions of the people of God?What difference does this passage make for our lives as the people of God?What application does the text expect for me in my personal life?How is this text shaping my beliefs, thoughts, attitudes, and/or actions in my personal life?So what? The so what? factor.Application

The best application flows directly out of the intended purpose of the text.Observation + interpretation = application that flows freely from the text.The best application detects the direct or indirect application(s) within the text.The Word of God is constantly applying its own message.We dont need to come up with our own material in application.Application (summary)

Exposition in Mission: MatthewSummary

The three stages of inductive study:ObservationInterpretationApplicationInductive Study

What does it say?How does it say it?Why does it say it this way?What is surprising about it?What is it saying as a whole?How does it point to or speak of Christ?So what?

The art of asking questions(any text)

Exposition in Mission: MatthewText and ContextGospel Genre

The gospels, as a whole, are considered a genre.The gospel genre includes:NarrativeHistoryInstructionSermonParableApocalyptic literatureTheologyThe gospel genre is centered around the person, life, and work of Jesus Christ (making this genre slightly different than the book of Acts).

Gospel Genre

With the death of the apostles, the gospel message was formalized.The second generation of believers needed the gospel story.The gospels explain why the death of an otherwise marginal Jew was important.The gospels give reasons why the early church should continue with radical lives of discipleship.The gospels give reasons why Jews and Gentiles in the first century should embrace Jesus as the promised Messiah of the OT.

Gospel Genre

The Gospels were written: to meet liturgical needsto settle polemical issues (either within or outside the Christian community)to provide information about Jesusto instruct new converts in Christian livingto evangelize nonbelieversThe overriding concern of the gospels is to present Jesus as the Messiah who fulfills the OT promises.

Reasons for gospel genre

Preservation of the Apostolic witness and message to the OT-fulfilling Messiah.Apologetic and explanation of the Gentile mission.Explanation for the expansion of the church.Refutation of false teaching.

Purpose of Gospel Genre

A gospel book is a proclamation of Gods salvation act in Christs life, teaching, death, and resurrection, aimed at a faith response.A gospel book is the Good News that the Old Testament promises have been fulfilled in The Messiah, Jesus Christ, and that he has come to save His people from their sins.A gospel book proclaims the centrality of Jesus in revelation and salvation history AND Christs message, the inauguration of Gods kingdom through His life, work, death, resurrection and exaltation.A gospel book is the proclamation of redemptive history, chronicling real events and real people.

Characteristics of gospel books

The gospels are post-resurrection accounts, calling the church to faith in the risen Christ.The material in the gospels has been selected by the author to further his purposes for writing.The material in the gospels has been rearranged according to the authors purposes.Each evangelist selected material and shaped the material in order to put forward his theological and eschatological arguments.The material in each gospel has been arranged for proclamation of the Good News aimed at a faith response of the church.Christs story in the gospels does not end at the end of the book. Every book anticipates the future with an open end.


The gospels employ the features of narrative:SceneCharacterizationPrincipal character JesusContrasting characters (usually Jewish leaders and those who dont believe)Parallel charactersDialogueUsed to emphasize the authors intention by taking up page spaceConversation, especially questions, reveal the interests of the intended audience of the gospel writerPlotNarrator


Each gospel has a noted structure, moving from Christs birth through his ministry to his resurrection.The structure of the gospel gives up the authors intention for writing the book and controls the interpretation of each passage.Each piece of the gospel text connects into the main storyline of the book.There is an inherent unity to the pieces of the gospel text (narrative, parable, instruction, apocalyptic) that connect to each other and connect to the main storyline of the book.


The gospels employ literary devices similar to Old Testament narrative:RepetitionInclusionParallelismChiasmDouble meaning, especially in the use of imagery and metaphorIrony


Surprises. What surprised you in the text? What parts of it are surprising or even shocking?Questions. What questions do you have for the text? What questions are found in the text of the book itself (i.e. what questions are asked by the characters?Key words/ideas. Identify key words in the book. What words or concepts get repeated?Contrasts: Look for contrasts in the book. Words like but, yet, however, and rather than, nevertheless, and sometimes the word and reveal contrasts.Problems. What problems are in the text? What dont you understand? What theological difficulties do you encounter in the particular book?

Observation of narrative

Write down 10 observations from Matthew 17:1-13.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.Observation of gospel genre

What are repeated words or ideas?What are the questions?What words or phrases connect to passages before and after it?What are some important ideas found throughout this passage?Interpretation: Where do some of those important ideas from the passage appear in the rest of the book?What is the big idea of this passage?What does a text mean in light of what comes before and after it?How does the big idea of the passage relate to the message of the rest of the book?What is a key verse in the passage? How does the literary context shape our interpretation of that passage?

