KINGDOM, COVENANTS, AND CANON OF THE OLD TESTAMENT
STUDY GUIDE 4.1
Lesson 4: The Canon of the Old Testament
Section 1: Canon as Mirror


OUTLINE FOR TAKING NOTES

Introduction

I. Canon as Mirror

A. Basis

  1. Character of Scripture

  2. Biblical Examples

B. Focus

  1. Doctrines

  2. Examples

  3. Personal Needs


REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. When Dr. Pratt refers to the Old Testament as a "canon," what does he mean?

2. Explain the three ways the teaching of the Old Testament comes to the people of God,  and explain the metaphor that corresponds to each one.

3. What is the "thematic analysis" of the Old Testament? How can it help us?

4. What arguments justify the "thematic analysis" of the Old Testament?
   
5. What kinds of themes we can legitimately study in a biblical passage?
   
6. Explain how biblical writers refer to characters who were not very admirable examples. What can we learn from them?
   
7. According to Dr. Pratt, what kinds of themes and concerns are appropriate to focus on for thematic analysis (as long as it is done properly)?

   
APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. How would you describe the way you have used the Old Testament in the past?

2. What did you learn from this section of the lesson? What changes do you think you need to make in the way you study and apply the Old Testament?