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Transformational Leadership Development 102b Teaching the Old Testament 2 Portfolio

Equip Biblical Institute 1 © 2013 [email protected] www.shadowmountain.org/ebi

Name Date Course Grade

Session 1: Introduction to Poetry in the Old Testament ....................................... 2 Session 2: Job 22-42 ............................................................................................ 5 Session 3: Introduction to the Psalms .................................................................. 8 Session 4: Psalm 1-41 ........................................................................................ 11 Session 5: Psalm 42-72 ...................................................................................... 14 Session 6: Psalm 73-106 .................................................................................... 17 Session 7: Psalm 107-150 .................................................................................. 20 Session 8: Study Guide for Midterm Exam ........................................................ 23 Session 9: Proverbs 1-15 ................................................................................... 24 Session 10: Proverbs 16-31 ............................................................................... 27 Session 11: Ecclesiastes .................................................................................... 29 Session 12: Song of Songs ................................................................................ 31 Session 13: Student Presentations .................................................................... 34 Session 14: Study Guide for Final Exam ............................................................ 35

Required Textbooks 1. Life Application Bible. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2009. $20

http://www.bestwebbuys.com/9781414324579 2. Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe. Wiersbe Bible Commentary: Old Testament.

Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook, 2007. http://www.bestwebbuys.com/9780781445405

3. Dr. Harold L. Willmington. Willmington’s Bible Handbook. Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House, 1997. http://www.bestwebbuys.com/9780842381741

4. Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary. Edited by Charles Draper, Chad Brand, Archie England. Holman Reference, 2003. http://www.bestwebbuys.com/9780805428360

Recommended Resources 5. Dr. Charles R. Swindoll. God’s Masterwork, Vol. 1: Genesis through

Chronicles. Dallas, TX: Word, 1996. 9780849987380

6. Dr. Ed Hindson. Courageous Faith: Life Lessons from Old Testament Heroes. Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2003. 9780899571324

7. Holman Concise Bible Commentary. Edited by David S. Dockery. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2011. 9780805495461

8. Holman Book of Biblical Charts, Maps, and Reconstructions. Edited by Marsha A. Ellis Smith. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 1993. 9781558193598

Books may be ordered from Holman, through a local bookstore or on the Internet. These books will be used in every course. To receive the MS Word version of the portfolio, email the professor.

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http://www.shadowmountain.org/ebi

http://www.bestwebbuys.com/9781414324579






Session 1: Introduction to Poetry in the Old Testament Name Date Points Overview of Syllabus (10 minutes) Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions (60 minutes) Answer the questions before class. Answers should be about 50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points. Writing answers to questions is an opportunity to train your mind to actively observe, analyze, interpret, and summarize key concepts before class, which will then be applied in class. Learners remember more of what they actively discuss and apply than what they passively read and hear. This is a key component of accelerated adult learning. Each student must do the assignment before class so that the entire group can benefit from observations, interpretations, and applications. Students learn better together. 1. Summarize the Introduction to Job in the Life Application Bible. 2. Explain the megatheme (suffering) and why is it important? 3. Explain the megatheme (Satan’s attacks) and why is it important? 4. Explain the megatheme (God’s goodness) and why is it important? 5. Explain the megatheme (pride) and why is it important? 6. Explain the megatheme (trusting) and why is it important? 7. Summarize the Life Application notes and the Bible Handbook notes for Job chapter 1. 8. Describe the sources of suffering chart in Job chapter 1. 9. List the life lessons we can learn from the Job chart in Job chapter 2. 10. Summarize the Life Application notes and the Bible Handbook notes for Job chapters 3-7.





11. Summarize the Life Application notes and the Bible Handbook notes for Job chapters 8-10. 12. Summarize the Life Application notes and the Bible Handbook notes for Job chapters 11-14. 13. Summarize the Life Application notes and the Bible Handbook notes for Job chapters 15-17. 14. Summarize the Life Application notes and the Bible Handbook notes for Job chapters 18-19. 15. Summarize the Life Application notes and the Bible Handbook notes for Job chapters 20-21. 16. What is the background of Job in Willmington’s Bible Handbook? 17. What do we know about the author(s) of Job? 18. What are the five purposes of Job? 19. What are the unique features of Job? 20. How does Job compare with other Bible books?





Journal Reflections and Applications (40 minutes) Writing journal reflections is an opportunity to experience transformational life change and develop Christian character. Thinking about what you are learning and discussing how to apply it with others has a way of making learning practical and meaningful. Reflection on Christian virtues (sexual purity, integrity, honesty, self-control, charity, generosity, diligence, persistence, patience, kindness, compassion, courage, and humility) is a key component of character development. 1. What is it that you really want to learn in this course? In light the textbook readings, group discussion, and/or recommended resources, what is God teaching you? How did this session strengthen your relationship with Jesus? 2. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry? 3. How could we as church leaders teach these lessons to current and future leaders? Group Activity and Presentations (Optional - 20 minutes) In groups of three or four, apply what you are learning by creating illustrations, charts, drama, role play, visuals. The group activity and presentations is an opportunity to display your thinking in charts, graphs, illustration, and drawings. Displaying your thinking brings ideas to life and engages the whole group in the creative thinking process. Students learn better together. Over 80% of adults are visual and relational learners. This is a key component to creativity, collaboration, cooperation, and team leadership—as well as in teaching the Bible.





