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  • 1 Corinthians 2

      1. What is the historical background? The purpose of Paul’s letter is highly situational, so the student must be aware of the “precise” background of the letter in order to interpret properly.  The…

  • Ezekiel 1-3

    Let’s look at this section using our four basic hermeneutical questions: What’s going on?  (Historical background) “Where is God?”   This is almost certainly the question of many Judah’s captives as they find themselves slaves…

  • Luke 7

    The Roman Officer vv1-16 I have been teaching our people in Compass Baptist Church to answer the reading of God’s word with four simple questions.   I will use those questions now to look…

  • Psalm 39

    Have you ever been utterly confused at the happenings in your life why they seem so contrary to your hopes and plans?  You might even be a committed Christian to the Lord and to…

  • Mark 1

    1. What is the historical background? The Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Mark was written a few decades after the resurrection of Christ and after the church has had some time to consider…

  • 1 Corinthians 1

    A Church In Strife After the introduction and greetings, Paul begins a “General-Specific” argument in verse 10.  He says by the authority of Christ that we should live in harmony with one another.  following…

  • Hebrews 9

    Old Worship Versus New Worship (vv1-10) Chapter eight began comparing the new covenant which Christ mediates versus the old mediated by human priests.  The reason the previous covenant is called “old” is because of…

  • Hebrews 8

    Chapter 7 has concluded the priesthood of Christ is superior than any earthly priesthood held by the Levites.  Chapter 8 begins with the final arguments that seek to prove Christ superior work to anything…

  • Hebrews 7

    Hermeneutical Principle: Jesus Is Better The book of Hebrews has provides us with consistent hermeneutical practice showing how each Old Testament passage ultimately finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ.  He is the ultimate Word,…