MAKING BIBLICAL DECISIONS
STUDY GUIDE 4.1
Lesson 4: The Normative Perspective: Parts and Aspects of Scripture
Section 1: Variety of Scripture
               
OUTLINE FOR NOTES

Introduction

I. Variety of Scripture

A. Language

1. Extraordinary

2. Ordinary

B. Literature

C. Implications

             
               
REVIEW QUESTIONS
 
1. In what ways does the Bible display variety?

2. What are the different kinds of language used in the Bible? What kinds of literary genres?

3. How did many people during the Middle Ages understand the extraordinary nature of Scripture?           

4. What does Dr. Frame teach about Matthew 6:11?

5. How does Dr. Frame interpret Amos 4:4?

6. Explain Dr. Frame's teaching regarding the ethical aspect of narrative passages of Scripture.

7. According to the lesson, which genres of literature in Scripture give us ethical instruction?

8. What implication does the lesson highlight from the fact that Scripture contains a wide variety of language and genres of literature?
               
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
               
1. Did this lesson change the way you study the Bible? For example, do you normally take into account the kind of language or the genre of literature of a Bible passage that you are studying? Explain how this might help you.

2. Think of an example of a narrative passage of the Bible, and mention ethical teachings you can find in it.

3. Think of examples in the Bible of sarcasm, hyperboles, and symbolism in the Bible.