Session 2: Job 22-42

Name Date Points Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions (60 minutes) Answer the questions before class. Answers should be about 50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points. 1. Summarize the Life Application notes and the Bible Handbook notes for Job chapters 22-25. 2. Summarize the Life Application notes and the Bible Handbook notes for Job chapters 26-28. 3. Summarize the Life Application notes and the Bible Handbook notes for Job chapters 29-32. 4. Summarize the Life Application notes and the Bible Handbook notes for Job chapters 33-35.





5. Summarize the Life Application notes and the Bible Handbook notes for Job chapters 36-39. 6. Summarize the Life Application notes and the Bible Handbook notes for Job chapters 40-42.





Journal Reflections and Applications (40 minutes) 1. In light the textbook readings, group discussion, and/or recommended resources, In light the textbook readings, group discussion, and/or recommended resources, what is God teaching you? How did this session strengthen your relationship with Jesus? 2. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry? 3. How could we as church leaders teach these lessons to current and future leaders? Group Activity and Presentations (Optional - 20 minutes) In groups of three or four, apply what you are learning by creating illustrations, charts, drama, role play, visuals.





Session 3: Introduction to the Psalms Name Date Points Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions (60 minutes) Answer the questions before class. Answers should be about 50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points. 1. Summarize the Introduction to the Psalms in the Life Application Bible. 2. Explain the megatheme (praise) and why is it important? 3. Explain the megatheme (God’s power) and why is it important? 4. Explain the megatheme (forgiveness) and why is it important? 5. Explain the megatheme (thankfulness) and why is it important? 6. Explain the megatheme (trust) and why is it important? 7. What is the background of the Psalms in Willmington’s Bible Handbook? 8. What do we know about the author(s) of the Psalms?





9. What are the purposes of the Psalms? 10. What are the unique features of the Psalms? 11. How does the Psalms compare with other Bible books?





Journal Reflections and Applications (40 minutes) 1. In light the textbook readings, group discussion, and/or recommended resources, what is God teaching you? How did this session strengthen your relationship with Jesus? 2. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry? 3. How could we as church leaders teach these lessons to current and future leaders? Group Activity and Presentations (Optional - 20 minutes) In groups of three or four, apply what you are learning by creating illustrations, charts, drama, role play, visuals.





Session 4: Psalm 1-41

Name Date Points Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions (60 minutes) Answer the questions before class. Answers should be about 50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points. 1. Summarize the Life Application notes and the Bible Handbook notes for Psalms chapters 1-6. 2. Summarize the Life Application notes and the Bible Handbook notes for Psalms chapters 7-14. 3. Summarize the Life Application notes and the Bible Handbook notes for Psalms chapters 15-22. 4. Summarize the Life Application notes and the Bible Handbook notes for Psalms chapters 23-30.





5. Summarize the Life Application notes and the Bible Handbook notes for Psalms chapters 31-38. 6. Summarize the Life Application notes and the Bible Handbook notes for Psalms chapters 39-41.


























































Session 8: Study Guide for Midterm Exam

Review and memorize the megathemes/purposes of Job and Psalms for the Midterm Exam.





Session 9: Proverbs 1-15

Name Date Points Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions (60 minutes) Answer the questions before class. Answers should be about 50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points. 1. Summarize the Introduction to the Proverbs in the Life Application Bible. 2. Explain the megatheme (wisdom) and why is it important? 3. Explain the megatheme (relationships) and why is it important? 4. Explain the megatheme (speech) and why is it important? 5. Explain the megatheme (work) and why is it important? 6. Explain the megatheme (success) and why is it important? 7. What is the background of the Proverbs in Willmington’s Bible Handbook? 8. What do we know about the author(s) of the Proverbs?





9. What are the purposes of the Proverbs? 10. What are the unique features of the Proverbs? 11. How does the Proverbs compare with other Bible books?










Session 10: Proverbs 16-31

Name Date Points Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions (60 minutes) Answer the questions before class. Answers should be about 50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points. 1. Summarize the Life Application notes and the Bible Handbook notes for Proverbs chapters 16-19. 2. Summarize the Life Application notes and the Bible Handbook notes for Proverbs chapters 20-23. 3. Summarize the Life Application notes and the Bible Handbook notes for Proverbs chapters 24-27. 4. Summarize the Life Application notes and the Bible Handbook notes for Proverbs chapters 28-31.










Session 11: Ecclesiastes

Name Date Points Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions (60 minutes) Answer the questions before class. Answers should be about 50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points. 1. Summarize the Introduction to Ecclesiastes in the Life Application Bible. 2. Explain the megatheme (wisdom) and why is it important? 3. Explain the megatheme (relationships) and why is it important? 4. Explain the megatheme (speech) and why is it important? 5. Explain the megatheme (work) and why is it important? 6. Explain the megatheme (success) and why is it important? 7. What is the background of Ecclesiastes in Willmington’s Bible Handbook? 8. What do we know about the author(s) of Ecclesiastes?





