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S1 Ep206: Class 3: “How to use other resources” Tuesday Teaching Tips - Episode 206

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Class 3: “How to use other resources” Tuesday Teaching Tips - Episode 206

  • Introduction
  • You have chosen your text
  • You have explored it
  • What other insights can you use?
  • These are important, but bonus

    1. Books etc. 
      1. Bible software set up
      2. Alternative translations 
      3. Formal equivalent - more literal 
        1. NASB / RSV
      4. Mediating versions 
        1. NIV
      5.  Functional equivalents, Free 
        1. Message
      6.  Commentaries 
        1. How to choose: https://youtu.be/xrkr0CDDeRM , 2016 
          2. https://www.bestcommentaries.com/ 
        2. One author/book - specialists in that book
        3.  Newer rather than older 
        4. New commentary when start new project
        5. Bible dictionaries 
          1. Dictionary of NT etc.
          2. IVP sett
            1. Biblical Theology
            2.  Later NT
            3.  Jesus and gospels
            4.  Paul & letters
            5.  Biblical imagery
            6. Atlas 
            7. Timeline
            8.  Photos
            9.  Original languages
            10. Friends 
              1. What do you think this passage is all about?
              2. Do you know any resources you suggest I try?
              3.  “I’m thinking this is the point, what do you think?”
              4. Internet 
                1. Be discerning

                • Conclusion
                • Question: What resources do you have available?
                • Question: How can you make best use of them?

                  • Next time: how to select your point

                  • “One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.” (Psalm 145:4 NIV11)

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                  “Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” (Psalms 100:2 NIV11)

                  God bless, Malcolm

                  PS: You might also be interested in my book: "An elephant's swimming pool", a devotional look at the Gospel of John

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