Foundations for Exegesis

Phil Gons · April 30, 2017 · Spring Creek Bible Church · 1h 2m

Part 1 of Introduction to New Testament Exegesis

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For families

Ages Teens

This is a foundational class on how to read the Bible carefully and well—a skill that will serve any young person for life. The pastor teaches with warmth and clarity, explaining technical terms like exegesis without pretension, and emphasizing that Bible study is both an intellectual discipline and a spiritual practice. Teens ready to think seriously about their faith will find this both accessible and challenging.

Worth knowing: The sermon includes a brief reference to a pastor’s family struggles (illness, financial strain) shared as a prayer request; nothing graphic, but it models vulnerability.

Character of God Scripture itself Wisdom & choices

Talk about it together (5 questions)

What does the word exegesis mean, and how is it different from eisegesis? Can you think of a time when you might have been tempted to read your own ideas into a Bible verse instead of drawing out what it actually says?
The pastor mentions that the Bible has both a human author and a divine author. Why do you think that matters when we’re trying to understand what a passage means?
Why does context matter so much when we’re studying the Bible? What’s an example of how a verse might mean something different depending on what comes before and after it?
The pastor lists several dangers of Bible study—like becoming prideful about doctrine, or studying without letting it change your heart. Which of these dangers do you think is most tempting for you personally, and why?
What does it mean to ‘apply yourself fully to the text, and apply the text fully to yourself’? How is that different from just reading the Bible for comfort or inspiration?

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