9. What are the purposes of Ecclesiastes? 10. What are the unique features of Ecclesiastes? 11. How does Ecclesiastes compare with other Bible books? Group Activity and Presentations (Optional - 20 minutes) In groups of three or four, apply what you are learning by creating illustrations, charts, drama, role play, visuals.





Session 12: Song of Songs

Name Date Points

Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions (60 minutes) Answer the questions before class. Answers should be about 50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points. 1. Summarize the Introduction to the Song of Songs in the Life Application Bible. 2. Explain the megatheme (wisdom) and why is it important? 3. Explain the megatheme (relationships) and why is it important? 4. Explain the megatheme (speech) and why is it important? 5. Explain the megatheme (work) and why is it important? 6. Explain the megatheme (success) and why is it important? 7. What is the background of the Song of Songs in Willmington’s Bible Handbook? 8. What do we know about the author(s) of the Song of Songs?





9. What are the purposes of the Song of Songs? 10. What are the unique features of the Song of Songs? 11. How does the Song of Songs compare with other Bible books?





Journal Reflections and Applications (40 minutes) 1. What did God teach you during this course? 2. How have your applied these concepts to your life, family, and ministry during this course? 3. How has your church applied these concepts in making disciples and developing leaders? Group Activity and Presentations (Optional - 20 minutes) In groups of three or four, apply what you are learning by creating illustrations, charts, drama, role play, visuals.





Session 13: Student Presentations Name Date Points Contribute to a group presentation on Teaching an Old Testament Poetical Book (such as Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, or Song of Songs) based on textbooks, online articles, course notes, and other sources. This group project can be a PowerPoint presentation, dramatic skit, role-play, charts, or drawings (15-20 minutes). This will assist student-leaders in developing the creative/critical thinking and teamwork skills essential to effective teaching and servant-leadership. The group presentation is an opportunity for students to learn to work together. Students benefit from group interaction as they communicate, cooperate, and collaborate. The public speaking component of this assignment along with formative feedback helps students gain experience and confidence. Students learn best in professional learning communities.





Session 14: Study Guide for Final Exam Name Date Points Review and memorize the megathemes/purposes of Job and Psalms for the Midterm Exam. Present a typed illustrated booklet or term paper titled Applications from the Poetical Books of the Old Testament based on Tyndale’s Handbook of Bible Charts, online articles, course notes, and other sources to be distributed in your church. Be sure to footnote all the ideas, paraphrases, and direct quotes in your paper, whether from books or the Internet. Booklet should be 2,000-3,000 words in length. Text should be single-spaced. Font should be Times New Roman 12. Begin with an introduction and conclude with an application or call for commitment. Include illustrations and charts. This will assist student-leaders in developing the creative/critical thinking and writing skills essential to effective servant-leadership. The booklet or term paper is an opportunity for students to enhance their writing skills. Students multiply their ministry as they communicate what they are learning to family, friends, and those they minister to in written form. Writing helps clarify ideas. Students benefit from the opportunity to both write and speak in formal settings. The public speaking component of this assignment along with formative feedback helps students gain experience and confidence.





Debriefing and Testimonials

1. What learning activities did you enjoy most about this course? What assignments were most helpful? How did they help you learn? 2. How have you applied what you learned during this course? What difference is it making? How did this course strengthen your relationship with Jesus and His Body—the Church? Group Activity Permit students to share what they have learned in this course.

Transfer of Credits to Southern California Seminary

To transfer credits from Equip Biblical Institute to Southern California Seminary, students must present a complete portfolio of their course work. The portfolio consists of the quizzes, journal reflections, booklets or term papers, and exams for each course. Upon successful completion of the course, students may transfer units into the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies degree. If the portfolio for a course is not complete, the credits may not be transferable. Attendance Policy. Attending class on time is important to receive the most out of the course. Entering class late disrupts the learning process of all students. Students are permitted three absences for a 14-week semester course. For the semester (28 classroom hours plus 56 homework hours) courses, more than 10 minutes late is a Tardy; more than 20 minutes late is an Absence. Two tardies count as one absence. College credit cannot be transferred to Southern California Seminary when a student misses four or more class sessions. A grade of NC (No Credit) will be recorded when a student misses four sessions or does not complete coursework on time. Exceptions must be approved in writing by the class instructor, the Site Director, and the Director of Equip Biblical Institute and will involve additional assignments mandated by Equip Biblical Institute. Students who attend all 14 sessions will receive 100 points. Transformational Learning Tip: If you review this portfolio once a year (such as on New Year’s Day) as part of a commitment to life change—you will exponentially increase your memory and ability to apply this material to your life, family, and ministry.



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Transformational Leadership Development 102b Teaching the ...€¦ · points. Writing answers to questions is an opportunity to train your mind to actively observe, analyze, interpret,