eHGB: Instructions for Lesson 3

Instructions for Lesson 3

HE GAVE US SCRIPTURE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR LESSON 3: INVESTIGATING SCRIPTURE

Preparation

Access the lecture for this lesson, either in the form of video, audio file, or manuscript. You should have already downloaded the study guides for the whole course.

The lesson is divided into the following sections:

1) Original Meaning
2) Theological Basis
3) Importance

Goals and Objectives

GOALS

In this lesson, we would like to accomplish the following:

1. We hope you will make use of all the resources and activities of the lesson to understand what it means to investigate the original meaning of a Bible passage, and understand the theological basis and the importance of such an investigation.

2. We hope you will grow in your desire to study the Scriptures carefully.

3. We hope you make some changes in the way you study Scripture as a result of studying this lesson, especially in your efforts to understand the original meaning when you study a biblical passage.

OBJECTIVES

When you have done the following, it will show that the goals are met:

1. Obtain satisfactory grades on the tests, demonstrating that you can identify: a) the aspects of the original meaning of a Bible passage, b) the theological basis for investigating information about the human writer, the original audience, and the biblical text, and c) key information about the attitudes of theologians throughout history toward investigating the original meaning of Scripture.

2. Answer the application questions in the study guides, showing how you apply the teachings of the lesson to the way you study the Scriptures, investigating the original meaning of a selected passage.

ASSIGNMENTS

THE MULTIMEDIA LESSONS

SECTION 1

1. Study the first section of the lesson.

Remember: You can study the lesson by watching the video, listening to the audio, or reading the manuscript.

2. Use Study Guide 3.1 to assimilate the teaching. Use the outline for taking notes, answer the review questions, and answer the application questions.

3. Take Quiz 3.1.

SECTION 2

1. Study section 2 of the lesson, using Study Guide 3.2.

2. Take Quiz 3.2.

SECTION 3

1. Study section 3 of the lesson, using Study Guide 3.3.

2. Take Quiz 3.3.

REVIEW

1. Review all the study guides of the lesson, preparing for the test on the whole lesson.

2. Take the Cumulative Test.

OTHER REQUIRED ACTIVITIES

1. Complete the Supplementary Lesson.