Observation of gospel genre

Exposition in Mission: MatthewText and ContextGospel Genre: Matthew

The historical and occasional circumstances of the original audience is known as Sitz im Leben.It is possible to discern from the text of Matthews gospel the circumstances of the evangelists readers. (Graham Stanton)Matthew is writing a gospel, not a letter

Matthew and genre

It is possible to discern from the text of Matthews gospel the circumstances of the evangelists readers. (Graham Stanton)Matthew is writing a gospel, not a letter.The literary genre chosen by Matthew indicates to his readers or listeners the expectations they should have. (Graham Stanton)The story of Jesus (gospel genre) carries along Matthews intent to present Jesus as the Christ who fulfills the anticipation and promises of the Old Testament, saves his people from their sins, and inaugurates His kingdom.

Matthew and genre

Matthew's references to Jerusalem and the Sadducees point to its writing before A.D. 70 (fall of Jerusalem).Matthews references to Jerusalem in 4:5 and 27:53 presume its existence.There are more warning regarding the Sadducees in Matthew than all the other New Testament books combined, but after A.D. 70 the Sadducees pretty much vanished off of the Jewish religious scene.Matthew is the first of the four gospels in our New Testament because the early church believed Matthew was the first gospel written.The early church also believed that Matthew had the closest connections to the Old Testament.Date of Matthew

FulfillSon of David/king/authorityKingdomDiscipleMissionEmmanuelMountainJesus sayingUnbelief/Rejection/Antagonism of Israel

Themes in Matthew

Exposition in Mission: MatthewMission in Matthew

Read Matthew 1:22, 2:15, 2:17, 2:23, 3:3, 3:15, 4:14, 5:17, 8:17, 11:13, 12:17, 13:35, 21:4, 26:56, 27:9; What do Jesus and Matthew want us to understand about the Son of David/Son of Abraham/Emmanuel/Joshua? Why do you think Matthew ends the fulfillment passages where he does? What does fulfillment, especially the rhythm of what was promised in the OT has been fulfilled in Christ, have to do with Christs mission?Mission in Matthew: OT fulfillment

Read the following: Matthew 6:32; Matthew 20:17-19; Matthew 20:25; Mathew 24:7-9, Matthew 25:32; What are these passages saying about the nations? How are the nations portrayed in these verses?Read the following: Matthew 12:18-21; Matthew 24:14, 10:18, 21:43, 28:19; And Matthew 1:1. What are these passages saying about the nations? Reconcile what these passages are saying with what the previous passages are saying? What does this tell us about the mission?Mission in Matthew: The Nations

Read Matthew 4:23, 9:35, 10:5-6, 11:1, and 24:14. What does this tell us about the activity of Christs mission? How do these passages relate to the previous passages regarding the nations? fulfillment?What does Matthew 1:21 have to do with the mission as it unfolds through the book of Matthew?What does Matthew 1:23 have to do with the mission as it unfolds through the book of Matthew? Also read Matthew 3:2, 4:17, 5:17, 9:13, 10:7,34,35, 11:19, 12:28, 18:11, 21:5,9; what do these verses tell us about Christs mission?What is the correlation between Matthew 9:38 and Matthew 28:18? What does this tell us about the mission?What is the correlation between Matthew 10:5-6 and Matthew 28:19? What are some similarities? What are some differences? What do these passages tell us about the mission?What do all of these passages relating to Christs mission have to do with the mission given the disciples? What are some similarities? What is one big difference?

Mission in Matthew: activity and origin

Read the following verses: Matthew 1:1, 2:2, 3:2, 4:23, 5:3,10,20, 6:33, 7:21,29, 8:2,9,11,27, 9:6,8,18,27,38, 10:1,7, 12:3,8,23, 13:41-43, 15:22,25, 16:19, 17:14, 19:14, 20:20,30-31, 21:5,9,15,23-27, 22:42, 24:14, 25:34, 26:29, 27:29,37, 28:18. What do these verses tell us about the kingdom? What does the mission have to do with the kingdom? How do all of these (mission and kingdom passages) tie into the fulfillment passages?

