“Why” and “How” this theme’s contributions are critical for contemporary Pentecostalism and Christianity.
Comparison and Contrast (“What” are the differences and similarities between this theme and other themes that have developed within Pentecostalism.)
Identify the Universal Truth:
What universal truth is God communicating in this passage? Your content here should answer the question, “What is the one thing the whole thing is saying?” This does not need to be a full paragraph. Rather, it should be no more than 2-3 well-written sentences.
Identify Specific Points of Application:
How will you apply this universal truth to the four relationships of life? Your answer here should begin with one of the items listed under the various relationships (with God, with yourself, with others, with Satan) addressed in chapter 10. Be sure that your explanation is both detailed and specific. An explanation that is two-to-three sentences in length is never sufficient at this academic level.
A. Relationship with ___________________:
A _______________________ to _____________________________.
Explain:
B. Relationship with ___________________:
A(n) _____________________ to _____________________________.
Explain:
C. Relationship with ___________________:
A(n) _____________________ to _____________________________.
Explain:
D. Relationship with ___________________:
A(n) _____________________ to _____________________________.
Explain:
Identify A Verse for Contemplation:
What verse from 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 should be my focus of meditation and memorization? Explain why this verse is the most suitable verse for contemplation from this passage.
Identify How You Will Practice What You Have Learned:
What will you do this week to apply these principles to your life?
A.
Explain:
B.
Explain:
C.
Explain:
D.
Explain:
E.
Explain:
See uploaded material. Use Turabian format. Ensure you include page number from where source information is located in the footnote. Identify the version of the Bible used.
Drawing from the different types of tracking and the principles of tracking, discuss how tracking is arguably the origin of science and art.
Discussion Thread: Song of Songs
Explain your understanding of the Song of Songs in regard to whether the text should be read literally/historically/ or allegorically. How is your approach impacted by your hermeneutic?
In what manner is the message of the Song influenced by the interpretive approach that you take to the text? To what degree does the history of Solomon’s polygamy influence (or frustrate) your interpretation of the song?
How do you determine your church’s culture? Ask yourself, “What kind of people already attend our church?” This may discourage some pastors, but it is the truth: Whatever type of people you already have
Often communities change, but the makeup of a church doesn’t. What do you do if you’re serving in a church that doesn’t match the community?
Discussion Thread: Cultural Intelligence and Gospel Communication (GLST):Discuss?
What limitations do you face in intercultural communication and how is this shaped by preferred cultural values?
But doesn’t this whole cultural thing get a little overplayed?
Why do bad things happen to good people? How come drunk drivers survive while innocent people get killed? Why do tsunamis kill some innocent people while others escape?
How do the practices of intercultural communication and cultural intelligence provide insight and understanding as we seek to communicate an unchanging gospel message to people from diverse cultures and contexts?
How is one to overcome these challenges? How are they to effectively obey the Lord’s command to go and make disciples of all nations instead of taking a knee to the cultural hurdles that lie ahead of them?
What do we learn about God – His character and purposes – from this passage, either directly or indirectly?
Which categories of systematic theology (soteriology, eschatology, ecclesiology, etc.) does your passage relate to, either directly or indirectly?
What are the themes/topics of biblical theology (kingship, covenant, Israel, etc.) that your passage relates to, either directly or indirectly?
