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Bible 101: Context and Harmony

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Context
  • Psalm 14:1 – “there is no God”
    • Do you believe the Bible?
    • This verse is taken out of context!
    • Studying the context means reading the surrounding verses to help you understand what a word or phrase means.
      • Examples:
        • Foxes – Matthew 8:20; Luke 13:31-32
        • Love – II Samuel 13:1; Ephesians 5:25; Song of Solomon 1:2
          • How do you study the context?
          • Just read the verses before and after.
          • The headings in your Bible may be helpful.
          • Glance at an outline in a study Bible, commentary, or Bible dictionary.
          • Pay attention to connecting words.
            • Harmony
            • Make sure to also consider how this passage harmonizes with the rest of the Bible.
            • Matthew 4:5-7
            • Hebrews 9:12
              • How do you study harmony?
              • General knowledge of the Bible
              • Use cross references
              • Use digital search features or paper concordance
              • Use topical Bibles
              • Examples:
                • Psalm 2
                  • Psalm 2:1 has a cross reference to Acts 4:25-26, showing that part of the psalm was quoted there.
                  • Philippians 4:13
                    • Homework
                    • Do you believe the Bible is literal?
                    • Open your Bible to any page. Can you find a figure of speech?
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