Mission in Matthew: The King and his kingdom

Read Matthew 1:21, 2:6, 5:35, 10:6, 12:38-39, 15:7-9,24, 21:5,19,42-43, 22:11-12, 23:33-37, 25:10, 27:25,42. What are these verses telling us about Israel?Read Matthew 2:1-2, 4:15, 8:5,11, 15:22, 27:54. What are these verses telling us about mission and Gentiles?How do these passages inform our understanding of the mission of the church?Mission in Matthew: Israel and the Gentiles

Mark and Luke do not record the prohibition of mission to the Gentiles in the missionary discourse? Why do you think Matthew included it? How does this relate to our mission in Matthew 29?Fun thought: what is the significance of Christs choice of 12 disciples, especially as it relates to mission?

Mission in Matthew: Israel and the Gentiles

Read Matthew 7:22, 8:12,31, 9:25,33,36,38, 10:1,6, 12:20,24,26, 21:12, 21:39, 22:13, 25:30. What do these passages have in common? Including Matthew 11:12, what do these passages tell us about the force of the advancement of the mission and the kingdom?

Mission in Matthew: Ekballo

Exposition in Mission: MatthewText and ContextGospel Genre: Mark

Read Mark 8:31-38, 9:30-37, and 10:32-45. What are the parallels? What are the contrasts? What does Mark want his early church to understand about the person and work of Jesus? How do these passages relate to Mark 8:27-30?What is the significance of Mark 1:1-11, 8:27-30 and 15:39? With 8:34? Whats the storyline of Mark?Read Mark 8:27-30. What is before? What is after? How does Mark 8:27-30 connect the two adjacent texts?Read Mark 1:18,20,42, 2:12, 3:6, 4:15,16,17, 5:42, 6:25,27,45,50, 54, 7:25,35, 8:10, 9:20,24, 10:52, 14:72. What do these verses have in common? Why are they significant to the purposes of Mark? How does this color the storyline of Mark?Read Mark 1:14-15, 3:7-12, 6:1-6, 8:27-30, 11:1-11, 14:1-2. What do these have in common? How do these sections move along the storyline of Mark?Mark

Write down 10 observations1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.Mark 15:21-41

Are there repetitions? Parallels? Contrasts?What do the observations tell you about what is being emphasized in this passage?Is there an obvious beginning and end to the passage?Who is talking and what are they saying? Are there questions being asked? What is the flow of the conversation?Is there an obvious progression of thought?What do the observations begin to tell you about the intention of the author in this passage?Are there OT quotes? If so, how do they contribute to the meaning of the passage?How does this passage connect to the passage in front of it? Behind it? The whole book?What does this passage mean?

Making sense of Mark 15:21-41

Exposition in Mission: MatthewText and ContextGospel Genre: Luke

Read Luke 1:1-4. What does Luke say his purpose is for writing Theophilus? Compare this with Luke 10:11 and 24:34. How does 21:32 relate to these passages?Read Luke 24:25-27,44-49. What does Jesus say is the purposes of these things? Compare 24:14,18,21,36,48 with Luke 1:4.Between the Luke 1 and 24 passages above, what does Luke want Theophilus to be certain of?What does Jesus say his own purpose is in Luke 4:18-19? What does he say his purpose is in Luke 19:10?What are common words to Luke 2:49, 4:43, 13:33, 19:5, 9:22, 17:25, 22:37, 24:7, 24:44?How do these verses correlate to 4:18-19, and 19:10? How do these verses, including 4:18-19 and 19:10, correlate to the these things of Luke 1 and 24?Luke

Read Luke 1:8-10. Where does Luke begin the things? Read Luke 24:53. Where does Luke end the things?Read Luke 2:27, 46, 4:9, 19:45,47, 21:6. How do these passages contribute to our understanding of Lukes storyline?Read 2:22,41, 4:9, 9:51, 13:22, 17:11, 18:31, 19:11, 19:28, 19:41. What is the geo-spatial movement Luke wants us to see?Read Luke 19:45. What is surprising about this verse in light of the previous journey verses? Why do you think Luke does not use the word Jerusalem? What does this journey have to do with these things?

Luke

Write down 10 observations1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.Luke 24:13-49


Making sense of Luke 24:13-49

Exposition in Mission: MatthewText and ContextGospel Genre: John

Read John 20:30-31. What does John have to say about his purpose for writing?Read John 1:1-18. How does this passage contribute to our understanding of Johns stated purpose in John 20:30-31?What do John 1:50 and John 20:29 tell us about Johns intention for his audience, in light of John 20:30-31 and John 1:1-18?Read John 2:11 and 22. What is the relationship between sign and Johns purposes for his audience? What is the role of Scripture and Christs statements in Johns purposes for his audience?What is the irony of John 7:31? Why do you think this question was included in the book?

John

Write down 10 observations1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.John 13:31-14:14


Making sense of John 13:31-14:14

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