Techniques and Tools for Exegesis, Part 1

Phil Gons · May 7, 2017 · Spring Creek Bible Church · 1h 1m

Part 2 of Introduction to New Testament Exegesis

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This is the second session in a six-part class on New Testament exegesis—a practical introduction to how we study and interpret Scripture carefully. The speaker teaches concrete methods (textual criticism, translation comparison, context, genre, diagramming) that any thoughtful reader can use, not just scholars. It’s genuinely accessible and honors both the mind and the heart.

Worth knowing: This is a classroom lecture with some technical content; it requires sustained attention and assumes basic familiarity with the Bible.

Scripture itself Wisdom & choices

Talk about it together (5 questions)

The speaker says we should start Bible study by praying and preparing our hearts. Why do you think that matters before we even look at the words on the page?
What’s the difference between what a Bible verse *says*, what it *meant* to the people who first read it, and what it *means* for us today? Can you think of an example?
The speaker mentions that no Bible translation is perfect. Why is it helpful to compare a few different translations when you’re studying a passage?
When you read something like ‘Herod was a fox,’ how do you know whether that’s literal or a metaphor? What clues help you figure it out?
If you were going to study John 3:16 carefully, what’s one thing from this lesson you’d want to try—looking at footnotes, checking another translation, thinking about context, or something else?

Used by permission of Phil Gons — philgons.com